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How to Become an Executive Assistant

Every route into running an executive's calendar, travel, and inbox so nothing slips.

Median pay$101k

Median pay is the midpoint of 55 recent Executive Assistant postings in that index that published a salary range — not a national average.

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Work up from an admin seat

24 months · about $104

  1. 1

    Start as an administrative assistant

    Months 1–12

    • Calendar Management
    • Office Software
    • Data Entry

    Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) · Microsoft / Certiport · $104 · about 2 months

    Programme details →
  2. 2

    Support a director, then an executive

    Months 13–24

    • Travel Coordination
    • Expense Reporting
    • Discretion and Confidentiality
    • Stakeholder Communication

Certify with the CAP

36 months · about $679

  1. 1

    Build the office experience CAP requires

    Months 1–24

    • Office Software
    • Calendar Management
    • Expense Reporting

    Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) · Microsoft / Certiport · $104 · about 2 months

    Programme details →
  2. 2

    Sit the CAP and target executive roles

    Months 25–36

    • Travel Coordination
    • Discretion and Confidentiality
    • Stakeholder Communication

    Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) · International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) · $575 · about 6 months

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