Academic Catalogs

Sales, Certificate of Achievement

Banner Code: 1_CM_MKSL

Control Number: 43182

Not Financial Aid Eligible


The Marketing certificate programs are designed to train those individuals whose career paths involve the creative techniques of both oral and written sales presentations, advertising, and marketing. Courses emphasize the tools used by marketers, the environmental forces affecting the marketing process, sales communication skills, the promotion, marketing research, and advertising planning and strategy. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Program Outcome

Function effectively in entry-level sales positions using the skills, principles, and tools they have acquired.

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course Title Units
Required Courses
BUS A239Professional Communication3
CMST A100Interpersonal Communication3
or CMST A110 Public Speaking
MKTG A110Professional Selling3
Total Units9

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
BUS A239 Professional Communication 3
MKTG A110 Professional Selling 3
CMST A100
Interpersonal Communication
or Public Speaking
3
 Units9
 Total Units9