Today's office specialist, secretary or administrative assistant is an expert on several software applications, and is the pivotal person in the office communications network. He or she is a time management specialist and multitasks as second nature.

Whatever their title, these professionals make an office run smoothly, whether it be in a corporation, legal or medical office or government agency.

Schoolcraft offers an associate degree in office administration for 60-61 credits; a one-year office specialist certificate for 32 credits; or an office specialist skills certificate for 17-18 credits. These programs are appropriate for persons just starting out in the field or for those already employed who want to increase their likelihood for promotion.