NAICS 611410 - Business and Secretarial Schools

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering courses in office procedures and secretarial and stenographic skills and may offer courses in basic office skills, such as word processing. In addition, these establishments may offer such classes as office machine operation, reception, communications, and other skills designed for individuals pursuing a clerical or secretarial career. Instruction may be provided in diverse settings, such as the establishment's or client's training facilities, educational institutions, the workplace, or the home, and through diverse means, such as correspondence, television, the Internet, or other electronic and distance-learning methods. The training provided by these establishments may include the use of simulators and simulation methods.

• Primary focus on training in office procedures and secretarial/stenographic skills.
• Includes diverse instructional settings: in-person, workplace, home, and remote learning.
• Training may involve simulators and simulation methods to enhance practical skills.
• Typical clients include individuals pursuing clerical or secretarial careers.
• Applicable to both private educational institutions and specialized training providers.
• Size standards vary, often based on revenue thresholds defined by the SBA.

• Providing courses in office procedures and secretarial duties.
• Teaching word processing and office machine operation skills.
• Offering reception and communications skills training.
• Delivering instruction through correspondence and electronic media.
• Utilizing simulators for hands-on office skills practice.
• Developing customized training programs for client organizations.
• Conducting distance learning and online classes for flexible access.
• Assessing trainee competencies and providing certification.

• Private vocational and business schools specializing in clerical training.
• Community colleges offering secretarial and office skills courses.
• Corporate training firms providing customized office skills programs.
• Distance education providers focused on business and secretarial topics.
• Nonprofit workforce development organizations delivering office skills training.
• Government-sponsored training centers for administrative personnel.