Office Technician (OTEC)
OTEC 091 Computer Basics 21-42 Hours
Designed for those who know nothing or very little about computers. Builds computer technology understanding, makes one a better consumer of computers and products, explores operation systems, software and hardware, and using the Cloud. Provides foundation for other NOCE computer courses. (Apportionment)
OTEC 092 Software Essentials 21-42 Hours
Learn the basics of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access in one class. This class serves as a foundation for OTEC courses. (Apportionment)
OTEC 093 Computer Essentials 20 Hours
Designed for those who know nothing or very little about computers. Builds computer technology understanding, makes one a better consumer of computers and products, and explores operation systems, software and hardware. Provides foundation for other NOCE computer courses. (Apportionment)
OTEC 100 Office Essentials 24 Hours
This course prepares students to transition successfully into the professional workplace by developing essential skills in organization, communication, ethics, teamwork, and customer service. Students also learn to demonstrate professionalism, manage records, plan events, coordinate travel, interpret financial documents, and apply effective job-seeking and leadership strategies across diverse work environments. (Apportionment)
OTEC 105 Microsoft Outlook Fundamentals 12 Hours
This course introduces students to Microsoft Outlook. Students will learn how to organize and manage emails, schedule appointments, create and manage task and contact records, and customize Outlook. (Apportionment)
OTEC 110 Business Math for Office Technology 24 Hours
Provides coverage of personal and business-related mathematics as well as reviewing the basic operations of arithmetic. (Apportionment)
OTEC 111 Customer Relation Management (CRM), Introduction 18 Hours
This course introduces students to customer relationship management (CRM) and its application in marketing, service, and sales. Topics will include CRM strategies aligned with business processes with using people, technology, and knowledge. The use of CRM to optimize acquisitions, customer growth and retention, gain a competitive advantage, and maximize profit. (Apportionment)
OTEC 200 Computer Concepts and Applications II A 20 Hours
Advisory: OTEC 200 is designed for individuals wanting to learn/enhance specific skills
If you are interested in the Business Information Worker certificate, OTEC 211 Computer Concepts and Applications III is recommended. This course is designed for students who wish to focus on specific areas within the Computer Concepts and Applications II. Part II A introduces students to fundamental workforce skills on the Internet, digital ethics and awareness, cloud computing and Windows. (Apportionment)
OTEC 201 Computer Concepts and Applications II B 20 Hours
Advisory: OTEC 201 is designed for individuals wanting to learn/enhance specific skills
If you are interested in the Business Information Worker certificate, OTEC 211 Computer Concepts and Applications II is recommended. This course is designed for students who wish to focus on specific areas within the Computer Concepts and Applications II. Part II B introduces students to Microsoft Word. (Apportionment)
OTEC 202 Computer Concepts and Applications II C 20 Hours
Advisory: OTEC 202 is designed for individuals wanting to learn/enhance specific skills
If you are interested in the Business Information Worker certificate, OTEC 211 Computer Concepts and Applications II is recommended. This course is designed for students who wish to focus on specific areas within the Computer Concepts and Applications II. Part II C introduces students to fundamental workforce skills in Microsoft Excel. (Apportionment)
OTEC 205 Computer Concepts and Applications III A 18 Hours
Advisory: OTEC 205 is designed for individuals wanting to learn/enhance specific skills
If you are interested in the Business Information Worker certificate, OTEC 212 Computer Concepts and Applications III is recommended. This course serves as a foundation for working in the office environment and focuses on the entry level skills students need to succeed in the workplace. Part III A introduces students to fundamental workforce skills in Microsoft Access. The course will help prepare students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and IC3 Digital Literacy certifications. (Apportionment)
OTEC 206 Computer Concepts and Applications III B 18 Hours
Advisory: OTEC 206 is designed for individuals wanting to learn/enhance specific skills; If you are interested in the Business Information Worker certificate, OTEC 212 Computer Concepts and Applications III is recommended
This course serves as a foundation for working in the office environment and focuses on the entry level skills students need to succeed in the workplace. Part III B introduces students to fundamental workforce skills in Microsoft PowerPoint. The course series will help prepare students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and IC3 Digital Literacy certifications. (Apportionment)
OTEC 210 Computer Concepts and Applications I 36 Hours
This is the first course in a series of three courses that serves as a foundation for working in the office environment and focuses on the entry level skills students need to succeed in the workforce. Part I introduces students to fundamental workforce skills in computers and information processing; hardware; system software; networks, security, and privacy; troubleshooting and maintenance; and application software. The course series will help prepare students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and IC3 Digital Literacy certifications. Textbook Requirement. (Apportionment)
OTEC 211 Computer Concepts and Applications II 60 Hours
Prerequisite(s): OTEC 210 Computer Concepts and Applications I and COMP 685 Beginning Keyboarding or Pass the Keyboarding Challenge Exam at a rate of 35 net words a minute with five or fewer errors per minute on a 5-minute timed writing
