Total Hours: 640

Program Length: 32 weeks

The Office Administration Diploma Program complements the technical and employability skills acquired in the diploma Programs, providing a solid background of administrative management skills which will enable the graduate to grow and progress in today's competitive business environment. This course will provide business training in all aspects of office administration for students wishing to embark upon an administrative career as a Secretary, Receptionist, Administration Assistant.

Program Objectives:

The graduate should be able to:

• Demonstrate the skills necessary to obtain an entry level administrative support position.
• Demonstrate the basic knowledge and skills needed to continue the educational process toward more advanced business training leading to career advancement.
• Demonstrate effective communications skills and customer service skills.
• Demonstrate the basic knowledge and skills needed to manage Office Procedures.

Prerequisites:

Must have grade 12 or equivalent or 19 years of age, Must have good Command of written and spoken English

Career Possibilities: Upon successful completion of this program, this program will enable participants to seek employment as an administrative assistant or receptionist in an office environment. Graduates of this program, with experience and initiative, may progress into jobs in the modern office in areas of administration, human resources, payroll, accounting, or computer systems. Graduates may qualify for such positions as senior secretary, executive secretary, administrative assistant, supervisor, coordinator, office manager, junior accountant, payroll administrator.

Name of Course Hours

• Keyboarding 40
• Professional Development 20
• Computer Fundamentals / Intro to the Internet 40
• Word Processing 40
• Spreadsheets 40
• Database 40
• PowerPoint 40
• Outlook 20
• Business Communications 20
• Administrative Procedures 80
• Accounting Fundamentals & Computerized Accounting 120
• Customer Relations & Interpersonal Skills 20
• Employment Readiness Strategies 20
• Job Search / Academic Review Techniques 20
• Practicum 80

Total: 640 Hours