Earn an Associate Degree
and/or
Other Business Certifications
Members can
earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Administrative Assistant,
can become certified in computer software by doing short-term training, or
simply take individual courses. IAAP members may receive a discount off
of the regular tuition rate. Please go to
www.iaap-hq.org and click on Education & Training for more
information.
A. Work Toward an Associate of Applied
Science Degree in Administrative Assistant
The
Administrative Assistant program prepares individuals with the technical,
administrative, and interpersonal skills for a career in an administrative
support position in today’s offices.
For more
information, go to
http://matcmadison.edu/matc/offerings/programs/101066/default.shtm
For an
overview of the courses required for the AS degree, the proposed sequence,
and how you can waive certain courses, see Courses Titles and Options. For
course content, see Courses Descriptions.
B. Obtain A Computer
Software Certification
(For the student who is looking for short-term training
leading to certification)
Certificates from MATC are available for
demonstrated technology skills. These certificates cover Microsoft
software, Internet, and web design skills and knowledge. These are
certificates offered through MATC and are not to be confused with
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS®) certificates. MOS®
certification may be used to document skills for advanced standing
in software courses.
Or check the
following website for an overview:
http://matcmadison.edu/matc/offerings/programs/101066/certification.shtm
C. Enroll In Individual
Courses
Taking
individual courses will help workers stay current with new business
technology and trends. For a complete listing of courses available for
administrative professionals, see Course Descriptions below.
