Administrative assistants are the backbone of modern office environments. A valued administrative assistant has good interpersonal and communication skills, is organized and can organize others, pays attention to detail and accuracy, is proficient in many types of business software, has excellent verbal and written skills, can solve problems and is a critical thinker. North West College’s Office Administration program is a great choice, for student how appeal to these skills. Working in an office environment is fast paced and requires employees who can multi-task, make decisions and take on more challenging projects to assist their managers. Students are given many opportunities during the Office Administration program to practice these skills in a warm and friendly learning environment. Whether students want the excitement of working for a large multinational corporation or the family feel of a small business, SaskPolytechnic provides practical training in everything from accounting to word processing, with an emphasis on computer applications. This program provides knowledge and skill development related to the business office environment, with an emphasis on computer applications. Instruction is augmented by projects that will give you a hands-on understanding of the demands and rewards of work in an office setting. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, especially when it comes to computer and software programs. Students will learn learn to use leading office software, from word processing to accounting to email. Students will gain practical experience through simulated office situations. Students will practice standard office procedures, from directing telephone communications to preparing for meetings to maintaining office equipment and managing office supplies.