| High school graduates are eligible for administrative | | | | Administrating assistant training is mostly on the job. |
| assistant training. There are various levels of | | | | Companies also send candidates to workshops and |
| administrative assistant training starting with vocational | | | | training courses as part of personal growth programs. |
| course for school students. Many school and | | | | Experience and good recommendations are as |
| community colleges provide these courses to fresh | | | | essential for growth as training itself. |
| graduates. These courses are basic and teach the | | | | Administrating assistant training also includes typing |
| applicant's typing, shorthand, basic computer | | | | courses and communication courses, both verbal and |
| knowledge and front office and receptionist work etc. | | | | written. Secretary schools are almost like grooming |
| They can help you get started in a small role or | | | | schools, where candidates are taught to work |
| apprenticeships. | | | | professionally, efficiently and on time. Strict discipline |
| For those you are serious about a career as | | | | and an ability to multitask are essential for growth in |
| administrative assistant can opt for 1 or 2 year long | | | | this career. |
| administrative assistant training courses that will include | | | | For growing in this career, further training for |
| industry wise specializations as well e.g. training for | | | | professionals may include Certification courses from |
| medical secretaries and legal secretaries will include | | | | the International Association of Administrative |
| courses in terminology, rules and regulations etc. Even | | | | Professionals; National Association of Legal |
| online administrative assistant training is available for | | | | Secretaries, International Virtual Assistants Association |
| virtual assistants. | | | | etc, to add to their kitty. |
| For those looking for growth in this career, a college | | | | Like nurses, administrating assistants are also given |
| degree for a base is advantageous. If not, then it's | | | | designations like Certified Professional Secretary |
| possible to go for a college degree while working as | | | | (CPS), Certified Administrative Professional (CAP), |
| an administrative assistant. Those with diplomas or | | | | Certified Legal Secretary Specialist (CLSS) etc. by |
| degrees in business administration are ideal candidates | | | | adding work experience and giving examinations. |
| for these top roles. | | | | |