Administrative Assistant, Certificate of Completion

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The Administrative Assistant certificate is designed to meet the needs employers for trained administrative assistants. Students learn Microsoft Office applications as well as how to use calculators, phones, fax, and photocopy machines. Students may find jobs as receptionists or clerical support.

Administrative Assistant certificate graduates will:

• be prepared for entry-level positions as a business support professional
• carry out office administration procedures and management support using office technology
• use Microsoft Office software to produce documents, spreadsheets, effective presentations, and records management
• demonstrate communication, critical thinking, cultural humility, information literacy, and teamwork skills

Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not offer every course each quarter. It is the student’s responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual schedule with an advisor. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.