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Graduates of the Office Administration - General program earn a one-year certificate, unlocking diverse entry-level career options across private and public sectors. The curriculum covers these key competencies:
Technical proficiencies
Foundational Office 3652019 cloud application expertise covering Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and more
Outlook 365 mastery - students develop professional email composition skills, organizational folder creation, and scheduling proficiency using Outlook's calendar features
A typing speed of 40-50 GWPM is required for program completion
Cloud collaboration techniques including document sharing/editing and virtual meeting management through MS Teams
Interpersonal abilities
Building client relationships through clear communication and strict confidentiality maintenance. Both independent work ethic and teamwork capabilities are emphasized as essential workplace skills
Modern employers prioritize office administrators who demonstrate exceptional organization, proactive thinking, and strong problem-solving capacities.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the C, U or M level including the following prerequisites:
Grade 12 English at the C or U level
Grade 11 Math
English language requirements:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Overall 6.0 with no band less than 6.0; TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) or Home Edition 78; TOEFL Computer-based Test 213; Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL. In-person or Online) Overall 60; EIKEN (Test in Practical English Proficiency) Pre-1; The Michigan English Test Overall 58 with no individual score below 56; Pearson Test of English -Academic (Online & In-person) 60; Cambridge English Proficiency 173; Duolingo Overall 110 with no sub score less than 85.