Administrative assistant training in Seattle, Washington

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

17 schools offer these administrative assistant programs with classes in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue 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 Seattle, 17 of the 50 programs take students without a high school diploma, 18 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 15 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 50 programs here are administrative assistant or office certificate (24 programs), microsoft Office and Excel course (12 programs), office administration (associate degree, 6 programs), computer basics and digital literacy course (2 programs), and 6 more of 3 other kinds.

See the 50 programs

All 130 administrative assistant programs in Washington, including online programs

How much does administrative assistant training cost in Seattle?

Certificates and short courses (44 programs): $1,541 to $4,623most of them, usually 12 to 32 weeks long
Two-year degrees (6 programs): $9,117 to $11,500most of them, usually 60 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: 61%
Working 6 months later: Not enough data; Only 8 of 50 programs report it
Earned a year, estimated: Not enough data; Only 8 of 50 programs report it
Length: 12 to 36 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 Seattle may also offer administrative assistant training. How these figures are made

Is there free administrative assistant training in Seattle?

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 $1,541 to $4,623.Two-year degrees here mostly cost $9,117 to $11,500.

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

All 50 administrative assistant programs in Seattle approved for WIOA funding

50 programs

Computer basics and digital literacy courseHybridNo diploma needed
Basic Digital Skills Training
Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region
Tacoma
No diploma needed
Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region, TacomaComputer basics and digital literacy courseHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,250
Program website, Basic Digital Skills Training at Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region
More details about Basic Digital Skills Training at Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region
Finished
64%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 5 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
116
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,250
Program website, Basic Digital Skills Training at Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region
Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Office Clerk
Puget Sound OIC
Renton
No diploma needed
Puget Sound OIC, RentonAdministrative assistant or office certificateIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$68,900
Price if you pay yourself$10,000
Program website, Office Clerk at Puget Sound OIC
More details about Office Clerk at Puget Sound OIC
Finished
90%
Working at 6 months
46%
Earned in a quarter
$17,218
Length
22 weeks, 23 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
51
Earned a year, estimated
$68,900
Price if you pay yourself
$10,000
Program website, Office Clerk at Puget Sound OIC
Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Business & Office Skills--Level 1
South Seattle College
Seattle
Accredited school
No diploma needed
South Seattle College, SeattleAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,129
Program website, Business & Office Skills--Level 1 at South Seattle College
More details about Business & Office Skills--Level 1 at South Seattle College
Finished
50%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
46
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,129
Program website, Business & Office Skills--Level 1 at South Seattle College
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridPrerequisite courses
Business Technology Certificate
Everett Community College
Everett
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Everett Community College, EverettAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,391
Program website, Business Technology Certificate at Everett Community College
More details about Business Technology Certificate at Everett Community College
Finished
67%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
50 weeks, 13 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
35
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$8,391
Program website, Business Technology Certificate at Everett Community College
Office administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Business Technology
Everett Community College
Everett
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Everett Community College, EverettOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$12,080
Program website, Business Technology at Everett Community College
More details about Business Technology at Everett Community College
Finished
67%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
50 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
35
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$12,080
Program website, Business Technology at Everett Community College
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Business Info Tech
Highline College
Des Moines
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Highline College, Des MoinesAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,900
Program website, Business Info Tech at Highline College
More details about Business Info Tech at Highline College
Finished
58%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$400
Students counted
23
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,900
Program website, Business Info Tech at Highline College
Office administration (associate degree)HybridPrerequisite courses
Business Technology Management
Highline College
Des Moines
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Highline College, Des MoinesOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$11,500
Program website, Business Technology Management at Highline College
More details about Business Technology Management at Highline College
Finished
58%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,100
Students counted
23
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$11,500
Program website, Business Technology Management at Highline College
Microsoft Office and Excel courseIn personPrerequisite courses
Business Technology: Microsoft Office Applications
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Lake Washington Institute of Technology, KirklandMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$40,700
Price if you pay yourself$2,444
