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  • Sharpen your administrative and communication 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.


  • Administrative Assistants work in almost every business sector, performing clerical and administrative tasks to support diverse organizations. Build a professional network and develop practical skills to succeed in an office setting and virtually. Prepare for the Certified Administrative Assistant (CAA) exam through the National Career Certification Board (NCCB) and earn a LaGuardia certificate of completion. (Additional stand-alone courses are offered but do not lead to a certificate.)

  • COURSES

  • Certified Administrative Assistant

    Prepare to take the Certified Administrative Assistant (CAA) exam through the National Career Certification Board (NCCB). Get a competitive edge in this high demand field by focusing on essential topics that include Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; communication skills; business writing; record management; human resources; and business operations. Upon successful completion of the course, you will earn a LaGuardia certificate of completion (Cost of textbook and exam included in course fee.) For more information call (718) 482-7244. ND 

    Mon & Wed 11/15/2021 1/31/2022 6:00-9:00 $780 CADA100F21.T05.01.00


  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 

  • 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.

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    Click here to register. You will create a profile and choose a course. Before registering for Building Reports in Excel, you will need to take Microsoft Excel for Windows or have equivalent experience. Before registering for Business Writing Skills, you will need to take Microsoft Word for Windows or have basic computer skills and pass an online screening test. Click here to create a profile and register for the Grammar Skills Screening Test.

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