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Administrative assistant training in Longview, Washington

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

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

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

In Longview, 3 of the 11 programs take students without a high school diploma, 4 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 4 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 11 programs here are administrative assistant or office certificate (5 programs), office administration (associate degree, 4 programs) and microsoft Office and Excel course (2 programs).

See the 11 programs

All 130 administrative assistant programs in Washington, including online programs

How much does administrative assistant training cost in Longview?

$2,126 to $12,758

from the lowest-priced program to the highest, if you pay yourself

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not reported
None of the 11 programs report it
Working 6 months later
Not reported
None of the 11 programs report it
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
None of the 11 programs report it
Length
24 to 60 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 Longview may also offer administrative assistant training. How these figures are made

Is there free administrative assistant training in Longview?

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

All 11 administrative assistant programs in Longview approved for WIOA funding

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11 programs

  • Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridPrerequisite courses

    Administrative Office Systems - Office Assistant I

    Peninsula College

    Port Angeles

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Peninsula College, Port AngelesAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,126
    Program website, Administrative Office Systems - Office Assistant I at Peninsula College
    More details about Administrative Office Systems - Office Assistant I at Peninsula College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 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
    $2,126
    Program website, Administrative Office Systems - Office Assistant I at Peninsula College

  • Microsoft Office and Excel courseHybridPrerequisite courses

    Computer Applications Technology - Excel Proficiency

    Peninsula College

    Port Angeles

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Peninsula College, Port AngelesMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,126
    Program website, Computer Applications Technology - Excel Proficiency at Peninsula College
    More details about Computer Applications Technology - Excel Proficiency at Peninsula College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 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
    $2,126
    Program website, Computer Applications Technology - Excel Proficiency at Peninsula College

  • Microsoft Office and Excel courseHybridPrerequisite courses

    Administrative Office Systems - Administrative Software Specialist

    Peninsula College

    Port Angeles

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Peninsula College, Port AngelesMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,544
    Program website, Administrative Office Systems - Administrative Software Specialist at Peninsula College
    More details about Administrative Office Systems - Administrative Software Specialist at Peninsula College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    22 weeks, 11 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,544
    Program website, Administrative Office Systems - Administrative Software Specialist at Peninsula College

  • Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridPrerequisite courses

    Administrative Office Systems - Office Assistant 2

    Peninsula College

    Port Angeles

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Peninsula College, Port AngelesAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,962
    Program website, Administrative Office Systems - Office Assistant 2 at Peninsula College
    More details about Administrative Office Systems - Office Assistant 2 at Peninsula College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    28 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
    $4,962
    Program website, Administrative Office Systems - Office Assistant 2 at Peninsula College

  • Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridNo diploma needed

    Administrative Support

    Lower Columbia College

    Longview

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lower Columbia College, LongviewAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,566
    Program website, Administrative Support at Lower Columbia College
    More details about Administrative Support at Lower Columbia College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    65 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $924
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,566
    Program website, Administrative Support at Lower Columbia College

  • Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridNo diploma needed

    Administrative Office Systems

    Peninsula College

    Port Angeles

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Peninsula College, Port AngelesAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,379
    Program website, Administrative Office Systems at Peninsula College
    More details about Administrative Office Systems at Peninsula College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    33 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,379
    Program website, Administrative Office Systems at Peninsula College

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

    Administrative Office Systems - Administrative Assistant

    Peninsula College

    Port Angeles

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Peninsula College, Port AngelesOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,758
    Program website, Administrative Office Systems - Administrative Assistant at Peninsula College
    More details about Administrative Office Systems - Administrative Assistant at Peninsula College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 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
    $12,758
    Program website, Administrative Office Systems - Administrative Assistant at Peninsula College

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

    Administrative Office Systems - Administrative Assistant

    Peninsula College

    Port Angeles

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Peninsula College, Port AngelesOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,758
    Program website, Administrative Office Systems - Administrative Assistant at Peninsula College
    More details about Administrative Office Systems - Administrative Assistant at Peninsula College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 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
    $12,758
    Program website, Administrative Office Systems - Administrative Assistant at Peninsula College

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

    Administrative Office Systems - Computer Applications Software Support

    Peninsula College

    Port Angeles

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Peninsula College, Port AngelesOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,758
    Program website, Administrative Office Systems - Computer Applications Software Support at Peninsula College
    More details about Administrative Office Systems - Computer Applications Software Support at Peninsula College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 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
    $12,758
    Program website, Administrative Office Systems - Computer Applications Software Support at Peninsula College

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

    Computer Applications Technology

    Peninsula College

    Port Angeles

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Peninsula College, Port AngelesOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,758
    Program website, Computer Applications Technology at Peninsula College
    More details about Computer Applications Technology at Peninsula College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,950
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,758
    Program website, Computer Applications Technology at Peninsula College

  • Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personNo diploma needed

    Virtual Assistant

    Peninsula College

    Port Angeles

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Peninsula College, Port AngelesAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Virtual Assistant at Peninsula College
    More details about Virtual Assistant at Peninsula College
    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, Virtual Assistant at Peninsula College

How to pay for administrative assistant training in Longview

WIOA funding can pay for administrative assistant training in Longview

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

Financial aid and grants for administrative assistant training

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

GI Bill for administrative assistant training

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

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

Other training in Longview

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

Where the Longview administrative assistant program numbers come from

Which Longview administrative assistant programs are on this list?

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

How the prices and results of Longview 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 Longview

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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