Certificate in Office Administration

Our Office Administration program is a one-year certificate program offered full-time on-campus in Tisdale. You’ll learn how to:

 

- -Edit and write business letters, memos and email communication;

- -Effectively use leading business software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, desktop publishing and Adobe to create business documents;

- -Learn organizational technologies used to create efficiencies within the operations of an office;

- -Execute office procedures such as reception, mail processing, email communication, calendaring, telephone communication, maintaining office equipment, task management and meeting participation;

- -Generate, maintain and retrieve manual and electronic records;

- -Do basic accounting; and

- -Use automated accounting software and learn medical terminology (depending on your elective choice).

 

We emphasize hands-on learning, especially when it comes to computer and software programs. You’ll learn to use leading office software, from word processing to accounting to email. You’ll gain practical experience through simulated office situations. You’ll practice standard office procedures, from directing telephone communications to preparing for meetings to maintaining office equipment and managing office supplies.