Administrative Assistant Specialty

Advances in technology have changed the role of the Administrative Assistant to one which is more complex. Make sure you’re prepared for this changing work environment with the Office Administration Administrative Assistant Specialty. This program concentrates on the specific skills and concepts you need for employment as an executive administrative assistant in fast-paced and complex office environments.

Program Information

The 15-week Administrative Assistant specialty program is delivered completely online and can be taken full-time or part-time. focuses on writing, word processing, office administration procedures, desktop publishing, and communications.

To receive an Administrative Assistant Specialty Certificate, students must complete all courses listed in the Office Administration Certificate, and the Administrative Assistant Specialty.

Admission Requirements and Program Overview

View admission requirements, program completion requirements and individual course information.

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Program Duration

Administrative Assistant Certificate – 15 weeks

Note: You can take up to five years to complete your Administrative Assistant certificate.

Program Start Dates

You can start the program in September or January or on the first Monday of any month from September to April, provided spaces are available.

Online Classes

Office Administration online courses are accessible from September to early June. Online instructional support is available during scheduled hours Monday through Friday. Course websites are accessible 24/7 except during scheduled breaks.

Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students

For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)

Application Fee:	$30.00
Tuition:	$3,787.80
Student Association Fee:	$103.50

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Textbooks and Supplies

Textbooks and supplies are available at the College Bookstore.

Online students must have a PC with Microsoft Office 2016 or Office 365 and Windows 10 for all OFAD courses. Registered students are eligible to acquire MS Office 365 for free. Details are provided after registration.

Note: Mac computers are not supported in the OFAD program.

Career Info and Pathways

With an Office Administration Administrative Assistant specialty, you will be prepared for a variety of careers. Just a few examples are: