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Secretary/Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant course prepares students to work in a business office as a manager, executive secretary, or as a key support to an administrator. Students will gain proficiency in all components of the Microsoft Office Suite to create business correspondence, spreadsheets, presentations, and perform basic accounting tasks. They will also be equipped to assist with calendar management, respond to emails, and maintain an organized office environment. For those interested in specific skills, individual classes are also available.

Fall Class Schedule: 08/11/25-12/18/25
Spring Class Schedule: 01/12/26-05/28/26

Classes include:  Possible job opportunities: 
  • Beginning Keyboarding
  • Advanced Keyboarding
  • Keyboarding 45 WPM
  • Introduction to Computers
  • Microsoft Word (Beginning)
  • Microsoft Word (Advanced)
  • Microsoft Excel (Beginning)
  • Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Employability Skills
  • Office Skills
 
  • Office Manager
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Personal Assistant

Secretary/Administrative Assistant Class Schedule

Days Time Location
M - Th 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Rm B
M -Th 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Rm B
 

Typing Test Class Schedule

Days Time Location
Wed 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Rm B
Wed 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Rm B
 
The price is $15 and includes test and a certificate.
 

For more information, orientation appointments are available as needed. Call us at (626) 931-3102.

Bassett Adult School is an Eligible Training Provider in the State of California and is a partner with EDD, TAA/ TRA, Department of Rehabilitation, Workman’s compensation and CSAAVE, California State Approving Agency for the Veteran Education.