Business Administration Certificate
Learn the business skills to launch a new career
Technology and business soft skills are the fundamental pillars of any office administration position. In our Business Administration Certificate, you will become an expert in both areas with a blended learning approach focused on business software, as well as essential office skills such as leadership, time management, and problem solving.
Business Administration Certificate
Learn the business skills to launch a new career
Technology and business soft skills are the fundamental pillars of any office administration position. In our Business Administration Certificate, you will become an expert in both areas with a blended learning approach focused on business software, as well as essential office skills such as leadership, time management, and problem solving.
A new career awaits with a
Business Administration Certificate
Essential Career Skills
With a business administration certificate, you will show employers that you know business best practices to be more productive while on the job. You will also be able to demonstrate what it takes to be successful working in a professional office setting.
Throughout your program, your instructors will act as your mentor to teach you difficult concepts in an easy to understand format. Classes at DWC are kept small so you receive individual attention in a hands-on learning classroom.
1-on-1 Mentoring
Your program includes one-on-one mentoring throughout your classroom training, as well as one month of support after the end of each class and one year for a free re-take of the same class.
Programs at DWC also include a Capstone project option for additional one-on-one portfolio building opportunities.
Affordable Payment Options
Confidently invest in your career by enrolling in a DWC payment plan. Speak to a student advisor today to learn more about what options are available.
Career Coaching
As you end your program, you will work closely with our expert career coaches to refine your next steps towards a new job. Career services provided include one-on-one resume writing and job search workshops.
Alumni Spotlight
Every day I utilize the wonderful training and information I received at Digital Workshop Center. The professionalism and energy the instructor invested in my classes facilitated training specific to my needs and experience level. It was an exceptional opportunity.
Debra AllenWhy Digital Workshop Center?
82%
of program graduates last year from unemployed to employed.
12 or 18
month payment plans available. Learn about financial aid options
$19k
average increase in salary of certificate program students
1-on-1
career counseling and mentoring services included
Always Live | Hands-On | Small Class Sizes | Expert Instructors | Streaming Online
*program statistics data compiled from 2017-2018 DWC student exit survey
What Skills Will You Learn?
Classes Included in the Business Administration Certificate
Plus:
Capstone Project
Schedule
- 83 in-class hours are required to complete this certificate program.
- Additional hours outside of class will also be assigned.
- Manage your own schedule to complete all of the necessary coursework within this program.
Speak to a student advisor to receive a training plan with a customized program schedule.
Payment Options
Payment Plans Available To Help You Get Started
DWC Payment Plans
No interest and no monthly fees. 12 or 18 month plans available. $75 one-time administrative fee applicable to all payment plans.
$333/mo
12 months
$222/mo
18 months
Custom Programs
There is no one-size fits all training program. Speak to a student advisor about how you can customize a certificate program to fit your career goals.
Full Tuition (with package discount)
Pay your full program tuition upfront and receive an additional
$200 package discount.
$3,999
Full Tuition
$3,799
when you pay in full upfront
GI Bill
For U.S. Veterans and their families, DWC programs are eligible for GI Bill education benefit funding.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Program Outline
Upon successful completion of the Business Administration Certificate, students will:
- Create and edit dynamic spreadsheets using Excel
- Analyze and forecast data using advanced features of Excel such as PivotTables, Charts, and Functions
- Communicate effectively on a team using Outlook with features such as email, calendar, tasks and contacts
- Create engaging presentations in PowerPoint using features such as animations, transitions and master pages
- Write professional documents and implement time-saving features in Microsoft Word
- Understand the benefits of Google Apps and how they are utilized in business today
- Use fundamental business soft skills for communication, leadership, and management
Plus:
- Finish a real-world administrative/business project with one-on-one help from a mentor
- One-on-one job search and resume writing assistance with a career coach
When can I start?
DWC classes are scheduled on a rolling enrollment system with flexible scheduling options. Each student needs to choose the schedule that best fits your availability.
Public, group classes in the certificate programs are offered approximately every 6-8 weeks. Students are able to start with any Level 1 class within the program list as long as prerequisites are met.
Pre-requisites
No pre-requisites.
We highly recommend that you have purchased and installed the Microsoft Office Suite before the start of class
How Long Is This Program?
The average length to complete the Business Administration Certificate program is 3-6 months. Total length may vary based on the pace in which you schedule your classes.
Each certificate program allows one year to be completed, but, depending on your pace of learning and skill level, you may move as fast or as slow as you like within that time frame. DWC works on a rolling enrollment system and provides flexible scheduling options so you can choose the classes that best fit your life.
At DWC, each Certificate Program is comprised of many stand-alone classes and a Capstone project. Once you have completed all the necessary course work, you will earn your certificate.
What's Included?
Similar to any university program, each Certificate Program is comprised of many stand-alone classes.
In addition to your coursework, you must complete a Capstone Project.
Once you have completed all the necessary course work, you will earn your certificate.
Each class within your certificate program includes:
- Professional Textbook(s) or Reference Packet(s)
- Download materials with practice examples
- Free access to CoWorking space on class days (FC Only)
- One month of technical support & mentoring
- One year for a free re-take (for attended students of public classes only)
- Certificate of Completion
At the end of your program, career coaching including one-on-one job search and resume writing workshops are available.
What Career Services Do You Offer?
As you complete your program, you will be eligible to work one-on-one with a career counselor. Workshops for job search and resume writing are included in the cost of your program. Our expert career advisors will help you prepare for the next steps of your career path. Your success is our success.