COMPETITIVE EVENTS
WORKPLACE SKILLS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
The Workplace Skills Assessment Program is an integral part of Business Professionals of America. The goal of the program is to provide all business students the opportunity to demonstrate workplace skills learned through business education curricula.
Students can compete in contests in the following areas:
Finance
Fundamental Accounting (#100)
Assessment of entry-level accounting principles utilizing manual procedures. Contestants analyze, journalize, post transactions and prepare financial reports/statements.
Advanced Accounting (#110)
Assessment of intermediate and advanced accounting principles utilizing manual procedure. Contestants analyze, journalize, and update accounts in order to prepare financial reports/statements for partnerships and corporations.
Payroll Accounting (#125)
Process payroll data using manual payroll procedures and computer payroll software. Competitors are tested on their knowledge of payroll concepts, ability to calculate payroll, and ability to prepare payroll reports.
Banking and Finance (#145)
Demonstrate and apply fundamental knowledge of financial functions and institutions, money management, and consumer protection laws.
Financial Analyst Team (#150)
Use analytical and problem-solving skills to make recommendations for a business in a case study situation. Teams will analyze data and present findings.
Economic Research Individual (#155)
One economic research topic is selected by the National Center and provided at the beginning of the school year. The contestant will conduct research on the topic and present findings in a research paper, an oral presentation, and respond to questions from a panel of judges.
Economic Research Team (#160)
One economic research topic is selected by the National Center and provided at the beginning of the school year. The team will conduct research on the topic and present findings in a research paper, an oral presentation, and respond to questions from a panel of judges
Personal Financial Management (#165)
In this contest contestants will answer objective questions dealing with concepts and perform calculations related to the financial topics of credit, saving, investing, personal income tax, risk management and insurance, and retirement planning. Contestants will analyze financial scenarios to predict outcomes, advise use of financial instruments and determine the proper financial planning.
Financial Math and Analysis Concepts – Open (#190)
This competition assesses knowledge of math concepts. Contestants solve practical math problems related to work and consumer issues.
Management, Marketing, and Communication
Entrepreneurship (#505)
Develop an operating plan and organizational structure to initiate a small business. Competitors are to assume they are presenting their business plan to potential investors at a bank with the objective of securing financing.
Small Business Management Team (#510)
The team will use strategic planning and problem-solving skills to provide solutions to the business case study provided. At state and national level, teams will be presented with an additional element to the scenario that requires revision of their final presentation.
Interview Skills (# 515 )
Assess proficiency in job search and interview situations.
Advanced Interview Skills (#520)
Assess advanced proficiency in job search, interview situations, and portfolio development.
Extemporaneous Speech (# 525)
Demonstrate communication skills in arranging, organizing, and effectively presenting information orally without prior knowledge of the topic.
Human Resource Management (#535)
Assess interpretation of personnel policies and knowledge of human resource management.
Ethics and Professionalism (#540)
Explore the application of ethical frameworks to various aspects used in business today.
Prepared Speech (# 545)
Demonstrate communication skills in securing, arranging, organizing, and presenting information orally.
Presentation Individual (#555)
Assess use of current desktop technologies and software to prepare and deliver an effective multimedia presentation.
Presentation Team (#560)
Assess use of current desktop technologies and software to prepare and deliver an effective multimedia presentation.
Management, Marketing and Human Resources Concepts (#591)
Assess knowledge of management, marketing, and human resources concepts.
Digital Marketing Concepts (#594)
Assess knowledge of digital marketing concepts
Meeting and Event Planning Concepts (#590)
To provide a general competitive event addressing business meeting management which incorporates fundamental concepts accepted as good practices in any business unit including business planning and strategy, organization and execution, trust and transparency.
Business Administration
Fundamental Word Processing (#200)
Evaluate entry-level skills in keyboarding and document production.
Intermediate Word Processing (#205)
Evaluate intermediate skills in word processing and document production.
Advanced Word Processing (#210)
Evaluate advanced-level skills in word processing and document production.
Integrated Office Applications (#215)
Evaluate advanced-level skills in information technologies and the integration of software applications.
Basic Office Systems and Procedures (#220)
Evaluate fundamental skills in office procedures, records and file management, and document production.
Advanced Office Systems and Procedures (#225)
Evaluate advanced skills in office procedures, records and file management, and document production.
Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications (#230)
Create and design spreadsheet applications that include variables, reports, and formats. Contestants enter and format data, enter and copy formulas, and print full documents or cell contents.
Advanced Spreadsheet Applications (#235)
Develop effective solutions to business problems using many of the advanced features within Microsoft® Excel skill standards.
Database Applications (#240)
Demonstrate database development skills to include: object creation, data analysis, formula creation, and reporting features used in a variety of database scenarios.
Legal Office Procedures (#245)
Evaluate knowledge of legal terminology and skills needed to prepare legal documents and function effectively in a law office.
Administrative Support Team (#255)
The team will function as an office staff to produce a variety of business documents.
Administrative Support Research Project (#260)
One administrative support topic is selected by the National Center and provided at the beginning of the school year. Contestants will conduct research on the topic and present findings in a research paper, an oral presentation, and respond to questions from a panel of judges.
Business Law and Ethics (#265)
This contest will test the student’s knowledge and skills in the areas of ethics, law, business law, and personal law.
