Total Hours: 640
Program Length: 32 weeks
Program Description:
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
