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Develop career-ready skills for today鈥檚 professional office environment.
Moraine Valley鈥檚 Administrative Professional Certificate Program combines practical training with real-world applications to prepare you for a variety of business settings. Build expertise in communication, office technology, scheduling and organization while strengthening your problem-solving and multitasking abilities鈥攇uided by experienced faculty.
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Turn ambition into a Career in Administrative Support
This program prepares students for careers in administrative support and first-line supervision.
An Administrative Professional Certificate prepares you for roles that support the day-to-day operations of an organization. You鈥檒l build the skills to manage schedules, coordinate communication, organize documents and keep teams running efficiently.
Administrative professionals play a key role across industries, from corporate offices to healthcare and legal settings. This certificate gives you a flexible foundation to start your career or grow into more advanced roles.
The Administrative Professional Certificate Program at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in about two years.
The Administrative Professional Certificate Program can typically be completed in about two years when attending full time.
Your timeline may vary based on your schedule and course load. Throughout the program, you鈥檒l build practical skills in office technology, written communication and day-to-day administrative operations.
Program Prerequisite: keyboarding skill of 40 net words per minute by touch. Students who need to reach this skill level must enroll in OSA-100 Keyboarding & Basic Formatting (3 credit hours).
An important feature of this program is the internship/seminar component that provides on-the-job training and offers the student new to the field an opportunity to work in and evaluate a professional setting. The employer also can evaluate the student for possible full-time employment upon graduation. The internship component takes place during each spring semester. Office Technology partners with the Job Resource Center to provide on-campus internship opportunities with five departments on the Palos Hills campus, and one at Blue Island. It is not required to be work-study eligible. The internship is mandatory for those in the program pursuing a degree, but is an elective for those earning a certificate. However, it is strongly encouraged so students can gain real-world experience and become better acclimated to their future work environment.
Program Prerequisite: keyboarding skill of 40 net words per minute by touch. Students who need to reach this skill level must enroll in Keyboarding & Basic Formatting (3 credit hours).
Potential careers as an Administrative Professional
As an administrative professional, you can pursue roles that support operations and keep organizations running efficiently across a variety of industries, including business, health care, education and government.
Explore credentials within this program
These degree and certificates are part of the same program and allow you to explore specialized areas, with some designed for graduates looking to advance their skills.
Move Your Future Forward as an Administrative Professional
Students with Previous Work Experience
Achieved Prior Learning (APL) is a way to earn credit at Moraine Valley for what you already know from prior learning or work experience. It is designed to help students at Moraine Valley obtain college credit without repeating material. Faculty members assess your knowledge through written examinations, interviews and performance tests.
Students with work experience and advanced skills should contact the program coordinator for assessment and course substitution information.
Students Preparing to Enter the Workforce
Set yourself apart by preparing to enter the workforce early.
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- Participate in mock interviews and internships on campus
- Explore business communication classes that help you navigate the professional world
Small Business Owners
This certificate can also benefit small business owners by building practical skills to manage daily operations more efficiently. You鈥檒l learn how to use tools and systems that support real business needs, including:
Excel to track inventory and create schedules
QuickBooks to manage finances and budgets
Outlook to organize meetings and calendars
PowerPoint to create professional presentations
Customer service and communication skills to better support clients and train employees
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Program Details
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| Program | Type of Credential | Curriculum Code | Department or Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1315 | Computer Information & Office Technology |
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