CAREER PATHS FOR VOCATIONAL DIPLOMAS AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES:
Earn a Vocational Diploma by taking a prescribed number of computer courses directed to specific careers. The Vocational Diploma Program is designed to verify to business and industry that you have the computer skills required for entry-level positions. ABC Adult Education Program is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and exclusively employs State of California certificated teachers. Call (562) 926-6734, ext. 25176 or 25178.
*Students may test out of a class if they have the required skill level.
Note: Not all classes are offered each nine-week session.
Computerized Office Assistant
Keyboarding/Ten Key*
Intro to Computers*
Windows/Internet*
Data Entry - 6,000 sph*
QuickBooks
Word (Beginning)
Excel (Beginning)
Access
PowerPoint
Keyboard @40-45 wpm
Office Clerk
Keyboarding/Ten Key*
Intro to Computers*
Windows/Internet*
Data Entry - 6,000 sph*
Word (Beginning)
Excel (Beginning)
Office Suite - Access and Powerpoint
Keyboard @ 40 wpm
Administrative Assistant (2 years college or work required)
Keyboarding/Ten Key*
Intro to Computers*
Windows/Internet*
QuickBooks
Data Entry - 6,000 sph*
Word (Beginning* and Continuing)
Excel (Beginning* and Continuing)
Access
PowerPoint
Keyboard
@ 55+ wpm
Microsoft Certification Recommended
Accounting Clerk
Keyboarding/Ten Key*
Intro to Computers*
Windows/Internet*
Data Entry - 6,000 sph*
Quickbooks
Excel (Beginning* and Continuing)
Access
Bookkeeping/Accounting
Keyboard @ 40 wpm
Web Design
Introduction to Computers*
Windows/Internet*
Word (Beginning)*
HTML (Beginning and Advanced)
Dreamweaver
Flash
Digital Design/Fireworks
Introduction to JavaScript
Keyboard @ 40 wpm
Medical Insurance Specialist
Keyboarding/Ten Key*
Intro to Computers*
Windows/Internet*
Word (Beginning)*
Excel (Beginning)*
QuickBooks
Data Entry - 6,000 sph
Medical Terminology & Anatomy**
Medical Billing and Coding; Front Office**
Keyboard
@ 40 wpm
**Note: Medical Front Office and Anatomy is a day program
only.
Computer Upgrade and Repair for A+ Certification
Keyboarding/Ten Key*
Intro to Computers*
Windows/Internet*
Word (Beginning)*
Computer Repair Basic
A+ Computer Upgrade and Repair (Part I and II)
Keyboard
@ 40 wpm
Basic Networking Strongly Recommended
Internship Strongly Recommended
**Note: Some classes may be offered only in the evening program.
Basic Graphic Design for Desktop Publishing
Keyboarding/TenKey*
Intro to Computers*
Windows/Internet*
Word (Beginning)*
QuarkXpress
Photoshop (Part I and II)
Illustrator (Part I and II)
Dreamweaver
Digital Camera
InDesign
Keyboard @ 40 wpm
*Students may test out of a class if they have the required skill level.