Office Receptionist Overview
This one-semester embedded technical diploma prepares students with basic receptionist skills necessary in today's business office. Those working in this career may be expected to answer the telephone, greet customers, work with basic office equipment, and assist with various administrative support tasks.
Part of a career pathway, the Office Receptionist technical diploma credits apply toward the Administrative Professional associate degree or the Office Assistant technical diploma if you choose to continue your education. Call us at 715-833-6300 to learn more.
Earn credit for prior learning! Do you have previous educational or work experience in the field? You could be eligible to receive credit for prior learning.
Career Opportunities
Administrative Assistant
Customer Service Representative
Patient Appointment Service Specialist
Process Specialist
Graduate Employers
Eau Claire County Clerk of Courts
Hutchinson Technology, Inc.
Mayo Clinic Health System
Nuss Truck & Equipment
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Just the Facts
Office Receptionist
14 Credit Technical Diploma
Program Length
Less Than One Year
Delivery Method
Online
Program Location
Online
Start Months
August
Learn more about the cost of attendance.
Term 1
$ 2,326
Books
$ 514
What are estimated program costs? Estimated Total: $2,840
Program 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.
$39K* Yearly Salary
Office Receptionist professionals make an average starting salary of $38,686.
100% Employed
100% of our recent Office Receptionist graduates got a job in the industry.
254 Regional Jobs
There are 254 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 What is a career pathway?
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.
Technical Diplomas
Associate Degree
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Related Programs & Certificates
Whether you're looking to continue your learning to another program or to gain continuing education credit, CVTC offers a variety of learning opportunities for students.
Degrees & Diplomas
Administrative Professional, Associate Degree
Bookkeeper, Technical Diploma
Business Generalist, Technical Diploma
Library & Information Services, Associate Degree
Office Assistant, Technical Diploma
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