Office and Support Careers
How do I get started?
You can get started in any of the careers below with short-term training. With more education and experience, you'll be able to advance to careers that use similar skills and knowledge.
- Administrative Support: Customer Service Representatives, Office Clerks, Receptionists, Secretaries, Administrative Assistants, Bookkeeping Clerks, Accounting Clerks, Executive Secretaries, or Supervisor of Administrative Support Workers
- Banking and Financial Support Services: Bill or Account Collector; Loan Interviewer and Clerk
- Education and Training: Teaching Assistant or - if you are multilingual, consider a career as an Interpreter or Translator. Training is available in American Sign Language (ASL)
- Human Services: Social and Human Services Assistant
There are also many free Adult Basic Education courses you can take to get basic English and computer skills that will help you be prepared for an administrative support career.
Non-Credit Classes
Why choose non-credit classes?
- Flexible scheduling options – many classes are “open enrollment” throughout the year
- Take just one course to gain skills employers will recognize
What types of non-credit classes are available?
Consider training courses in:
- Administrative Support: Bookkeeping, Project Management, Computer Skills, Banking, Customer Service, Office Software
- Business Support: Graphic and Web Design, Accounting, Change Agent Certification, Certified Scrum Master, Business Writing, Coaching Certification, Data Analysis, Lean Six Sigma
- Education and Training: American Sign Language (ASL)
- Management: Finances for Non-financial Managers, Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Agile and Scrum, Marketing and Social Media, Entrepreneurship, Supervision and Management Certificate, Leadership Series, Coaching, Collaboration, Building Teams, Succession Planning, Supervision
Short-Term Credit Programs
Why choose short-term credit programs?
- Complete a certificate in one year or less
- Get started in a new career
What types of credit programs are available?
Look for certificate programs that are 30 credits or less if you want to complete training in a year or less. Associate programs typically take two-years to complete. You can find more training options using the campus and program search.
Administrative Support:
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Parts, Warehousing, & Inventory Management Operations
- Receptionist
- Office Management and Supervision
Banking and Financial Services:
Education:
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Translation and Interpreting
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Human Services:
Adult Basic Education Courses
You can find free computer and english classes for adults at many Adult Basic Education programs. Visit Minnesota Literacy to find classes near you.
There are many ways to get help paying for short-term training. In addition to traditional financial aid for credit programs, you may qualify for specific assistance to help get people back to work or develop essential work skills. Find detailed information about how to pay for short-term training.