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Administrative assistant training in Maine

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

15 schools offer these administrative assistant programs, and Maine has approved every one 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 Maine, 9 of the 18 programs take students without a high school diploma, 6 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 3 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 18 programs here are microsoft Office and Excel course (10 programs), computer basics and digital literacy course (4 programs) and administrative assistant or office certificate (4 programs).

See the 18 programs

How much does administrative assistant training cost in Maine?

$386 to $2,298 is what most administrative assistant programs in Maine cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 15 programs with a price. All of them: $150 to $10,000

In the typical program

Finished the program
100%
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
1 to 4 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 Maine may also offer administrative assistant training. How these figures are made

Is there free administrative assistant training in Maine?

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

All 18 administrative assistant programs in Maine approved for WIOA funding

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18 programs

  • Microsoft Office and Excel courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    BCA 120 Intro to Computer Applications

    Central Maine Community College

    Auburn

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Maine Community College, AuburnMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$23,400
    Price if you pay yourself$352
    School website, BCA 120 Intro to Computer Applications at Central Maine Community College
    More details about BCA 120 Intro to Computer Applications at Central Maine Community College
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,855
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    191
    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $352
    School website, BCA 120 Intro to Computer Applications at Central Maine Community College

  • Microsoft Office and Excel courseHybridEducation and courses

    Excel Level 2 - Intermediate

    VTEC

    South Portland

    Education and courses

    VTEC, South PortlandMicrosoft Office and Excel courseHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$421
    More details about Excel Level 2 - Intermediate at VTEC
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $26
    Students counted
    75
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $421

  • Microsoft Office and Excel courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Excel Level 1 - Essentials

    VTEC

    South Portland

    No diploma needed

    VTEC, South PortlandMicrosoft Office and Excel courseHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$421
    More details about Excel Level 1 - Essentials at VTEC
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $26
    Students counted
    40
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $421

  • Microsoft Office and Excel courseIn personNo diploma needed

    MS Office Excel 2019

    Mid-Coast School of Technology

    Rockland

    No diploma needed

    Mid-Coast School of Technology, RocklandMicrosoft Office and Excel courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$49,600
    Price if you pay yourself$296
    Program website, MS Office Excel 2019 at Mid-Coast School of Technology
    More details about MS Office Excel 2019 at Mid-Coast School of Technology
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,393
    Length
    9 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $140
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    $49,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $296
    Program website, MS Office Excel 2019 at Mid-Coast School of Technology

  • Microsoft Office and Excel courseHybridEducation and courses

    Excel Level 3 - Advanced

    VTEC

    South Portland

    Education and courses

    VTEC, South PortlandMicrosoft Office and Excel courseHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$422
    More details about Excel Level 3 - Advanced at VTEC
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $27
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $422

  • Microsoft Office and Excel courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Microsoft Office Associate Certification Program

    Online Consulting Inc dba ONLC Training Centers

    Portland

    No diploma needed

    Online Consulting Inc dba ONLC Training Centers, PortlandMicrosoft Office and Excel courseHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500
    Program website, Microsoft Office Associate Certification Program at Online Consulting Inc dba ONLC Training Centers
    More details about Microsoft Office Associate Certification Program at Online Consulting Inc dba ONLC Training Centers
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    12
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500
    Program website, Microsoft Office Associate Certification Program at Online Consulting Inc dba ONLC Training Centers

  • Microsoft Office and Excel courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Microsoft Office Introduction/Intermediate/Advanced

    Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed.

    Caribou

    No diploma needed

    Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed., CaribouMicrosoft Office and Excel courseHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$150
    School website, Microsoft Office Introduction/Intermediate/Advanced at Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed.
    More details about Microsoft Office Introduction/Intermediate/Advanced at Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $150
    School website, Microsoft Office Introduction/Intermediate/Advanced at Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed.

  • Computer basics and digital literacy courseOnlineNo diploma needed

    Mastering Computer Skills for the Workplace

    Biddeford Adult and Comm. Education

    Based in Biddeford, ME

    No diploma needed

    Biddeford Adult and Comm. Education, based in Biddeford, MEComputer basics and digital literacy courseOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$195
    Program website, Mastering Computer Skills for the Workplace at Biddeford Adult and Comm. Education
    More details about Mastering Computer Skills for the Workplace at Biddeford Adult and Comm. Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $195
    Program website, Mastering Computer Skills for the Workplace at Biddeford Adult and Comm. Education

  • Administrative assistant or office certificateOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Administrative Assistant