Program website, Business Technology: Microsoft Office Applications at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
More details about Business Technology: Microsoft Office Applications at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Finished
59%
Working at 6 months
59%
Earned in a quarter
$10,180
Length
22 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
21
Earned a year, estimated
$40,700
Price if you pay yourself
$2,444
Program website, Business Technology: Microsoft Office Applications at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridPrerequisite courses
Business Technology: Microsoft Office Core
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Lake Washington Institute of Technology, KirklandAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$40,700
Price if you pay yourself$2,820
Program website, Business Technology: Microsoft Office Core at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
More details about Business Technology: Microsoft Office Core at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Finished
59%
Working at 6 months
59%
Earned in a quarter
$10,180
Length
22 weeks, 14 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
21
Earned a year, estimated
$40,700
Price if you pay yourself
$2,820
Program website, Business Technology: Microsoft Office Core at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Office administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Business Technology
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Lake Washington Institute of Technology, KirklandOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,700
Price if you pay yourself$9,117
Program website, Business Technology at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
More details about Business Technology at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Finished
59%
Working at 6 months
59%
Earned in a quarter
$10,180
Length
60 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
21
Earned a year, estimated
$40,700
Price if you pay yourself
$9,117
Program website, Business Technology at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridEducation and courses
Administrative Assistant
Green River College
Auburn
Accredited school
Education and courses
Green River College, AuburnAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$53,700
Price if you pay yourself$4,623
Program website, Administrative Assistant at Green River College
More details about Administrative Assistant at Green River College
Finished
41%
Working at 6 months
89%
Earned in a quarter
$13,418
Length
33 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
16
Earned a year, estimated
$53,700
Price if you pay yourself
$4,623
Program website, Administrative Assistant at Green River College
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridPrerequisite courses
Office Adminstration
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Edmonds College, LynnwoodAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$31,900
Price if you pay yourself$4,851
Program website, Office Adminstration at Edmonds College
More details about Office Adminstration at Edmonds College
Finished
64%
Working at 6 months
70%
Earned in a quarter
$7,971
Length
33 weeks, 13 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
14
Earned a year, estimated
$31,900
Price if you pay yourself
$4,851
Program website, Office Adminstration at Edmonds College
Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Administrative Business Assistant
Bates Technical College
Tacoma
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Bates Technical College, TacomaAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$17,800
Price if you pay yourself$12,768
Program website, Administrative Business Assistant at Bates Technical College
More details about Administrative Business Assistant at Bates Technical College
Finished
64%
Working at 6 months
44%
Earned in a quarter
$4,439
Length
55 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,003
Students counted
12
Earned a year, estimated
$17,800
Price if you pay yourself
$12,768
Program website, Administrative Business Assistant at Bates Technical College
Office administration (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Applied Business Management
Bates Technical College
Tacoma
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Bates Technical College, TacomaOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$17,800
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Applied Business Management at Bates Technical College
More details about Applied Business Management at Bates Technical College
Finished
64%
Working at 6 months
44%
Earned in a quarter
$4,439
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
12
Earned a year, estimated
$17,800
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Applied Business Management at Bates Technical College
Microsoft Office and Excel courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Microsoft Excel Certification Training (Voucher Included)
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Edmonds College, LynnwoodMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$650
Program website, Microsoft Excel Certification Training (Voucher Included) at Edmonds College
More details about Microsoft Excel Certification Training (Voucher Included) at Edmonds College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$650
Program website, Microsoft Excel Certification Training (Voucher Included) at Edmonds College
Microsoft Office and Excel courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Microsoft Outlook Certification Training (Voucher Included)
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Edmonds College, LynnwoodMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$650
Program website, Microsoft Outlook Certification Training (Voucher Included) at Edmonds College
More details about Microsoft Outlook Certification Training (Voucher Included) at Edmonds College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 2 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$650
Program website, Microsoft Outlook Certification Training (Voucher Included) at Edmonds College
Computer basics and digital literacy courseIn personPrerequisite courses
First Step--Intro to Business & Computer Tech
South Seattle College
Seattle
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
South Seattle College, SeattleComputer basics and digital literacy course · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,129
Program website, First Step--Intro to Business & Computer Tech at South Seattle College
More details about First Step--Intro to Business & Computer Tech at South Seattle College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 23 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,129
