This certificate is designed to develop the skills necessary to work in a marketing or sales related environment.

Upon completion of this program, students will:

• Interpret and explain basic financial statements to make management decisions;
• Utilize Microsoft Office which includes Word, Excel, Power Point and Access;
• Develop sales skills for the retail environment
• Identify key Advertising and Marketing techniques;
• Develop sales skills for the retail environment;
• Develop key business communication skills such as public speaking.

The program course requirements are presented in sequence. Part-time students and others who cannot follow this sequence should check course descriptions in the Catalog to determine prerequisites and, in addition, should consult their academic advisor regarding the order in which they take classes.