Mar 17, 2026  
2026-2027 college catalog 
    
2026-2027 college catalog

Administrative Office Assistant Certificate


This curriculum prepares students with the skills needed for office work. Courses include accounting, communications, office management, customer service, computer applications, and information management. Graduates are qualified for entry-level positions in a business where a wide variety of office skills are required.

This certificate is stackable, meaning the Administrative Office Professional AAS can be completed in just two additional semesters.

Administrative Office Professions program goals

  • Achieve the skills and knowledge necessary to gain entry-level employment in careers in the administrative office professional discipline
  • Achieve the skills and knowledge necessary for advancement in the career
  • Achieve a general education background in business and in oral/written communication

Admission to the program: Open

See the admissions & registration page for steps to enroll.  

Department of Career and Technical Education

2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd.
Galesburg, IL 61401
309.341.5216

For additional information contact:

The Welcome Center
Phone: 309.345.3500
admissions@sandburg.edu

For graduation requirements:

See the graduation policies and procedures page for details .

Certificate requirements


First year


Total semester hours: 31


(Students who do not expect to complete their degree within five years should refer to the Graduation Requirements  section in this catalog.)

Faculty


Ellen Burns
Dean of Career and Technical Education