Program website, First Step--Intro to Business & Computer Tech at South Seattle College
Data entry, filing and keyboarding courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
File Clerk
Green River College
Auburn
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Green River College, AuburnData entry, filing and keyboarding course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,380
Program website, File Clerk at Green River College
More details about File Clerk at Green River College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 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
$1,380
Program website, File Clerk at Green River College
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridNo diploma needed
Office Support 1
Green River College
Auburn
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Green River College, AuburnAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,380
Program website, Office Support 1 at Green River College
More details about Office Support 1 at Green River 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
$1,380
Program website, Office Support 1 at Green River College
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridPrerequisite courses
Office Support 2
Green River College
Auburn
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Green River College, AuburnAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,380
Program website, Office Support 2 at Green River College
More details about Office Support 2 at Green River 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
$1,380
Program website, Office Support 2 at Green River College
Data entry, filing and keyboarding courseHybridNo diploma needed
Data Entry
Green River College
Auburn
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Green River College, AuburnData entry, filing and keyboarding course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,541
Program website, Data Entry at Green River College
More details about Data Entry at Green River College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 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
$1,541
Program website, Data Entry at Green River College
Microsoft Office and Excel courseIn personEducation and courses
Applications Specialist
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
Education and courses
Edmonds College, LynnwoodMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,541
Program website, Applications Specialist at Edmonds College
More details about Applications Specialist at Edmonds 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
$1,541
Program website, Applications Specialist at Edmonds College
Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certified Administrative Professional (Voucher Included)
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Edmonds College, LynnwoodAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,800
Program website, Certified Administrative Professional (Voucher Included) at Edmonds College
More details about Certified Administrative Professional (Voucher Included) at Edmonds College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 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
$1,800
Program website, Certified Administrative Professional (Voucher Included) at Edmonds College
Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Integrated Business Technology Cert (I-BEST)
Pierce College
Lakewood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Pierce College, LakewoodAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,968
Program website, Integrated Business Technology Cert (I-BEST) at Pierce College
More details about Integrated Business Technology Cert (I-BEST) at Pierce 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
$1,968
Program website, Integrated Business Technology Cert (I-BEST) at Pierce College
Microsoft Office and Excel courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Office Applications
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Edmonds College, LynnwoodMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,151
Program website, Office Applications at Edmonds College
More details about Office Applications at Edmonds College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 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
$2,151
Program website, Office Applications at Edmonds College
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridPrerequisite courses
Introduction to Administrative Assistant (Virtual)
Highline College
Des Moines
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Highline College, Des MoinesAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,200
Program website, Introduction to Administrative Assistant (Virtual) at Highline College
More details about Introduction to Administrative Assistant (Virtual) at Highline College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
15 weeks, 11 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$100
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,200
Program website, Introduction to Administrative Assistant (Virtual) at Highline College
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Office Productivity - Intro
Workforce Reimagined Academy
Lakewood
High school diploma or equivalent
Workforce Reimagined Academy, LakewoodAdministrative assistant or office certificateHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,200
Program website, Office Productivity - Intro at Workforce Reimagined Academy
More details about Office Productivity - Intro at Workforce Reimagined Academy
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
10 weeks, 5 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,200
Program website, Office Productivity - Intro at Workforce Reimagined Academy
Microsoft Office and Excel courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
SmartPath LLC
Tacoma
High school diploma or equivalent
SmartPath LLC, TacomaMicrosoft Office and Excel courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,250
Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) at SmartPath LLC
More details about Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) at SmartPath LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
1 week, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,250
Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) at SmartPath LLC
Microsoft Office and Excel courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Certification Training
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Edmonds College, LynnwoodMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,300
Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Certification Training at Edmonds College
More details about Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Certification Training at Edmonds 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