Administrative Support Concepts – Open (#290)
Health Administration
Medical Coding (#600)
This contest will test the student’s knowledge and skills in the area of medical coding.
Health Insurance and Medical Billing (#605)
Assess the student’s knowledge of insurance verification, prior authorization, insurance claim submission, insurance payment posting, and medical billing operations.
Health Administration Procedures (#610)
Evaluate contestant’s knowledge of medical office procedures.
Health Research Presentation (#615)
Demonstrate communication skills in securing, arranging, organizing, and presenting information orally on the provided health topic.
Health Administration Concepts – Open (#690)
Knowledge test covering general concepts of health administration.
Management Information Systems
Computer Network Technology (#300)
Demonstrate knowledge in fundamental networking concepts including network architecture, standards, topologies, protocols, and security.
Device Configuration & Troubleshooting (#305)
Demonstrate knowledge of device configuration, maintenance, and management as a computer technician.
Computer Security (#320)
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental security management tasks in Windows® and Linux® networking environments.
Java Programming (#340)
Evaluate knowledge of working with structured designs, algorithms, and OOP methodology using the Java Programming language.
SQL Database Fundamentals (#345)
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental database development and administrative concepts including SQL scripting. Competencies addressed in this event will mandate the contestant use a high-end database product such as MS SQL Server®, the focus of this event, in order to acquire the necessary skills; however, skills sets addressed are transferable to any database product such as Oracle® or MySQL™.
Python Programming (#355)
Evaluate knowledge of working with structured (procedural), object-oriented, and functional programming using the Python programming language.
Computer Programming Concepts – Open (#390)
Demonstrate general knowledge of the computer programming industry.
Information Technology Concepts – Open (#391)
Demonstrate general knowledge of the information technology industry.
Middle Level
Financial Literacy (#900)
To develop a basic understanding of finance and accounting skills.
Administrative Support Team (#915)
The team will function as an office staff to produce a variety of business documents.
Word Processing (#925)
Evaluate entry-level skills in word processing and document production.
Spreadsheet Applications (#930)
Contestants will enter and format data, enter and copy formulas, create charts/graphs, and print results.
Digital Citizenship (#920)
Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of respectful, responsible and ethical behavior in a digital world.
Digital Game Design Team (#940)
Given a specific theme, teams will create a digital game to entertain and educate. Teams may use Scratch®, Tynker®, or other game engines to create the executable game.
Graphic Design Promotion (#945)
Develop a theme, illustrate the theme in a logo design, and then utilize the logo in a promotional flyer.
Video Production Team (#950)
Create a one to two-minute video based upon the assigned topic.
Website Design Team (#955)
The team will work together to create a Website based on a topic.
Visual Design Team (#960)
Use team based visual design strategies to create a new brand image for a company.
Entrepreneurship Exploration (#970)
To encourage students to have a better understanding of the American free enterprise system, contestants will conduct research on the assigned topic.
Extemporaneous Speech (#975)
Demonstrate communication skills in arranging, organizing, and presenting information orally and effectively without prior knowledge of the topic.
Prepared Speech (#980)
To provide the student an opportunity to demonstrate communication skills in securing, arranging, organizing, and orally presenting information.
Presentation Team (#985)
Assess use of current desktop technologies and software to prepare and deliver an effective multimedia presentation.
Human Resource Exploration (#990)
Assess proficiency in career exploration and interview situations.
Business Communication Skills Concepts – Open (#995)
To develop skills in business communication, including spelling rules, correct spelling of often-used business words, and correct use of grammar.
Business Fundamentals Concepts – Open (#996)
To develop an overall familiarity with basic business knowledge skills.
Business Math Concepts – Open (#997)
To develop a basic understanding of personal and business-related math skills.
Computer Literacy Concepts – Open (#998)
To develop a basic understanding of computer terminology related to operating systems, hardware components, software applications, and digital citizenship.
Digital Communication & Design
Fundamental Desktop Publishing (#400)
Evaluate knowledge and skills in using desktop publishing software to create a variety of business documents.
Graphic Design Promotion (#410)
Develop a theme, illustrate the theme in a logo design, and then utilize the logo in a promotional flyer.
Fundamentals of Web Design (#415)
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental web design coding and syntax to include CSS.
Digital Media Production (#420)
Create a one-to-two (1-2) minute digital media production with consistent theme and slogan based on the assigned topic.
Video Production Team (#430)
Create a three-to-five (3-5) minute video production, based upon the assigned topic.
Website Design Team (#435)
The team will work together to create a website based on the assigned topic.
Broadcast News Production Team (#445)
Create a three-to-five (3-5) minute news broadcast, containing two (2) different segments (news stories).
Podcast Production Team (#450)
Create a 3–5 minute podcast on the provided topic, demonstrating ability to engage a target audience.
User Experience Design Team (#455)
Prototype digital experiences for a singular brand with emphasis on collaboration, user experience design, and rationale for design decisions.
Visual Design Team (#460)
Use team-based visual design strategies to create a new brand image for a company.
Digital Communication and Design Concepts – Open (#490)
This competition assesses knowledge of web design, animation, digital media, desktop publishing, and coding.
Global Marketing Team(#500)
Develop a marketing plan that details pricing strategies and promotional plans for a business.
Virtual Events