Administrative assistant training in New Jersey

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

13 schools offer these administrative assistant programs, and New Jersey 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 New Jersey, 14 of the 21 programs take students without a high school diploma and 7 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 21 programs here are microsoft Office and Excel course (11 programs), administrative assistant or office certificate (9 programs) and computer basics and digital literacy course (1 program).

See the 21 programs

How much does administrative assistant training cost in New Jersey?

$975 to $3,925 is what most administrative assistant programs in New Jersey cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 21 programs with a price. All of them: $113 to $12,995

In the typical program

Finished the program: Not enough data; Only 5 of 21 programs report it
Working 6 months later: Not enough data; 3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated: Not enough data; 3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length: Not reported; None of the 21 programs report it

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

Is there free administrative assistant training in New Jersey?

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.²³⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 98 people at 5 of the 21 programs here.
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. Most administrative assistant programs in New Jersey cost $975 to $3,925. Prices on this page run from $113 to $12,995.

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

All 21 administrative assistant programs in New Jersey approved for WIOA funding

21 programs

Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Administrative Office Support Specialist
LasComp Institute of IT Hackensack PCS
Hackensack
No diploma needed
LasComp Institute of IT Hackensack PCS, HackensackAdministrative assistant or office certificateIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$27,100
Price if you pay yourself$3,925
38 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Administrative Office Support Specialist at LasComp Institute of IT Hackensack PCS
More details about Administrative Office Support Specialist at LasComp Institute of IT Hackensack PCS
Finished
94%
Working at 6 months
82%
Earned in a quarter
$6,785
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$75
Students counted
38
Earned a year, estimated
$27,100
Price if you pay yourself
$3,925
students trained with WIOA funding
38
Program website, Administrative Office Support Specialist at LasComp Institute of IT Hackensack PCS
Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Administrative Office Support Specialist
LasComp Institute of IT Montvale
Montvale
No diploma needed
LasComp Institute of IT Montvale, MontvaleAdministrative assistant or office certificateIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$35,000
Price if you pay yourself$3,925
19 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Administrative Office Support Specialist at LasComp Institute of IT Montvale
More details about Administrative Office Support Specialist at LasComp Institute of IT Montvale
Finished
90%
Working at 6 months
44%
Earned in a quarter
$8,742
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$75
Students counted
20
Earned a year, estimated
$35,000
Price if you pay yourself
$3,925
students trained with WIOA funding
19
Program website, Administrative Office Support Specialist at LasComp Institute of IT Montvale
Microsoft Office and Excel courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Microsoft Office Specialist MOS
Avtech Institute of Technology Eatontown PCS
Eatontown
High school diploma or equivalent
Avtech Institute of Technology Eatontown PCS, EatontownMicrosoft Office and Excel courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,150
15 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist MOS at Avtech Institute of Technology Eatontown PCS
More details about Microsoft Office Specialist MOS at Avtech Institute of Technology Eatontown PCS
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$150
Students counted
15
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,150
students trained with WIOA funding
15
Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist MOS at Avtech Institute of Technology Eatontown PCS
Microsoft Office and Excel courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Microsoft Office Specialist wProject
Bar PC Training LLC PCS
Point Pleasant
High school diploma or equivalent
Bar PC Training LLC PCS, Point PleasantMicrosoft Office and Excel courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$57,600
Price if you pay yourself$3,176
14 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist wProject at Bar PC Training LLC PCS
More details about Microsoft Office Specialist wProject at Bar PC Training LLC PCS
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
71%
Earned in a quarter
$14,400
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$100
Students counted
14
Earned a year, estimated
$57,600
Price if you pay yourself
$3,176
students trained with WIOA funding
14
Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist wProject at Bar PC Training LLC PCS
Microsoft Office and Excel courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Microsoft Office Specialist Accounting
Bar PC Training LLC PCS
Point Pleasant
High school diploma or equivalent
Bar PC Training LLC PCS, Point PleasantMicrosoft Office and Excel courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,395
12 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist Accounting at Bar PC Training LLC PCS
More details about Microsoft Office Specialist Accounting at Bar PC Training LLC PCS
Finished
83%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
12
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,395
students trained with WIOA funding
12
Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist Accounting at Bar PC Training LLC PCS
Microsoft Office and Excel courseIn personNo diploma needed
Microsoft Office Word and Excel Speciali
Middlesex County College Career Training Center
Edison
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Middlesex County College Career Training Center, EdisonMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$113
Program website, Microsoft Office Word and Excel Speciali at Middlesex County College Career Training Center
More details about Microsoft Office Word and Excel Speciali at Middlesex County College Career Training Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$11
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$113
Program website, Microsoft Office Word and Excel Speciali at Middlesex County College Career Training Center
Computer basics and digital literacy courseIn personNo diploma needed
Computerized Literacy with Warehousing
Essex County College NonCredit WIOA Title 2
Newark
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Essex County College NonCredit WIOA Title 2, NewarkComputer basics and digital literacy course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$600
Program website, Computerized Literacy with Warehousing at Essex County College NonCredit WIOA Title 2
More details about Computerized Literacy with Warehousing at Essex County College NonCredit WIOA Title 2
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$35
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$600
Program website, Computerized Literacy with Warehousing at Essex County College NonCredit WIOA Title 2
Microsoft Office and Excel courseIn personNo diploma needed
Microsoft Office Professional and QuickB
T Byrd Computer School Pleasantville PCS
Pleasantville
No diploma needed
T Byrd Computer School Pleasantville PCS, PleasantvilleMicrosoft Office and Excel courseIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$645
Program website, Microsoft Office Professional and QuickB at T Byrd Computer School Pleasantville PCS
More details about Microsoft Office Professional and QuickB at T Byrd Computer School Pleasantville PCS
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
$645
Program website, Microsoft Office Professional and QuickB at T Byrd Computer School Pleasantville PCS
Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Certified Adm. Professional with Microso
Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
New Brunswick
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development, New BrunswickAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$700
Program website, Certified Adm. Professional with Microso at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
