Administrative Assistant Certificate

What is an Administrative Assistant?

An administrative assistant, also known as an executive assistant, office manager, or secretary, supports an organization, department, group, or executive by performing administrative tasks. They play an important role in keeping an office running and ensuring staff can communicate and work effectively

Why take the Administrative Assistant program @ NNMC?

This program provides you with the basic to advanced skills you need to work in the Windows environment. Our practical hands-on approach will provide you with the software skill set required for an administrative position.

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2025-2026 Academic Catalog Schedule of Classes Academic Calendar

More about the program:

The Administrative Assistant Certificate program at Northern provides students with basic to advanced skills necessary for administrative roles. The program emphasizes practical, hands-on training in the Windows environment and office software applications, preparing students for immediate employment in administrative positions.

Windows Environment Proficiency: Gain expertise in using Windows operating systems and applications.
Office Software Skills: Learn essential software tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
Clerical tasks: Answering phones, taking messages, handling mail and faxes, and filing

Scheduling: Appointments, events, and staff meetings
Document preparation: Memos, invoices, reports, agendas, and correspondence
Record keeping: Databases, spreadsheets, and information research and compilation
Other tasks: Basic bookkeeping, travel arrangements, and working with vendors and maintenance staff
Graduates can secure roles as administrative assistants, office managers, executive assistants, and other administrative positions in both the private and public sectors.