Administrative assistant training in Michigan

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

21 schools offer these administrative assistant programs, and Michigan 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 Michigan, 19 of the 40 programs take students without a high school diploma, 18 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 3 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 40 programs here are administrative assistant or office certificate (20 programs), office administration (associate degree, 8 programs), microsoft Office and Excel course (5 programs), executive assistant certificate or course (3 programs), and 4 more of 3 other kinds.

See the 40 programs

How much does administrative assistant training cost in Michigan?

Certificates and short courses (32 programs): $2,689 to $5,657most of them, usually 16 to 32 weeks long
Two-year degrees (8 programs): $9,717 to $10,892most of them, usually 60 to 104 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program: Not enough data; 4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later: Not enough data; Only 5 of 40 programs report it
Earned a year, estimated: Not enough data; Only 6 of 40 programs report it
Length: 22 to 52 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 Michigan may also offer administrative assistant training. How these figures are made

Is there free administrative assistant training in Michigan?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Certificates and short courses here mostly cost $2,689 to $5,657.Two-year degrees here mostly cost $9,717 to $10,892.

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

All 40 administrative assistant programs in Michigan approved for WIOA funding

40 programs

Office administration (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed
Administrative Assistant Professional - AAS.AAP
Mid Michigan College
Harrison
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Mid Michigan College, HarrisonOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$32,400
Price if you pay yourself$17,332
Program website, Administrative Assistant Professional - AAS.AAP at Mid Michigan College
More details about Administrative Assistant Professional - AAS.AAP at Mid Michigan College
Finished
7%
Working at 6 months
79%
Earned in a quarter
$8,093
Length
104 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,064
Students counted
87
Earned a year, estimated
$32,400
Price if you pay yourself
$17,332
Program website, Administrative Assistant Professional - AAS.AAP at Mid Michigan College
Office administration (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Business Office Administration
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Washtenaw Community College, Ann ArborOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$38,700
Price if you pay yourself$12,248
Program website, Business Office Administration at Washtenaw Community College
More details about Business Office Administration at Washtenaw Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
77%
Earned in a quarter
$9,685
Length
75 weeks, 13 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$3,334
Students counted
86
Earned a year, estimated
$38,700
Price if you pay yourself
$12,248
Program website, Business Office Administration at Washtenaw Community College
Office administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Administrative Assistant (206)
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Kellogg Community College, Battle CreekOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,800
Price if you pay yourself$10,269
Program website, Administrative Assistant (206) at Kellogg Community College
More details about Administrative Assistant (206) at Kellogg Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
79%
Earned in a quarter
$6,699
Length
60 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$3,700
Students counted
43
Earned a year, estimated
$26,800
Price if you pay yourself
$10,269
Program website, Administrative Assistant (206) at Kellogg Community College
Office administration (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Administrative Assistant
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Kalamazoo Valley Community College, KalamazooOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$30,200
Price if you pay yourself$8,092
Program website, Administrative Assistant at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
More details about Administrative Assistant at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Finished
24%
Working at 6 months
58%
Earned in a quarter
$7,547
Length
60 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$3,600
Students counted
31
Earned a year, estimated
$30,200
Price if you pay yourself
$8,092
Program website, Administrative Assistant at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Administrative Assistant I
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Washtenaw Community College, Ann ArborAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$59,300
Price if you pay yourself$3,438
Program website, Administrative Assistant I at Washtenaw Community College
More details about Administrative Assistant I at Washtenaw Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
69%
Earned in a quarter
$14,824
Length
30 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,157
Students counted
16
Earned a year, estimated
$59,300
Price if you pay yourself
$3,438
Program website, Administrative Assistant I at Washtenaw Community College
Office administration (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed
Office Administration - 1239 - Associate of Applied Science
Montcalm Community College
Sidney
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Montcalm Community College, SidneyOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$42,300
Price if you pay yourself$10,304
Program website, Office Administration - 1239 - Associate of Applied Science at Montcalm Community College
More details about Office Administration - 1239 - Associate of Applied Science at Montcalm Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$10,567
Length
106 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,500
Students counted
11
Earned a year, estimated
$42,300
Price if you pay yourself
$10,304
Program website, Office Administration - 1239 - Associate of Applied Science at Montcalm Community College
Office administration (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Office Administration
Bay Mills Community College
Brimley
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Bay Mills Community College, BrimleyOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,170
Program website, Office Administration at Bay Mills Community College
More details about Office Administration at Bay Mills Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,400
Students counted
13
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,170
Program website, Office Administration at Bay Mills Community College
Administrative assistant or office certificateOnlinePrerequisite courses
Administrative Assistant - AAP.TC / AAP.TC.VAA
Mid Michigan College
Based in Harrison, MI
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Mid Michigan College, based in Harrison, MIAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$9,681
Program website, Administrative Assistant - AAP.TC / AAP.TC.VAA at Mid Michigan College
More details about Administrative Assistant - AAP.TC / AAP.TC.VAA at Mid Michigan College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$6,362
Students counted
11
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$9,681
Program website, Administrative Assistant - AAP.TC / AAP.TC.VAA at Mid Michigan College
Computer basics and digital literacy courseIn personNo diploma needed
