Awarded to students who complete only the first semester of the Administrative Assistant Certificate. Students wanting to advance to more senior positions in the workforce after completing the Administrative Assistant has the opportunity to pursue an Executive Assistance Diploma. The Administrative Assistant Certificate (on-campus) is completed over an eight-month period and prepares students for employment in a variety of office positions. Emphasis is placed on developing a student's communication, software application and accounting skills and their ability to work effectively as part of a team.