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Administrative assistant training in Atlanta, Georgia

12 administrative assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

7 schools offer these administrative assistant programs with classes in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Secretaries and administrative assistants do routine clerical and organizational work: answering phones, scheduling appointments, preparing documents and keeping files. High school graduates comfortable with word processing and spreadsheets typically qualify and learn the job in a few weeks of on-the-job training; some community colleges and technical schools offer courses in office procedures.1

In Atlanta, all 12 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 12 programs here are administrative assistant or office certificate (7 programs), office administration (associate degree, 4 programs) and microsoft Office and Excel course (1 program).

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All 38 administrative assistant programs in Georgia, including online programs

How much does administrative assistant training cost in Atlanta?

$6,139 to $10,343 is what most administrative assistant programs in Atlanta cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 12 programs with a price. All of them: $3,470 to $16,010

In the typical program

Finished the program
11%
Working 6 months later
63%
Earned a year, estimated
about $26,300
Length
12 to 64 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Atlanta may also offer administrative assistant training. How these figures are made

Is there free administrative assistant training in Atlanta?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 12 administrative assistant programs in Atlanta approved for WIOA funding

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12 programs

  • Office administration (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Business Technology AAS--Ba23

    Gwinnett Technical College

    Lawrenceville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Gwinnett Technical College, LawrencevilleOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,100
    Price if you pay yourself$8,090

    15 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Business Technology AAS--Ba23 at Gwinnett Technical College
    Finished
    30%
    Working at 6 months
    60%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,284
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    207
    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,090
    students trained with WIOA funding
    15

  • Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Business Administration Technology --Ba13--

    Georgia Piedmont Technical College

    Clarkston

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Georgia Piedmont Technical College, ClarkstonAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$26,400
    Price if you pay yourself$6,679
    More details about Business Administration Technology --Ba13-- at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
    Finished
    5%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,591
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    124
    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,679

  • Office administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Business Technology AAS Degree (Ba23)

    West Georgia Technical College

    Waco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    West Georgia Technical College, WacoOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$25,300
    Price if you pay yourself$9,949
    More details about Business Technology AAS Degree (Ba23) at West Georgia Technical College
    Finished
    11%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,337
    Length
    80 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,445
    Students counted
    112
    Earned a year, estimated
    $25,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,949

  • Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Business Technology Diploma--Ba22

    Gwinnett Technical College

    Lawrenceville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Gwinnett Technical College, LawrencevilleAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,600
    Price if you pay yourself$6,472

    13 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Business Technology Diploma--Ba22 at Gwinnett Technical College
    Finished
    32%
    Working at 6 months
    65%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,658
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,600
    Students counted
    110
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,472
    students trained with WIOA funding
    13

  • Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY Diploma (BA22)

    West Georgia Technical College

    Waco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    West Georgia Technical College, WacoAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$23,600
    Price if you pay yourself$6,178
    More details about BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY Diploma (BA22) at West Georgia Technical College
    Finished
    10%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,902
    Length
    48 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,175
    Students counted
    59
    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,178

  • Office administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNOLOGY - Degree -BA22--

    Atlanta Technical College

    Atlanta

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Atlanta Technical College, AtlantaOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$14,800
    Price if you pay yourself$11,526
    School website, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNOLOGY - Degree -BA22-- at Atlanta Technical College
    More details about BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNOLOGY - Degree -BA22-- at Atlanta Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,688
    Length
    75 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    $14,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,526
    School website, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNOLOGY - Degree -BA22-- at Atlanta Technical College

  • Office administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY-AAS Degree

    Chattahoochee Technical College

    Marietta

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Chattahoochee Technical College, MariettaOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$26,300
    Price if you pay yourself$9,727

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY-AAS Degree at Chattahoochee Technical College
    More details about BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY-AAS Degree at Chattahoochee Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    43%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,572
    Length
    78 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $950
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,727
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7
    Program website, BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY-AAS Degree at Chattahoochee Technical College

  • Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Administrative Support Assistant -As21--

    Atlanta Technical College

    Atlanta

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Atlanta Technical College, AtlantaAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,470
    School website, Administrative Support Assistant -As21-- at Atlanta Technical College
    More details about Administrative Support Assistant -As21-- at Atlanta Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,470
    School website, Administrative Support Assistant -As21-- at Atlanta Technical College

  • Microsoft Office and Excel courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos)

    Dover Training Institute

    Atlanta

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dover Training Institute, AtlantaMicrosoft Office and Excel courseHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,500
    More details about Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos) at Dover Training Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,500

  • Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY Diploma --BA23

    Chattahoochee Technical College

    Marietta

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Chattahoochee Technical College, MariettaAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,022
    School website, BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY Diploma --BA23 at Chattahoochee Technical College
    More details about BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY Diploma --BA23 at Chattahoochee Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,130
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,022
    School website, BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY Diploma --BA23 at Chattahoochee Technical College

  • Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Bilingual Administrative Support - Chamblee

    Interactive College Of Technology

    Chamblee

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Interactive College Of Technology, ChambleeAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,010
    More details about Bilingual Administrative Support - Chamblee at Interactive College Of Technology
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,770
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,010

  • Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Bilingual Administrative Support - Morrow

    Interactive College Of Technology

    Chamblee

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Interactive College Of Technology, ChambleeAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,010
    More details about Bilingual Administrative Support - Morrow at Interactive College Of Technology
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,770
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,010

How to pay for administrative assistant training in Atlanta

WIOA funding can pay for administrative assistant training in Atlanta

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for administrative assistant training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for administrative assistant training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Atlanta

How administrative assistant training compares with the rest of business and office work across Georgia: Business and office training in Georgia

Where the Atlanta administrative assistant program numbers come from

Which Atlanta administrative assistant programs are on this list?

These are the administrative assistant programs with classes in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Georgia page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Atlanta administrative assistant programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about administrative assistant training in Atlanta

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List