One of the positives to working as an Executive Office Assistant is that you can receive training on the job. If you find an employer that is training for a secretary you will be able to get Executive Office Assistant training. You can also get the required training through various online schools, or community colleges. From my understanding this training is not the same as getting a degree so you could probably receive the required training in a matter of months, maybe even weeks depending on the course you choose. It would be considered technical training. I suggest you do a search in your area to find a college that offers these courses and see what their requirements are.