More details about Certified Adm. Professional with Microso at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
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
$700
Program website, Certified Adm. Professional with Microso at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
Microsoft Office and Excel courseIn personNo diploma needed
Microsoft Excel wvoucheronline
Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
New Brunswick
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development, New BrunswickMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$950
Program website, Microsoft Excel wvoucheronline at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
More details about Microsoft Excel wvoucheronline at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
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
$950
Program website, Microsoft Excel wvoucheronline at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
Microsoft Office and Excel courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Microsoft Excel 2019 Certification Train
Hudson County Schools of Technology Jersey City Center
Jersey City
High school diploma or equivalent
Hudson County Schools of Technology Jersey City Center, Jersey CityMicrosoft Office and Excel courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$975
Program website, Microsoft Excel 2019 Certification Train at Hudson County Schools of Technology Jersey City Center
More details about Microsoft Excel 2019 Certification Train at Hudson County Schools of Technology Jersey City 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
$975
Program website, Microsoft Excel 2019 Certification Train at Hudson County Schools of Technology Jersey City Center
Microsoft Office and Excel courseIn personNo diploma needed
Microsoft Excel 2016 Certificationexam
Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
New Brunswick
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development, New BrunswickMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$995
Program website, Microsoft Excel 2016 Certificationexam at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
More details about Microsoft Excel 2016 Certificationexam at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
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
$995
Program website, Microsoft Excel 2016 Certificationexam at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Certified Administrative Professional w
Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
New Brunswick
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development, New BrunswickAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,895
Program website, Certified Administrative Professional w at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
More details about Certified Administrative Professional w at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
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
$1,895
Program website, Certified Administrative Professional w at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
Microsoft Office and Excel courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certificate in Microsoft Office Skills
Rutgers University Executive Education at the School of Business Camden
Camden
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Rutgers University Executive Education at the School of Business Camden, CamdenMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,100
Program website, Certificate in Microsoft Office Skills at Rutgers University Executive Education at the School of Business Camden
More details about Certificate in Microsoft Office Skills at Rutgers University Executive Education at the School of Business Camden
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$300
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,100
Program website, Certificate in Microsoft Office Skills at Rutgers University Executive Education at the School of Business Camden
Microsoft Office and Excel courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Microsoft Office Specialist MOS
Avtech Institute of Technology South Plainfield PCS
South Plainfield
High school diploma or equivalent
Avtech Institute of Technology South Plainfield PCS, South PlainfieldMicrosoft Office and Excel courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,150
Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist MOS at Avtech Institute of Technology South Plainfield PCS
More details about Microsoft Office Specialist MOS at Avtech Institute of Technology South Plainfield PCS
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$150
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,150
Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist MOS at Avtech Institute of Technology South Plainfield PCS
Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Administrative Professional with Microso
Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
New Brunswick
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development, New BrunswickAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,400
Program website, Administrative Professional with Microso at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
More details about Administrative Professional with Microso at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$100
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,400
Program website, Administrative Professional with Microso at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Certified Admin. Professional wMicrosof
Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
New Brunswick
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development, New BrunswickAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,995
Program website, Certified Admin. Professional wMicrosof at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
More details about Certified Admin. Professional wMicrosof at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
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
$3,995
Program website, Certified Admin. Professional wMicrosof at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
Microsoft Office and Excel courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Microsoft Office Specialist Online
Bar PC Training LLC PCS
Point Pleasant
High school diploma or equivalent
Bar PC Training LLC PCS, Point PleasantMicrosoft Office and Excel courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist Online at Bar PC Training LLC PCS
More details about Microsoft Office Specialist Online at Bar PC Training LLC PCS
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$350
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,000
Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist Online at Bar PC Training LLC PCS
Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Certified Administrative Professional wi
Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
New Brunswick
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development, New BrunswickAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,500
Program website, Certified Administrative Professional wi at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
More details about Certified Administrative Professional wi at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
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
$4,500
Program website, Certified Administrative Professional wi at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Certified Administrative Professional wi
Raritan Valley Community College Non Credit
Branchburg
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Raritan Valley Community College Non Credit, BranchburgAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,500
Program website, Certified Administrative Professional wi at Raritan Valley Community College Non Credit
More details about Certified Administrative Professional wi at Raritan Valley Community College Non Credit
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
$4,500
Program website, Certified Administrative Professional wi at Raritan Valley Community College Non Credit
Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Administrative Office Professional
American Institute Somerset PCS
Somerset
Accredited school
No diploma needed
American Institute Somerset PCS, SomersetAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$12,995
Program website, Administrative Office Professional at American Institute Somerset PCS
More details about Administrative Office Professional at American Institute Somerset PCS
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$275
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$12,995
Program website, Administrative Office Professional at American Institute Somerset PCS

