Office Administration

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. Once you have completed your Office Administration certificate, you can choose to go on to complete an Administrative Assistant Specialty certificate or a Bookkeeping Specialty certificate as well.

All OFAD courses are delivered online, so students are required to have dependable access to the internet, and a PC computer with Windows 10 and MS Office 2019 or 365 (not an Apple or Mac).  You will have access to free MS Office 365 licensed software for as long as you are a College student.

Why Consider the Office Administration Program?

• Gain the skills and knowledge you need for success in any business or office environment.
• Prepare for an in-demand career as an Administrative Assistant. Work BC forecasts an astounding 15,000 expected job openings over the next 10 years, the majority due to retirements.
• The annual provincial (BC) median salary for Administrative Assistants is $45,883.00

Start and Completion Dates:

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:

Online 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.

Office Administration Certificate Requirements:

View official program outline.

Academic Requirements:

• Minimum 60% in either Foundations of Math 11, Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11, Workplace Math 11, MATH 080, MATH 081, MATH 082, or equivalent
• Minimum 65% in either English 11, Composition 11, Literary Studies 11, New Media 11, English First Peoples: Literary Studies plus New Media 11, English First Peoples: Literary Studies plus Writing 11, English 080, English 092, or equivalent

Recommended Prerequisites:

The following education is highly recommended for student success within the program.

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent or completion of a College of the Rockies assessment. College of the Rockies academic assessments may be used to determine Math and English skills for admission.

Students who require some Grade 11 and 12 credits may be able to start studies in Office Administration while completing other courses.

Secondary school students may register in Office Administration with a Letter of Permission from their secondary school principal.

Placement Test:

Keyboarding Assessment achieving 30 gross words per minute with three or fewer errors in three 3-minute timings.  Students unable to meet the keyboarding assessment must complete OFAD 155 Keyboarding 1.

Computer Skills:

Computer operating skills are a definite asset but are not a prerequisite to enter into this program.

Tuition and Fees:

Tuition and Fees for International Students:

_{*These prices are for international students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Textbooks and Supplies

Textbooks and supplies are available at the College Bookstore.