Certificate in Office Administration - General (Online)

Semester 1

• COMM-160/COMM-161 College Communications 1
• GNED General Education Elective
• KEYS-101 Keyboarding 1
• OAGN-113 Office Administration Technology 1
• OAGN-115 Introduction to Word Processing
• OAGN-118 Document Review & Proofreading
• OAGN-124 Financial Procedures

Semester 2

• COMM-170/COMM-171 College Communications 2
• KEYS-102 Keyboarding 2
• OAGN-116 Word Processing Applications
• OAGN-119 Document Production
• OAGN-122 Career Readiness
• OAGN-123 Office Administration Technology 2
• OAGN-125 Office Procedures and Communications
• OAGN-127 Machine Transcription

Program Highlights

• You develop your expertise through exposure to essential business software tools such as word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.
• Office Administration – General faculty members have business world experience and up-to-date knowledge of current trends, business practices and related technology requirements.
• You're connected with experienced, knowledgeable and approachable faculty.
• You further your career opportunities by earning a diploma that reflects high standards of learning.

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.

• Apply scheduling, task coordination, and organizational skills to facilitate the completion of tasks and meet deadlines in the workplace.
• Locate and manage data and information from a variety of electronic and paper sources.
• Organize and process electronic and paper communications to assist the flow of information in the workplace.
• Record financial information for the workplace within a specified time frame using appropriate document formats, procedures, and software.
• Produce accurate business documents by a specified deadline using available computer technology.
• Use effective interpersonal skills in the workplace to assist in the completion of individual and team tasks and to promote the image of the organization.
• Research, develop, and prepare draft reports substantiating the resources or services for the workplace using written and oral presentation techniques and appropriate technology.
• Use the Internet and its tools to conduct research.
• Demonstrate administrative skills to enhance operations of the workplace.

Transfer to Diploma Programs

You will be considered for transfer to either the Office Administration Medical (2603) or Office Administration Legal (2602) diploma program if you successfully complete the OAGN-127 Machine Transcription

You will be considered for transfer to the Office Administration Executive (2606) diploma program if you successfully complete either OAGN-119 Transcription Techniques 2 or OAGN-127 Machine Transcription

Career Outlook

• Office assistant
• Office clerk
• Receptionist
• Secretary
• Administrative assistant

Recognitions

The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) is proud to recognize Centennial College for enhancing the knowledge and recognition of office and administrative professionals world-wide. The Office Administration General and Executive programs are aligned with the IAAP Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) Body of Knowledge.

Areas of Employment

• Office environments
• Corporations
• Not-for-profit organizations
• Finance
• Education
• Government services
• Businesses in the private or public sector