Administrative Assistant Certificate

Career Certificate
Cost
$5,600* (estimated)

Bring order to chaos

You’re the glue holding everyone—and everything—together. You know how it all works, and people depend on you for tasks ranging from calendar management to record keeping. You use a lot of business know-how to keep things running smoothly. A CLC education prepares you for a rewarding career as an administrative assistant, one of the most important positions in the business world.

What can you do with an Administrative Assistant Certificate?

You can perform some of the most essential tasks in the business world. This position has many responsibilities ranging from clerical to executive:

  • answering and directing phone calls
  • organizing and scheduling appointments
  • planning meetings and taking detailed minutes
  • writing and distributing emails and other correspondence
  • assisting with the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
  • ordering office supplies and researching new deals and suppliers

Highlights

  • Financial Aid / Scholarship Opportunities

    Explore ways to pay for college (based on need/achievement).

  • Career Certificate

    Gain in-demand technical and job-ready skills by earning a certificate in 1 year or less.

  • Program Length: 1.5 Years

    Finish in 1.5 years as a full-time student.

*Estimated cost is based on the minimum number of credit hours to complete the program. This estimate includes in-district tuition and comprehensive fees for the 2026-2027 academic year, before financial aid, including grants, loans and scholarships, is applied. Actual cost may vary to include additional fees, materials and other cost of attendance factors such as living expenses, transportation, etc. Explore opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about the Cost of Attendance.

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  • complete the admission process
  • choose an academic program
  • enroll in first-semester classes
  • get access to helpful resources

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Recommended Pathway

This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term.

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more comprehensive list of course options and degree requirements, see the CLC college catalog.



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Administrative Management and Technology at CLC

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A certificate is just one possible way to study Administrative Management and Technology. Get the bigger picture—degrees, credentials, and extra options.

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