If you enjoy working with people, using computer applications, compiling and organizing information, performing administrative duties ranging from general office tasks to acting as a special assistant in any office environments, Administrative Professional Diploma Program (ADP) is the right profession for you. Administrative Professionals perform a wide variety of clerical and administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, word processing, bookkeeping and accounting, photocopying, filing and answering telephone calls and other correspondence. Administrative Professionals work in a variety of industries ranging from large corporations, small and medium-sized businesses, and non-profit groups to government departments.
This is a very broad field but with a diploma in Administrative Professional from Commonwealth College, you will be equipped with specialized skills and knowledge making you outstanding among many other job seekers. You will have job opportunities with local (private and government) and international organizations of any size. A career started here could end in management. Among many, some job titles are Office Administrator, Personal Assistance, Office Clerk and more.
Administrative Professional Diploma Program (ADP) at Commonwealth College is designed very well so that thestudents can gain a basic understanding of modern office procedures as well as the skills and confidence to obtain an entry-level administrative assistant position in a range of office environments. Administrative Professional Diploma Program at Commonwealth College provides students with up-to-date training to be competitive in a continuously changing field. Administrative Professional Diploma Program at Commonwealth College has two tiers, theoretical and practical education.
PROGRAM LENGTH
| Theory | 460 hours |
| Practicum | 160 hours |
| Total | 6 Months |
How Do I Get Started?
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
Speak to Admissions at 204-558-9023 for all upcoming start dates or write to us at ashleyl@commonwealtheducationgroup.ca
ELIGIBILITY
Canadian high school graduation or equivalent, or mature student status plus successful completion of entrance assessment and admissions interview.
Admissions Requirements
For more information on admission requirements, please contact 204-558-9023 or ashleyl@commonwealtheducationgroup.ca
Course Fee
| Registration Fee | : | $225.00 CAD |
| Tuition Fee | : | $6,450.00 CAD |
| Training Completion Fund (TCF) | : | $64.50 CAD |
| Books & Supplies Fee | : | $254.97 CAD |
| Total Fees | : | $6,994.47 CAD |
In this course, students will become familiar with the roles and responsibilities associated with working in an office environment. Students will gain an understanding of effective tools for time management, policies surrounding workplace diversity, an introduction to workplace terminology and the skills necessary to manage and execute administrative duties.
Upon completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills necessary in order to:
| Day in the Life | 20% |
| Office Design | 20% |
| Midterm Quiz | 20% |
| Final Exam | 40% |
Day in the Life: Using the prompts on the assignment sheet, rank all of the tasks/issues in the order you will complete or deal with them. Explain your decision and how you will deal with the task/issue. Please note, not everything needs to be dealt with today.
Office Design: Using the prompts on the assignment sheet, design and then justify your decisions for that design, of an ideal reception area. Taking into consideration the organizational, practical and realistic constraints and needs of a business environment.
Quiz: The quiz will cover content from Chapters 1 – 6. All students will be provided with a link to access the online quiz.
Final Exam: The final exam will cover content from the entire course, with an emphasis on content from chapter 7 – 17. All students will be provided with a link to access the online exam.
In this course, students will learn how to use the features of Microsoft Word in order to create, format and adjust documents. Students will also learn how to modify the appearance and content of documents using features such as page margins, fonts, line space and tab settings. By the end of this course, students will be confident in their ability to use Microsoft Office for duties in the workplace and in personal life.
Upon completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills necessary in order to:
| Weekly Assignment (10% x 4 weeks) | 40% |
| Midterm Quiz | 20% |
| Final Project | 40% |
Weekly Assignment: Each Friday you will be sent a list of modifications/updates that need to be made to a word document. The tasks will reflect the skills learned that week and provide practical experience for each skill.
You will complete all the modifications/updates in a single word file. This will be submitted weekly by Friday at 11:59PM to your course instructor.
Midterm Quiz: This quiz will cover content from this first half of the course.
Final Project: You will be sent a detailed list with the requirements for a word file. You will need to complete each item on the checklist to arrive at the final product. You will receive access to the final project during the last week of the course. Your final project is to be submitted by email to your course instructor by the last day of class at 11:59PM.
In this course, students will gain practical knowledge of how to effectively communicate as a professional in the business world. Students will have the opportunity to practice crafting professional written messages, for internal and external business use; as well as learning how to successfully market themselves using business language.
