Certificate in Administrative Professional
Administrative professionals play an important role in keeping the day-to-day operations of an office running smoothly and efficiently. During our one-year Administrative Professional program, you will learn skills in basic accounting, project management, productivity applications, business communication, professional development and customer relations.
What to expect from the program
Now more than ever, technology is incorporated into most offices, making knowledge and familiarity with common applications and processes extremely important in succeeding as an administrative professional.
Our program blends technical fluency with business skills, giving you a well-rounded education and a competitive advantage when job seeking.
In the program, you will learn how to:
Use Microsoft and Google productivity applications
Organize business events and travel
Communicate effectively in business correspondence
Navigate teamwork, conflict, problem solving, and business ethics
Develop work-related skills in customer relations
Process mail, carry out file management procedures, and use databases
Students will be able to understand how to apply effective business writing strategies and techniques for emails, memos, and various business documents for internal and external audiences using plain language principles and proper grammar.
This program also includes many hands-on learning opportunities. You will develop strong collaboration skills including the ability to effectively organize and manage online and hybrid meetings using cloud-based software applications.
Students are introduced to fundamental accounting principles, concepts and techniques.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Career opportunities
Administrative professionals can find employment in a wide selection of industries. Graduates from our programs have started their careers in the public and private sectors, government, banking, insurance, not-for-profit organizations and the retail, hospitality, oilfield, and construction industries.
Roles can include office coordination, communications, data analysis, and event planning. You can also find employment as a corporate executive assistant, bookkeeper, billing and invoice clerk, and customer service associate.
For more information on related careers, see:
ALIS OCCinfo occupational profiles
ALIS WAGEinfo salary info
PSW Opportunity
Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.
Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.
Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.
Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.
Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.
Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
English language proficiency requirements
If English is your second language, you must provide proof of English language proficiency before admission. These results must be no more than two years old when you start your program.
Test scores we accept:
IELTS Academic: 6; no section score below 5.5
TOEFL iBT: 71
Cambridge English Language Assessment: 170-179
CAEL: 60
PTE Academic: 54
Duolingo: 105
minimum of 80% in ESLS 7000 or ESLS 7100 (or ESLG 2101), and 80% in ESLW 7000 or ESLW 7100 (or ESLG 2103)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
15693 CAD
Average Cost of Living: 22895 CAD /year
Application Fee: 150 CAD