Administrative Professional Overview
CVTC’s Administrative Professional program prepares you for a wide range of office and administrative roles with a modern twist. This fully online associate degree blends traditional administrative training, like communication, customer service, and office software, with cutting-edge applications of artificial intelligence.
You’ll learn how to use AI to streamline tasks, enhance productivity, and support decision-making across various departments. Built around three core areas, technical skills, business communication, and professional development, the program equips you with the tools to succeed in today’s fast-changing workplace.
Skills You'll Gain:
Design professional documents and presentations using Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, enhanced with AI tools for automation and data insights
Organize meetings and events using digital platforms like Teams and Zoom, with AI-powered scheduling and transcription tools
Write clear, concise business communications and reports, supported by AI for improved accuracy and tone
Manage digital files securely with cloud storage, document redaction, and e-signature tools
Build standout résumés and prepare for interviews using AI-driven optimization tools and professional branding techniques
This program has an advanced placement entry option. Advanced placement is an opportunity for graduates of a related program to further their education. Learn more about advanced placement for this program.
Part of a career pathway, you will already have credits toward the Administrative Professional program if you completed the Office Assistant or Office Receptionist technical diplomas at CVTC. Call us at 715-833-6300 to learn more.
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Just the Facts
Administrative Professional
60 Credit Associate Degree
Program Length
Two Years
Delivery Method
Online
Program Location
Online
Start Months
August
Next Start Date
August 25, 2025
Learn more about the cost of attendance.
Term 1
$ 2,396
Term 2
$ 2,570
Term 3
$ 2,052
Term 4
$ 2,739
Books
$ 1,336
What are estimated program costs? Estimated Total: $11,093
Career Opportunities
Administrative Assistant
Concierge
Office Admin
Executive Assistant
Virtual Assistant
Customer Support Specialist
Graduate Employers
Peterson Automotive
Cascades
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Markquart Motors
Dove Healthcare
First Community Credit Union
Program Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
// Program Scorecard$43K Yearly Salary
Our recent Administrative Professional graduates reported an average starting salary of $43,209.
100% Employed
100% of our recent Administrative Professional graduates got a job in the industry.
864 Regional Jobs
There are 864 job openings in the CVTC district for the Administrative Professional industry.
Transfer
Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
Program Courses
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.
Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Administrative Professional program.
Sample Courses
Customer Service Foundations
In this course, you will explain customer service, assess factors that impact customer service, and examine components of the customer service environment. This course is the first in a series of three courses that provides you with an opportunity to develop customer service skills.
Human Resources, Intro
This course examines the role of human resources and goals of human resource management in today's organizations. Students explore the importance and impact of human resource functions on the overall strategy of organizations.
Payroll Accounting
Students will learn to make the payroll calculations and record keeping, including social security taxes, income tax withholding, and other deductions.
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Earn Credentials Along the Way
Career Pathways What is a career pathway?
Career Pathways are a clear, manageable way to access education that provides employer-recognized, stackable credentials tied to specific jobs, education, and career progression. Career Pathways are beneficial to high school students and teachers, parents, adult students, and employers.
Technical Diplomas
Associate Degree
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I chose CVTC because it is affordable and local, and the smaller class sizes mean you get more attention. The instructors were very helpful. They were quick with responding to any questions I had.
Maria
Administrative Professional Graduate
Related Programs & Certificates
Whether you're looking to continue your learning to another program or to gain continuing education credit, CVTC offers a variety of learning opportunities for students.
Degrees & Diplomas
Accounting Assistant, Technical Diploma
Office Assistant, Technical Diploma
Office Receptionist, Technical Diploma
Professional Communications, Associate Degree
Continue Your Learning
CVTC can help you achieve your learning goals whether you are looking to advance your career or enrich your personal life.
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Program Accreditation
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Student Learning Outcomes
A Student Learning Outcome refers to the specific skills, knowledge, or abilities that students are expected to demonstrate upon successful completion of an academic program or degree.
Students will:
- Demonstrate effective workplace communications
- Apply technology skills to business and administrative tasks
- Perform routine administrative procedures
- Manage administrative projects
- Maintain internal and external relationships
- Model professionalism in the workplace
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Admission Requirements
Each program requires specific requirements a student must meet to be considered for admissions to this program.
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This program has an advanced placement option. Eligibility for advanced placement requires students to meet additional requirements.
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