Administrative Assistant

Hours: 1050
Online program - 4 semesters full time

For more information, please email Patricia.Henson@browardschools.com or call 754-321-5445.

Admission Requirements:
  • Orientation
  • Basic Skills Testing
Estimated Costs:
  • $500.00 per semester
  • Additional cost for materials
Program Content:

The Administrative Assistant program is designed to prepare students for employment as a secretary or administrative assistant and various other positions.
  • Computer Technology
  • Keyboarding Skills
  • Higher level thinking skills
  • Decision making skills
  • Machine transcription
  • Emerging office technology
  • Internet/email
  • Basic Math
  • Employability Skills
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Team work
  • Customer Service
The program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the office support services industry: planning; management; finance; technical and production skills; underlying principles of technology; labor issues; community issues; and health, safety, and environmental issues. Program length will vary based on the student’s ability and prior knowledge.