2023-2024 Catalog

Data Entry, Certificate

Certificate—7 credit hours

Curriculum Code 1317

This program prepares students to utilize a keyboard to enter data from source documents into a computer, with students completing tasks such as entering alphabetic, numeric, or symbolic keystrokes. Students learn to compile, sort, and verify the accuracy of data to be entered. Keyboarding accuracy is stressed.

Required Career Courses

7 credit hours as follows:

CIS-115Microsoft Office I

3

OFT-100Keyboarding & Basic Formatting

3

OFT-104Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy

1

(Note: OFT-104 may need to be repeated. Minimum skill level recommended for employment is 50 wpm.)

Suggested Schedule

Semester 1 (7 credit hours)

CIS-115Microsoft Office I

3

OFT-100Keyboarding & Basic Formatting

3

OFT-104Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy

1