# Administrative Assistant (Certificate of Performance)

San Diego Miramar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Computer Business Technology

Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/20879/20987/20988/20880/20944

### Summary

This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions as administrative assistants.

**Award Notes:**
A Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student’s transcript. All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District.
This program is not eligible for federal financial aid in accordance with Federal regulations.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Administrative Assistant Program will be able to:**

1.  Identify effective business communications skills.
2.  Demonstrate proficiency in using software applications to enter data, format and organize data, complete calculations, graph data, create templates, develop professional reports, forms, and queries, and produce professional looking presentations.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 8 |
| CBTE 114 | Introduction to Microsoft Windows | 1 |
| CBTE 120 | Beginning Microsoft Word | 2 |
| CBTE 140 | Beginning Microsoft Excel | 2 |
| CBTE 180 | Microsoft Office | 3 |