VOP Certificate Programs - Courses

Effective 2008-09

Virtual Office Professional
-Administrative Concentration

A.A. or A.S. Degree and/or Certificate


Required Courses:

  • Business 86: Written Communications for Business, 3 units
  • Business 140: Small Business Management, 3
  • C.I.S. 52: Creating a Virtual Office (also Business 52), 3
  • C.I.S. 53: Marketing a Virtual Office (also Business 53), 3
  • C.I.S. 54: Managing a Virtual Office (also Business 54) 3
  • C.I.S. 70: Word Processing-Beyond the Basics, 3

Plus 9 additional units from the following:

  • Business B: Accounting & Finance for the Small Business Owner, 3 units
  • Business 8: Computerized Accounting for Windows, 3
  • Business 55: International Business Practices, 3
  • Business 85: Introduction to Oral Communication, 3
  • Business 122: Marketing in the Digital Age, 3
  • C.I.S. 12: Voice Recognition Software, 3
  • C.I.S. 67: Foundations for Creating Web Pages, 3
  • C.I.S. 80: Spreadsheets in a Business Environment, 3
  • C.I.S. 90: Database Management, 3
  • C.I.S. 95: Internship in Computer Information Systems, .5-3
  • C.I.S. 100: Software for Dynamic Presentations, 3
  • C.I.S. 105: Microsoft Outlook-Managing Information, 3
  • C.I.S. 127: Creating Web Sites, 3
  • C.I.S. 137: Managing a Successful Web Project, 3

Total Units Required: 27 units

It is recommended that the sequence of the three core courses (Business/C.I.S. 52, 53, 54) be taken in order. Optional courses may be taken in any order.

Virtual Office Professional
-Web Management Concentration

A.A. or A.S. Degree and/or Certificate


Required Courses: (18 units)

  • C.I.S. 52: Creating a Virtual Office (also Business 52), 3 units
  • C.I.S. 53: Marketing a Virtual Office (also Business 53), 3
  • C.I.S. 54: Managing a Virtual Office (also Business 54), 3
  • C.I.S. 67: Foundations for Creating Web Pages, 3
  • C.I.S. 127: Creating Web Sites, 3
  • C.I.S. 137: Managing a Successful Web Project, 3

Plus 9 additional units from the following:

  • Art/Des. 60: Graphic Design: Principles & Process, 3 units
  • Art/Des. 61: Computer Production for Graphic Design, 3
  • Art/Des. 66: Business Practices for the Applied Arts, 1
  • Art/Des. 85: Web Design, 3
  • Business B: Accounting and Finance for the Small Business Owner, 3
  • Business 55: International Business Practices, 3
  • Business 86: Written Communications for Business, 3
  • Business 122: Marketing in the Digital Age, 3
  • Business 140: Small Business Management, 3
  • C.I.S. 50: Applying Computer Software, 3
  • C.I.S. 70: Word Processing-Beyond the Basics, 3
  • C.I.S. 90: Database Management, 3
  • C.I.S. 95: Internship in Computer Information Systems, .5-3

Total Units Required: 27 units

It is recommended that the sequence of the three core courses (Business/C.I.S. 52, 53, 54) be taken in order. Optional courses may be taken in any order.

Virtual Office Professional
-Technical Support Concentration

A.A. or A.S. Degree and/or Certificate


Required Courses: (18 units)

  • C.I.S. 52: Creating a Virtual Office (also Business 52), 3 units
  • C.I.S. 54: Managing a Virtual Office (also Business 54), 3
  • C.I.S. 65: Networking Fundamentals (also C.S. 65), 3
  • C.I.S. 115: Software Configuration & Troubleshooting, 3
  • C.I.S. 141: Installing, Configuring & Administering Microsoft Client OS, 3
  • C.I.S. 142: Installing, Configuring & Administering a Secure Windows Server, 3

Plus 9 additional units from the following:

  • Business B: Accounting & Finance for the Small Business Owner, 3 units
  • Business 55: International Business Practices, 3
  • C.I.S. 45: Computer User Support Concepts, 3
  • C.I.S. 53: Marketing a Virtual Office (also Business 53), 3
  • C.I.S. 80: Spreadsheets in a Business Environment, 3
  • C.I.S. 90: Database Management, 3
  • C.I.S. 95: Internship in Computer Information Systems, .5-3
  • C.I.S. 105: Microsoft Outlook-Managing Information, 3
  • C.I.S. 143: Managing a Windows Network Environment, 3
  • C.I.S. 144: Supporting a Network Infrastructure, 3
  • C.I.S. 145: Implementing & Administering Directory Services, 3
  • C.I.S. 146: Wireless Networking & Security, 3
  • C.S.T. 25: Personal Computer Configuration & Repair (also C.I.E. 25), 4
  • C.S.T. 41; Home Technology Integration, 3

Total Units Required: 27 units

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