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Office Administration Professional

Office Administration Certificate Program Training in as Little as 30 Weeks

To earn the Office Administration Certificate at Discovery Community College students must complete both the Computerized Business Applications (CBA) and Accounting and Finance (AF) programs. This program is currently being offered in: Campbell River, Nanaimo, Parksville, and Surrey. This program has been reviewed and approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training. As a qualified Office Administration graduate, you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge required to work in any modern office environment. Your hands-on training will cover computer hardware skills and knowledge, computer software skills focusing on the MS Office suite, organizational and communication skills, basic bookkeeping and computerized accounting knowledge, and employability skills. This program is taught by experienced business professionals, who know exactly what you need to be an asset to a modern business and are dedicated to providing personal, supportive guidance.

Career Opportunities

Successful graduates of this course enter the professional world with confidence, knowing they have the skills to succeed in almost any office environment. With above-average future job growth expected in this field, your exciting new career can take you everywhere from large, fast-paced corporations to small, community-oriented businesses. Put your natural planning and organizational talents to work for you in this professional career in less than 1 year. The best way to see if Discovery Community College is the right fit for you is to see it for yourself. You can tour our facilities, get all your questions answered, and meet with both students and instructors.
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* All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.