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Certificate in Office Administration
In 18 Weeks*
The Office Assistant Certificate program provides the hands-on training, real-world experience and industry support it takes to pursue a rewarding career.
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Type:
Certificate
Duration:
18 Weeks
Financial Aid:
BC Student Loan, In-House Financing
Program Fee for Domestic Students
$3,750
All inclusive, no additional charges
Approved program by
PTIB
Private Training Institutions Branch
Average Wage/Hr
$
0
*
Program Overview
This program focuses on teaching these skills to the students, so they are able to successfully carry out most of the office and administrative tasks like file management, using telephones and fax machines, organizing meetings and seminars. This program also includes 60 hours of practicum to give students valuable experience in an office setting.
Employment Rate
0
%
Program Details
- 18 weeks full-time (360 hours)
Grade 12 or Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older)
For proof of English Language competency, Applicants whose first language is English need to provide proof of proficiency through the following:
- Completion of grade 10 English.
Applicants whose first language is not English need to provide proof of the CLB Level 6 or more OR an equivalent English Language assessment test OR successfully complete the English Language Test and Interview conducted by College Authorities.
Other acceptable English test scores include:
- IELTS Band score 5.5
- TOEFL
- CLB
- CELPIP
- Duolingo score of 85 or higher
| COURSE NAME | HOURS |
|---|---|
| 1. Keyboarding Skills | 40 |
| 2. Advanced Keyboarding Skills | 30 |
| 3. Customer Service and Communication | 20 |
| 4. Accounting Fundamentals 1 | 40 |
| 5. Administrative Procedures | 40 |
| 6. Office Skills | 40 |
| 7. Computer Applications | 40 |
| 8. Career Preparation | 20 |
| 9. Office Simulation | 30 |
| 10. Practicum | 60 |
| Total | 360 hours |
Western Community College offers a variety of financial aid opportunities to ease students’ stress and allow them to focus on their studies. If you need extra support, we have flexible funding to accommodate all our students, no matter their financial situation.
- BC Student Loan
- In-house Financing
- Student Line of Credit
- Scholarships
- Bursaries and Government grants available while studying and after graduation too.
Our dedicated Financial Aid Officers will help you every step of the way.
Earn up to $33.00* per hour as an Office Assistant
All wages are taken from the Canada Job Bank
Student Testimonials
The classroom structure is very clear and the teachers really care about helping their students. All the staff and receptionists are exceedingly nice to me. Thank you so much!
- Helen Alex Murray
Student
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