Computer Applications and Business Technology

Business Information Worker

Build a career that will always be in demand, and get the office skills you need, with Cabrillo's Business Information Worker (BIW) program.

By joining our learning community, you can earn your first Business Information Worker certificate in just two semesters and you'll be prepared to work in a variety of business environments!

The BIW program is developed with local employers and provides job readiness in a short time.

Develop expertise in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, business technology, and other high-demand skills to be ready to work in any business office, while getting the added support of a Learning Community.

In this cohort program, you'll learn and collaborate with a dedicated group of peers while taking expert classes that cover topics ranging from basic computer learning to business writing and spreadsheets. Students who complete the program earn a BIW certificate, gain valuable office skills, and form lasting connections they carry into their professional journeys for years to come.

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Apply and Start Building Your Career Today!

Complete the Business Information Worker (BIW) program application, filling in all the information requested. Be sure to click on the "Submit" button to enter your application data (you may have to scroll down).

“After finishing the program and getting a good glimpse at business courses and skills, I now know I want to get a business degree.”
Maria G-V.

Acceptance, Orientation, and Next Steps

Applicants will be notified by email from the Computer Applications/Business Technology Department Chair of their eligibility to be accepted into the Business Information Worker Program (BIW). Students are required to attend a brief meeting before acceptance, and a mandatory one-day orientation before the start of the term. Accepted students will be informed how and when to register for their classes. Students in the BIW program will have guaranteed placement in all required CABT courses for the length of the BIW program. If you have questions, or would like to check on the status of your application, please email the CABT Department Chair.