Administrative Professional

CREDENTIAL: Certificate

Gain skills in Microsoft Office, communications, business documents, finances, and data management for advanced office administration careers.

Tuition: 20737*

Credential: Certificate

Length: 8 0 months

Hours: Full-time

Format: Class-based

Campus: Downtown

Start Dates: Jan, May, Sep

What you will learn

Correct keyboarding technique
Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
Professional phone etiquette
Office equipment
Preparation of business documents
Writing plans and effective, strategic communication
Respectful and ethical workplace behaviour
Recruitment documents and job interview procedures
Social media for business
Meeting minutes, transcription, dictation
Office finances and computerized accounting
Time-management and project-management skills
Problem solving
Conflict resolution and delivering feedback

What to expect

Classroom lectures
Readings
Videos and demonstrations
Guest speakers
Practical computer training
Writing and communication practice
Use of financial mathematics
Individual and group work
Assignments and tests
Participation
Practical examinations

Admission requirements

General

Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first-served basis.
International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
All VCC applicants are required to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom. English requirements vary by program. For details, visit VCC International - English Requirements.

Recommended Characteristics

Able to sit for extended periods and work on computers.
Ability to work well with others.
Interest in office administration work.

Courses

Plan of Study Grid
Term One		Credits
OADM 1103	Outlook	1
OADM 1104	Word 1	2.5
OADM 1201	Word 2	2.5
OADM 1102	Keyboarding 1	3
OADM 1105	Business Writing 1	2.5
OADM 1106	Excel	2.5
OADM 1108	Business Writing 2	2.5
OADM 1107	Office Skills 1	2.5
	Credits	19
Term Two
OADM 1202	Keyboarding 2	2.5
OADM 1203	Business Writing 3	2.5
OADM 1204	Office Finance	2.5
OADM 1205	Social Media and Technology	1.5
OADM 1208	Office Skills 2	2
OADM 1207	Access	1.5
OADM 1109	Job Search	2.5
OADM 1206	Practicum Preparation	1
OADM 1209	Admin Professional Practicum	3
	Credits	19
	Total Credits	38

* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and other costs

Tuition Deposit: $11,600

Tuition deposits are payable usually within two weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.

Fee description	Fee Amount	Notes
Application fee	145
Tuition Tuition	20737	Tuition Breakdown 0 - 1 0 - 2 0 - 3 0 - 4
Student union	107
College initiative	104
Materials	0	not including textbooks
Campus resource	208
Laundry	0
Tools (deposit)	0
Coverall (deposit)	0
Uniform (deposit)	0
Medical & Dental	275
U-PASS	391
Graduation	40
Program-specific extra fees	0
Total

Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. For information and prices, visit the VCC Bookstore.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.

Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.

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To apply to VCC international programs, please submit a completed application package by email to study@vcc.ca. Application packages must be received within the application period for your program.