Business & Office

How to become an Office Manager

From admin assistant: every step, how long it takes, and the credential it earns.

Time to get there

2–4 years

Typical pay

$52k–$70k

Starting from

Admin assistant

Pay is an estimate of typical US entry-level pay for this role and varies by state, employer and shift. The timeline assumes you are starting from admin assistant and includes any licence or programme legally required, not just course length.

The route

1. 1

   2–3 years

   Come from an admin role

   You need to have done the tasks you will now be coordinating.

   Course that covers thisPersonal Secretary: Office and Administrative AssistantUdemy · around $19.99 →
2. 2

   1 year

   Take on vendors and budget

   Facilities, suppliers and spend — the difference from senior admin.

3. 3

   Add light bookkeeping and HR

   In smaller companies the office manager quietly owns both.

   Course that covers thisAccounting 101: Beginner's Guide to Bookkeeping & FinancesUdemy · around $24.99 →
4. ✓

   Destination

   Office Manager

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