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Learn fundamental concepts and procedures used to communicate financial information with an Accounting Certificate from WWCC. This online accounting certification can be completed in two semesters and provides increased opportunities for career advancement or change.

Students will take courses in accounting, computer applications, communication, and management. Classes cover accounting methods using spreadsheets and Quickbooks. Graduates will be able to prepare and analyze financial statements, as well as work with budgeting and cost accounting concepts.

Western Wyoming Community College offers a fully online Administrative Assistant Certificate. Students will learn a variety of technology skills useful in today’s office environment, as well as business communication and writing skills.

Courses in this business certification program prepare students to create documents and spreadsheets and improve their keyboarding skills. A technical writing class focuses on professional writing and research necessary in many office professions, including memos, instructions, proposals, and reports. Students will additionally learn about records management systems, office systems, and computer information systems.

The associate’s degree in Business Information Systems provides a strong foundation in both business practices and the application information systems in a business environment. Students will learn various emerging technologies used in today’s office environments.

This online management information systems degree includes studies of software applications, communications, customer service, and office procedures for the day-to-day needs of running a business. Courses include topics such as business communication, accounting, spreadsheets, records management systems, and Quickbooks.

Graduates can pursue positions such as:

• Application specialist
• Office manager
• Digital design specialist
• Executive administrative assistant
• Data entry specialist
• Accounting clerk

Individuals trained in computer application software and concepts are needed in nearly every industry today. The associate’s degree in Business Information Systems with a concentration in Application Specialist prepares students for careers assisting businesses with their technology needs.

Students will gain skills and knowledge in industry-standard application software programs. Classes in this information systems management online degree range from presentations to digital publishing to records management systems. Courses also cover basic business topics such as using technology in the office, time management, communications, and administrative support functions.

The curriculum includes studies of topics including:

• Keyboarding applications
• Web development
• Digital illustration design
• Information management

An AAS in Business Information Systems focusing on Digital Media prepares students to create, deploy, and manage digital content for a wide variety of business types. Graduates will understand how to use industry-standard digital design tools and social media technologies and applications.

Activities include creating a social media campaign and designing a web page. Classes in this information systems management online degree examine internet security, firewalls, payment mechanisms, and marketing related to e-commerce. An internship allows students to practice knowledge and skills learned in class in a real-world business environment.

Western Wyoming Community College offers an AAS in Business Management. Students will be prepared for positions such as administrative assistants, executive assistants, and office managers. 

Classes introduce communication and customer service skills, accounting using Quickbooks and Excel, and business topics. This online business management degree is designed for students who plan to enter the workforce after graduation and is typically not transferable into a four-year degree program.

Classes cover topics including:

• Macroeconomics
• Computer informations systems
• Accounting procedures
• Business ethics
• Principles of management

The Associate of Science degree in Business Administration from WWCC introduces students to various aspects of the free enterprise system. The curriculum is designed to transfer into a four-year degree program.

Classes discuss the fundamentals of business functions, processes, and organizations. Students will study topics such as accounting, economics, finance, information systems, legal requirements, management, and marketing. Graduates of this online Business Administration degree can pursue entry level positions in government organizations, financial institutions, or a wide range of business industries.

Western Wyoming Community College offers a Social Media Certificate that can be earned online. Students will learn how to use, manage, and implement Social Media campaigns for business purposes.

This marketing certificate teaches students about basic digital design, business communication, and computer information systems. A Social Media campaign project will include audience analysis, campaign objectives, and metrics to measure success. Students will put their knowledge and skills to work in a real-world office environment during an internship experience.

Professionals interested in pursuing managerial positions can benefit from pursuing the Supervision and Leadership Certificate. The curriculum was developed in partnership with business representatives from multiple industries. 

Students will gain skills in planning, communication, organization, and employee leadership in order to achieve organizational goals. This business management certification takes a look at legal and ethical issues in an office environment. Graduates can apply credits from this program toward a variety of associate-level degrees.

Courses tackle a range of topics including:

• Computer information systems
• Interpersonal communication
• Human resource management
• Introduction to supervision
• Principles of management

Individuals skilled in computer applications software can help businesses with their overall processes and practices. This Application Software Specialist Certificate from WWCC provides these advanced technology skills.

Students will learn about current industry-standard application software programs used in many business environments. A class in computer information systems includes activities using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. The curriculum includes studies of hardware, software, operating systems, networks, database management, and more.

Some of the courses in this certification program include:

• Windows
• Microsoft Outlook
• Digital design publishing
• Integrated applications

The eight-course Digital Design Technologies Certificate gives students an introduction to multiple ways to create digital content. Courses cover areas including digital documents, digital image editing, web design, and digital animation.

Graduates will understand how to create digital content and deploy it through a variety of applications from websites to presentations to print. Students will gain experience working with industry standard design software programs.

Courses explore topics including:

• Photoshop
• Digital page layout design
• Web page dynamics and scripting
• Web development

WWCC’s online Web Development Certificate prepares students for positions in the Information Technology industry. Graduates can pursue positions such as web designer, web developer, or web editor.

Courses explain how to design, develop, and maintain web pages using industry standard web scripting language and authoring tools. Students will complete activities using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. The curriculum also includes studies of presentation software, web authoring software, and photo editing software.

You can learn to protect cyberspace with the Certificate in Cybersecurity from Western Wyoming Community College. The online cybersecurity program explores such topics as:

• Business analytics
• Network attack and defend
• Introduction to networks
• Security operations center

Through the online cybersecurity certificate program, you learn the importance of maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability, which is called the CIA of security. Your online studies may also cover computer systems and networks and programming concepts.

The online Elementary and Early Childhood associate’s degree allows graduates to work with children from kindergarten through sixth grade. Students will learn innovative teaching theories including service learning projects, technology inclusion, and project-based learning. 

Future teachers will learn essential skills such as classroom management, literacy, lesson design, and math and science preparation. Hands-on student teaching allows for the practice of learned skills. Western’s online Elementary Education degree has specific pathways to allow graduates to transfer into four-year degree programs to pursue teaching licensure.

A sample of course topics includes:

• Life sciences
• Educational psychology
• Teaching with technology
• Literature for children