Upon completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills necessary in order to:
| Newsbreak | 30% |
| Digital Media Campaign | 30% |
| Presentation | 20% |
| Resume and LinkedIN Profile | 20% |
Newsbreak: You work in public relations for a cruise line that operates out of Vancouver. You are shocked to read a blog post from a disgruntled passenger, complaining about the poor service, dirty rooms and non-existent entertainment on a recent cruise. You have been asked to write a response on behalf of the cruise line in response to the public criticism:
Digital Media Campaign: For this project, you will need to pick a company that you would like to create a digital media campaign for. There can be no duplicates in case-study companies being used for this project. You must email your instructor the name of the company in order to get approval.
Your responsibilities are:
Presentation: You will be presenting your ideas for the upcoming social media to the class. Your presentation must cover all aspects of your digital media campaign, as well as why you made these choices. Your presentation will be marked as following:
Resume and LinkedIN Profile: This assignment will help you develop your resume and LinkedIN Profile to use when applying for internships, part-time and full-time positions.
In this course, students will learn how to use Microsoft Excel to create and format spreadsheets that will assist in business decision making, financial planning and data analysis. By the end of this course, students will have the ability to create, format, edit, print and save worksheets that have formulas, headers/footers, images, and charts.
Upon completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills necessary in order to:
| Weekly Assignment (10% x 4 weeks) | 40% |
| Midterm Quiz | 20% |
| Final Project | 40% |
Weekly Assignment: Once a week, students will engage in an in-class assignment. This assignment will reflect the skills learned that week and provide practice experience for the skill. This assignment will take the form of an excel workbook. Students will be provided with a list of modifications/updates that need to be made to the workbook
This will be submitted by the end of class on the assigned day.
Midterm Quiz: This quiz will cover content from this first half of the course.
Final Project: You will be sent a detailed list with the requirements for an excel workbook. You will need to complete each item on the checklist to arrive at the final product. You will receive access to the final project during the last week of the course. Your final project will be completed during class time on the last day of class.
In this course, students will be introduced to basic accounting principles and procedures associated with the role of an administrator. Throughout this course, students will have many opportunities to practice skills such as recording transactions, completing financial statements and preparing accounting documents for a company.
Upon completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills necessary in order to:
| In Class Practice Assignment | 30% (15% x 2) |
| Midterm | 25% |
| Final Exam | 45% |
In Class Practice Assignments: On two separate occasions, students will be tasked with an in-class practice assignment that will reflect the content that was covered that day.
Midterm: Students will be provided with a link to an online midterm exam that will cover content from the first half of the course.
Final Exam: Students will be provided with a link to an online exam that will cover content from the entire course, with an emphasis on topics taught during the second half of the course.
In this course, students will have the opportunity to select and participate in two professional development workshops. These workshops will provide students with the opportunity to build workplace skills, and differentiate themselves from others in an interview process.
Upon completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills necessary in order to:
| Professional Development 1 | 40% |
| Mentor Meeting 1 | 10% |
| Professional Development 2 | 40% |
| Mentor Meeting 2 | 10% |
Professional Development 1/2: For this assignment, students must pick a professional development course from the Approved Course Library provided by Commonwealth College.
Upon completion of the course, please send your certificate of completion to your course instructor.
Mentor Meeting 1/2: For this assignment, students must schedule a time to meet with their instructor to discuss the content they are learning in their professional development course. Students must be prepared to discuss the following questions:
In this course, students will gain practical experience looking for and applying for jobs. Students will gain knowledge on effective self-marketing techniques, as well as how to stand out in the application process. Students will also explore future learning opportunities related to their personal and career development, with emphasis on how these opportunities will enhance the students future career.
Upon completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills necessary in order to:
Application Package
| Job Search | 30% |
| Personal Documents | 40% |
| Future Learning | 30% |
1) Job Search: Using online resources, find 5 job postings that you would be interested in applying to. Be realistic, taking into consideration the location, rate of pay, working conditions, and experience requirements. Once you have found the positions, curate a document that has the link to the posting as well as a 150 word reflection as to why you chose to highlight this position.
2) Personal Documents: Using the 5 job postings chosen in the previous assignment, you will be creating application packages specific to each role. In each application package you must include a tailored cover letter and resume specific to the position and the company, as well as any other related documents that are relevant to the role and/or the application instructions.
For this assignment you will be exploring the various options available for professional and personal development. You need to provide a list of 10 future learning opportunities, outlining their price and format (online/in person), as well as a 150 word reflection as to why you feel as though you, or your career, would benefit from this learning experience.
Covid Readiness Plan. 
