An increasingly vital and skilled role in today’s (and tomorrow’s) office...
As more administrative professionals lead workplace teams and committees and organize meetings and conferences, employers are requesting skills in management functions and technology, including:
- Customer service, public relations and supervisory skills
- Project management, organization and scheduling
- Integrated computer software applications
- Internet and Intranet communications
- Document preparation, storage and retrieval
- Research with emphasis on electronic recordkeeping
Employers are hiring administrative professionals who want to partner in excellence, who have strong project management skills, and who want to guide and shape the business. By completing the Administrative Professional Series, you will position yourself as a partner in your organization’s success.
To earn the certificate, you must complete the following core classes:
In addition, you must complete five of the following electives:
- Access I
- Administrative Assistant Fundamentals (Ed2Go online)
- Excel II
- Keys to Effective Communication (Ed2Go online)
- Legal Office Procedures (counts as 3 electives)
- Microsoft Project (counts as 2 electives)
- Multigenerational Workforce
- Networking for Success
- Outlook XP Basic (Ed2Go online)
- Powerful Business Writing
- Powerpoint I
- Polish Your Grammar for Success
- Skills for Making Great Decisions (Ed2Go online)
- Social Media Networking
- Windows XP Basic
Special Series Price: $405 for core classes. Prices vary for the electives. Upon completion, you will receive the Administrative Professional Series (APS) certificate.
For more information, contact Su Mackey at 612.659.6500 or Susan.Mackey@minneapolis.edu.
NOTE: To take advantage of series pricing, you must register by phone, mail, or in person.
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