Program Info:
Admission 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 instructions. 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. Part-time students may set their own schedules to a minimum of two training sessions per week. These times may be scheduled during the day, evenings, or on weekends.
Program Highlights
This program prepares students to join the workforce at a skilled level. Skilled Office Administration Specialists are better prepared to advance to their chosen career areas in today’s business environment. Each student graduates with a sense of achievement, ensuring the beginning of a successful career. Students are required to take some elective courses from prescribed study areas.
* Not all programs are offered at each location.
Career Opportunities
This program prepares students to work in fast-paced office environments as corporate secretaries, executive assistants, office administrators, and special assistants. Upward mobility in this role is possible with experience, motivation, dedication, and a positive attitude.
CORE COURSES
Upon completion of the program the participant must demonstrate the following core competencies:
- Keyboarding
Minimum 40 words per minute (WPM). - Database Management
Advanced level of proficiency in one database application. - Business Skills
Business Correspondence Levels 1 and 2, Business Planning, Customer Service, and Management Fundamentals - Spreadsheets
Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel - Office Skills
Basic Bookkeeping Level 1, Internet Fundamentals, Personal Computer Fundamentals for End Users, advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Office Procedures Levels 1 and 2, and Punctuation and Writing Skills - Graphics/Presentation
Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Publisher - Simulations and Drills
Practical Applications – 3 Units - Operating Systems
Advanced level of proficiency in a Windows operating system. - Word Processing
Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Word - Job Readiness/Employability Skills
Job Search and Resume Writing and Thought Patterns for a Successful Career
ELECTIVE COURSES
Students must complete five (5) credit electives, according to courses selected from the following diploma groups:
- Office Skills
- Accounting
- Business Skills
