Basic Skills for the Workplace

This program is designed to help the student deal with the day to day problems and stresses of the workplace more effectively and to increase the student’s potential job security. The program covers basic study and learning skills, interpersonal relationship skills, business ethics, communication skills, knowledge and tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness on the job, and knowledge and tools for improving one’s condition and status within a business or organization.

The student must demonstrate ability to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the program by completing apprenticeships in various organizations. All apprenticeships are done with faculty supervision.

This program is recommended for people who are currently employed and experience problems at work related to getting along with others, communication skills, stress, and burnout.

Program: Basic Skills for the Workplace
Approximate Weeks:
Full Time: 40 Hours Per Week = 8
Half Time: 20 Hours Per Week = 16
Part Time: 10 Hours Per Week = 32

Instructional Clock Hours: 270
Semester Credit Hours: 9
Continuing Education Units: 27

Required Courses:

  • Basic Study Manual
  • How to Get Along With Others
  • How to Get Along With Others Apprenticeship
  • Handling the Ups and Downs in Life
  • Handling the Ups and Downs in Life Apprenticeship
  • Personal Values and Integrity
  • Personal Values and Integrity Apprenticeship
  • Improving Business Through Communication
  • How to Effectively Handle Work
  • Ethics for Business Survival
  • Ethics for Business Survival Apprenticeship
  • Formulas for Business Success