Training Courses in Guelph

Academy of Learning Career College

Conference And Event Planner Diploma

The Conference and Event Planner Diploma program is designed to prepare students for careers in the fast-paced and exciting world of conference and event management. Its objective is to expose students to a broad range of knowledge and processes, administration skills, and practical tools that will assist them in dealing with situations within a conference and event planning related career.

Admissions Requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and a passing grade on the admissions test.

Objectives

  • The knowledge and skills necessary to lead and/or assist in the development and/or implementation of conferences and events.
  • An introduction to the most relevant aspects of planning and coordination of event logistics.
  • Professional skills in high demand by employers such as negotiating, decision making, team-work, communication, customer service, leadership, research and problem solving.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.

Career Opportunties

  • Conference and Meeting Planner
  • Conference Planner
  • Conference Services Officer
  • Convention Coordinator
  • Event Planner
  • Special Events Organizer
  • Trade Show Planner

Business Accounting Diploma (Also available Part-Time)

The objective of this program is to provide the student with the opportunity to acquire knowledge of business concepts, as well as gain valuable computerised accounting and office skills. This program provides graduates with the necessary skills to maintain complete sets of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions, and provide personal bookkeeping services.

Admissions Requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Students
  • Good Command of the English Language
  • Admissions Interview is required

Objectives

  • Handle confidential budget information
  • Process financial reports and memorandum
  • Work with statistical and accounting data
  • Maintain files and records
  • Perform a wide range of office support functions

Career Opportunties

Careers in computerised accounting are continuously in high demand. Excellent opportunities exist for skilled persons in a variety of accounting related positions, including the role of accounting bookkeeper, across the public and private sectors. The Canadian Bookkeeper’s Association (CBA) recognises that students who successfully complete the Academy of Learning’s Basic Bookkeeping Level 2 have gained the skill set necessary to begin a career in Bookkeeping and are eligible for membership in the Canadian Bookkeeper’s Association.

PC Support Specialist Diploma

The PC Support Specialist Diploma program prepares students to effectively manage the problems they may encounter when supporting personal computers in an office environment. It provides in-depth knowledge of both computer hardware and software. Students gain experience by performing hardware configuration-related activities. The program prepares students for the following industry certification exams: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Server+.

Successful student may choose to progress to advanced qualifications such as MCSA, MCSE or MCITP.

Admissions Requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and a passing grade on the admissions test.

Objectives

  • The necessary skills to provide technical support to end users within a small to medium size office.
  • The ability to troubleshoot hardware and software problems.
  • An understanding of how to replace and install new computer hardware.
  • The knowledge to support all aspects of computer software applications and operating systems.

Career Opportunties

  • Help Desk Technician
  • User Support Technician
  • Call Centre Agent – Technical Support
  • Hardware Installation Technician
  • Computer Help Desk Supervisor

Computerized Accounting Diploma

The objective of the Computerized Accounting Diploma program is to provide the student with the opportunity to acquire knowledge of business concepts, as well as gain the necessary computerized accounting and office skills. This program will provide graduates with the necessary skills to maintain a complete set of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions, and provide personal bookkeeping services.

Admissions Requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and a passing grade on the admissions test.

Objectives

  • An understanding of how to handle confidential budget information.
  • The ability to process financial reports and memoranda.
  • The knowledge on how to work with statistical and accounting data.
  • The capability of maintaining files and records.
  • The background to perform a wide range of office support functions.

Career Opportunties

  • Accounting Bookkeeping Clerk
  • Accounting Clerk
  • Bookkeeping Clerk
  • Bookkeeper Accountant

Accounting and Payroll Administrator Diploma

The Accounting and Payroll Administrator Diploma program provides students with the necessary skills to maintain a complete set of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions, and provide personal bookkeeping services. It also provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge required to perform payroll administrative responsibilities in the payroll department. The student will write CPA’s exams to acquire the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification. In addition to accounting and payroll expertise, students gain basic skills and experience in business correspondence, office procedures, performing a job search, and being successful in today’s workplace environment.

Admissions Requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and passing grade on the admissions test.

Objectives

  • The ability to maintain employee attendance records to calculate pay and benefits entitlements using manual or computerised system.
  • The skills to collect, verify and process payroll information and determine pay and benefit entitlements for employees with a manual or computerised system.
  • The capability to prepare and balance period end reports and reconcile issued payroll to bank statements.
  • The understanding to deal with statistical and accounting data and maintain accounting records.
  • The background to prepare T4 and other statements.

Career Opportunties

  • Accounting Clerk
  • Accounts Assistant
  • Bookkeeper
  • Pay and Benefits Administrator
  • Payroll Clerk
  • Salary Administration Officer

Administrative Assistant Diploma

The Administrative Assistant diploma program introduces students to office administration and its many facets in the business world. This program provides graduates with the necessary skills to compile, verify, record, and process forms and documents, such as applications, agreements, and letters, in accordance with established procedures, guidelines, and schedules. Students will have the opportunity to learn today’s most popular office software applications.

