Certificate in Office Administration

Vancouver Island University

Unlock your full potential as an executive office administrator. The VIU Office Administration Certificate Program offers specialties as an Accounting Assistant, Administrative Assistant and Legal Administrative Assistant. In this 10-month certification program, you will master computer, accounting, legal, customer relations and keyboarding skills that will turn you into the secret weapon your dream employer has been looking for.

Start your office career training at VIU today! This program provides thorough, in-depth training in the skills required by today's office workers in order to be competitive in the job market. Current computer software applications are stressed, as well as the traditional skills and knowledge of business English, business calculations, office procedures, customer relations, and strong keyboarding skills.

The program offers three specialties Accounting Assistant, Administrative Assistant, and Legal Administrative Assistant. Students can expect to receive industry-specific training in skills related to their chosen field of study. A two-week work placement practicum is available at the end of the program in each certificate stream for eligible students.

Completion Requirements:

To be eligible for an Office Administration Program certificate, students must:

• complete all program requirements within three years.
• complete all required courses (maintain a minimum "C-"/70% grade average).
• complete practicum course.