# Administrative Assistant (Certificate of Proficiency)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Computer Studies & Information Technology

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/computerstudiesandinformationtechnology/

The certificate equips students with the essential administrative assistant skills required to excel in modern office environments. This program focuses on foundational competencies such as digital office management, professional communication, and the effective use of business software applications. Students learn to manage tasks like scheduling, document preparation, and basic project coordination while developing problem-solving and organizational skills. Designed for those looking to enhance their administrative assistant skills and as a ladder toward the more advanced Executive Administrative Professional AS degree or certificate of achievement, this certificate offers students the ability to enhance their administrative abilities and advance their careers. Depending on which electives are chosen, certificate completion may help individuals prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint professional certification exams.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to successfully demonstrate basic use of computer applications, AI tools, and best practices in business communication to enhance their administrative assistant skills.

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | |  |
| BUS 290 | Business Communication | 3 |
| CSIT 110 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| CSIT 150 | Artificial Intelligence: Concepts | 3 |
| or CSIT 151 | Artificial Intelligence: Applications |  |
| or CSIT 152 | Artificial Intelligence: Strategies and Solutions |  |
| **Select at least 6 elective units from the following courses:** | | 6 |
| CSIT 101 | Introduction to Computers |  |
| CSIT 125 | Microsoft Word for Business |  |
| CSIT 128 | Microsoft Excel for Business |  |
| CSIT 131 | Microsoft Access for Business |  |
| CSIT 134 | Microsoft PowerPoint for Business |  |
| CSIT 137 | Google Apps for Business |  |
| CSIT 149 | Microsoft Windows |  |
| **Total Units** | | **15** |