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Administrative Assistant Certificate

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CC Certificate of Completion
type of award
1 Year
total Credits
45-46
Financial Aid Available
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Overview

Become an in-demand administrative assistant 

Are you looking for a rewarding career with plenty of opportunities? Do you enjoy providing excellent customer service and supporting others? If so, then a career as an administrative professional might be the perfect fit for you. 

Clackamas Community College's Administrative Assistant certificate can help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this growing field. Our program is designed to be flexible, affordable and accessible so you can fit the classes into your budget and busy schedule. 

For detailed description and outcomes for this program, view the course catalog.
Classes

Required classes for the Administrative Assistant Certificate

Job Outlook

Job outlook for administrative assistants 

 
The job outlook for administrative assistants is steady, with over 1,300 annual openings in the Portland Tri-County area and a median of $24 an hour up to $31 an hour commensurate with increased skills and experience. 
 
With a certificate from Clackamas Community College, you'll be well-prepared to take advantage of these opportunities and start a successful career in the administrative professional career field. 

For more information on career opportunities for this program, view the course catalog.
Skills

Discover the skills you gain with an Administrative Assistant certificate 

 
Our program covers a wide range of topics essential for administrative assistants, including: 
 
  • Microsoft suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
  • Business communication: writing, creating documents, editing and proofreading
  • Customer service: providing excellent service to both internal and external customers
  • Office administration: scheduling, filing, bookkeeping and office management
  • Teamwork and collaboration: working effectively with others 
For more information on expected outcomes of successfully completing this program, view the course catalog.
Cost

Investing in your future

CCC offers some of the lowest tuition rates in the Portland metro area. To begin building the cost for your program, you can start with the base estimate below. 

This estimate includes the cost of tuition and the general fees applied per class and per academic term. This estimate does not include additional fees required for many courses, or the cost of course materials. Contact the program to learn more about additional costs that may apply. 

You can also find more information about costs of attending CCC on the Tuition and Fees page.

Get help paying for college

Scholarships and grants (free money!) are available for students in this program. For help with financial aid and scholarships, contact the Financial Aid Resource Lab

See where your certificate can take you

The classes you take in this program can help you earn additional certificates or degrees. Take one step at a time and know that each step gets you closer to your future goals. Even if you decide to change direction later, you will have a solid foundation to build on to keep moving forward.

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