Basic Computer Skills Certificate
Macomb Community College
Warren
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Macomb Community College, WarrenComputer basics and digital literacy course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$585
Program website, Basic Computer Skills Certificate at Macomb Community College
More details about Basic Computer Skills Certificate at Macomb Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$262
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$585
Program website, Basic Computer Skills Certificate at Macomb Community College
Computer basics and digital literacy courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Workplace Computing Certificate
Macomb Community College
Warren
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Macomb Community College, WarrenComputer basics and digital literacy course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$597
Program website, Workplace Computing Certificate at Macomb Community College
More details about Workplace Computing Certificate at Macomb Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$283
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$597
Program website, Workplace Computing Certificate at Macomb Community College
Administrative assistant or office certificateOnlineNo diploma needed
Certified Administrative Professional (Voucher Included)
Central Michigan University
Based in Mt Pleasant, MI
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Central Michigan University, based in Mt Pleasant, MIAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,795
Program website, Certified Administrative Professional (Voucher Included) at Central Michigan University
More details about Certified Administrative Professional (Voucher Included) at Central Michigan University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
24 weeks, 4 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,795
Program website, Certified Administrative Professional (Voucher Included) at Central Michigan University
Administrative assistant apprenticeshipHybridNo diploma needed
Office Manager/Administrative Services
Northwest MI Council of Governments
Traverse City
No diploma needed
Northwest MI Council of Governments, Traverse CityAdministrative assistant apprenticeshipHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,000
More details about Office Manager/Administrative Services at Northwest MI Council of Governments
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
104 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,000
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridNo diploma needed
Administrative Specialist with Microsoft Office Program
ONLC Training Centers Troy
Troy
No diploma needed
ONLC Training Centers Troy, TroyAdministrative assistant or office certificateHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,500
Program website, Administrative Specialist with Microsoft Office Program at ONLC Training Centers Troy
More details about Administrative Specialist with Microsoft Office Program at ONLC Training Centers Troy
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,500
Program website, Administrative Specialist with Microsoft Office Program at ONLC Training Centers Troy
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridNo diploma needed
Administrative Specialist with Microsoft Office Program
ONLC Training Centers Livonia
Livonia
No diploma needed
ONLC Training Centers Livonia, LivoniaAdministrative assistant or office certificateHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,500
Program website, Administrative Specialist with Microsoft Office Program at ONLC Training Centers Livonia
More details about Administrative Specialist with Microsoft Office Program at ONLC Training Centers Livonia
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,500
Program website, Administrative Specialist with Microsoft Office Program at ONLC Training Centers Livonia
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridNo diploma needed
Administrative Specialist with Microsoft Office Program
ONLC Training Centers Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids
No diploma needed
ONLC Training Centers Grand Rapids, Grand RapidsAdministrative assistant or office certificateHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,500
Program website, Administrative Specialist with Microsoft Office Program at ONLC Training Centers Grand Rapids
More details about Administrative Specialist with Microsoft Office Program at ONLC Training Centers Grand Rapids
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,500
Program website, Administrative Specialist with Microsoft Office Program at ONLC Training Centers Grand Rapids
Customer service and front desk courseIn personNo diploma needed
Receptionist
North Central Michigan College
Petoskey
Accredited school
No diploma needed
North Central Michigan College, PetoskeyCustomer service and front desk course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,520
Program website, Receptionist at North Central Michigan College
More details about Receptionist at North Central Michigan College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,500
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,520
Program website, Receptionist at North Central Michigan College
Microsoft Office and Excel courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Certification Training
Andrews University
Based in Berrien Springs, MI
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Andrews University, based in Berrien Springs, MIMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,745
Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Certification Training at Andrews University
More details about Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Certification Training at Andrews University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 13 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,745
Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Certification Training at Andrews University
Microsoft Office and Excel courseIn personNo diploma needed
Microsoft Office Specialist
North Central Michigan College
Petoskey
Accredited school
No diploma needed
North Central Michigan College, PetoskeyMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,958
Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist at North Central Michigan College
More details about Microsoft Office Specialist at North Central Michigan College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,500
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,958
Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist at North Central Michigan College
Administrative assistant or office certificateOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certified Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate
Andrews University
Based in Berrien Springs, MI
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Andrews University, based in Berrien Springs, MIAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,445
Program website, Certified Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate at Andrews University
More details about Certified Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate at Andrews University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 7 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,445
Program website, Certified Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate at Andrews University
Administrative assistant or office certificateOnlineEducation and courses
Certified Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate (Vouchers Included)
Central Michigan University
Based in Mt Pleasant, MI
Accredited school
Education and courses
Central Michigan University, based in Mt Pleasant, MIAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,445
