Program Overview

Office Assistant 1 Certificate

Overview

The Office Assistant 1 Certificate program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in office administration. This program is offered through the Faculty of Arts, Science and Management and is available online.

Location

• Online

Length

• 1 year

Delivery

• Full-time or part-time

Overview

In this fully online, 11-course program with flexible study options, virtual classes and set deadlines, students will learn essential computer skills, keyboarding, word processing, records management, organization, teamwork, and communication. This certificate builds expertise in client management and key administrative tasks, setting a strong foundation for career growth.

Requirements and Courses

Admission Requirements

• C in English 12 or equivalent or successful English assessment
• C in one of Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, Workplace Mathematics 10, Essentials Math 10, Foundations of Math 10, NIC MAT 033; or Math assessment

Course Requirements

• OAD - 020 Online Learner Success
• OAD - 100 Introductory Keyboarding
• OAD - 101 Introduction to Computers & the Internet
• OAD - 109 Human Relations for Career Success
• OAD - 110 Records Management
• OAD - 111 Administrative Procedures
• OAD - 116 Word Processing Level I
• OAD - 117 Word Processing Level II
• OAD - 147 Business Calculators & Mathematics
• OAD - 148 Business English
• OAD - 149 Business Communications

Completion Requirements

• The keyboarding speed requirement for the Office Assistant I certificate is 40 words per minute with a maximum error rate of 3 errors in at least three 3-minute timings
• To be eligible to receive a certificate, students must achieve a minimum of a B- in each course listed for the certificate

Careers

Our graduates have found employment in a wide range of industries including finance, the health sector, public schools, and more.

Annual Median Estimated Earnings

• $52,286 (based on WorkBC data)

Costs

• Domestic:
  • Tuition: $1,835
  • Student Union: $115
  • Learner Resource: $100
  • Total: $2,050
• Costs are subject to change. Additional fees may be applicable. Estimated additional book costs are $200 per course.