$2,300
Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Certification Training at Edmonds College
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Office Productivity - Specialist
Workforce Reimagined Academy
Lakewood
High school diploma or equivalent
Workforce Reimagined Academy, LakewoodAdministrative assistant or office certificateHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,500
Program website, Office Productivity - Specialist at Workforce Reimagined Academy
More details about Office Productivity - Specialist at Workforce Reimagined Academy
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
10 weeks, 5 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, Office Productivity - Specialist at Workforce Reimagined Academy
Microsoft Office and Excel courseHybridPrerequisite courses
Business Applications for Small Business
Green River College
Auburn
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Green River College, AuburnMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,531
Program website, Business Applications for Small Business at Green River College
More details about Business Applications for Small Business at Green River College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,531
Program website, Business Applications for Small Business at Green River College
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridNo diploma needed
Administrative Office Assistant
Pierce College
Lakewood
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Pierce College, LakewoodAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,819
Program website, Administrative Office Assistant at Pierce College
More details about Administrative Office Assistant at Pierce College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,819
Program website, Administrative Office Assistant at Pierce College
Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personPrerequisite courses
Business Technology: Administrative Assistant
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Lake Washington Institute of Technology, KirklandAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,478
Program website, Business Technology: Administrative Assistant at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
More details about Business Technology: Administrative Assistant at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
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
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,478
Program website, Business Technology: Administrative Assistant at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridPrerequisite courses
Advanced Office Skills
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Edmonds College, LynnwoodAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,596
Program website, Advanced Office Skills at Edmonds College
More details about Advanced Office Skills at Edmonds College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
33 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
$3,596
Program website, Advanced Office Skills at Edmonds College
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Introduction to Office Assistant
Highline College
Des Moines
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Highline College, Des MoinesAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,600
Program website, Introduction to Office Assistant at Highline College
More details about Introduction to Office Assistant at Highline College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
25 weeks, 13 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$300
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,600
Program website, Introduction to Office Assistant at Highline College
Customer service and front desk courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Customer Service
Pierce College
Lakewood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Pierce College, LakewoodCustomer service and front desk course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
Program website, Customer Service at Pierce College
More details about Customer Service at Pierce College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 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
$4,000
Program website, Customer Service at Pierce College
Office administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Administrative Office Assistant
Pierce College
Lakewood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Pierce College, LakewoodOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,128
Program website, Administrative Office Assistant at Pierce College
More details about Administrative Office Assistant at Pierce 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
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,128
Program website, Administrative Office Assistant at Pierce College
Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Administrative Training
Orion Industries
Auburn
No diploma needed
Orion Industries, AuburnAdministrative assistant or office certificateIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,000
Program website, Administrative Training at Orion Industries
More details about Administrative Training at Orion Industries
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 5 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,000
Program website, Administrative Training at Orion Industries
Customer service and front desk courseIn personNo diploma needed
Clerical Customer Service Training Program
Orion Industries
Auburn
No diploma needed
Orion Industries, AuburnCustomer service and front desk courseIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,000
Program website, Clerical Customer Service Training Program at Orion Industries
More details about Clerical Customer Service Training Program at Orion Industries
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 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
$6,000
Program website, Clerical Customer Service Training Program at Orion Industries
Microsoft Office and Excel courseHybridPrerequisite courses
Business Applications Specialist
Green River College
Auburn
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Green River College, AuburnMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,327
Program website, Business Applications Specialist at Green River College
More details about Business Applications Specialist at Green River College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
55 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
$6,327
Program website, Business Applications Specialist at Green River College
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridNo diploma needed
Administrative Assistant
Highline College
Des Moines
