Best Online School for Administrative Assistant Training

Administrative assistants perform many roles in an organization, including schedule and information management, file organization, research and travel arrangement. Administrative assistant classes involve learning various computer skills, such as accounting systems, Web conferencing, presentation design and word processing. Administrative assistants may serve high-level managers as an executive assistant or an entire department.

Top Distance Education Administrative Assistant Programs

1. University of Alaska

The University of Alaska (UA) was founded in 1917 in Fairbanks and was named a Best Western College by Princeton Review in 2010. While UA is a remote school for most students in the U.S., the school's distance education program offers over 80 certificate and degree programs.
The certificate in administrative assistant support is an occupational endorsement program offered online through the UA information systems department. The 15-credit certificate program focuses on computer technology and has coursework in business communication, word processing, computer keyboarding, computer literacy, databases and presentation design.
An Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration is a 2-year program available online for students who wish to work in an entry-level position. Classes include oral and written communication, spreadsheet applications and financial accounting.

Contact Information

• Phone Number: (907) 474-7211

2. Northwest Missouri State University

Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest) is a small, public university founded in 1905, offering eight certificate and degree programs online. Northwest was ranked 104th among Midwest colleges by U.S. News & World Report for 2011.
A Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree completion program is available online for those who have an associate's degree or other required coursework from Northwest or another institution. Students learn how to communicate, schedule and lead others in a business environment. Classes include computer technology, international business and marketing principles.

Contact Information

• Phone Number: (660) 562-1212

Good Online Schools for Administrative Assistants

College/University Name	Total Student Enrollment	Phone Number
Ball State University	21,401	(765) 289-1241
Valdosta State University	12,391	(229) 333-5800
University of Alaska Fairbanks	9,137	(907) 474-7211
Northwest Missouri State University	7,076	(660) 562-1212
Black Hills State University	4,076	(605) 642-6011
Siena Heights University	2,351	(517) 263-0731
Cedar Crest College	1,887	(610) 606-4666 x3329
Fisher College	1,593	(617) 236-8800