Technical Certificate
Contact Information: Program Office 615-353-3400, Program Site

The Administrative Assistant Technical Certificate is intended to provide entry-level skills for a person wishing to begin a career as an administrative professional. The Technical Certificate provides an alternative to students who choose not to pursue the Associate of Applied Science degree in Administrative Professional Technology.

Graduates of this program should be able to:

• Demonstrate skill development in software applications.
• Perform electronic and routine office procedures.
• Prepare documents pertinent to an office environment.
• Explain proper management protocol for office files.
• Demonstrate use of specialty vocabulary through effective office communication.
• Develop decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Career Opportunities

• Receptionist
• Office Manager
• Administrative Assistant

Transfer/Advising

The certificate is designed so that a student can apply all of the required courses toward the Nashville State A.A.S. degree in Administrative Professional Technology. A student who plans to apply the certificate toward an A.A.S. degree should consult his/her advisor about articulation options.