University Certificate - Office Assistant - Administrative

The Administrative major of the Office Assistant program provides students with the computer skills and business knowledge necessary to become an integral part of the business world. Technology is an essential part of this program. Students are trained with current software programs to process and to manage information efficiently and perform many complex office functions.

The Office Assistant program of study consists solely of prescribed courses; learners do not take electives or options. The courses must be completed in the order presented in the program of study. The schedule is set by the program and courses can only be completed in the term they are offered.

One of the benefits of the Office Assistant program is its work-integrated learning four weeks field placement component, which gives students hands-on experience in a real world setting. The field placement helps to make meaningful connections and may even lead to full-time work.

Graduates are employed in a variety of private companies, government offices and non-profit associations in roles such as:

• Administrative assistant • Word processing operator • Administrative professional • Executive assistant • Office assistant