{"product_id":"office-manager","title":"Office Manager","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eTrain for a successful office management career while gaining in-demand skills in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks Online, and business leadershipwith certification prep and exam vouchers included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e570 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES441\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffice 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course prepares you for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert certification exams for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. You will build your expertise in these programs through hands-on exercises, in-depth course material, and supplemental video demonstrations. As you prepare for each exam, you will test your skills regularly with quizzes and exams. By course completion, you will be fully will be prepared for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams for PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel. For students using Microsoft Office 2019\/2021, we recommend the MO-100, MO-200, MO-300, and MO-400 exams, and the MO-110, MO-210, MO-310, and MO-400 exams for Microsoft Office 365 users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course will also give you hands-on experience using QuickBooks Online, from basic bookkeeping and accounting principles to managing your business' finances—like recording income and expenses, entering checks and bank transfers, and setting up a chart of accounts. You will see how to reconcile your checking account, manage credit card and loan payments; create and print invoices, receipts, and statements; track your payables, inventory, and receivables; create estimates; generate reports, and more. Once you complete this course, you will understand how to get your finances in order and be prepared for the QuickBooks Certified User Exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Management Training Online course is perfect for business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to learn the basics of business and management. The course consists of 12 separate modules geared to provide you with the vital information you need. You will gain an understanding of financial and accounting terms, successful negotiation strategies, the marketing process, employment law, compliance and regulatory requirements, and licensing, permits, and taxes. You will also learn about the seven management disciplines that are essential to success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course offers enrollment with vouchers for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Certification and the QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) exam. To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Certification, you must earn the Associate certification by completing the MO-100 (Word), MO-200 (Excel), and MO-300 (PowerPoint) exams, and also complete two of the following expert exams: MO-101 (Word), MO-202 (Excel), or MO-500 (Access). The vouchers are prepaid access to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisclaimer: This course bundle does not include the QuickBooks 2019 software. This version is no longer available. If you plan to take this course, you will need to own a copy of the software already.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eObtain essential skills required of the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuccessfully set up a company file in QuickBooks Online\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerform fundamental analysis of accounts, financial documents, and reports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerform essential bookkeeping duties and tasks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand and apply basic accounting principles to bookkeeping practices.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow the entire marketing process, including the roles of ethics and technology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop basic practical and managerial skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the process of negotiating, evaluate negotiation styles, and consider successful negotiation strategies for most environments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow the seven management disciplines essential to business success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification exams Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to efficiently use the Microsoft Office suite\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop your professional communication skills and understand office etiquette\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the best ways to create and send information or data for the most impact\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain confidence in your ability to use QuickBooks to perform bookkeeping tasks for any 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Macs and Chromebooks are not compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePC: Windows 10 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrowser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Office 365, 2021, or 2019 (not included in enrollment). While you can use an older version of Microsoft Office, if you do, there will be some differences between your version and what you see in the course.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuickBooks Online (Free 1-year subscription and practice site included in enrollment.) An additional subscription or software purchase for QuickBooks Online is not required to complete this course. \u003cem\u003eHowever, please note that this course is only suitable for the QuickBooks Online version.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Adobe Acrobat Reader .\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoftware must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmail capabilities and access to a personal email account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructional Material Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following eBook will be provided to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online portion of the course:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBookkeeping for Dummies, 2nd Edition \u003c\/em\u003e(eBook)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuickBooks Online software \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eYour enrollment in this course includes a free 1-year full subscription to QuickBooks Online. You will learn how to access and activate this subscription during the course.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Management Training portion of the course:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eManaging by the Numbers: A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and using your Company's Financials\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrategic Planning - A Pragmatic Guide\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should have basic keyboarding and computer skills, be comfortable navigating the Internet and using email, and have an understanding of a word-processing program (such as Word). This course is intended for anyone interested in developing their management skills. You should also be comfortable using a personal computer and be familiar with operating Microsoft Office software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo earn a Microsoft Office Specialist: Expert certification, you must complete the following requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEarn a Microsoft Office Specialist Associate certification by passing three of the following Associate exams: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFor students using Microsoft Office 2019\/2021: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMO-100: Microsoft Word\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMO-200: Microsoft Excel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMO-300: Microsoft PowerPoint\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMO-400: Microsoft Outlook\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFor students using Microsoft Office 365: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMO-110: Microsoft Word\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMO-210: Microsoft Excel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMO-310: Microsoft PowerPoint\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMO-400: Microsoft Outlook\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd pass any two of the following three Expert exams: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFor students using Microsoft Office 2019\/2021: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMO-101: Microsoft Word Expert\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMO-201: Microsoft Excel Expert\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMO-500: Microsoft Access Expert\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFor students using Microsoft Office 365: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMO-111: Microsoft Word Expert\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMO-211: Microsoft Excel Expert\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMO-500: Microsoft Access Expert\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracy Berry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracy Berry has been a senior graphic designer\/programmer, instructor, and