Certificate

Administrative Assistant

Students completing the Administrative Assistant Certificate are prepared for employment as entry-level administrative assistants in a variety of office environments.  Students develop employment readiness skills in technology, communication and general office procedures.

Students are encouraged to continue their education and obtain the A.S. degree in Business Technology –Administrative Assistant

Learn more about the program and apply at General Office Administration Certificate

BST104: Introduction to Microsoft Word, if waived, must be replaced with a Business course (waiver requires a test-out)

Total Credits
27
Career Outlook

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Completion of a program is based on full time enrollment. Many of our students attend part time and may not complete within the one year timeline.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Administrative Assistant Certificate, students are able to:

  • Read, write, discuss and think critically about topics in business.
  • Analyze ethical issues and apply ethical standards in the performance of responsibilities in various office positions.
  • Synthesize information from communications and provide appropriate customer service and solve business problems.
  • Work well with teams in a business setting.
  • Assume entry-level positions in a business office.
  • Continue their education in an associate degree program.

Prerequisite Statement

To graduate within this program in the specified time, students must begin in the Fall semester and successfully place into required courses based on placement test results and/or high school GPA. Academic advisors can assist with questions.

Program Completion for Business Programs

Completion of a program is based on full time enrollment. Many of our students attend part time and may not complete within the specified timeline.

Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Requirement for Business Programs

College-level MAT courses meet the Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning General Education requirement for all business degrees. ECO101: Macroeconomics and ECO102: Microeconomics will meet the Behavior & Social Science general education requirement.