How to pay for administrative assistant training in New Jersey

WIOA funding can pay for administrative assistant training in New Jersey

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 New Jersey

programs with a price cost under $1,000: 7 of 21
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 11th of 36
administrative assistant programs here, against the typical state's 21: 21 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 New York, Atlantic City, Philadelphia and other New Jersey cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above.

Other training in New Jersey

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

Where the New Jersey administrative assistant program numbers come from

Which New Jersey administrative assistant programs are on this list?

These are the administrative assistant programs New Jersey 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 New Jersey offers.

How the prices and results of New Jersey 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.

How reliable are the New Jersey figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists New Jersey among the states with "known data quality concerns".¹⁰ The figures here are shown as the state reported them; check them with the school before you enroll.

Sources for the facts about administrative assistant training in New Jersey

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Administrative assistant training in New Jersey

How much does administrative assistant training cost in New Jersey?

Is there free administrative assistant training in New Jersey?

All 21 administrative assistant programs in New Jersey approved for WIOA funding

Administrative Office Support Specialist

Administrative Office Support Specialist

Microsoft Office Specialist MOS

Microsoft Office Specialist wProject

Microsoft Office Specialist Accounting

Microsoft Office Word and Excel Speciali

Computerized Literacy with Warehousing

Microsoft Office Professional and QuickB

Certified Adm. Professional with Microso

Microsoft Excel wvoucheronline

Microsoft Excel 2019 Certification Train

Microsoft Excel 2016 Certificationexam

Certified Administrative Professional w

Certificate in Microsoft Office Skills