Certiport Testing Schedule (Testing Cancelled for now until our school opens)

For Certiport testing for Microsoft Office Applications and QuickBooks Packages PLEASE CLICK Here.

This instructional program prepares individuals to perform any combination of the following tasks: apply the accounting cycle for both a service and merchandising business through closing the books for a sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation; select and use appropriate computer hardware and software to develop, process, and maintain accounting records and create reports; create and maintain subsidiary ledgers; prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements; apply procedures for asset acquisition and disposition and analyze and calculate depreciation methods; create budgets, design flexible budgets, and make capital budgeting decisions.

We are a QuickBooks Certified Testing Site

In the QuickBooks class students are using version 15.  Students enrolled in this course are learning relevant computing skills found in most offices today. Intuit® QuickBooks, the industry leader in managerial accounting software for small business, provides an easy-to-understand platform for students to grasp accounting concepts while honing skills in the most prevalent bookkeeping application in small business today. Students can validate their QuickBooks knowledge at the end of the semester by becoming an Intuit QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU).

A full-charge bookkeeper is one who performs all of the bookkeeping tasks of any small business, including payroll taxes and monthly financial statements. Students, if you are  interested in working towards a career in Bookkeeping, this course if for you!  This course covers terminology, hands-on tasks (such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Payroll Taxes), topics (like insurance and industry Specifics) and relevant forms  - everything from the job interview to financial statements, and more.  At the end of the semester students will have the opportunity to become certified.  The certificate reads {Certified Full Charge Bookkeeper} and it will be an independent verification of your skills for potential employers.

Job Outlook  for Accounting and Financial Clerks

Employment of financial clerks is projected to grow 6 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

The Electronic Health Records Specialist is responsible for maintaining the integrity and protecting the privacy and security of patient information. EHR Specialists perform some or all of the following tasks:  audit patient records and clinical information for inclusion into reports, perform basic coding to submit claims for insurance reimbursement, process release of information requests for medical records, collect and review patient records and insurance information. This course prepares students for jobs as Electronic Health Records Specialists and helps them develop skills required for their medical profession. The software for this course is very detailed and thorough.   

Employment of health information technicians is projected to grow 15 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. The demand for health services is expected to increase as the population ages.

• Word and PowerPoint Fall Semester

• Excel and Access Spring Semester

Over the course of a year in the Microsoft Office Essentials course series you will learn to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access; two applications per semester. In the fall semester, you will learn PowerPoint and Word. In the spring semester, Excel and Access are offered. You will be able to complete the entire suite in two semesters. This is a great class for career and academic minded students. The Word and PowerPoint class is perfect for beginners. These skills will make you more competitive in the job market. Upon completion of this course you can move on to the advanced certification course and become a Microsoft Certified Specialist also known as MOS.      

We are a Microsoft Certified Testing Site

Students who enroll in this course are preparing for the Microsoft Office Specialist exam. The ideal student is one who has taken at least one semester of the Microsoft Office classes here at the adult center or is proficient in the application in which they want to test. Students will prepare on a daily basis for the test using the GMetrix software program until they reach a passing score on the practice test.  It is an independent study class with the teacher assisting students individually as needed.  You may choose on which application to focus. You will certify on one  application at a time. If you would like to read more about the certificate check out this site: www.certiport.com

Our program offers testing in version 2016 of Microsoft Office.  

IT Essentials:  PC Hardware and Software

This curriculum provides an introduction to the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level information and communication technology (ICT) professionals. The curriculum covers the fundamentals of PC technology, networking, and security, and also provides an introduction to advanced concepts. Students who complete this course will be able to describe the internal components of a computer, assemble a computer system, install an operating system, and troubleshoot using system tools and diagnostic software.

Network Engineering: Home and Small Business
This course prepares students for jobs as network technicians and helps them develop skills required for computer technicians. It provides a basic overview of routing and remote access, addressing, and security. It also familiarizes students with servers that provide email services, web space, and authenticated access. Students learn about the soft skills required for help desk and customer service positions, which helps them prepare for industry certification exams. Students perform a great deal of hands-on work on routers, switches, and firewalls as they learn to design, build, and maintain data networks using some of the most powerful enterprise network technologies of the day. The course covers some of the most powerful technologies used on enterprise networks including wireless networks, Virtual LANs (VLANs), Spanning-Tree Protocol (STP), traffic management with Access Control Lists (ACLs), dynamic routing, and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies. 

The ACT National Career Readiness Certificate (ACT NCRC®) is an industry-recognized, portable, research-based credential that certifies essential skills needed for workplace success. During this one semester course students will prepare to take the NCRC assessment. Students use practice tests each week until they reach a passing score and feel prepared to take the online test which is administered in class.  Students also work on career development projects such as researching job outlook information so that they can use that information to create a PowerPoint presentation. Google applications such as GMail, Calendars, Sheets and Docs are just some of the skills covered during the semester.  

Classes are free! Books are required for some classes. Check with your teacher.

Book Prices are subject to change.