Program Description

The Professional Certificate for Administrative Assistants (PCAA) is a certification process designed for all levels of administrative assistants to learn best practices and develop skills that will be beneficial in their current position.  The Professional Certificate includes a variety of courses that are of high interest and beneficial to administrative assistants in their current service areas.  The certificate includes 3 modules intended for specific administrative job functions as well as continuous professional growth.  The modules include Communication, Leadership & Personal Development, and Workplace Technology.  

Application Process

The application window for the 2025-2026 cohort is open from August 4, 2025 - September 5, 2025. An online application process is available for the Professional Certificate for Administrative Assistants (PCAA).

Use the apply button below to begin the process. 

PCAA Application

Program Format

The PCAA was developed based on input provided by administrative assistants and supervisors.  The PCAA courses are delivered in a cohort format which includes face-to-face, online training (Teams), and online self-paced tutorials to provide the best learning opportunities while having minimal impact on the working day.  Classes for each module are offered on a semester basis, whereas some classes are available “on demand” via Percipio.   To successfully complete the certificate program, participants are expected to complete a minimum of 24 hours of professional development.  

This is formulated to be a one-year program, with all the required courses and electives having been taken within one-year of your application to the program.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Communication  

Module 2: Leadership and Personal Development  

Module 3: Workplace Technology  

 

If you have any questions, please contact Destini Brooks at dmosby@valdosta.edu or call our office at 259-5105.