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  • Sharpen your computer and administrative skills to have a competitive edge in any environment or industry that interests you.

    Join us for our Career Insider Series workshops and panels. Click here to sign up.


  • Want to work in an office environment? Are you organized and detail oriented? Become an Administrative Assistant. In this 6-course certificate program, you will learn the essential computer and communication skills needed to be successful in office settings and virtually.

    You may take individual courses without intending to complete the certificate program.

  • COURSES

  • Career Insider Series: Business Skills & Entreprenurship (Career Advancement, Professional Skills)


  • Power Keyboarding

    Become more efficient at work by improving your typing speed and accuracy. Learn a touch-keyboarding method on the computer that will help you type 30 words per minute with a maximum of three errors. Please bring a USB flash drive to class. ND

    Sat 7/18/2020 8/22/2020 9:00-1:00 $245 A05OSK001A


  • Microsoft Excel for Windows

    Learn the basic functions of Microsoft Excel for Windows, including the creation of spreadsheets, shortcut menus, sorting, Autosum and Autofill commands, cut/copy/paste, charts, linking workbooks, the "if" statement and printing. Please bring a USB flash drive to class. Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge. ND

    Mon & Wed 7/13/2020 8/5/2020 6:00-9:00 $285 A05OSK003A


  • Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations for Windows

    Learn how to incorporate Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel for Windows into a compelling PowerPoint presentation. Topics include planning, designing, creating and editing presentations. Please bring a USB flash drive to class. Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge.

  • Microsoft Word for Windows

    Learn the basics of Microsoft Word for Windows, including the tool bar, AutoCorrect feature, cut/copy/paste, tab sets, grammar checker, printing, headers, footers and page numbers. Please bring a USB flash drive to class. Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge. ND

    Tues & Thurs 7/14/2020 8/6/2020 6:00-9:00 $285 A05OSK002A


  • Microsoft Outlook Essentials

    Learn all you need to know about navigating the Outlook environment, the most common email server used in business today. Topics include maintaining your calendar and inbox; scheduling meetings; assigning tasks; creating folders; and tracking, sharing and assigning Outlook items. Please bring a USB flash drive to class. Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge. ND

    Mon & Wed 8/17/2020 8/26/2020 6:00-9:00 $215 A05OSK011A

    Tues & Thurs 11/3/2020 11/12/2020 6:00-9:00 $215 A05OSK011A


  • Business Writing Skills

    Through real world scenarios and writing exercises, practice using clear, concise and grammatically correct language in emails, memos and letters. You will also learn to use appropriate tone, style and structure found in common business communications. Prerequisite: Microsoft Word for Windows or basic computer skills and online grammar screening test. (https://www.laguardia.edu/CE/Pages/Forms/Business-Writing-Skills-Course-Assessment/). ND

    Tues & Thurs 8/11/2020 9/3/2020 6:00-9:00 $360 A05OSK017A


  • Time and Stress Management: Find Your Balance

    Build a foundation of good practices that increases productivity and decreases stress. Topics include recognizing signs of stress and stress management as well as tips for prioritizing, organizing and maximizing your time. ND 

    Sat 8/15/2020 8/15/2020 9:00-1:00 $95 A05PRF013A

    Sat 10/24/2020 10/24/2020 9:00-1:00 $95 A05PRF013A


  • REQUIREMENTS

    Prerequisites
    • Prerequisite for Building Reports in Excel: Microsoft Excel for Windows or equivalent experience
    • Prerequisite for Business Writing Skills: Microsoft Word for Windows or basic computer skills and online grammar screening.

  • CAREER PROFILE

    Potential Jobs
    Potential positions include general office clerk and administrative assistant.

  • CUSTOMIZED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

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    To inquire about customized group training opportunities for the Administrative Assistant Certificate Program, please contact (718) 482-5481 or aceprofessional@lagcc.cuny.edu.

  • RELATED PROGRAMS

    Business Skills Enhancement Workshop Series


    Certificate Program in Microsoft Office Applications


  • Accounting with Microsoft Excel

    Discover effective ways to apply basic accounting skills in Excel. Improve your understanding of calculations, formulas and functions; create PivotTables to generate balance sheets; and analyze financial statements to organize, consolidate and import fiscal data. You will also dive into more complex features such as VLOOKUP, what-if analysis and conditional formatting to generate reports. Prerequisite: Microsoft Excel for Windows or equivalent experience. ND 

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    Discounts and waivers apply to all courses except those designated ND.

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