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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.

June 01, 2020
July 06, 2020
August 03, 2020
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
Eligibility

Grade 12 or equivalent, or mature student status plus successful completion of college entrance test

Admissions Requirements

  • Canadian High School Graduation or equivalent
  • Mature Student
  • Test of adult basic education administered
  • Interview with Admissions Advisor
Funding Options

Student may be eligible, if qualified, for Federal and Provincial loans, grants or awards. Students may also qualify for EI, Band Funding, MMF Funding or even loans facilitated by us.
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