Office Administration

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Office Administration Diploma Program in Winnipeg

Office Administrators provide support to c-suite, business executives/managers, departments within organizations of various sizes. Graduates of this program are trained and well prepared to work in almost every sector of the industry, in large, medium and small-sized business, non-profits, provincial and federal government departments.

Program Overview:

The Commonwealth College Winnipeg’s Office Administration diploma program is designed to provide the core fundamental skills employers look for in administrative professionals such as office procedures, business communication, and basic accounting techniques.

The foundation of the Office Administration Diploma Program is on the development of strong administrative, word processing, and office support skills. Students then focus on obtaining the requisite skills to fulfill the administrative requirements for basic office procedures.
The program is predominately computer-based “hands-on” training. It is “team-orientated” and is intended to develop and familiarize the student with today’s most popular software applications. A diploma in Office Administration from Commonwealth College demonstrates to potential employers that graduates possess the skills necessary to excel in a fast-paced technological office environment.

WHAT YOU COULD EARN UNDER A YEAR

$22,880 – $41,600

PROGRAM LENGTH

Theory	420 Hours
Practicum	120 hours
Total	540 hours

How Do I Get Started?

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Career Opportunities:

After graduating from one of the Best Office Administration Colleges, you can take up any of the following job roles.

Administrative Assistant
Administrative Professional
Executive Assistant
Office Assistant
Receptionist
Secretary

Course Fee

Registration Fee	:	$ 225.00 CAD
Tuition Fee	:	$ 4,000.00 CAD
Training Completion Fund (TCF)	:	$ 40.00 CAD
Other Fees	:	$ 250.00 CAD
Total Fees	:	$ 4,515.00 CAD
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Courses Covered

Introductory Accounting

Course Description

Students will gain an understanding of basic accounting principles and applied practices which will enhance their knowledge of general business operations

Course Duration

Theory	60 hours
Practical	20 hours
Practicum	–
Total	80 Hours

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to…

Analyze business transactions by applying the accounting equation
Record transactions in a journal and post entries to the ledger
Prepare financial statements from an adjusted trial balance
Complete the steps in the accounting cycle described both perpetual and periodic inventory systems
Calculate the cost of goods sold and merchandise inventory
Journalize and post transactions

Office Procedures

Course Description

Students will develop the skills requird to perform a wide variety of office procedures in various settings.

Course Duration

Theory	40 hours
Practical	20 hours
Practicum	–
Total	60 Hours

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to…

Explain why critical-thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are essential to an administrative assistant.
Describe strategies and tools for managing your workload
Explain the importance of ethical behaviour in the workplace
Troubleshoot software problems
Develop and use effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills
Compose letters, memos and emails
Demonstrate professional call management skills for incoming and outgoing calls and voice mail
Describe equipment, supplies, and media for filing physical and electronic records.
Plan meetings and prepare related materials
Make domestic and international travel arrangements

Business Communication

Course Description

Students will gain confidence in their communication skills, better preparing them for both their academic career and beyond

Course Duration

Theory	60 hours
Practical	–
Practicum	–
Total	60 Hours

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to…

Use intercultural communication strategies to prevent miscommunication
Know the purpose of a message, anticipate its audience, and select the best communication channel for it
Improve your message by using style effectively
Improve clarity in business messages
Use social media networks professionally
Write negative messages for client/customer situations: collections, refusals (e.g., denying requests or claims), and situations when customers are disappointed.
Demonstrate professional telephone skills and voice mail etiquette

Computer Applications*/ Keyboarding

Course Description

Students will learn and practice basic keyboarding skills using an online tutorial and in-lab practice time.

In the computer applications course students receive hands-on use of Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Completion of this course will result in MS Office applications knowledge and skills.

Course Duration

Theory	120 hours
Practical	60 hours
Practicum	–
Total	180 Hours

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to…

demonstrate basic keyboarding skills
Create a document in Microsoft Word with formatting
Write functions in Microsoft Excel to perform basic calculations and to convert number to text and text to number
Create a presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint that is interactive with legible content

Organizational Behaviour

Course Description

Comprehensive coverage of contemporary organizational behaviour topics through a flexible hybrid of text and online resources. Includes discussion of the Milgram and Zimbardo experiments, the science of persuasion, and enhanced coverage of job design.

Course Duration

Theory	20 hours
Practical	–
Practicum	–
Total	20 Hours

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to…

2dentify the important system components of an organization
Describe the cultural differences in motivation
Identify the factors that influence group behaviour
Describe how empowerment relates to self-managed teams
Explain how organizations can improve the quality of decisions through participation
Discuss the differences between leadership and management and between leaders and managers
Identify five styles of conflict management

Career Search

Course Description

Students will learn effective strategies and methods for finding, applying, interviewing and getting a job

Course Duration

Theory	15 hours
Practical	5 hours
Practicum	–
Total	20 Hours

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to…

organize an effective job search
develop a personal brand statement
Explore career fields and workplace possibilities
plan and write winning resumes that capture prospective employers’ attention and lead to interviews
find and apply for jobs that are a best fit
use cover letters to encourage hiring
apply strategies for getting an interview
Turn rejection notices into tools to help improve and move forward
grow a career successfully