Program Overview

Through College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Administrative Support program, you can earn a certificate or degree in just one semester, one year, or two years with starting salary and potential for promotion in your new career based on the amount of training you complete. This program is designed to give you a strong start in a variety of office careers. If you like working with people, enjoy managing different workloads, can track details, and find satisfaction in supporting business professionals, this is the program for you.

Graduates who earn a two-year associate degree will be more likely to find higher-level jobs and work at an advanced operations level. Graduates with an associate degree position themselves to progress quickly in their career, attain office-manager positions, and perform work such as coordinating office activities; training; designing filing systems; making presentations to management; processing, storing, retrieving, and distributing information; and more. Many support staff also coordinate projects and assist with client relationships.

What will you learn to do?

• Manage and maintain all aspects of an office environment
• Master the use of the latest workplace technology and computer software for word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, and electronic calendars
• Make travel arrangements
• Plan and schedule meetings
• Use e-tools such as the internet and email
• Supervise employees
• Work as a team and self-directed
• Communicate professionally, both in person and in writing
• Make decisions and solve problems
• Operate and maintain office equipment

Those who complete an associate degree may find higher paying jobs and the opportunity for promotion.

What kind of degree(s) can you earn?

• Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) – approximately two years
• Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) – approximately 16 months
• Technical Certificate (TC) – approximately one year
• Postsecondary Technical Certificate (PTC) – usually less than one year

What else should you know?

Interested students are highly encouraged to attend an informative session for all Administrative Support, Medical Administrative Support, Applied Accounting, and Marketing Management programs.

You will learn more about available resources and information to make your start at CWI successful. You will also have the opportunity to meet the Business faculty and other new students.

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