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Business ~ Certificate and Achievement Programs

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Participants celebrate their achievements
at the annual graduation event.

Certificate Programs

Achievement Programs

General Information



Certificate Programs
The certificate program registration fee ($35) is required in order for permanent records to be established. Courses for certificate programs should be taken in the order listed. Courses can also be applied to more than one certificate program.

Accounting Assistant
Courses should be taken in order listed. View course descriptions and locations.

BE01260* Fundamentals of Bookkeeping/Accounting Part 1
BE01261 Fundamentals of Bookkeeping/Accounting Part 2
CT01231* Computer Keyboarding 1
CT01232* Computer Keyboarding 2
CT01416* Personal Computer Basics
BE01285 MS Office-Comprehensive
BE01265 Peachtree Accounting for Windows
BE01059 Office Skills and Procedures
BE01391 Tips for Success
*Test out of these courses if you feel qualified.

Administrative Assistant
Courses should be taken in order listed. View course descriptions and locations.

CT01231* Computer Keyboarding 1
CT01232* Computer Keyboarding 2
CT01416* Personal Computer Basics
BE01285* MS Office-Comprehensive
CT01426 MS Outlook: E-mail and Calendar
BEO1052* Great Grammar
BE01055* Mechanics of Written Communication
BE01061 Office Communication Skills
BE01393 Resume and Interview Clinic
BE01391 Tips for Success
*Test out of these courses if you feel qualified.

Desktop Publishing Technician
Courses should be taken in order listed. View course descriptions and locations.

CT01231* Computer Keyboarding 1
CT01232* Computer Keyboarding 2
BEO1052* Great Grammar
BE01055* Mechanics of Written Communication
BE01061 Office Communication Skills
CT01416* Personal Computer Basics
BE01285 MS Office-Comprehensive
BE01380 MS Publisher
CT01426 MS Outlook: E-mail and Calendar
BE01391 Tips for Success
*Test out of these courses if you feel qualified.

Professional Receptionist
Courses should be taken in order listed. View course descriptions and locations.

CT01231* Computer Keyboarding 1
CT01232* Computer Keyboarding 2
BEO1052* Great Grammar
BE01059 Office Skills and Procedures
CT01416* Personal Computer Basics
BE01295 MS Office for Support Professionals
CT01426 MS Outlook: E-mail and Calendar
BE01391 Tips for Success

*Test out of these courses if you feel qualified.


Achievement Programs
The achievement program registration fee ($15) is required in order for permanent records to be established.

Business Information Technology Leadership
Courses will only be offered fall/winter. Complete the seven courses to receive the BITL program certificate. Courses may be taken individually and qualify for Continuing Education Units (CEUs).  View the courses available this term.

BE01200 IT Leadership
BE01201 IT Systems Analysis Management
BE01202 Enterprise Architecture Leadership
BE01203 Transforming Organizations Through Business Process Reengineering Leadership
BE01204 Introduction to Project Management
BE01205 Microsoft Project 2007
BE01206 IT Systems Security Management

Entrepreneur
Courses may be taken individually and qualify for Continuing Education Units (CEUs).  View the courses available this term.

BE01896 Starting Your Own Business
BE01879 Creative a Successful Business Plan
BE01880 Small Business Legal Primer
BE01899 Recordkeeping and Accounting for Small Business
Electives:
 
BE01075 Successful Business Writing
BE01270 Buy and Sell on eBay
BE01904 Business Etiquette
BE01905 Create Awesome Brochures
BE01887 Showcase Your Business at Trade Shows
BE01387 Social Networking

Human Resource Management
Courses are offered on a rotating basis and qualify for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Complete the five core courses. View the courses available this term.

BE01400 Human Resources Management Fundamentals (Core)
BE01401 Building the Organization Structure/Classifying Positions (Core)
BE01402 Recruiting and Placing Employees (Core)
BE01403 Training the Workforce (Core)
BE01407 Maintaining a Positive Work Environment (Core)
BE01404 Downsizing with Logic and Care (Elective)
BE01405 HR Management in the 21st Century (Elective)
BE01406 HR Management in the Equal Opportunity Environment (Elective)
BE01408 The Human Resources Officer (Elective)
BE01409 Designing and Leading Human Resources (Elective)
BE01410 Human Resources Law-Overview

Loan Processor/Officer
View the courses available this term.

BE01181 Your Professional Career: Loan Processor/Officer
BE01085 Time Management
BE01188 Marketing Yourself as a Loan Processor/Loan Officer

Marketing
Courses are offered on a rotating basis over the year and qualify for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Successfully complete the six courses listed. View the courses available this term.

BE01240 More Than Four P's (New Age Marketing)
BE01241 More than Fancy Graphics
BE01242 Marketing on the Web
BE01243 Where's My Money? Return on Investment
BE01244 Integrated Marketing Communications to Increase Sales
BE01245 Developing a Marketing Plan

Tax Preparation
Not all courses may be offered every term. Successfully complete three of the four courses listed. View the courses available this term.

BE01266 Comprehensive Tax Prep 1
BE01267 Comprehensive Tax Prep 2
BE01268 Tax Preparation-Advanced 1
BE01269 Tax Preparation-Small Business Income Tax 1


General Information

For questions on these business programs, call 703-658-1219 or e-mail business@fcps.edu.

See the complete listing of Certificate and Achievement Programs offered by Adult and Community Education.


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