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Administrative Specialist

Program Level:

Certificates, Continuing Education

Program Type:

Hybrid

Department:

Continuing Education

Institute:

Business & Entrepreneurship

College:

SAC

Launch a Career in Office Administration

Intuit QuickBooks Certified User

Build the skills employers expect in today’s fast-paced office environments. This program combines hands-on training with real-world applications in communication, organization, and financial tools—preparing you for the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User credential.

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Hybrid


Program format

$2,330


Cost of tuition

150 Contact Hours
3-Month Training


Length of program

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Program Requirements

Gain job-ready skills with practical training designed to transition you quickly into administrative and business support roles.

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Possess proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking skills)
You are at least eighteen (18) years of age
Have a high school diploma or GED
Must have access to computer/tablet and internet
Recommended CASAS scores: Reading >231  |  Math >221

Your Course of Study

5-course program  |  150 Total Course Hours

Introduction to Business

12 Hours

Explore the fundamentals of today’s business environment while building the academic and workplace skills needed for training and career success. Students learn key business concepts, professional responsibilities, workplace communication, and foundational office practices aligned with workforce readiness standards.

Business Software Essentials

26 Hours

Develop practical skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint through hands-on business scenarios and real-world applications. Students learn document formatting, data organization, spreadsheet fundamentals, and professional presentation design to support productivity in modern office environments.

Admin Office Procedures

41 Hours

Build the organizational and administrative skills needed to support day-to-day office operations. Students learn scheduling, calendar management, workplace communication, budgeting basics, inventory tracking, and professional office procedures used in business settings.

QuickBooks Pro Level 1

47 Hours

Gain foundational bookkeeping and accounting software skills using QuickBooks. Students learn how to create company files, manage customer and vendor information, process banking transactions, and perform essential financial recordkeeping tasks used in business environments.

Success in Business

24 Hours

Strengthen workplace readiness skills through hands-on learning focused on communication, customer service, digital literacy, and professional office practices. Students build reading, writing, math, and problem-solving skills while preparing for success in business and administrative careers.

Contact

Phone: 210-485-0500

Email: dst-aceadmission@alamo.edu

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HB 1508

This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible.

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