AOT Admin Office Tech (AOT)

This course explores various digital technologies used in the modern office. Specific topics include review of current desktop, cloud, and web technologies and the analysis and selection of the proper tool for a business situation. Students will explore and practice using various products to gain proficiency in selection and use of the proper tools.

This course is designed to introduce the administrative assistant field. Topics covered include traits and skills an administrative assistant should possess, how an administrative assistant supports an organization, areas for employment and job opportunities, professional image and dress, communication, ethical behaviors, and interviewing administrative assistants. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of the administrative assistant field and be able to apply the skills learned in this class to their academic program.

This course focuses on achieving industry-standard keyboarding speed and accuracy. Emphasis is placed on recognizing and understanding the different methods of office messaging and applying those concepts to creating and formatting various types of business documents.

This course covers the concepts, functions, and features of the Microsoft Word program. Creating, editing and storing text are emphasized. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to produce a variety of professional-looking documents.

This course covers the concepts and applications of print and electronic publishing and website maintenance. Emphasis is placed on the creation of various types of high-quality documents and website maintenance. Upon completion, students should be able to design, produce, and maintain professional business publications and websites.

This course is designed to give students an opportunity to further develop and refine keyboarding skills, along with reinforcing the necessary skills to produce business correspondence. Emphasis on prescriptive keyboarding drills and other typing exercises are to improve keyboarding speed and accuracy. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose their specific areas of weakness on the keyboard and properly format business documents.

This course emphasizes the elements of written communication and implements advanced review in grammar, punctuation, editing, proofreading, and critical thinking skills to prepare for work in administrative, legal, and judicial reporting environments. Upon completion, students should be able to use accurate grammar, punctuation, editing, and proofreading skills in written communications.

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of a records and information management program. Emphasis is placed on learning and applying standard rules for alphabetic storage and retrieval; including the subject, numeric, and geographic filing methods. Also covered are basic concepts of a records management program and its system components as well as current electronic trends. Upon completion, students should be able to demostrate an understanding of the components of a records management program and competence in applying the generally accepted standard filing rules.

This course is designed to introduce entry-level skills in creating effective form development. Topics discussed are forms analysis, layout, design, sequence of information, column design, electronic forms, hard copy forms, and web-based forms. Upon successful completion of this course, students should have a greater knowledge base of how to create electronic and print forms for any organization.

This course covers the unique skills and qualities that a virtual assistant needs to be successful. Through research and lab projects, the student will explore the roles of a virtual assistant, business planning and operating, establishing a web presence, and many specialty service areas. Emphasis will be placed on providing services remotely for a varied and diverse clientele.

This course is an introduction to the unique characteristics of law office organization and management with an emphasis on computer applications in law. A general introduction to nonlitigation responsibilities and fundamentals of grammar, style and letter writing are covered. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of concepts and procedures in a law office.

This course increases knowledge and skills to create and edit worksheets, use formulas and functions, sort and filter detail data visually, and present summary information in a consumable and professional format. Students have the opportunity to master the advanced functionality of Microsoft Excel and to apply those skills to business and personal applications. Although the basic functions of Excel will be covered, areas of focus include creating graphs and charts, using financial functions and analytical tools, linking worksheets and workbooks, importing and manipulating data, using macros (automation of tasks), and using auditing tools. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in using Microsoft Excel.

Emphasis will be placed on an administrative office setting. Areas covered include keyboarding and composing of various office correspondences, processing mail, dealing with visitors, maintaining an office calendar, and making travel arrangements. Office problems, practices, and procedures are also emphasized. CTAPS001 effective fall 2018

Emphasis will be placed on how to be a successful virtual administrative assistant. Areas covered include creating a business plan, setting up an office, creating a list of services, determining rates, creating a marketing plan, advertising, obtaining clients, handling problems, and developing proper practices and procedures.

Students work a total of 105 hours for businesses outside of the college or for college faculty and/or staff. Weekly instructor-guided activities are part of this course, which may include required class attendance. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in administrative tasks and skills in a work environment.

This course introduces the student to the basics of legal writing, document drafting skills and legal research strategies used in assisting lawyers in the preparation of legal documents.

This course covers database applications on the microcomputer using the Microsoft Access program. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in using MS Access to solve common business problems.

This course is designed for students to gain practical experience in preparing legal documents selected from actual cases, review general information about the tasks assigned, follow established procedures and learn the job responsibilities of a legal assistant through simulated activities. Fundamentals of grammar and punctuation skills, as well as the formatting of legal documents, are emphasized. Upon completion, students should be able to perform legal office responsibilities and produce a variety of legal documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software packages.

This course is designed to prepare students to perform legal transcription in a law office or other legal settings. Classroom instruction will be provided in the different areas of law, the judicial system and legal terminology. Provide students with the knowledge, terminology and background needed to prepare legal documents. Upon completion, students should be able to proficiently transcribe and format a variety of legal documents.