About
Center for Employment Training’s Business Office Administration program in Oxnard, California trains students for office administration work, including business procedures, accounting systems, customer service, document preparation, spreadsheets, and presentations. The program prepares students for Microsoft Office Specialist certifications and QuickBooks User Certification tests, supporting roles such as general office clerk, office administrator, and bookkeeping worker. Delivered as a daytime, in-person program meeting Monday through Friday for six hours, it generally takes about eight to nine months to complete and includes 900 hours of training. Coursework covers introduction to business, business mathematics, communication, accounting systems, customer service, and job preparation. The program also includes training supplies, books, and uniforms in tuition. Financial aid assistance is available for those who qualify.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Next start: Open enrollment; students start class anytime after enrollment is completed
- Leads to: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications and QuickBooks User Certification tests
- Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Center for Employment Training - Oxnard
Center for Employment Training is a career-training institution in Oxnard, California, preparing students for work in Medical Administrative Assistant and Medical Assistant fields. The school provides career-focused instruction and support services intended to help students from varied backgrounds succeed in work and life. Its support offerings include transportation assistance and help with citizenship, while financial aid and veteran educational-benefit assistance are available. CET also provides job placement assistance and describes its learning environment as individualized. The institution emphasizes programs that can be completed in a short term and offers a two-week trial period. Its broader training portfolio includes business, construction and building maintenance, technical trades, truck driving, logistics, and information technology, reflecting an occupational focus across several employment sectors.