Program website, Certified Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate (Vouchers Included) at Central Michigan University
More details about Certified Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate (Vouchers Included) at Central Michigan University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 7 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,445
Program website, Certified Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate (Vouchers Included) at Central Michigan University
Microsoft Office and Excel courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate (168)
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Kellogg Community College, Battle CreekMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,551
Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate (168) at Kellogg Community College
More details about Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate (168) at Kellogg Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,050
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,551
Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate (168) at Kellogg Community College
Executive assistant certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Executive Assistant
Andrews University
Based in Berrien Springs, MI
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Andrews University, based in Berrien Springs, MIExecutive assistant certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,595
Program website, Executive Assistant at Andrews University
More details about Executive Assistant at Andrews University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,595
Program website, Executive Assistant at Andrews University
Microsoft Office and Excel courseIn personNo diploma needed
Computer Software Applications
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Washtenaw Community College, Ann ArborMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,629
Program website, Computer Software Applications at Washtenaw Community College
More details about Computer Software Applications at Washtenaw Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,085
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,629
Program website, Computer Software Applications at Washtenaw Community College
Administrative assistant or office certificateOnlineEducation and courses
Certified Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert (Vouchers Included)
Central Michigan University
Based in Mt Pleasant, MI
Accredited school
Education and courses
Central Michigan University, based in Mt Pleasant, MIAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,745
Program website, Certified Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert (Vouchers Included) at Central Michigan University
More details about Certified Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert (Vouchers Included) at Central Michigan University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,745
Program website, Certified Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert (Vouchers Included) at Central Michigan University
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Administrative Assistant (105)
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Kellogg Community College, Battle CreekAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,800
Program website, Administrative Assistant (105) at Kellogg Community College
More details about Administrative Assistant (105) at Kellogg Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 13 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,300
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,800
Program website, Administrative Assistant (105) at Kellogg Community College
Microsoft Office and Excel courseSeveral formatsNo diploma needed
Microsoft Office Specialist
Dreamers Healthcare Institute LLC
Farmington Hills
No diploma needed
Dreamers Healthcare Institute LLC, Farmington HillsMicrosoft Office and Excel courseSeveral formats · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,875
Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist at Dreamers Healthcare Institute LLC
More details about Microsoft Office Specialist at Dreamers Healthcare Institute LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,875
Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist at Dreamers Healthcare Institute LLC
Administrative assistant or office certificateOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Billing & Administrative Posting Clerk Program
Progressive Academic Learning LLC
Based in Detroit, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
Progressive Academic Learning LLC, based in Detroit, MIAdministrative assistant or office certificateOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,545
Program website, Billing & Administrative Posting Clerk Program at Progressive Academic Learning LLC
More details about Billing & Administrative Posting Clerk Program at Progressive Academic Learning LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
15 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$250
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,545
Program website, Billing & Administrative Posting Clerk Program at Progressive Academic Learning LLC
Administrative assistant or office certificateSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Administrative Services Manager
Hired In Michigan Career Institute LLC
Southfield
High school diploma or equivalent
Hired In Michigan Career Institute LLC, SouthfieldAdministrative assistant or office certificateSeveral formats · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,995
Program website, Administrative Services Manager at Hired In Michigan Career Institute LLC
More details about Administrative Services Manager at Hired In Michigan Career Institute LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,995
Program website, Administrative Services Manager at Hired In Michigan Career Institute LLC
Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Administrative Professional Training
Insp!Re Ctc LLC
Taylor
No diploma needed
Insp!Re Ctc LLC, TaylorAdministrative assistant or office certificateIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,000
Program website, Administrative Professional Training at Insp!Re Ctc LLC
More details about Administrative Professional Training at Insp!Re Ctc LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 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
$5,000
Program website, Administrative Professional Training at Insp!Re Ctc LLC
Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personNo diploma needed
General Office Professional
North Central Michigan College
Petoskey
Accredited school
No diploma needed
North Central Michigan College, PetoskeyAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,220
Program website, General Office Professional at North Central Michigan College
More details about General Office Professional at North Central Michigan College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,500
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,220
Program website, General Office Professional at North Central Michigan College
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Business Office Specialist
Kirtland Community College
Grayling
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Kirtland Community College, GraylingAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,626
Program website, Business Office Specialist at Kirtland Community College
More details about Business Office Specialist at Kirtland Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,000
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,626
Program website, Business Office Specialist at Kirtland Community College
