51勛圖厙

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Train to become a certified administrative professional at Anne Arundel Community College. Completion of two online noncredit courses will prepare students to take the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP®) exam administered by the International Association of Administrative Professionals. The training is offered in partnership with ed2go and can be completed in less than five months. Students will learn information and records management, communications technology, travel and meeting coordination, space planning and ergonomics, fundamentals of business law, ethics, operations management, and how to select and train team members.


Courses

Administrative Assistant Fundamentals

Administrative Assistant Applications

Total Hours: 48


Cost

$314 for Anne Arundel County residents, including tuition and fees.


Requirements

Students must be at least 16 years old.


How to Register

Students taking noncredit classes don't need to apply for admission to 51勛圖厙. Just check out our course search, choose a program or course that interests you, register and make your payment. Registration for summer courses is open. Registration for fall 2026 opens July 14! Please check course availability prior to registration.

Learn more about registering.

If you have previously taken classes at 51勛圖厙, you must log in using your 51勛圖厙 account. New students will be able to create a temporary account in the checkout process.

If you would like help, email the Continuing Education Office or call 410-777-2325.

CALT CLOSURE ALERT

The School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development offices located in CALT 115 will be CLOSED from June 7 through June 27. The Continuing Education registration desk will be temporarily located in the Student Services Center (SSVC), first floor on the main Arnold campus.

Visit our campus map to locate these offices.

My51勛圖厙 Email

Upon registering for your course, regularly check your My51勛圖厙 account and 51勛圖厙 email for class and general updates from the college. Due to FERPA regulations, all official college communications must be sent to your 51勛圖厙 student email. This includes class cancellation and waitlist notifications. For assistance accessing My51勛圖厙, or contact the Technical Service Desk. For Spanish translation, .


Job Outlook

Our program will prepare you for the following careers:

  • Secretary, administrative assistant and receptionist
  • Office clerk
  • Supervisor of office and administrative support workers
  • File clerk
  • Data entry
  • Records specialist
  • Transcriptionist

A few of the top skills found in those who pursue a career in this field include:

  • Administrative functions
  • Communication
  • Clerical work
  • Customer service
  • Microsoft Office and Excel
  • Problem solving