PC Applications is a Diploma program (100% Online) offered by CDE Career Institute in Tannersville, PA. The program takes 13 weeks to complete.
Program Overview
The objective of the PC Applications program is to offer keyboarding and computer applications training. This objective is obtained by creating a learning plan for each student that is most consistent with his/her occupational and individual needs. The program will prepare students for entry-level positions in the business and computer field in a variety of different types of organizations.
The PC Applications program offers individualized learning plans with 3 major areas of concentration:
- Microcomputer Keyboarding – instruction in developing speed and accuracy in the use of PC keyboards.
- Operating Systems – students focus on the Windows operating system environment.
- PC Applications – instruction utilizing Microsoft Office application software on Windows based computers. Software programs offered include Word Processing, Spreadsheet Applications, Presentation Graphics and Database Management and Email.
Upon completion, all students will be able to: keyboard at a minimum rate of 35 words per minute; demonstrate basic proficiencies in the Windows operating system; and demonstrate advanced proficiencies in at least two PC applications.
What sets this Program apart
Local. CDE Career Institute was founded in 1996 to address the genuine needs of local job seekers and employers in the Poconos area. Our experienced faculty offers training that equips students with the skills necessary for entry-level positions, career advancement, and certification.
Flexible. CDE Career Institute provides monthly start dates and flexible day or evening classes.
Personal. CDE offers personalized guidance and support from experienced instructors.
Lifetime placement assistance. CDE Career Institute offers graduates lifetime placement assistance. For students enrolled in any program, placement assistance begins with skill and interest evaluation at enrollment. CDE Career Institute cannot guarantee employment to any student.
Admission Requirements and Process
For admission into a program, all enrollees must possess a High School Diploma or GED Certificate and be at least seventeen (17) years of age on or before the first day of class. All applicants are required to complete a personal interview with Admissions staff in order to mutually determine what educational offering best meets the needs of the applicant. Identification (current driver’s license, picture ID, or passport) and a High School Diploma or GED Certificate must be presented at the time of registration.
No prior experience is required.
General Requirements
- High school diploma or GEDYou must possess a High School Diploma or GED Certificate to be admitted to a program.
- Minimum ageYou must be at least seventeen (17) years of age on or before the first day of class.
- Personal interviewAll applicants are required to complete a personal interview with Admissions staff in order to mutually determine what educational offering best meets the needs of the applicant.
- Documents at registrationIdentification (current driver’s license, picture ID, or passport) and your High School Diploma or GED Certificate must be presented at the time of registration.
Application Process
- 1Complete the admissions interviewContact the school to schedule an appointment to meet with Admissions staff and visit the school; call Admissions at (570) 629-2690.
- 2Submit your applicationComplete the school’s online Student Application.
- 3Sign the Enrollment AgreementDuring the admission procedure, the Admissions staff and the student complete the Enrollment Agreement and plan the schedule required for the chosen program.
- 4Set up tuition through Financial Aid or a payment planMeet with the Financial Aid Office to arrange payment of tuition, including a payment plan.
- 5Attend orientation and start classesAttend orientation and begin classes on the start date in your Enrollment Agreement.
Program Schedule
300 clock hours, typically completed in approximately 13 weeks depending on the student’s schedule. Day classes are generally scheduled Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and evening classes Monday through Thursday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Friday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Day classes are scheduled during the daytime portion of the 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM school day. Evening classes are scheduled Monday through Thursday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Friday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The minimum attendance schedule consists of twenty-four (24) hours per week. The Enrollment Agreement will specify a start, midpoint, and end date.
CDE Career Institute provides monthly start dates; no specific upcoming start dates are published, so contact Admissions for the next start.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Cost of attendance. The school publishes no price for an online version of this program; the catalog’s Tuition and Fees tables list it only as In-Person. Contact the Financial Aid Office for costs.
Curriculum
Students must earn a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 (equivalent to Grade C or above) to graduate from the program. While attendance is not calculated into individual course grades or the overall GPA, students must be scheduled for a minimum of 90% of the program’s total clock hours through scheduled attendance or make-up sessions, achieve a minimum attendance rate of at least 67%, and receive a final grade for all courses in order to graduate from the program. There will be no charge for make-up sessions.
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Career Outcomes
Job titles associated with this program include, but are not limited to: Word Processor, Secretary, Data Entry Operator, Administrative Assistant, Computer Operator, Receptionist, Information Processing/Data Entry Technician, General Office/Clerical.
CDE Career Institute offers graduates lifetime placement assistance. *While CDE Career Institute actively assists students in their job search, we cannot guarantee employment to any student. If local employment opportunities are not available, relocation may be necessary.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
CDE Career Institute is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE). Licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Tannersville Main Campus (IPEDS, 2024).
Percentages are of total fall enrollment. 14 students whose race or ethnicity was not reported are included in that total but shown as no category, so the figures above come to 95.5% rather than 100%.
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