Data Entry (Cert)

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.

Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Required Career Courses
7 credit hours as follows:
CIS-115	Microsoft Office I	3
OFT-100	Keyboarding & Basic Formatting	3
OFT-104	Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy	1
Total Credit Hours		7

Note: OFT-104 Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy may need to be repeated. Minimum skill level recommended for employment is 50 wpm.

Suggested Schedule

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Credit Hours
CIS-115	Microsoft Office I	3
OFT-100	Keyboarding & Basic Formatting	3
	Credit Hours	6
Semester 2
OFT-104	Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy 1	1
	Credit Hours	1
	Total Credit Hours	7

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OFT-104 Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy may need to be repeated. Minimum skill level recommended for employment is 50 wpm.