Accuracy in action.
Build the skills to enter, manage and organize data accurately in today鈥檚 office environments.
This certificate prepares you to input, organize and verify information using a variety of computer applications.
You鈥檒l develop strong keyboarding accuracy and speed while learning how to compile, sort and check data for accuracy. Graduates are prepared to support business operations by maintaining reliable records and managing information effectively.
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Turn attention to detail into a Career in Data Entry
A Data Entry Certificate prepares you for entry-level roles focused on entering, organizing and maintaining accurate information across a variety of industries.
Graduates are prepared for positions such as data entry clerk, records clerk, or office support staff in business, healthcare, education and government settings. In these roles, you鈥檒l input and verify data, maintain records and help ensure information is accurate and up to date.
The Data Entry Certificate at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in about one year.
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.
Potential careers in Data Entry
The Data Entry Certificate prepares you for roles focused on managing and maintaining accurate information across a variety of industries, including business, healthcare, education and government.
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Move Your Future Forward as an Office Assistant
Students with Previous Work Experience
Achieved Prior Learning (APL) is a way to earn credit at Moraine Valley for what you already know from prior learning or work experience. It is designed to help students at Moraine Valley obtain college credit without repeating material. Faculty members assess your knowledge through written examinations, interviews and performance tests.
Students with work experience and advanced skills should contact the program coordinator for assessment and course substitution information.
Students Preparing to Enter the Workforce
Set yourself apart by preparing to enter the workforce early.
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- Participate in mock interviews and internships on campus
- Explore business communication classes that help you navigate the professional world
Small Business Owners
This certificate can also benefit small business owners by building practical skills to manage daily operations more efficiently. You鈥檒l learn how to use tools and systems that support real business needs, including:
Excel to track inventory and create schedules
QuickBooks to manage finances and budgets
Outlook to organize meetings and calendars
PowerPoint to create professional presentations
Customer service and communication skills to better support clients and train employees
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Program Details
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| Program | Type of Credential | Curriculum Code | Department or Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1317 | Computer Information & Office Technology |
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