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I-BEST Customer Service - Business Technology


Program Description: Through basic computer and business classes students will prepare for entry level work in the customer service industry.

Program Information: I-BEST classes are an excellent way to earn college credit while improving reading, writing, and speaking skills or preparing to earn a General Educational Development (GED) certificate. I-BEST classes include five hours of non-credit Adult Basic Education (ABE), English-as-a-Second Language (ESL), and GED instruction that all students must complete.

Degree Options: Short Term Certificate earned in one quarter. These credits apply to AAS degrees in Business Technology and Business at Highline.

Entry Requirements  

...Minimum ESL level 4 required

...GED or high school diploma not required, but strongly recommended


Program Advisor: Jay Hopper ~ 206-878-3710 ext. 6552


Customer Service: Business Technology Curriculum
BTECH 103/105 Modular Keyboarding 2
BTECH 104 10 Key Mastery 2
BUSN 165 Managing Customer Service 5
BTECH 139 Pre-Coop Work Experience Seminar 1
BTECH 140 Coop Education 2
BTECH 141 Coop Education Work Experience 1
Total college level credits: 13

Important Notes:

...This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.

...Students must achieve a minimum grade of 2.0 in each BTECH and BUSN class.

...Not all classes are offered every quarter or at night.