About
Johnson County Community College’s Administrative Assistant Certificate is offered in Olathe, Kansas. The certificate prepares students for administrative assistant positions in business offices and develops communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills alongside the use of current web tools and software application programs. It provides training for entry-level office positions and for people upgrading existing skills. The curriculum includes business English and proofreading, business document preparation and management, business office procedures, computer applications, introduction to business, workplace professionalism, project management, desktop publishing, supervision or management, and human relations. Before beginning the required courses, students must complete Keyboarding, an equivalent transfer course, a waiver test when applicable, or obtain a departmental waiver.
Organization
Johnson County Community College - Olathe Health Education Center
Johnson County Community College
Located in Overland Park, Kansas, Johnson County Community College is the largest undergraduate institution in the state, serving 44,000 students per semester. It offers a wide array of undergraduate and continuing education programs, including over 50 career and certificate options in high-demand health occupations. The college is committed to providing competitive tuition, smaller class sizes, and a comprehensive educational experience that inspires learning and transforms lives.
Highlights:
- Largest undergraduate education institution in Kansas with extensive career and certificate programs
- Offers competitive tuition and smaller class sizes
- Provides in-demand health occupation certificates
- Employs approximately 2,652 staff
- Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities
- Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, educational excellence, and community engagement