About the Business Information Worker Program
Business Information Worker Stage 1
Increase your marketability and on-the-job success by taking the Business Information Worker Pathway courses and completing the BIW Stage 1 and 2 Certificates of Achievement. With a solid foundation in Windows and Microsoft Office, as well as strong digital and web literacy skills, the Business Information Worker brings efficiency and productivity to the workplace. Complete the first seven courses for the BIW Stage 1 certification. For more information about this program, please contact CIS-INFO@smc.edu.
| Course Title | Course Name | Skill Set Achieved |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboarding 1 | OFTECH 1 | Keyboarding |
| Introduction to Computer Information Systems | CIS 1 | Windows and Basic Information Systems |
| Microsoft Word | CIS 37 | Microsoft Word |
| Microsoft Excel | CIS 30 | Microsoft Excel, Introductory |
| MS Outlook - Comprehensive Course | CIS 39 | Microsoft Outlook |
| Business Communications | BUS 32 | Business Communications (Business English) |
| Human Relations and Ethical Issues in Business | BUS 62 | Human Relations and Customer Service |
Business Information Worker Stage 2
Becoming skilled in PowerPoint, QuickBooks, Records Management, and collaboration software increase your value and promotability. Build on the BIW Pathway by completing the Microsoft Excel course in BIW Stage 1 and five additional courses.
| Course Title | Course Name | Skill Set Achieved |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | CIS 30 | Microsoft Excel, Intermediate |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | CIS 38 | Microsoft PowerPoint |
| Microsoft Access | CIS 32 | Microsoft Access |
| QuickBooks | CIS 35 | Computerized Accounting with QuickBooks |
| Records Management | OFTECH 33 | Electronic Records Management with Access |
| Customer Relationship Management | BUS 35 | Customer Relationship Management (CRM) |
The BIW Pathways Courses Listed Teach Advanced Concepts In:
- Communication
- Project Management
- Sales Support