Career Certificate Options

Qualify for a position that involves keeping records of financial transactions for businesses, posting to journals, reconciling and balancing accounts, both manually and by computer, and performing computerized spreadsheet applications.   Students also may register for QuickBooks Pro software used by small businesses for their accounting needs.  Create time saving and convenient financial statements and reports.

Accounting I, II, III & IV
Business English Language Arts
Business English Writing
Business Math
Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills
Electronic Calculator I & II
Keyboarding (45 wpm)
Introduction to Computers
MS Excel
Office Procedures
QuickBooks Pro
Corel WordPerfect X3 or MS Word

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The goal of this six-month program is to train adults to work in public and private day care centers, pre-schools and nursery schools working with
children from birth to five years of age. Candidates must attend two one-hour sessions of Child Care Aide during the morning and a two-hour Concepts
class in the afternoon. Students enrolling in Child Care Aide must show proof of a clear TB test before the first day of class. Fingerprinting will take place
after registration for a $60 fee.

Child Care Aide I & II ECD-95-96
Child Care Concepts I & II ECD-50
CPR/First Aid (certified)
Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills
English (proficiency)
Math (proficiency)

Business English Language Arts
Business English Writing
Business Math or Math Review
Communications
Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills
Electronic Calculator I
Introduction to Computers
Keyboarding (45 wpm)
Office Procedures
Corel WordPerfect X3 or MS Word

True hands-on course prepares students for the job of Desktop Computer Technician.  Students will carry out installations, replacements and upgrades of computer sub-systems.  Students will perform the installation of operating systems, user programs and modification of computer configuration and startup files.  Students will be able to troubleshoot and repair PC-type computers.

Computer Repair
Introduction to Computers (proficiency)
Keyboarding (proficiency)
Windows

The emphasis of this course will be to prepare students with the necessary skills to embark on a new career in the custodial field.  This training will enable students to obtain jobs with school districts, hospitals, private industry, or self-employment.  Successful completion of this course will satisfy the Hayward School District’s application requirement of six months custodial experience.  The participants will learn about chemicals and equipment use, cleaning, maintenance, security, and energy savings, thus contributing to a healthier and safer community.

English proficiency
(7 weeks)

Customer Service Representative, as well as providing customer service skills necessary for many other careers. Customer service strategies, including: building a customer-driven organization; reasons to be customer focused; and importance of customer feedback. Students develop a variety of interpersonal communication skills necessary for success in today’s workplace. Topics include (using a video format): dealing with difficult people; conflict resolution; stress management; workplace harassment issues; resume writing; and interview skills.

Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills
Customer Service/Workplace Skills
Keyboarding (45 wpm)
Office Procedures
English Proficiency

Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills
Computer Repair
Office Procedures
Windows
(Knowledge of desktop software: MS Word,
Excel; Browser knowledge; help users surf
the Web and utilize programs)

Business English Language Arts
Business English Writing
Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills
Keyboarding (35 wpm)
Medical Support Services/Office Management
Medical Coding, Billing, & Ethics
Medical Office Procedures using Medisoft
Medical Terminology I & II
Corel WordPerfect X3 or MS Word

Business English Language Arts
Business English Writing
Business Math
Communications
Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills
Introduction to Computers
Keyboarding (65 wpm)
Legal Procedures
Legal Terminology
Legal Transcription
MS Excel
MS Word
Office Procedures
Corel WordPerfect X3

Business English Language Arts
Business English Writing
Communications
Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills
Introduction to Computers
Keyboarding (65 wpm)
Legal Terminology
Legal Transcription
MS Word
Office Procedures
Corel WordPerfect X3

Business English Language Arts
Business English Writing
Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills
Introduction to Computers
Keyboarding (45 wpm)
Medical Support Services/Office Managment
Medical Coding, Billing & Ethics
Medical Office Procedures using Medisoft
Medical Terminology I, II, & III
Medical Transcription I & II
MS Word
Corel WordPerfect X3

Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills
Customer Service Workplace Skills
Introduction to Computers
Keyboarding (20 wpm)
Must be able to lift 35-45 lbs
(1 quarter)

Business English
Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills
Keyboarding (60 wpm)
Medical Support Services/Office Management
Medical Terminology I, II & III
Medical Transcription I, II & III
MS Word
Corel WordPerfect X3

Microsoft Office is an exciting, new program that teaches a student to be inter-connected between the software applications of  Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Internet options will be explored.  Upon completion of this program, one will possess the competency required to become certified as an expert MicroSoft Certified Application Specialist.

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Introduction to Computers class or demonstrated competency in Windows environment. 

Access
Excel
Outlook
PowerPoint
Word

Business English Language Arts
Business English Writing
Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills
Keyboarding (45 wpm)
Medical Support Services/Office Management
Medical Coding, Billing, & Ethics
Medical Office Procedures using Medisoft
Medical Terminology I, II & III
Medical Transcription I & II
MS Word
Principles of Child Development
Corel WordPerfect X3

Business English Language Arts
Business English Writing
Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills
Introduction to Computers
Keyboarding (35 wpm)
Medical Support Services/Office Management
Medical Coding, Billing, & Ethics
Medical Office Procedures using Medisoft
Medical Terminology I & II
MS Word
Principles of Child Development

Business English Language Arts
Business Writing
Communications
Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills
Electronic Calculator I
Introduction to Computers
Keyboarding (50 wpm)
Office Procedures
Corel WordPerfect X3 or MS Word

Accounting I (optional)
Business English Language Arts
Business English Writing
Business Math
Communications
Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills
Electronic Calculator I
Introduction to Computers
Keyboarding (65 wpm)
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint (optional)
MS Word
Office Procedures
Corel WordPerfect X3

Introduction to Computers (competency)
Web Page Design (sub-courses)
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Dynamic HTML (DHTML)
Javascript
Macromedia Dreamweaver
Marcromedia Flash