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Highline College, Des MoinesAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,500
Program website, Administrative Assistant at Highline College
More details about Administrative Assistant at Highline College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
35 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,450
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,500
Program website, Administrative Assistant at Highline College
Office administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Office Administration and Supervision
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Edmonds College, LynnwoodOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$9,248
Program website, Office Administration and Supervision at Edmonds College
More details about Office Administration and Supervision at Edmonds 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
$9,248
Program website, Office Administration and Supervision at Edmonds College
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridNo diploma needed
Business Office Administration (Hybrid)
UEI College
Tacoma
Accredited school
No diploma needed
UEI College, TacomaAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$19,900
Program website, Business Office Administration (Hybrid) at UEI College
More details about Business Office Administration (Hybrid) at UEI College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 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
$19,900
Program website, Business Office Administration (Hybrid) at UEI College
Administrative assistant apprenticeshipIn personEducation and courses
Administrative Assistant
Washington Public School Classified Employees Apprenticeship Committee
Stanwood
Education and courses
Washington Public School Classified Employees Apprenticeship Committee, StanwoodAdministrative assistant apprenticeshipIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Administrative Assistant at Washington Public School Classified Employees Apprenticeship Committee
More details about Administrative Assistant at Washington Public School Classified Employees Apprenticeship Committee
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
150 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Administrative Assistant at Washington Public School Classified Employees Apprenticeship Committee
Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Certified Administrative Professional (Voucher Included)
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Shoreline Community College, ShorelineAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Certified Administrative Professional (Voucher Included) at Shoreline Community College
More details about Certified Administrative Professional (Voucher Included) at Shoreline Community 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, Certified Administrative Professional (Voucher Included) at Shoreline Community College
Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Certified Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate (Vouchers Included)
Pierce College
Lakewood
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Pierce College, LakewoodAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Certified Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate (Vouchers Included) at Pierce College
More details about Certified Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate (Vouchers Included) at Pierce 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, Certified Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate (Vouchers Included) at Pierce College
Microsoft Office and Excel courseIn personNo diploma needed
Microsoft Excel Certification Training (Voucher Included)
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Shoreline Community College, ShorelineMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Microsoft Excel Certification Training (Voucher Included) at Shoreline Community College
More details about Microsoft Excel Certification Training (Voucher Included) at Shoreline Community 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, Microsoft Excel Certification Training (Voucher Included) at Shoreline Community College
Microsoft Office and Excel courseIn personNo diploma needed
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification Training (Vouchers Included)
Pierce College
Lakewood
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Pierce College, LakewoodMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification Training (Vouchers Included) at Pierce College
More details about Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification Training (Vouchers Included) at Pierce 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, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification Training (Vouchers Included) at Pierce College
Microsoft Office and Excel courseIn personNo diploma needed
Office Applications Certificate
Cascadia College
Bothell
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Cascadia College, BothellMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Office Applications Certificate at Cascadia College
More details about Office Applications Certificate at Cascadia 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, Office Applications Certificate at Cascadia College
Administrative assistant apprenticeshipHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Secretary (Clerical)
Washington Public School Classified Employees Apprenticeship Committee
Stanwood
High school diploma or equivalent
Washington Public School Classified Employees Apprenticeship Committee, StanwoodAdministrative assistant apprenticeshipHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Secretary (Clerical) at Washington Public School Classified Employees Apprenticeship Committee
More details about Secretary (Clerical) at Washington Public School Classified Employees Apprenticeship Committee
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
50 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Secretary (Clerical) at Washington Public School Classified Employees Apprenticeship Committee

How to pay for administrative assistant training in Seattle

WIOA funding can pay for administrative assistant training in Seattle

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 Seattle

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

Where the Seattle administrative assistant program numbers come from

Which Seattle administrative assistant programs are on this list?

These are the administrative assistant programs with classes in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue 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 Seattle 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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