Computer Applications and Business Technology
Program Overview
Take your accounting knowledge to the next level. Whether you are looking to sharpen your spreadsheet skills or grow a financial career, Cabrillo has accounting classes that will prepare you for success! The Accounting and Finance Program is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills required for entry-level position sake your first step today toward an in-demand job!
Our program provides marketable, hands-on business and computer skills used in every industry. CABT jobs make up one of the largest job sectors in the country – over 15% of the entire workforce!
The Computer Applications and Business Technology (CABT) courses allow you to gain skills for a new career, advance in your current job, or train for a mid-life career change! Our students come from all backgrounds, ages, and skill levels. It is our commitment to meet you where you are today and help you on your personal journey to the future.
You can earn a certificate in as little as two semesters, get your A.S. degree, or take open entry courses.
We have a Business Information Worker program where you can earn a certificate in just one year, working in collaboration with other students. Be ready to succeed in any office environment!
Our Salesforce Institute is an accelerated program consisting of three online courses. Complete all three classes and you will be on the path to becoming a Salesforce Administrator!
The CABT program teaches skills to succeed in a wide range of office, technology, and computer-related jobs. Our program provides courses and programs perfect for entry-level to advanced professionals —some of which are free!
in industry, government, and financial institutions. The knowledge and skills are important for small businesses and new entrepreneurs as well. Our goal is to allow students to transfer and successfully complete a university program and/or to succeed on a career track that will lead to a family-supporting income. The program includes classroom instruction by experienced faculty and extensive hands-on application with both manual and computerized accounting systems. You can take classes to enrich your job, earn short-term certificates to get to employment faster, and/or earn an associate degree that transfers to a senior college or university program.
This is a suggested sequence of coursework and is one pathway for students to earn their degree/certificate. This is not an official educational plan. A counselor is able to assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. For more information about counseling and up-to-date program requirements, please visit https://www.cabrillo.edu/counseling/
For a more detailed program map of suggested courses, see the Computer Applications/Business Tech AS program map.