A minimum of $300 is set aside specifically for training for each administrative professional within each department. There is also the potential for additional funds if the individual department budget allows.

Training opportunities can be found through Tech's Office of Human Resources trains.gatech.edu, Georgia Tech Learning Series www.ohr.gatech.edu/learning, and the Course Catalog which has a complete breakdown of free and nominal cost certification programs.  If group training is desired, there is the possibility of this being funded by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.

The following external training opportunities are also available:

• —Internal Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
• Scholarship opportunities
• Professional membership = $88
• Certification programs
• Conferences, webinars, on-line training

• —American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP)
• Free to join
• Conferences, webinars, on-line training
• 1-hour sessions = $49.99
• SKILLPATH
• Local (off-site) training throughout year
• Nominal cost

For more information, please contact Debbie Dorsey, Director of Administrative Services, at debbie.dorsey@vpss.gatech.edu.