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Business Information Professional I Certificate

The Business Information Professional I Certificate prepares students for entry-level office, computer, and administrative support positions in a variety of industries. This certification includes courses in: oral and written business communications; computer application skills, including beginning Excel, Word, and Outlook; the fundamentals of computer systems; and critical thinking and problem-solving. This is a collaborative certificate between ARC, CRC, and FLC. Certificate candidates must meet with counseling to ensure local unit requirements are met. Courses are available at multiple colleges. Students can reference the required course list to find more information regarding the courses available at each college. This certificate can be completed 100% online.

Total Units:
21.5-25

First Year

Semester 1

13 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
BUSTEC 305
Introduction to Business Information Technology
3
Check Class Schedule for offerings
BUSTEC 307
Computer Keyboarding and Skill Building
3
Advisory: CISC 302 (Computer Familiarization) with a grade of "C" or better
Check Class Schedule for offerings
CISC 302 1 Z
Computer Familiarization
2
Advisory: BUSTEC 302 (Computer-Keyboarding)
F, S, Su
CISA 340 2 Z
Presentation Graphics
2
Advisory: CISC 302 or 310
F, S, Su
ENGL C1000 Z
College Composition or
3
Eligibility to enroll based on skills demonstrated through CRC's placement process OR, for students taking the ESL sequence, completion of ESL 130
F, S, Su
BUS 100 Z
English for the Professional
3
ESLR 320 and ESLW 320; Advisory: BUSTEC 302 and 303
F, S
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1Substitute course(s), CISC 300 - Computer Familiarization, is available at American River College and Sacramento City College, BUSTEC 309 - Computer Familiarization is available at Folsom Lake College..

2Substitute course, BUSTEC 366 - Electronic Presentations, is available at Folsom Lake College.

Semester 2

8.5-12 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
CISA 305 3
Beginning Word Processing
2
Advisory: CISC 302 (Computer Familiarization) or 310 (Introduction to Computer Information Science)
F, S, Su
CISA 315 4
Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets
2
Advisory: CISC 302 (Computer Familiarization) or 310 (Introduction to Computer Information Science)
F, S, Su
CISA 126 5
Outlook: Basics
1
Advisory: BUSTEC 302 (Computer-Keyboarding) with a grade of "C" or better
Check Class Schedule for offerings
BUS 498 Z
Work Experience in Business or
0.5-4
F, S, Su
CISC 498 Z
Work Experience in Computer Information Science - Core
0.5-4
F, S, Su
MATH 300 Z
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
Intermediate Algebra or the equivalent
F, S, Su
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

3Substitute course, BUSTEC 360 - Word Processing Beyond the Essentials, is available at Folsom Lake College.

4Substitute course, BUSTEC 362 - Comprehensive Electronic Spreadsheets, is available at Folsom Lake College.

5Substitute course, BUSTEC 126 - Outlook: Basics, is available at Folsom Lake College.



Career Options/Outlook:

Students who successfully complete the Business Information Professional Certificate are prepared for entry-level positions in office, computer, and administrative support positions in a variety of industries.

A sample of reported job titles:

According to the Center of Excellence labor market data, business information professional jobs are projected to have an increase in annual openings in the North (Greater Sacramento) sub-region. These middle-skill occupations require more education and training beyond a high school diploma but less than a four-year degree and include positions such as first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers, customer service representatives, receptionists and information clerks, and executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants.

Projected job openings in California (2020-2030)

41600

Projected job growth in California

10%

Median Salary in California (2020):

$47840

About this map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published October 15, 2025

Counselor Contact: Ea Edwards  | Faculty Contact: Eric Granquist

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