ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

City College's Administrative Assistant Program is an exciting program that provides students with the skills needed to succeed today. City College's program teaches students to properly prepare and edit business documents, successfully communicate with internal and external clients on the phone and in person, manage multiple tasks and priorities, and make effective presentations. Students in the program also learn to use Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint effectively.
Pre-requisites: GED/HS diploma, typing test/keyboard skills, and computer skills or Intro to computers.

Required Courses:

Computer Technology I : Word and Excel
Computer Technology II : Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Communication Skills
Office Management

This Program is ITA Approved

Computer Technology I
Saturday, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Sept 20-Oct 25
6 classes; 36 hours
CP140-1SD $389
Learn Word and Excel programs.

Communication Skills
Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Sept 23-Oct 30
12 classes; 35 hours
BC180-1THE $389
Review grammar/punctuation, business writing, listening skills, customer service-business etiquette and telephone techniques, cross cultural communication and dealing with difficult people/ situations.

Computer Technology II
Saturday, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Nov 1-Dec 13
6 classes; 36 hours
CP141-1SD $389
Word Advanced, Outlook Express and Power Point presentation skills. Learn to make effective presentations, perform word processing, spreadsheet and data entry activities, along with proofreading and scheduling appointments using Outlook.

Office Management
Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Nov 4-Dec 16
12 classes; 35 hours
BC182-1THE $389
Creating and maintaining files and records; time management and prioritizing office tasks, managing multiple priorities:scheduling appointments and meetings, managing your supervisor, stress management and successful interviewing.

Stay Tuned!!!

Windows Vista 2007 & Microsoft Office 2007
Coming Spring 2009

Policy on Non-Discrimination
The City College of New York does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, race, color, nationality or ethnic origin, disability, or veteran or marital status in its students, admissions, employment, access to programs, and administration of educational policies.

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