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Office Administration - General

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OVERVIEW
 
Play a central role in operational success - explore a career in office administration.
 
The Office Administration Ontario College Certificate program provides the knowledge and skills that prepare you for a rewarding office administration career.
 
Develop both theoretical and applied skills during various simulated office situations. Practise conducting administrative procedures and producing industry-standard documents. Enhance your ability to use digital tools by conducting research and mastering Microsoft Office applications and other industry-standard software packages.
 
After graduating, this flexible program gives you the option to pursue a specialized education by taking one of Algonquin College's Office Administration diploma programs. Earn a diploma after completing one more year of studies in either the Executive (available online) or Health services (available on campus) specializations. With each option, you graduate with essential office skills, as well as critical skills for success, such as resourcefulness, responsibility, creative thinking, and problem solving.
 
Graduates may find employment opportunities in a variety of entry-level support staff or administration positions in both public and private sectors.
 
To qualify for this certificate, you must complete the program within four years.
 
SUCCESS FACTORS
 
This program is well-suited for students who:
  • Enjoy working in an office environment.
  • Have an interest and aptitude in computer and technology applications and enjoy a hands-on approach to learning.
  • Enjoy working independently and in a diverse team environment.
  • Are well organized and pay attention detail.
  • Work effectively under time constraints.
  • Have the ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
 
COLLEGE ELGIBILITY
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR 
  • Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR 
  • General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR 
  • Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged. 
PROGRAM ELGIBILITY
  • English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent). 
  • Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES). 
  • IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) 
  • Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT) Overall 80, with a minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 110, minimums of 110 in Literacy and no score lower than 95. 
  • Not sure if you meet all of the requirements? Academic Upgrading may be able to help with that:

Part-time students who started the program before Winter 2023, please email online@algonquincollege.com for registration information.
 
 
COURSES: 
 
Series: 01
ENL1962    English Fundamentals                
OFF2326    Digital WorkspACE Applications       
OFF2335    Presentation Applications       
OFF2339    Document Production and Keyboarding 1        
OFF2338    Administrative Skills and Procedures        
QUA2227   Business Math Foundations 
    
Series: 02
ACC2207     Bookkeeping        
ENL1813     Communications I    
OFF2300      Advanced Word Processing       
OFF2340    Document Production and Keyboarding 2   
OFF2395    Spreadsheet Applications (Oa) 
  
General Education Elective: choose 1
 
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.

Overview

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  • Institution: Algonquin College
  • Program type: Ontario College Certificate
  • Language: English
  • Program Code: 0210X07PAO
  • Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance

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Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.