Program Description
Administrative assistants have a wide range of front-line responsibilities in an organization. Learn the key skills and gain proficiency and knowledge that can help you become a successful professional administrative assistant. These skills can be applied in any industry or organization. Participants will have the opportunity to earn the Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence (PACE certification) as part of the program. This is a blended-format program, with classes are held both in the classroom and online.
Program Objectives
CCBC Credential:
Students will be awarded a Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate, and will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).
External Credential:
Professional Administrative Certificate of Excellence (PACE Certification). Students will take the PACE exam in class, cost is included in the course price.
Certifying Organization:
American Society of Administrative Professionals. www.asaporg.com
Program Delivery
This program is offered in a blended (combination online and in-person classroom/laboratory) format.
Financial Aid and Payment Options
Baltimore County College Promise
Maryland Promise
Continuing Education Opportunity Grant
Maryland Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship
Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
Tuition Waiver for those who qualify
Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Local Office of Workforce Development
Program Requirements
HS Diploma or GED and good computer skills. Recommended typing speed of 40 wpm.
Prior Learning Assessment
This program has no options for obtaining course waiver(s) for prior learning.
Application Process
To apply, go to www.ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Non-Credit Workforce Training Certificate application. An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.
Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.
Program Course Sequence
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Course Number
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Course Title
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Course Hours
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Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
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Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
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MGT 850
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The Role of the Administrative Professional
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5
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Materials provided
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$99
T-$30/F-$69
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MGT 853
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Core Skills for the Administrative Professional
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48 |
Materials provided
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$1195
T-$358/F-$837
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MGT 851
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Communication Skills for Workplace Success
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12
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Materials provided
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$199
T-$60/F-$139
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PCA 872
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Technology Skills for Today’s Workplace
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45
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Materials provided
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$695
T-$208/F-$487
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MGT 851
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Planning and Advancing Your Career
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15
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Materials provided
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$269
T-$81/F-$188
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Course Series Totals:
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125
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$2,457
T-$737/F-$1720
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Additional Information
Skills for Success:
Good oral and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills, good organizational skills, good problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, ability to take direction.
Career Opportunities:
Professional administrative assistants work in a variety of industry sectors, in privately held companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
Career Coach
Research your career interests, explore live job postings, take a career assessment, discover which companies in the Baltimore region are hiring, and more. View a brief tutorial video on how to use Career Coach at: https://youtu.be/C7KpznbPYfA . Explore career and training opportunities at: https://ccbcmd.emsicc.com/.
Program Contact Information
Program Coordinator: Priscilla Cheung-Ing | pcheunging@ccbcmd.edu |443-840-1612 | Essex BESS 116
Administrative Assistant: Kate Talton | ktalton@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-4483 | Owings Mills Center room 302