Business Applications & Technology

Business Applications & Technology

The Santa Ana College Online Degree Pathway programs offers the following certificates in the field of Business Applications & Technology

Computer Fundamentals for Business: Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted)

The Computer Fundamentals for Business Certificate program provides professional training in using common business applications and technology including common workplace technology terminology and usage techniques. Program includes hardware, Internet, virus protection, cloud technology, Microsoft Windows operating system, and Microsoft Office applications. This program prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to earn industry recognized certifications.

​Total Units ​​ ​ 8.5​
Fall Semester ​Course Number ​Course Name ​Units
​First 8 Weeks ​BA 110 ​Computer Keyboarding Skills ​0.5
​First 8 Weeks ​BA 179 ​Microsoft Office ​3
​Second 8 Weeks ​BA 146 ​Computer Fundamentals ​1.5
​Second 8 Weeks ​BA 147 ​Microsoft Windows, OneDrive, & One Note ​1.5
​Second 8 Weeks ​BA 182 ​Google Apps & Google Drive  

Digital Publishing: Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted)

The Digital Publishing program is designed to professionally train students in all aspects of designing and publishing print, web, and social media business projects based on current business industry standards and technology. Instruction includes digital graphics, web design, page layout, typography, export file formats, proper file setup, integration of software tools, and professional design guidelines. This program prepares students for Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification exams including Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Animate, After Effects, and Premiere Pro.

1st Semester: Fall Course Number Course Name Units
First 8 Weeks BA 164 Adobe Photoshop 3
Second 8 Weeks  BA 163 Adobe Acrobat 3
BA 166 Adobe Illustrator 3
BA 170 Adobe InDesign 3

 

Total Units     21
2nd Semester: Spring Course Number Course Name Units
First 8 Weeks BA 171 Adobe Premiere Pro 3
Second 8 Weeks

 BA 169
 Adobe Dreamweaver 3
​BA 172 ​Adobe After Effects ​3

 

Spanish / English Interpretation and Translation: Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted)

The Spanish / English Interpretation and Translation certificate program provides proper bilingual skills training by professional interpreters and translators. Learn about careers that employ bilingual skills and how to provide interpreting and translating services for a variety of industries including business, medical, education, government, and legal. Bilingual employment requires language proficiency in both Spanish and English (written and verbal), knowledge of industry terminology, technology skills for in-person and remote services, customer service skills, and an understanding cultural and social communication. Must be fluent in Spanish and English to successfully complete this program.

​1st Semester: Fall ​Course Number ​Course Name ​Units
​16 Weeks ​BA 130 ​Intro to Spanish Bilingual Interpreting ​3
​16 Weeks ​BA 131 ​Business Interpretation & Translation - Spanish/English ​3
​16 Weeks ENGL 101
or SPAN 101		 ​Freshman Composition
Elementary Spanish		 ​4
5

 

​Total Units ​ ​ 20-21​
​2nd Semester: Spring ​Course Number ​Course Name ​Units
16 Weeks ​BA 132 ​Medical Interpretation & Translation - Spanish/English ​3
​16 Weeks ​BA 133 ​Legal Interpretation & Translation - Spanish/English ​3
​16 Weeks
or Second 8 Weeks		 ​BA 179
or BA 163		 ​Microsoft Office
Adobe Acrobat		 ​3
3
​Second 8 Weeks ​BA 149 ​Technology for Interpreters & Translators ​1