18 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0307
This 18-credit hour certificate prepares students for positions as Administrative Assistants. Students acquire knowledge and strong skills in applications software, office procedures, human relation, and communications skills. In addition, the program emphasizes critical thinking and decision-making skills, which are identified by employers as important for successful employment.
Completion of this certificate can lead students to Administrative Assistant positions in any industry. Examples include legal, medical, analytical, management, as well as executive level administrative support. Additionally, courses in this certificate align with the skill sets needed to prepare for the Microsoft Office Certification.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses for a Certificate | ||
| CAB 110 | Windows Fundamentals | 1 |
| CAB 125 | Word Processing Using Word | 2 |
| or CAB 130 | Presentation Software Using PowerPoint | |
| CAB 135 | Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel | 2 |
| CAB 155 | Introduction to Google Workspace | 3 |
| CAB 180 | Administrative Office Management and Professional Development 1 | 3 |
| CAB 182 | Introduction to Business Telecommunications 1 | 4 |
| CAB 184 | Business Communication Strategies 2 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
- 1
Offered in fall semester only
- 2
Offered in spring semester only
Prior to pursing this certificate, it is recommended that the student has completed CAB 102 and CAB 106 or has a minimum of 40 wpm keyboarding skills.
Administrative Assistant Certificate Pathway
The following Pathway is recommended for students pursuing the Administrative Assistant Certificate.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| CAB 125 or CAB 130 | Word Processing Using Word or Presentation Software Using PowerPoint | 2 |
| CAB 180 | Administrative Office Management and Professional Development 1 | 3 |
| CAB 182 | Introduction to Business Telecommunications 1 | 4 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CAB 110 | Windows Fundamentals | 1 |
| CAB 135 | Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel | 2 |
| CAB 155 | Introduction to Google Workspace | 3 |
| CAB 184 | Business Communication Strategies 2 | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
- 1
Offered in fall semester only
- 2
Offered in spring semester only
Note: Pathway is a recommended sequence of courses. Full-time students should contact the program coordinator to discuss an alternative pathway as well as course prerequisites and recommendations.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Run multiple applications concurrently and transfer data between applications.
- Describe basic administrative duties and responsibilities.
- Employ information technology to support management.
- Use effective software tools to produce organizational documents and presentation materials.
- Use effective software tools to perform basic arithmetic, statistical, and financial functions.
- Manage multiple office tasks individually and collaboratively, prioritizing and reprioritizing in response to changing demands.
- Develop oral communication skills, including listening, as they relate to various business situations.
- Employ office functions as they contribute to sound business practices and procedures.
- Work collaboratively between Google Workspace and Microsoft Office; create, maintain, and synchronize in real time between Google Workspace programs and the corresponding Microsoft Office programs.
- Use critical thinking skills to solve business problems.