Data Entry Specialist

600-Hour Program
Open Entry/Open Exit

Background:

The goal of the Data Entry Specialist certificate program is to prepare the student with the skills necessary to enter the job market. At the end of the course the student will have a portfolio ready for professional presentation.

Typical Tasks:

Enters data from source documents into a computer using various data applications
Compiles, sorts, and verifies the accuracy of data to be entered
Verifies data entered with source documents
Updates entered data
Re-enters data in verification format to assure integrity and accuracy of data
Keeps records of completed work
Selects materials needed to complete work assignments
Generally works as a member of a data processing team

Course Content:

Keyboarding - Accuracy and speed building
Microcomputer Basics
Word Processing Beginning
Spreadsheets Beginning
Data Base, Beginning
Data Entry - 8000 ksph upon completion
Operating System
Electronic Calculator
Alphanumeric Indexing
Office Procedures
Business Communications II

Orientation and Registration:

Program Orientation is required in order to sign up for the program. At the orientation you will learn about the Data Entry Specialist Certificate Program curriculum, what your time commitment will be, and the resources available to help you achieve your goals. Orientation and registration takes place once a week.

To register for the orientation:

Call the counseling center at the Continuing Education campus where you plan to enroll to reserve a place in the orientation.

Classes

Data Entry Specialist

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