Business Technology, Certificate of Proficiency

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Program Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

The Business Technology certificate is designed to meet the growing need for trained business support professionals. The primary goal of the certificate is to prepare students to use various software applications in the work environment as a support tool to enhance day-to-day business operations.

Business Technology certificate graduates will:

• be prepared for entry-level positions as a business support professional
• carry out office administration procedures and management support using office technology
• use Microsoft Project software to produce Gantt charts, Network Diagrams, and reports
• use Microsoft Office software to produce complex integrated documents and spreadsheets
• identify good customer service skills and work well with internal and external customers
• demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork, communication, intercultural appreciation, and information literacy skills

Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not offer every course each quarter. It is the student’s responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual schedule with an adviser or counselor. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.