    Penn Foster

    Based in Scranton, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Penn Foster, based in Scranton, PAAdministrative assistant or office certificateOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$649
    Program website, Administrative Assistant at Penn Foster
    More details about Administrative Assistant at Penn Foster
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $649
    Program website, Administrative Assistant at Penn Foster

  • Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridEducation and courses

    Office Skills Certificate Program

    Portland Adult Education

    Portland

    Education and courses

    Portland Adult Education, PortlandAdministrative assistant or office certificateHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,195
    School website, Office Skills Certificate Program at Portland Adult Education
    More details about Office Skills Certificate Program at Portland Adult Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $15
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,195
    School website, Office Skills Certificate Program at Portland Adult Education

  • Microsoft Office and Excel courseOnlineNo diploma needed

    Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification

    Massabesic Adult and Community Education

    Based in Waterboro, ME

    No diploma needed

    Massabesic Adult and Community Education, based in Waterboro, MEMicrosoft Office and Excel courseOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,955
    Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification at Massabesic Adult and Community Education
    More details about Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification at Massabesic Adult and Community Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,955
    Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification at Massabesic Adult and Community Education

  • Microsoft Office and Excel courseOnlineNo diploma needed

    Microsoft Office Master 2019 Certification Training

    UMA Brunswick Center

    Based in Brunswick, ME

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    UMA Brunswick Center, based in Brunswick, MEMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,095
    Program website, Microsoft Office Master 2019 Certification Training at UMA Brunswick Center
    More details about Microsoft Office Master 2019 Certification Training at UMA Brunswick Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,095
    Program website, Microsoft Office Master 2019 Certification Training at UMA Brunswick Center

  • Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Office Assistant

    Northern Maine Community College

    Presque Isle

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northern Maine Community College, Presque IsleAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,688
    School website, Office Assistant at Northern Maine Community College
    More details about Office Assistant at Northern Maine Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,688
    School website, Office Assistant at Northern Maine Community College

  • Microsoft Office and Excel courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Intro to IT with Microsoft

    UNIQUE System Skills LLC

    Based in Nashua, NH

    High school diploma or equivalent

    UNIQUE System Skills LLC, based in Nashua, NHMicrosoft Office and Excel courseOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,140
    Program website, Intro to IT with Microsoft at UNIQUE System Skills LLC
    More details about Intro to IT with Microsoft at UNIQUE System Skills LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,140
    Program website, Intro to IT with Microsoft at UNIQUE System Skills LLC

  • Administrative assistant or office certificateOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Office Administration

    IT Expert System Inc.

    Based in Schaumburg, IL

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    IT Expert System Inc., based in Schaumburg, ILAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,000
    Program website, Office Administration at IT Expert System Inc.
    More details about Office Administration at IT Expert System Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $800
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,000
    Program website, Office Administration at IT Expert System Inc.

  • Computer basics and digital literacy courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Beginning Computer

    MSAD #52 River Valley Adult & Commu

    Turner

    No diploma needed

    MSAD #52 River Valley Adult & Commu, TurnerComputer basics and digital literacy courseHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    School website, Beginning Computer at MSAD #52 River Valley Adult & Commu
    More details about Beginning Computer at MSAD #52 River Valley Adult & Commu
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    School website, Beginning Computer at MSAD #52 River Valley Adult & Commu

  • Computer basics and digital literacy courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    IC3

    Kittery Adult Education

    Kittery

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Kittery Adult Education, KitteryComputer basics and digital literacy courseHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, IC3 at Kittery Adult Education
    More details about IC3 at Kittery Adult Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, IC3 at Kittery Adult Education

  • Computer basics and digital literacy courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Introduction to Computers and Technology

    Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed.

    Caribou

    No diploma needed

    Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed., CaribouComputer basics and digital literacy courseHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    School website, Introduction to Computers and Technology at Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed.
    More details about Introduction to Computers and Technology at Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    School website, Introduction to Computers and Technology at Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed.

How to pay for administrative assistant training in Maine

WIOA funding can pay for administrative assistant training in Maine

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.

Quick facts: Administrative assistant training in Maine

programs with a price cost under $1,000
8 of 15
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
3rd of 36
administrative assistant programs here, against the typical state's 21
18 vs 21

State comparisons use the same figures as the administrative assistant training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Administrative assistant training in Portland, Lewiston and other Maine cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 4 in smaller cities and towns and 6 online.

Other training in Maine

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

Where the Maine administrative assistant program numbers come from

Which Maine administrative assistant programs are on this list?

These are the administrative assistant programs Maine 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. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Maine offers.

How the prices and results of Maine 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 Maine

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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