Admissions Requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Students
  • Good Command of the English Language
  • Admissions Interview is required

Objectives

  • Performing a variety of administrative and clerical functions
  • Preparing reports
  • Assisting with overall departmental functions

Career Opportunties

Skilled Administrative Assistants are in great demand in both large corporations and small independent businesses. All employers in all industry sectors require staff that possess strong office and software-related skills to perform their administrative functions. Administrative Assistants may move into supervisory office positions as their careers progress

Business Office Skills Diploma

The Business Office Administration Certificate provides students with opportunities to acquire and apply basic business office skills that meet the demands of employers. The program provides students with comprehensive knowledge of current office and business skills including proficiency in Microsoft applications, accounting concepts and software in today’s workplace.

Admissions Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status. Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instruction. An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program. Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.

Objectives

  • Maintaining computerized filing, inventory, and database systems
  • Performing routine bookkeeping tasks
  • Processing miscellaneous documentation
  • Typing and proof-reading correspondence, reports, etc.

Career Opportunties

Career opportunities are almost unlimited. Efficient and responsible Business Office Skills personnel are an integral and invaluable part of today’s office environment.

Project Administration Diploma

The Project Administration Diploma program is positioned as an entry level opportunity to this profession and will provide students with a competitive advantage in this untapped market segment. The program provides the basic foundation to work towards industry certification through the Project Management Institute (PMI), specifically the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) designation. This certification provides students with an opportunity for career growth and advancement.

Admissions Requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and a passing grade on the admissions test.

Objectives

  • The ability to assist the Marketing Manager with a wide range of marketing activities. Also prepare desktop publishing and develop sales collateral, proposals, brochures, newsletters using Microsoft Publisher, Photoshop Basics and Illustrator Basics.
  • Exposure to direct mail, outbound calls, mass e-mail, broadcast campaigns, marketing events and trade shows, public relations, and other marketing tools.

Career Opportunties

  • Administrative Officer
  • Administrative Services Coordinator
  • Business Services Officer
  • Implementation Officer
  • Office Coordinator
  • Planning Officer
  • Public Trustee

Dental Administrative Assistant Diploma

This program is designed to provide employment ready and comprehensively-trained graduates who can work in a dental office. With the aging population, the tremendous advancements in technology, and our demand for the best quality of life, the healthcare industry is facing a growing shortage of well-trained personnel. This program is designed to provide employment-ready, comprehensively trained graduates who can work in a dental office.

Admissions Requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and passing grade on the admissions test.
  • Good Command of the English Language
  • Admissions Interview is required
  • Two letters of reference regarding personal character
  • A recent, clear Criminal Records Check.
  • N-95 Mask Fit Testing which may be a requirement based on provincial requirements
  • Two letters of reference regarding personal character
  • Hepatitis B, other vaccinations and/or a TB test may be required

Objectives

These graduates are qualified to work in a hands-on administrative and support capacity in a wide variety of dental settings and occupations, including the nine types of dental offices:

  • Endodontists: specialize in root canal
  • Maxillofacial Radiologists: use imaging technology to diagnose disease in the head and neck
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: operate on the jaws and mouth
  • Oral Pathologists: diagnose oral disease
  • Orthodontists: straighten teeth with braces/retainers
  • Pediatric Dentists: specialize in children’s teeth
  • Periodontists: specialize in gum disease
  • Prosthodontists: replace missing teeth with bridges, crowns or dentures
  • Public Health Dentists: promote preventative dentistry in the community

Career Opportunities

This program provides students with the basic knowledge, skills, and work experience needed to become permanently employable in any dental setting, with special skills suited to working in a dental practice. Skill development is delivered in two areas.

  • Introductory level anatomy and pathology as it pertains to a dental environment, dental office administration and software, and dental clinical procedures.
  • Full-range of computer and office skills, including current software applications, keyboarding skills, general office management, accounting, personal and professional development, and customer service.

These graduates are qualified to work in a hands-on administrative and support capacity in a wide variety of dental settings and occupations, including the nine types of dental offices.

Dental Administrative Assistant Certificate

With the ageing population, the tremendous advancements in technology, and our demand for the best quality of life, the healthcare industry is facing a growing shortage of well-trained personnel. This program is designed to provide employment-ready, comprehensively trained graduates who can work in a dental office.

Admissions Requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and passing grade on the admissions test.
  • Good Command of the English Language
  • Admissions Interview is required
  • Two letters of reference regarding personal character
  • A recent, clear Criminal Records Check.
  • N-95 Mask Fit Testing which may be a requirement based on provincial requirements
  • Two letters of reference regarding personal character
  • Hepatitis B, other vaccinations and/or a TB test may be required

Objectives

  • Full-range of computer and office skills, including current software applications, keyboarding skills, general office management, accounting, personal and professional development, and customer service.
  • This program provides students with the basic knowledge, skills, and work experience needed to become permanently employable in any dental setting, with special skills suited to working in a dental practice. Skill development is delivered in two areas.

Career Opportunties

Graduates of this program are qualified to work in an administrative capacity in a wide variety of dental settings. Job titles vary, but graduates are an integral part of many dental settings, such as:

  • General or Family Dental Clinics
  • Endodontic Specialty Clinics
  • Maxillofacial Radiology Clinics
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics
  • Oral Pathology Clinics or Departments
  • Orthodontic Clinics
  • Pediatric Dental Clinics
  • Periodontics Clinics
  • Prosthodontic Clinics
  • Public Health Dental Clinics

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