Office Occupations
Tuition-Free Office Occupations
The Office Occupations Program is geared toward the adult learner who desires vocational training in a business office setting. In this program students will learn Microsoft Windows as well as Microsoft Office 2019. Software programs include Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Students will also be trained in business skills and general office procedures and practices.
There is also a Medical Office Technology component that includes instruction in the computer program Medisoft as well as medical terminology.
We are a Certiport Authorized Testing Center. Our certifications include Internet & Computing Core (IC3) certification and Microsoft Office Specialist certification (MOS).
Students must be 18 years or older to enroll.
Certifications Available
Location
Business Resource Center
630 W. 19th Street, Merced, CA 95340
- At the BRC the Office Occupations program will take 24-26 weeks to complete.
- The entire program has a mix of in-person and synchronous modalities.
Los Banos Campus
22240 CA-152 Los Banos, CA 93635 Building A
- At Los Banos Campus the Office Occupations program will take 24-26 weeks to complete.
- The entire program has a mix of in-person and synchronous modalities.
Orientations
Obligation-free, but mandatory. Orientations are held every Tuesday at 10:00am via zoom or in-person at the Merced College Business Resource Center on 630 W 19th St. Merced, CA 95341 in room-206. During orientation, you will receive information on how the program works, the courses that you will take, and how to enroll.
Join the Orientation via Zoom or use the Meeting ID: 862 5073 2036
Required Coursework:
| Course # | Course Name |
| BUSN-756 | Introduction to Office Occupations |
| BUSN-749 | Applied Office Occupations |
| Office Occupations Adjunct Faculty |
| Chris Carroll |
| Jan Vitato |