Administrative assistant or office certificateOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Administrative Assistant Certificate (Online)
Joshua Career Institutes
Based in Dearborn, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
Joshua Career Institutes, based in Dearborn, MIAdministrative assistant or office certificateOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,750
Program website, Administrative Assistant Certificate (Online) at Joshua Career Institutes
More details about Administrative Assistant Certificate (Online) at Joshua Career Institutes
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$250
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,750
Program website, Administrative Assistant Certificate (Online) at Joshua Career Institutes
Executive assistant certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Executive Administrative Assistant Certificate (Online)
Joshua Career Institutes
Based in Dearborn, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
Joshua Career Institutes, based in Dearborn, MIExecutive assistant certificate or courseOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,750
Program website, Executive Administrative Assistant Certificate (Online) at Joshua Career Institutes
More details about Executive Administrative Assistant Certificate (Online) at Joshua Career Institutes
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$250
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,750
Program website, Executive Administrative Assistant Certificate (Online) at Joshua Career Institutes
Administrative assistant or office certificateSeveral formatsNo diploma needed
Information Processing Assistant - 1237 - Certificate
Montcalm Community College
Sidney
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Montcalm Community College, SidneyAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,832
Program website, Information Processing Assistant - 1237 - Certificate at Montcalm Community College
More details about Information Processing Assistant - 1237 - Certificate at Montcalm Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
53 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,250
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,832
Program website, Information Processing Assistant - 1237 - Certificate at Montcalm Community College
Administrative assistant or office certificateOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Office Management Certificate (Online)
Joshua Career Institutes
Based in Dearborn, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
Joshua Career Institutes, based in Dearborn, MIAdministrative assistant or office certificateOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,750
Program website, Office Management Certificate (Online) at Joshua Career Institutes
More details about Office Management Certificate (Online) at Joshua Career Institutes
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$250
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,750
Program website, Office Management Certificate (Online) at Joshua Career Institutes
Administrative assistant or office certificateOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Administrative Assistant Diploma (Online)
Joshua Career Institutes
Based in Dearborn, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
Joshua Career Institutes, based in Dearborn, MIAdministrative assistant or office certificateOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,750
Program website, Administrative Assistant Diploma (Online) at Joshua Career Institutes
More details about Administrative Assistant Diploma (Online) at Joshua Career Institutes
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$250
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,750
Program website, Administrative Assistant Diploma (Online) at Joshua Career Institutes
Executive assistant certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Executive Administrative Assistant Diploma (Online)
Joshua Career Institutes
Based in Dearborn, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
Joshua Career Institutes, based in Dearborn, MIExecutive assistant certificate or courseOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,750
Program website, Executive Administrative Assistant Diploma (Online) at Joshua Career Institutes
More details about Executive Administrative Assistant Diploma (Online) at Joshua Career Institutes
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$250
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,750
Program website, Executive Administrative Assistant Diploma (Online) at Joshua Career Institutes
Administrative assistant or office certificateOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Office Management Diploma (Online)
Joshua Career Institutes
Based in Dearborn, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
Joshua Career Institutes, based in Dearborn, MIAdministrative assistant or office certificateOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,750
Program website, Office Management Diploma (Online) at Joshua Career Institutes
More details about Office Management Diploma (Online) at Joshua Career Institutes
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$250
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,750
Program website, Office Management Diploma (Online) at Joshua Career Institutes
Office administration (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Associate Administrative Assistant
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Muskegon Community College, MuskegonOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$10,259
Program website, Associate Administrative Assistant at Muskegon Community College
More details about Associate Administrative Assistant at Muskegon Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
104 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$3,330
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$10,259
Program website, Associate Administrative Assistant at Muskegon Community College
Office administration (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Office Administrative Services
North Central Michigan College
Petoskey
Accredited school
No diploma needed
North Central Michigan College, PetoskeyOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$10,440
Program website, Office Administrative Services at North Central Michigan College
More details about Office Administrative Services at North Central Michigan College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$5,000
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$10,440
Program website, Office Administrative Services at North Central Michigan College

How to pay for administrative assistant training in Michigan

WIOA funding can pay for administrative assistant training in Michigan

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 Michigan

programs with a price cost under $3,000: 10 of 40
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 24th of 36
administrative assistant programs here, against the typical state's 21: 40 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 Detroit, Petoskey, Ann Arbor and other Michigan cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 3 more programs are in 3 other areas, 2 in smaller cities and towns and 14 online.

Other training in Michigan

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

Where the Michigan administrative assistant program numbers come from

Which Michigan administrative assistant programs are on this list?

These are the administrative assistant programs Michigan 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 Michigan offers.

How the prices and results of Michigan 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.

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