Administrative Assistant

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