The qualifications required to becoming an administrative assistant can show considerable variations between employers. Proficiency handling computers, good language and numerical skills, and degrees in maths and English are basic qualifications. While some employers ask you for qualification certificates like GCSEs, some employers only want you to be adept handling spreadsheets, composing emails and possess good telephonic skills. Previous work experience also is a requisite to getting into this job.

Different institutes offer business administration training as either full time or part time courses. Such courses are offered by vocational training institutes or community colleges. Your employer can also impart you essential training, if you are absorbed to a position of high specialisation in financial, medical, or legal firms. More than technical qualifications, employers will be looking for communication skills, numerical skills and ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. Such qualifications come only through experience and you can get the experience by opting for apprenticeship programs or taking up temporary positions.