Business
Administrative Assistant
Training in administrative assistance including the basics of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), basic bookkeeping and accounting principles, and the fundamentals of Human Resources Management.
90 clock hours BPPE Approved 05/10/2022 100% Online
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Program Objectives
- Demonstrate understanding of the Administrative Assistant role and responsibilities.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Microsoft Basics for administrative uses.
- Demonstrate understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.
- Demonstrate understanding of basic Human Resources Management.
- Apply administrative tools to Administrative Assistant tasks.
Course Outline
3 required courses · 90 total clock hours · taken in the sequence shown
Official 2026 course outline (PDF)| Seq. | Course No. | Course Title | Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEN 100 | Microsoft Basics | 30 |
| 2 | ACC 101 | Introduction to Bookkeeping and Accounting Principles | 30 |
| 3 | HRM 100 | Introduction to Human Resources Management | 30 |
| Total Program Length | 90 | ||
All programs are non-degree, non-credit certificate programs measured in clock hours rather than semester credits.
- 30 hrs
Course 1 · GEN 100
Microsoft Basics
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- 30 hrs
Course 2 · ACC 101
Introduction to Bookkeeping and Accounting Principles
- Bookkeeping fundamentals
- Journal entries
- Trial balance
- 30 hrs
Course 3 · HRM 100
Introduction to Human Resources Management
- HR functions
- Employee lifecycle
- Workplace policies
Learning Outcomes
- Produce business documents, spreadsheets, and presentations using Microsoft Office.
- Perform entry-level bookkeeping and accounting tasks.
- Support core HR processes in a professional office setting.
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