Business Programs

Administrative Assistant
17 weeks at 4 hours per day (340 hours)

The Office Administration – Generalist Program will equip students with the
administrative skills that are required for working in today's ever changing office
environment. This course provides the core, fundamental skills employers look for
in administrative personnel. Students will complete a variety of lessons and
exercises to understand approaches to strategic planning and organizational
structure, and how to improve team effectiveness, decision making and
performance standards in the workplace. Students will develop the skills necessary
to function in writing in the modern business setting in addition to improving verbal
communication skills.

Students will complete modules in Introductory Microsoft Office Applications
including Word, Excel and PowerPoint to be able to create the various documents
used by businesses. Students will also be introduced to accounting concepts and
procedures including debits and credits and how to analyze and record business
transactions. Students will learn how to use the computerized accounting software
QuickBooks to support small business activities. Students will also learn about
various office procedures as they relate to preparing and handling documents,
machines and computers, information management, filing systems, making travel
arrangements, and organization.

In-class training will conclude with Career Management, to produce the necessary
job search documents and provide students with

Career Options:

• Administrative Assistant
• Office Clerk

Related NOC:

• 1411, 1441