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Business Assistant - Program Details

The business assistant certificate program at Mt. Hood Community College is your path into the world of business. You’ll learn your way around industry-standard tools. You'll get a handle on the basics of how businesses operate. And you'll explore topics that impact how businesses run in important ways.

The Start of a Promising Career

In this program you will gain the skills to thrive in a business role in your current company or a new career.

Program Outcomes

After completing this program you'll be able to:

  • Show knowledge of general business principles and the importance of technology in the business world.
  • Show proper usage of current business language, principles and applications.
  • Create and revise documents using Word and Excel, databases using Access, and presentations using PowerPoint.
  • Show knowledge of the specific business topic through your choice of one additional course.

Courses and Curriculum

This certificate can be completed in 12 credit hours.

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Your Future in Business

The knowledge you'll gain at Mt. Hood Community College prepares you for work in the business world. If you're keen to understand the ins and outs of business, the business assistant certificate program is right for you.

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