consultant since 1993 and has developed hundreds of logos, marketing materials, websites, and multimedia solutions for customers worldwide. She was also involved in several large corporate software rollouts. She has helped many organizations optimize and streamline data solutions. She teaches both onsite and online courses and has her CTT (Certified Technical Trainer) certification. Tracy specializes in teaching graphics, desktop publishing, web design, and reporting\/productivity applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWade Lindenberger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWade Lindenberger is a CPA with over 20 years of financial accounting and management experience in public accounting and private industry. He is currently Director of Finance and Administration for New Children's Museum. Before his current position, he worked as the National Finance and Accounting Service Line Leader for Premier Alliance Group, a national professional services firm. Wade was also Director of the Finance and Accounting service line for the San Diego office of a global, publicly held professional services firm. Before becoming a consultant, Wade was Divisional Controller for one of the leading health and fitness club chains in the world. He has also been Internal Audit Manager and Divisional Controller for a division of a Fortune 500 global energy project management company. He began his career with Coopers \u0026amp; Lybrand, predecessor to PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the \"Big Four\" CPA firms. He has previously served as an instructor for courses at Coopers \u0026amp; Lybrand and at the University of California at San Diego for the Extension Course and is currently an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego School of Business. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Bookkeepers' Advisory Board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelene K. Liatsos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelene K. Liatsos is a business advisor and QuickBooks Certified Advisor with more than 25 years of experience. She consults for a range of companies, from travel agencies to startups. Her company Home Office Management Experts was awarded the 2004 Home-Based Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Helene holds a Bachelor of Arts from Fairleigh Dickinson University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatrina McBride's\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatrina McBride's career reflects extensive experience in organizational leadership, marketing strategies, and market development in multinational corporate environments. Her leadership abilities have been utilized to develop new programs and functional areas. In director-level positions for Nortel Networks, she led strategy for competitive intelligence, emerging markets, and lead generation. McBride holds an M.A. in organizational management and a B.S. in psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatherine Squires Pang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatherine Squires Pang, J.D., LL.M., M.Ed has practiced law with since 1983. She has served as an adjunct faculty member in the Graduate School of Management at the University of Texas, Dallas, and has been an adjunct faculty member of many universities, including New York University and the University of California, Irvine. She received her B.A. in 1980 from Clark University, her J.D. from the University of Dayton Law School in 1982, her LL.M in Taxation from Georgetown University Law School in 1983, and her M.Ed from the University of Texas in 2001.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJerry L. Partridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJerry L. Partridge is a Certified Project Management Professional with experience as a project and program manager for a major retail organization. He is a certified instructor for IBM project management courses and hosts university seminars for project managers seeking certification. He has worked extensively with the Project Management Institute, previously leading a team that developed a practice standard for Earned Value Management Systems and volunteering as a subject matter expert for an update to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Partridge holds a Master of Business Administration from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science from Texas A\u0026amp;M University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course prepare you for a certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, you will be prepared for the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) exam upon completion of the course. You will also be prepared for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access. To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Certification, you must earn the Associate certification by completing three of the following exams:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFor students using Microsoft Office 2019\/2021: MO-100 (Word), MO-200 (Excel), MO-300 (PowerPoint), or MO-400 (Outlook)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFor students using Microsoft Office 365: MO-110 (Word), MO-210 (Excel), MO-310 (PowerPoint), or MO-400 (Outlook)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd complete two of the following expert exams:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFor students using Microsoft Office 2019\/2021: MO-101 (Word Expert), MO-201 (Excel Expert), or MO-500 (Access Expert)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFor students using Microsoft Office 365: MO-111 (Word Expert), MO-211 (Excel Expert), or MO-500 (Access Expert)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow many exam vouchers will I receive with this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive six exam vouchers. You will receive five vouchers to sit for the (MOS) exams. To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Certification, you must earn the Associate certification by completing the Associate exams, and also complete two of the expert exams. You will also receive an exam voucher for the QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) exam.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a bookkeeper the same as an accountant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot exactly. There are five major parts to the accounting process and they include recording, interpreting, classifying, analyzing, and reporting financial information. Bookkeeping is the first, foundational part of the accounting process — recording financial transactions. However, bookkeeping is a great first step into an accounting career, and with additional education, you use this as a way to gain experience and become an accountant in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I become a bookkeeper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need to have a high school diploma as well as some type of bookkeeping or accounting training to become a professional bookkeeper. An online course like this one is a great place to start. You can try out this great career to ensure that bookkeeping is something you enjoy doing. If you want to stay competitive and qualify for more job opportunities at higher levels down the road, you may want to think about earning an associate degree in bookkeeping or accounting along with your training and experience on the job.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere do bookkeepers work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost bookkeepers work in an office environment during typical 9 to 5 hours and spend a large amount of their time in front of a computer. As a professional bookkeeper, you will usually be working alone but may have a few people from other areas of accounting that work alongside you. It is even possible that you could work remotely from home for one or more organizations at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo bookkeepers do the taxes for a company?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, bookkeepers do not do company taxes. Taxes are done by an accountant. However, bookkeepers play an important role in making sure that financial transactions are recorded in a timely and accurate manner. This ensures that the financial information for a company is easy to read and use once it is time for an accountant to take over and do the taxes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can I start this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to complete this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter you register, you will receive 18 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unable to complete the course, contact your Student Advisor to help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee will be charged. If you are funded through a third-party organization, approval may also be required.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of support will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens when I complete the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon successful completion, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAm I guaranteed a job?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHope Training Academy courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get financial assistance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHope Training Academy courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. 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