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Guide to Administrative Assistant Programs

What does an administrative assistant do?

Administrative assistants play a vital role in any business, and they tend to be one of the first people you see in an office. They may work in private businesses, governments, schools, and in the legal, medical, and health care industries. Administrative assistants perform a variety of roles including: 

  • Preparing documents and memos
  • Organizing files,
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Managing event calendars
  • Answering calls and emails
  • Performing basic bookkeeping tasks
  • Supporting other staff as needed

Administrative Assistant Licenses and Certifications

Although a license or certification is not legally required to become an administrative assistants, you can obtain certification to indicate your competency and proficiency to employers. More and more employers are requiring administrative assistants to have some level of training or experience to be eligible to apply for these jobs. As a result, training can increase your likelihood of finding employment as an administrative assistant and a higher salary. For example, the International Association of Administrative Professionals offers a Certified Administrative Professional certification which requires their candidates have at least two years of relevant work experience and to pass an examination too. Other industries, particularly legal sectors, have their own specific certifications for administrative assistants.

The Administrative Assistant Program at Southern Careers Institute

If you have a passion to assist people in a business setting, take a look at the administration assistant program San Antonio TX of Southern Careers Institute (SCI). This 27-week program provides the fundamental training you need to becoming a well-rounded and successful administrative assistant. Subjects include:

  • Accounting foundations
  • Word processing
  • Keyboarding
  • Office procedures
  • Executive assisting
  • Customer service
  • More

Training is based on hands-on learning to give you the knowledge and practical skills needed to run and maintain an organized and efficient office. You will have the opportunity to gain your education using software for creating documents, as well as databases for managing, analyzing, and evaluating information. After completing this program, SCI’s career placement counselors will help you find the right employer for your skill set. Additionally, you will be eligible for various certifications, including Microsoft Outlook Certified and Microsoft Word Certified.

In addition to working as an administrative assistant, you will also gain the skills needed to find entry-level employment as a:

  • Word processor
  • Clerical worker
  • Customer service representative
  • Executive assistant

If you want a practical career with opportunities across many fields, consider the administration assistant program at SCI in San Antonio, TX. With their qualified and experienced instructors, current software, and work placement components, you can be sure that your new career is right around the corner.  

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