Administrative Professional

CVTC’s Administrative Professional Associate Degree Program is designed for individuals who thrive on variety, enjoy working with technology, and excel in interacting with people. This degree will focus on integrating AI into a variety of tasks, ensuring that you gain the skills necessary to leverage artificial intelligence across all aspects of administrative work.

Administrative professionals play a vital role in communication within every organization, providing support and collaborating with leaders across various departments. This online program blends traditional organizational and customer service skills with advanced AI tools that are reshaping the modern workplace.

By integrating AI technologies into the curriculum, you will be prepared to tackle the evolving challenges of the workforce, using innovative solutions to enhance day-to-day operations and support organizational success.

The two-year Administrative Professional associate degree equips students with an AI-enhanced skill set designed for modern office environments.

The program focuses on three core areas: technical skills, business communication, and professional development, ensuring graduates are prepared to thrive in an AI-driven workplace.

The administrative professional duties include:

• Technical & Digital Skills
  • Mastering Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams with AI-powered assistance for automation, data insights, and content generation, while also exploring Microsoft SharePoint for document management, team collaboration, and workflow automation.
  • Working efficiently with Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, and Drive.
  • Using AI assistants for writing, scheduling, and workflow optimization.
  • Editing, secure, redact, and digitally sign documents.
  • Organizing files, leverage cloud storage, and ensure digital document security.
  • Conducting meetings with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and AI-powered transcription tools.
  • Gaining skills in budgeting, invoicing, and foundational accounting concepts.
  • Enhancing speed and accuracy with AI-based efficiency tools.
• Business Communication & Writing Skills
  • Crafting clear, concise, and polished business communications with AI support.
  • Improving accuracy in reports, emails, and proposals.
  • Developing structured, high-impact documents using AI for formatting and data analysis.
  • Mastering phone etiquette, conflict resolution, and AI-driven chat support.
  • Navigating workplace interactions effectively in digital and in-person settings.
  • Enhancing slideshows and speeches with AI-powered design and speech coaching.
• Professional & Workplace Skills
  • Planning, scheduling, and multitasking with AI-driven organization tools.
  • Organizing meetings, conferences, and office events with digital tools.
  • Utilizing AI tools for task automation and workload optimization.
  • Navigating workplace challenges with confidence.
  • Building standout resumes, optimize LinkedIn profiles, and prepare for interviews with AI insights.

This program has an advanced placement entry option. Advanced placement is an opportunity for graduates of a related program to further their education. Learn more about advanced placement for this program.

Part of a career pathway, you will already have credits toward the Administrative Professional program if you completed the Office Assistant or Office Receptionist technical diplomas at CVTC. Call us at 715-833-6300 to learn more.