Office Support
Learn office tech and soft skills!
Office Support Registration - Registration opens Jan 9
You must use your school email account to register.
Spring Class
Mar 7 - May 16 (No class Apr 4)
Tuesdays - In person
6 - 8:30 pm
Metro South Bloomington - Room 310
Expect to do at least 2 hours a week homework in the "Canvas" online class.
Class Description
Prepare for a front desk/customer service position. Learn professional communication skills (customer service, phone etiquette, emails) and practice more in-depth skills in Word, Excel, and Google Calendar. Learn appointment scheduling, typing, data/file management, and general office skills.
Minimum Requirements
Class Groups 3, 4, and 5 (see eligibility chart on the HOME page)
Must take Computers for Work Class first or have passed at least 2 Northstar tests.
You need access to a computer to complete class assignments.
What do Office Assistants do?
Office Clerks (video)
Class Resources
What are they? And why are they important?
Practice Your Computer Skills on the Metro South Digital Homeroom!
Northstar Digital Literacy
Computer Basics, Microsoft Word, Internet, Email
What's Next?
Continue Your Education
Metro South Medical Terminology class
Metro South Community Interpreter Training class
Takoda -Microsoft Office Workshops
Hennepin Technical College
Medical Office Assitant (2 yrs)
Normandale Community College