Office Technology Assistant
Technical Diploma
19 Credits | Less than 1 year
Online Program
Ashland*, New Richmond*, Rice Lake*, Superior*, Online
Outreach Centers: Balsam Lake*, Hayward*, Ladysmith*
*Combination of Online, Your Choice or On Site instruction. Select courses are available at the Northwood Tech Outreach Centers. Please contact your local campus for specifics.
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The Office Technology Assistant program provides short-term training to prepare you to be successful in a variety of industries: health, education, business, for-profit, non-profit, industry, and more. You will develop your software/hardware knowledge, administrative/organizational skills, and interpersonal communications in order to provide top-notch office support in your organization.
Program Overview
The Office Technology Assistant diploma prepares you for employment in positions such as customer service representative, receptionist or office assistant. You’ll be knowledgeable in various computer applications, general office procedures and bookkeeping skills necessary to work in today’s business environment.
Program Outcomes
Office Technology Assistant graduates will be able to:
- Use technology skills to accomplish basic business and administrative tasks
- Perform entry-level office procedures
- Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace
Technical Standards
In this program, students should be able to meet specific technical standards, which are the essential skills and abilities needed to be successful in a program, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is important to review and understand these standards before applying to the program.
Acquire the skills to create professional communications and prepare a variety of business documents using MS Office Suite with an emphasis on word processing, spreadsheet creation, and email to provide administrative support for any organization. Take your classes in a variety of options including Online, Your Choice or in a traditional classroom. Start the program in August or January, mid-semester or in the summer—you decide.
Learn by doing.
Flexible scheduling and start dates.
Virtual learning.
Academics
Office Technology Assistant instructors use a differentiated approach to teaching, keeping YOU in mind when developing lesson plans, workbook exercises, lectures, projects and other interactive learning activities.
Office Technology Assistant classes are offered on all campuses (Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior), Online, and outreach centers Balsam Lake, Hayward, Ladysmith. Conveniently take classes in a way that fits your lifestyle: Online, Your Choice, or On Site.
Flexibility
You can attend Office Technology Assistant classes on-campus or enroll in classes that are offered online or in a flexible-attendance classroom setting.
Technology
You will use a variety of technology including various software packages, training apps, social media, virtual meetings and more.
Career Pathways
As an Office Technology Assistant student at Northwood Tech, you’re on your way to earning credentials each step of the way!
Required Courses
The program's required courses will prepare you for a career in an office setting.
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Office Technology Assistant is Part of a Career Pathway
As an Office Technology Assistant student at Northwood Tech, you can earn credentials each step of the way!
You could take this first and get a credential.
You can continue your education to advance your skills.
Continue your education to earn your bachelor's degree.
Admissions and Tuition
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Tuition and Fees
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Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the costs that you may incur while attending Northwood Technical College.
Estimated Total Program Tuition 2024-25*
Office Technology Assistant
19 Credits | Less than 1 year
$3,102
*Tuition is an estimate and does not include any miscellaneous fees for various courses, tools, books, supplies or uniforms. Program book costs are in addition to tuition and fees and vary depending on course selection and where the books are purchased or rented.
After the Northwood Tech Office Technology Assistant Program
Upon completion of the program, you will earn an Office Technology Assistant technical diploma. Continue your education at Northwood Tech in the Administrative Coordinator associate degree.
Transfer Center
Transfer your Northwood Tech credits to a four-year college to earn your bachelor's degree and beyond.
Career Outlooks
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