Programs and Courses

Administrative Professional (10-106-6)
Associate Degree-Two Years
(offered in Eau Claire & River Falls)

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This program has August and January entry dates. Program Description If you would like to be a vital part of an office, the Administrative Professional program is for you. This career area needs skilled people with highly-developed personal strengths: • Confidence and poise • Ability to deal with confidential matters • Good oral and written communication skills • Ability to project a professional image • Good judgment in resolving problems • Good organizational and time management skills • Able to work with people from diverse backgrounds • Able to work individually and as a member of a team In the Administrative Professional program, you'll learn to use the most current word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software - all important to your career. Your responsibilities on the job could include a wide range of tasks: • Design, create, update, and maintain various forms of media • Interpret and analyze data for decision making • Communicate in person and through e-mail • Access information from the Internet • Present information to assist in decision making • Create and use multimedia and graphics • Prepare financial documents • Wesite design principles In the final part of your program, you'll gain valuable work experience in a local business office while completing your administrative professional internship. Employment opportunities are expected to increase in educational services, healthcare, and professional offices, including law firms. Employment opportunities are best for people who know how to use business-related software and operate various machines used in professional offices. The Administrative Professional program offers you the training you need! Program Admission Requirements • COMPASS pre-entry assessment • Keyboarding assessment • Computer Literacy Assessment Helpful Academic Background • Outgoing and enjoy working with people • Detail-oriented with good organizational skills • Computer skills • Related business courses Messages For free help in preparing for the COMPASS, contact any of CVTC's Academic Service Centers. For more information about this program, contact the program counselor at 800-547-2882 or 715-833-6200. For general admissions information, contact the Admissions Office at 800-547-2882 or 715-833-6200. For financial aid information, contact the Financial Aid Office at 800-547-2882 or 715-833-6200.