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Program Overview

The Administrative Assistant program is designed to introduce students to word processing and its many applications in the business world. Skilled Administrative Assistants are in great demand by both large corporations and small independent businesses.

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 instruction
• 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

Program Highlights

• This program introduces students to word processing and its many applications in the business world
• Students will have the opportunity to learn today's most popular word processing software applications

Career Opportunities

• As more employers acquire word processing equipment and programs, the labour market for skilled Administrative Assistants grows
• Administrative Assistants may move into supervisory office positions as their careers progress

Core Courses

• Keyboarding: Minimum 40 words per minute (WPM)
• Office Skills:
  • Personal Computer Fundamentals for End Users
  • Internet Fundamentals
  • Office Procedures Level 1
• Operating Systems: Advanced level of proficiency in a Windows operating system
• Word Processing: Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Spreadsheets: Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Database Management: Basic level of proficiency in one database application
• Graphics/Presentations: Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Business Skills:
  • Customer Service
  • Punctuation and Writing Skills
  • Business Correspondence Level 1
  • Workplace Success/Entrepreneurship
• Simulations and Drills: Practical Applications – 2 Units
• Job readiness/Employability Skills:
  • Thought Patterns for a Successful Career
  • Job Search & Resume Writing

Elective Courses

• Thought Patterns for a Successful Career and Job Search & Resume Writing
• Office Skills
• Word processing
• Database Management
• Spreadsheets

Program Details

• Program Type: Diploma
• Anticipated salary: C$29,496 – C$51,666
• Program Duration: 33 Weeks
• Program Notes: Tuition fees include all materials and student manuals. Financial assistance may be available to qualified students.
• Program Category: Business

Available Locations

• Calgary Central
• Edmonton South
• Edmonton West
• Medicine Hat
• Red Deer