Looking to thrive in any office setting? Explore our Office Administration certificate program. Gain essential business, office, computer application, and communication skills that will set you apart in today’s competitive workplace. Whether you’re aiming to advance within your current job or transition to a new role, this program prepares you with the tools to succeed.
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The 22-week Office Administration certificate is delivered totally online and can be taken full-time or part-time. You will be introduced to a mix of computer, bookkeeping and business communication skills as you work your way through a variety of modules.
Our program has intakes the first Monday of each month as long as there is space available.
All OFAD courses are taught in an individualized format with set hours for course completion from September to early June. Students learn through instructor-guided individual study in online courses.
This program has been structured for students who are seeking an Office Administration certificate with the option to complete one or two specialty certificates. OFAD students usually have a strong desire to work in various business offices such as accounting firms, government offices, small and large businesses, manufacturing, legal offices, and numerous professional offices.
Students who complete the Office Administration certificate and/or its specialties are able to transfer their courses and certificates to Office Administration and Applied Business Technology programs in British Columbia.
Just need to improve your keyboarding or brush up your bookkeeping skills? You can choose to take only one or two courses or complete the entire 22-week certificate.
All OFAD courses are delivered online, so students are required to have dependable access to the internet, and a computer with Windows 11 and MS Office 365. You will have access to free MS Office 365 licensed software for as long as you are a College student.
Start and Completion Dates
Office Administration Certificate
varied – September to early June (22 weeks)
Administrative Assistant Specialty Certificate
varied – September to early June (15 weeks)
Bookkeeping Specialty Certificate
varied – September to early June (15 weeks)
Full-time students who start their studies in September should expect to complete their OFAD Certificate by mid-February and possibly a Specialty by early June. Students who start after the first week of September can expect to complete their classes in the following academic year.
Classes
Office Administration online courses are accessible from September to early June. Online instructional support is available during scheduled hours Monday through Friday. Course web sites are accessible 24/7 except during scheduled breaks.
Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students
For the 2026/27 academic year (2026/SU, 2026/FA, 2027/WI, 2027/SP)
Application Fee:
$30.00
Tuition:
$2,216.74
Student Association Fee:
$69.00
*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.