This is the second course in a series of three courses that serves as a foundation for working in the office environment and focuses on the entry level skills students need to succeed in the workforce. Part II introduces students to fundamental workforce skills in the internet, digital ethics and awareness, cloud computing, Windows, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. The course series will help prepare students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and IC3 Digital Literacy certifications. (Apportionment)
OTEC 212 Computer Concepts and Applications III 36 Hours
Prerequisite(s): OTEC 211 Computer Concepts and Applications II
This is the third course in a series of three courses that serves as a foundation for working in the office environment and focuses on the entry level skills students need to succeed in the workforce. Part III builds on the foundations learned in parts I and II and introduces students to fundamental workforce skills in Microsoft Access and Microsoft PowerPoint. The course series will help prepare students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and IC3 Digital Literacy certifications. (Apportionment)
OTEC 215 Computer Concepts and Applications IBEST 96 Hours
This course introduces fundamental workforce skills in computers and information processing, hardware, system software; networks, security, and privacy; troubleshooting and maintenance; application software; the Internet, digital ethics and awareness, cloud computing, Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel. It also prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and IC3 Digital Literacy certifications. (Apportionment)
OTEC 216 Windows and Word for Business 36 Hours
Recommended Preparation: Basic keyboarding skills This course introduces students to fundamental workforce skills necessary to succeed in an office environment: Windows operating system and Microsoft Word. This is the first of three courses (OTEC 216, 217, 218) and prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. (Apportionment)
OTEC 217 Excel for Business 36 Hours
Advisory: Completion of OTEC 216 Windows and Word for Business
This is the second course in a series of three courses (OTEC 216, 217, 218) that serves as a foundation for working in the office environment and focuses on the entry level skills students need to succeed in the workforce. Part II introduces students to fundamental workforce skills in Microsoft Excel. The course series will also help prepare students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and IC3 Digital Literacy certifications. (Apportionment)
OTEC 218 Databases and Presentations for Business 36 Hours
Prerequisite(s): OTEC 211 Computer Concepts and Applications II or OTEC 215 Computer Concepts and Applications IBEST or OTEC 216 Windows and Word for Business and OTEC 217 Excel for Business
This is the third course in a series of three courses (OTEC 216, OTEC 217, and OTEC 218) that serves as a foundation for working in the office environment and focuses on the entry level skills students need to succeed in the workforce. Part III introduces students to fundamental workforce skills in using a database and presentations. The course series also helps prepare students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and IC3 Digital Literacy certifications. (Apportionment)
OTEC 219 Data Entry for Business 36 Hours
This course provides skills to operate the numeric keypad (10-key) by touch with accuracy and speed. Emphasis is placed on proper technique, building muscle memory, and applying 10-key data entry in business settings such as accounting, payroll, billing, and database input. (Apportionment)
OTEC 225 MS Office Integrated Projects 36 Hours
Prerequisite(s): OTEC 211 Computer Concepts and Applications II, and OTEC 212 Computer Concepts and Applications III or OTEC 215 Computer Concepts and Applications IBEST or OTEC 216 Windows and Word for Business, OTEC 217 Excel for Business and OTEC 218 Databases and Presentations for Business
This course is designed to apply knowledge and skills gained from Computer Concepts and Applications II and III to the business environment by giving students the opportunity to work in real world simulations. This is the capstone course for those students completing the Administrative Professional certificate program. (Apportionment)
OTEC 230 Electronic Records Management 45-54 Hours
Prerequisite(s): This course introduces the fundamentals of traditional and electronic records and information management
OTEC 100 Office Essentials. Topics include the principles of records and information management (RIM) such as the roles within the RIM environment, the selection of filing systems and the major types of indexing (alphabetic, subject, numeric, and geographic filing systems) along with the selection of systems, equipment, and supplies; design, control, and maintenance of inactive records will be identified. (Apportionment)
OTEC 236 PowerPoint and Advanced Office Applications 36 Hours
Learn to create professional presentations using text, graphics, sound, animations, and video in Microsoft PowerPoint. These skills, combined with the knowledge gained in OTEC 216 and 217, are applied to real-world simulations commonly encountered in business environments. (Apportionment)
OTEC 301 Digital Literacy Preparation 27 Hours
One of four courses that prepares learners for the IC3 Digital Literacy Certification exam. This course not only validates a learners' ability to do more than simply consume technology, it enables them to comprehend the possibilities and form the foundational set of skills necessary to support our modern digital economy. This course covers Level 1 certification: foundational understanding of computer hardware, software, operating systems, peripherals, and troubleshooting. (Apportionment)
OTEC 310 Office Professionalism and Workplace Skills 36-72 Hours
This course equips students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in an entry-level office position. Topics include understanding the office environment, developing professional behavior, building strong work ethics, mastering key aspects of customer service, and leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance workplace productivity. Through practical learning and real-world applications, students will be prepared to thrive in today’s dynamic business settings. (Apportionment)
OTEC 1103 Office Proflsm and Wrkplc Skls 0 Hours