We offer a streamlined curriculum to a well rounded training program whether you are changing careers, reentering the work force or wish to become employed in your first professional position. You will be trained in the Principals of Business, Computer Operations, Bookkeeping, Computerized Accounting and much more!
$50 (Book included in class fee) (6 Weeks Class)
This course is a basic introduction to the applications of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in a Microsoft environment. You will learn the basics of creating a Word document, an introduction to the power of Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint for creating presentations.
Blended Online
$75 (Book included in class fee) (6 Weeks Class)
This is a comprehensive course providing real life, business, and office skills in Microsoft Word. Through the use of personal computers students will secure documents with passwords and digital signatures, create and use custom forms. You will be able to create PowerPoint presentations from outlines and much more.
Prerequisite: This course assumes that students have completed Microsoft Word 2021/365 Level 2 or have equivalent knowledge in the core skills of using Microsoft Word.
Note: Students will need to use the purchased version of Microsoft Office 365 (MO 365) on a Windows computer. Alternatively, they may complete their work at our school computer lab.
Blended Online
Registration Fee: $75 (Book included in class fee). (6 weeks class)
This is a comprehensive course providing real life, business, and office skills in Microsoft Excel. Advanced Conditional Formatting using functions, or formulas. Get more accurate data entry using Data Validation. View another part of your worksheet simultaneously with Watch Window. Easily manage various levels of data in a hierarchical structure using Group and Outline. Summarize large amounts of data using Excel’s Consolidating Data feature. Set criteria to color, add text and, or symbols to your cells with Advanced Custom Number Formats.
Prerequisite: This course assumes that students have completed Microsoft Excel 2021/365 Level 2 or have equivalent knowledge in the core skills of using Microsoft Excel.
Note: Students will need to use the purchased version of Microsoft Office 365 (MO 365) on a Windows computer. Alternatively, they may complete their work at our school computer lab.
Aprenda conceptos b sicos del ordenador en el entorno de Windows utilizando aplicaciones de Windows y Microsoft para principiantes. En este curso los s bados, presentado en espa ol, aprender vocabulario y c mo navegar por el ordenador, y practicar las habilidades. Algunos temas tratados incluyen Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Paint, Nota, fecha, hora, calculadora, correo electr nico, sitios web en el internet, y m s. A trav s de ejercicios guiados por la maestra, crear proyectos y los guardar en archivos, y los organizar en carpetas. Hablaremos sobre las funciones de la impresora que ahorran dinero y productos inform ticos recomendados. La clase es divertida y le ense ar habilidades similares a las que puede usar para el trabajo y el uso personal.
$50 (6 weeks class)
If you want to master the keyboard, but have not done so yet, this is the course for you. Keyboarding skills are a must have for personal use and career development; or just for fun. This course focuses on helping students gain data entry skills, accuracy, speed, and correct use of keyboarding techniques.
Join our Professional Business Program and become job ready in our specialized fast pace classes where “Your Success” is our bottom line! Whether you are changing careers, reentering the work force, or wish to become employed in your first professional position, this is the program for you. You will be trained to utilize the computer as the tool it is meant to be, and be given an important perspective of Accounting for Business. You will study terminology, which is the language of business, principals and processes that occur in the Accounting Cycle for a Proprietorship (Level 1) and for a Corporation (Level 2) as well as an overview of QuickBooks that will allow you to work on basically all computer based accounting programs.
This Certificated Program will provide the necessary training to prepare you for a variety of entry level financial positions such as; Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables/Billing, and Payroll as well as learning everything for working in QuickBooks that will allow you to compete in today's job market.
$100 (Same book as part 1)
This course will emphasize the manual double-entry bookkeeping cycles for A/P, A/R and Payroll as well as creating an End of Year Worksheet to determine adjustments and closing entries. We will utilize Excel to complete and create spreadsheets to do analysis of the business’s progress through the accounting cycle. This is a NEW concept and will incorporate Excel as the tool as it is used in an actual business environment. (Continues in the same book as Level 1).
Prerequisite: Intermediate Level Excel, Fundamentals of Accounting 1.
No Cost
Interviewing can feel overwhelming, but preparation is the key to confidence. This course will guide you through the different types of interviews—from traditional, behavioral, and panel formats to virtual interviews on platforms like Zoom. You’ll learn how to anticipate and answer common questions, respond to challenging or inappropriate ones, and adapt to the unique expectations of online interviews. We’ll also cover strategies for evaluating your own performance, crafting professional follow-ups, and leaving a lasting impression. The session concludes with a mock interview, giving you the chance to put your new skills
into practice.
No Cost
The world of work is changing faster than ever. Jobs that exist today may look very different tomorrow — and entirely new careers are emerging. This workshop helps students develop the skills and mindset necessary to remain adaptable, competitive, and confident in a rapidly changing job market.
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El mundo del trabajo está cambiando más rápido que nunca. Los trabajos que existen hoy pueden verse muy diferentes mañana, y están surgiendo carreras completamente nuevas. Este taller ayuda a los estudiantes a desarrollar las habilidades y la mentalidad necesarias para mantenerse adaptables, competitivos y seguros en un mercado laboral que cambia rápidamente.
I’m happy to have a wonderful teacher and a high-quality learning environment. All students, teachers and staff are very helpful and respectful.
Anita M
I love this class. It has opened many opportunities in business for me. Thank you, Vista Adult School.
Sheri J: Accounting 2
I am grateful for Vista Adult School! The flexibility of the schedule, the variety of teaching resources and, most importantly, the knowledge of the instructor made my experience unique. I am confident that what I learned in the class will be key to my success in my job search.
Also, kudos to our instructor who was always encouraging students to seek different ways to obtain extra income with the tools we learned in class.
Vivian G: Accounting 2
I am having a lot of fun learning how to do payroll, bank reconciliation and journaling petty cash. The teacher is very helpful.
Sheri J: Accounting 1
This class is great! It has given me knowledge and confidence about the rental industry. The professor is very knowledgeable about the subject. Thank you, Mrs. Villagrana!
Catalina: Property Management
I’m so happy to learn all the most up to date laws and skills needed to manage properties in California. After only a few weeks, I already feel confident enough to apply for a job as a Property Manager for a medium or large residential complex.
Nina R: Property Management
Great class, material is set up in a way that is easy to understand. Instructor (Nina DeRochemont) was very knowledgeable.
Josh C: Accounting 1
Having been out of school for some time, I was nervous about returning. Ms. Lupe Villagrana eased my worries. Her class has been amazing, comprehensive, and interactive. It has been a great experience.
Elizabeth B: Property Management
Mrs. Lupe Villagrana brings her career as a professional property manager into the classroom and shares her practical knowledge, experiences, and educational training in an interactive classroom setting. She provides students an understanding of what knowledge and skills are essential to become an effective professional property manager.
Doris C: Property Management
Keyboarding has been a great class. It has given me a chance to move into a new field in the business industry.
I am taking these classes so I can train myself and provide better service in my job. I am very thankful for VAS for all the opportunities the school provides us.
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I am attending VAS to learn more about quick books online and gain confidence in the operation of doing business accounting using QBQ. The experience is very interesting and wonderful.