Course Description
This course provides the essential tools, skills, and knowledge needed to perform administrative responsibilities to support executives and other high-level professionals. Topics covered in this course include:
- Format documents
- Speak on the phone professionally
- Work as a receptionist
- Manage your time
- Manage an office
- Write and communicate in a business environment
- Write emails effectively and politely
The course materials are available online on the learning platform Brightspace on the course start date. Your instructors are recognized professionals in the field.
More Information
- Learning options: Courses available online.
- A la carte: Individual courses are available, or earn the certificate by completing all courses within five years.
- Recommended: English proficiency, basic computer skills and keyboarding, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Materials: A business calculator is recommended for accounting courses and a USB memory stick for all computerized courses.
- Time commitment: For each course hour, ensure time for study and assignment submission.
- Minimum enrolment: If the minimum enrolment target is not met, a course may be cancelled.
Registration usually closes 24 – 48 hours before the course starts, or sooner if the course is full. Register early to secure your seat.
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Please note Administrative Assistant Certificate of Achievement is retiring and this course will be discontinued. The last enrollment date for this course is December 11, 2024.
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Phone: 403-410-1402
Email: info@bowvalleycollege.ca
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Course Offerings
Online - Asynchronous
Students and instructors participate online. There are no set meeting times.
