Workforce Certificate

Administrative Assistant (Office Supervision) (5653)

You can build a successful career as an administrative assistant, file clerk, general office clerk, or secretary through this well-rounded program. You will acquire broad, transferable skills and a thorough understanding of topics which are essential in office support services: planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor, community, as well as health, safety and environmental issues.

This program also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in any of these occupations.

Application
Students enrolled in this program may be required to enroll in basic skills training. This will be determined by their scores on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). Students should be advised by the instructor or the program manager before enrolling in courses.

Cost
Estimated tuition is $2,000 (for Florida residents, as of 7/05). Estimated cost for books and materials is $500.

Curriculum

Professional Courses		Contact Hours	Workforce Credits
*VPI 0100	Basic Reading Skills
*VPI 0200	Basic Mathematical Skills
*VPI 0300	Basic Language Skills
OTA 0900	Business Systems and Technology	150	5
OTA 0902	Administrative Office Technology I	150	5
OTA 0903	Business Software Applications I	150	5
OTA 0036	Digital Publishing	150	5
OTA 0907	Administrative Office Technology II	150	5
OTA 0908	Administrative Office Technology III	150	5
OTA 0909	Business Software Applications II	150	5
	Total Contact Hours:	1,050	32

*Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses.