Administrative Assistant II, Advanced Certificate

Take your administrative skills to the next level and become a key contributor to organizational success.

This program provides comprehensive preparation for individuals who are currently employed as office assistants and who wish to advance their careers in office administration by upgrading their skills. Providing the knowledge and skills necessary for employment as a high-level administrative assistant or executive assistant in the public or private sector, this advanced certificate builds on skills developed in the Administrative Assistant I certificate program. In the Administrative Assistant II program, emphasis is placed on the expanding duties of an administrative assistant, and on the necessity of acquiring an in-depth knowledge of integrated software applications for the office. While mastering the technical knowledge essential for the office professional, students will also learn office management and organizational principles. Additionally, the program provides opportunities for skill enhancement in information processing, basic financial management, electronic presentations, and office administration. Upon completion of this program, the student will receive an advanced certificate as an administrative assistant.

Next Steps

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What do Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants do?

• Manage and maintain executives' schedules.
• Make travel arrangements for executives.
• Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.

What skills do Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants have?

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Contact

• Business Department Page
• 734-677-5431
• [email protected]

Questions about applying?

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How much does it cost?

WCC is consistently rated one of the most affordable colleges in the country. Check out the Tuition Rates and see how WCC compares to peer institutions.