Office Support Specialist
Technical Diploma
29 Credits | 1 Year
Online | Financial Aid-Eligible
Ashland*, New Richmond*, Rice Lake*, Superior*, Online
Outreach Centers: Balsam Lake*, Hayward*, Ladysmith*
*Combination of Online, Your Choice or On Site instruction. Select courses are available at the Northwood Tech Outreach Centers. Please contact your local campus for specifics.
Career Cluster: Business Management
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Launch your career as an in-demand Office Support Specialist. This program gives you the tech-savvy skills and communication techniques to thrive in any modern office, from healthcare to cutting-edge businesses. You'll master essential software, master customer service, and build strong interpersonal skills to become the backbone of any team. This diploma not only opens doors to exciting entry-level opportunities but also puts you on the fast track towards earning your Administrative Coordinator associate degree. Get ready to make an impact and level up your professional journey.
Program Overview
Unlock your potential with the Office Support Specialist program, built for the modern professional. Enjoy the flexibility of part-time schedules and diverse learning options that adapt to your busy life via the Your Choice class mode. Learn on your terms, fitting your education seamlessly into your existing commitments. This program empowers you to gain practical skills and real-world experience simultaneously, setting you up for immediate career impact. Your Northwood Tech diploma is the springboard for future advancement and higher-level responsibilities.
Program Outcomes
Office Support Specialist graduates will be able to:
- Perform accurate workplace communications
- Use technology skills for business tasks
- Perform routine office procedures
- Demonstrate professionalism and effective workplace relationships
Technical Standards
In this program, students should be able to meet specific technical standards, which are the essential skills and abilities needed to be successful in a program, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is important to review and understand these standards before applying to the program.
Hear From Graduates
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Open new doors.
Advance your skills.
Accommodates your schedule.
Academics
Office Support Specialist instructors use a differentiated approach to teaching, keeping YOU in mind when developing lesson plans, workbook exercises, lectures, projects and other interactive learning activities.
Office Support Specialist classes are offered on all campuses (Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior), Online, and outreach centers: Balsam Lake, Hayward, Ladysmith. Conveniently take classes in a way that fits your lifestyle: Online, Your Choice, or On Site.
Flexibility
Attend Office Support Specialist classes through multiple instructional options including Online, Your Choice, or On Site.
Technology and AI
Use a variety of technology including various software packages, training apps, social media, web conferencing, AI and more.
Employability Essentials
Be ready to meet employer expectations in the areas of personal awareness, technical savvy, teamwork and professionalism.
Required Courses
The program's required courses will prepare you for a career as an office support specialist. Embedded within the diploma are two milestone diplomas that build your confidence and increase your skills along the way.
Featured Office Support Specialist Courses
Office Support Specialist is Part of a Career Pathway
As an Office Support Specialist student at Northwood Tech, you can earn credentials each step of the way!
You could take this first and get a credential.
Continue your education to earn an associate degree.
Continue your education to earn your bachelor's degree.
Admissions and Tuition
Northwood Tech has an easy admission process that can be completed in one visit. Please see the details under the "Requirements and Application" section to get started.
Tuition and Fees
Northwood Tech breaks down the cost of education, so you'll have a good idea of how much your education will cost.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to help you pay for your education. It can come in the form of grants, loans, federal work-study, military and veterans benefits, division of vocational rehabilitation benefits, and scholarships.
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Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the costs that you may incur while attending Northwood Technical College.
Estimated Total Program Tuition 2024-25*
Office Support Specialist
29 Credits | 1 Year
$4,714
*Tuition is an estimate and does not include any miscellaneous fees for various courses, tools, books, supplies or uniforms. Program book costs are in addition to tuition and fees and vary depending on course selection and where the books are purchased or rented.
After the Northwood Tech Office Support Specialist Program
Upon completion of the program, you will earn a technical diploma in Office Support Specialist. Continue your education at Northwood Tech in the Administrative Coordinator associate degree.
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Transfer Center
Transfer your Northwood Tech credits to a four-year college to earn your bachelor's degree and beyond.
Career Outlooks
Northwood Tech's graduates experience success. Learn more about the types of careers you can get after graduation.
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