Gain key skills needed to work as an office manager. By course completion, you will have an in-depth understanding of Microsoft Office, QuickBooks Online, and business management techniques.
Office managers are vital in any business office setting, ensuring day-to-day workflow runs smoothly. This comprehensive online course will train you for a career as an office manager and equip you with a highly transferable skill set. You will learn effective business management techniques and gain essential computer software skills, including best practices for using QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Office applications.

$4,995
est. cost
18 mo.
Time to Complete
795 hrs.
Self-paced

What you will learn

  • Obtain essential skills required of the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook
  • Successfully set up a company file in QuickBooks Online
  • Perform fundamental analysis of accounts, financial documents, and reports
  • Perform essential bookkeeping duties and tasks
  • Understand and apply basic accounting principles to bookkeeping practices.
  • Know the entire marketing process, including the roles of ethics and technology
  • Develop basic practical and managerial skills
  • Understand the process of negotiating, evaluate negotiation styles, and consider successful negotiation strategies for most environments
  • Know the seven management disciplines essential to business success

  • Prepare to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Expert Certification exams Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access
  • Learn how to efficiently use the Microsoft Office suite
  • Develop your professional communication skills and understand office etiquette
  • Understand the best ways to create and send information or data for the most impact
  • Gain confidence in your ability to use QuickBooks to perform bookkeeping tasks for any company
  • Use basic, intermediate, and advanced features of QuickBooks Online proficiently
  • Prepare for the QuickBooks Certified User Exam (QBCU) Exam
  • Develop communication skills that will allow you to thrive in a professional environment
  • Explore your abilities as a leader and learn how to masterfully manage people and projects
  • Gain an understanding of legal and financial regulations
  • Set yourself apart from competitors by receiving management training

    • We offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely online. All of our courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. 

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      First Things First…

      Payment is required at the time of registration for this program. This program may qualify for a scholarship (or voucher) from the Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board, or WIB. Please reach out to the WIB to inquire about funding, if necessary, before you start the registration process below. Payment can also be made by Employer Sponsorship Billing, Credit Card, Cash or Check.

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