Office Management

Program Overview:

The certificate program in Office Management prepares students for successful careers in clerical positions in any type of office setting. From corporations and law firms to schools and governmental organizations to local companies and health clinics, every office can benefit from a skilled, organized receptionist or office assistant.

Career Information and Outlook:

The program is designed to prepare students to manage the day to day needs of an office and its staff. Office and administrative support workers often help with communicating office policies to new employees, keeping inventory and ordering office supplies, or even recommending staff needs and procedural changes to management.

The career outlook for careers related to this field is bright. It is expected that employment of receptionists and office clerks will grow from 2018 to 2028.

 

Topics You Will Learn About Include:

  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Creativity
  • Conflict resolution
  • Dealing with difficult people
  • Establishing goals
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Hiring procedures

Careers in This Field:

  • Clerk Specialist
  • Member Service Representative
  • Office Assistant
  • Receptionist
  • Office Coordinator

What Do Students Graduate With?

  • High School Diploma from Career Online High School
  • Office Management Career Certificate

Please visit the Course Catalog page for Course listings.

Source: ONet Online, Receptionists and Information Clerks: www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-4171.00