Just the Facts
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Office Receptionist
- 14 Credit Technical Diploma
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Program Length
- Less Than One Year
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Delivery Method
- Online
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Career Cluster
- Business Operations & Leadership
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Program Location
- Online
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Start Months
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August
- Estimated Total
- $2,903
Office Receptionist Overview
CVTC's Office Receptionist program prepares you for entry-level roles in today's fast-paced, technology-enabled office environment. You'll build essential customer service and front desk skills while gaining exposure to the digital tools and emerging technologies shaping administrative workplaces, including artificial intelligence (AI).
You will learn to manage phones, greet and assist visitors, operate office equipment, and support day-to-day administrative functions in a professional setting while using modern workplace technology to stay organized and efficient.
As part of a career pathway, credits apply toward the Office Assistant technical diploma or the Administrative Professional associate degree if you choose to continue your education.
Skills You'll Gain:
- Manage email, scheduling, and calendars using productivity tools
- Use Microsoft 365 with AI-enhanced features
- Deliver professional customer service using modern communication tools
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Career Opportunities
- Customer Service
- Receptionist
- Front Desk Associate
Graduate Employers
- Xcel Energy
- H&R Block
- Chevrolet
- Sleep Inn & Suites
Graduate Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
100% employed
100% of our recent Office Receptionist graduates got a job in the industry.
252 regional jobs
There are 252 job openings in the CVTC district for the Office Receptionist industry.
* This wage is not specific to CVTC graduates. Wage estimates are based on entry-level positions and are gathered from Lightcast which is an economic modeling software that blends historical and projected industry and occupation trends within CVTC's 11-county district. Wage estimates are based on Occupational Employment Statistics and the American Community Survey. ↩
Transfer Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
Program Courses
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.
Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Office Receptionist program.
Sample Courses
Office Procedures
This course is the first in a series that provides students with the opportunity to develop the general office skills used by business support professionals. Students will develop phone skills, learn how to process mail, handle records, and perform basic bookkeeping tasks.
Job Service-Business Support Professional
This course is the first in a series that explores a broad range of job search techniques including researching opportunities, compiling appropriate information for job applications, creating cover letters and resumes, and preparing for interviews. This course promotes overall understanding of the job search process.
Microsoft Office Suite
The goal of this course is to provide an introduction to Microsoft Office Suite and how it is used in academic, personal, and business environments. The students will become familiar with the Office user interface and use it as they work with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access. Navigate the Office interface by using tabs, ribbons, and groups.
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Earn Credentials Along the Way
Career Pathways
Career Pathways are a clear, manageable way to access education that provides employer-recognized, stackable credentials tied to specific jobs, education, and career progression. Career Pathways are beneficial to high school students and teachers, parents, adult students, and employers.
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Student Testimonial
I am very happy with all of the faculty I have worked with and I would recommend CVTC to other prospective students.
Office Receptionist Graduate
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