Education Details

Office Administration
Award type: Certificate
Whatcom Community College

Program Details  
Program Overview for Office Administration
ETP eligible Click for more information on Eligible Training Provider
yes
School
Whatcom Community College
Program website
Program contact
Advising & Career Services
(360) 383-3080
advise@whatcom.edu
Program description
This certificate offers the technical, interpersonal, and organizational skills needed to perform the full range of office duties required in administrative assistant, office assistant, and payroll positions, using both manual and computerized systems. Students with training and education in Office Administration are employed in most areas of the economy including government offices, private business, education, financial institutions, healthcare and not-for-profit organizations. Jobs are available at different levels of responsibility, and employees are often given on-the-job training to increase their skills.
Financial Information
Tuition
Average $2,032/qtr, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc.
Tuition per credit
$122.05 (1-10 credits) $57.46 (11-18 credits) $104.12 (19+ credits) (WA Resident)
Total program tuition
$7,874 (WA resident), including tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc.
Fees
$3.50/credit up to 10 credits (technology fee), $2.50/credit up to 10 credits (educational services fee), $6.32/credit up to 15 credits (recreation center fee), $20/qtr (bus pass)
Books and materials
Average $300/qtr
Supplies, tools, uniform
$50/qtr (general academic supplies)
Program Information
Length of training
9 to 12 Months
Award type
Certificate
Credits
45-57
Locations offered
Main Location view map
Public transportation service: Whatcom Transportation Authority

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some courses online
Offered evenings/weekends
no
Offered onlinesome courses online
Certification/license required to work in this field
no
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
no
Certification/license test preparation provided
no