Please be advised that the Executive Assistant Professional Development Certificate will be discontinued effective in Fall 2026. Individuals working on completing the Professional Development Certificate are encouraged to do so before September 1, 2026.
Advance your career and become an indispensable administrative professional. These practical hands-on courses give you essential knowledge and skills that will enhance your success and opportunities in the workplace. Through the Executive Assistant certificate, you will learn skills and strategies to improve your communication, writing and specializations to make you an invaluable member of the team.
Learning and Career Growth
These courses will help you:
Communicate with confidence in verbal and non-verbal forms
Produce clear, concise and persuasive writing
Improve your writing and grammar skills
Create concise business correspondence and reports
Specialize in areas that your current administrative role requires assistance with (i.e. meeting management, digital marketing, budgets)
Duration and Delivery
Delivery: On Campus, Online with instructor-led sessions or Online self-paced
Course hours: 3.5 - 12 hours
Certificate hours: 38 - 52 hours
Fees
Course fees: $299 - $399
Certificate: $1,944 - $2,095
Fees are subject to change.
Getting Started
Simply register for a course at any time
Required Courses to Complete the Certificate
Courses may be completed individually, or complete three of four required courses plus 17 hours of elective courses to receive the Executive Assistant professional development certificate.
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