Become a Qualified Administrative Assistant

The Academy of Learning Career College focuses on the career-targeted skills and office assistant training that today’s employers are looking for. As a result, this program can be completed in only 35 weeks. With ongoing enrollment and a flexible course schedule, you can start your education as soon as you’re ready!

AOLCC’s Administrative Assistant diploma program develops the administrative, clerical and organizational skills that are needed to play a key role in virtually any office environment.

You will learn to perform administrative and clerical duties that assist with the overall function of your department, including preparing reports, scheduling appoin tments and drafting correspondence. We also provide job search and resume writing workshops to help you get on track for a successful and long-lasting career as an Administrative Assistant.

Throughout the program, you will follow courses in:

Keyboarding
Overall Computer Skills including Windows 10, Personal Computer and Internet Fundamentals
Business Correspondence Levels 1 & 2 and Grammar Essentials
Microsoft Office
Word – Level 1, 2 & 3 (Advanced Microsoft Word skills)
Excel – Level 1 & 2 (Intermediate Microso ft Excel skills)
Access – Level 1 (Intermediate Microsoft Access skills)
Outlook – Level 1 (Intermediate Microsoft Outlook skills)
PowerPoint – Level 1 (Intermediate Micros oft PowerPoint skills)
Office Procedures I & II
Customer Service
And more!

Career Opportunities

As more employers acquire word processing equipment and programs, the labour market for skilled Administrative Assistants grows. Administrative Assistants may mo ve into supervisory office positions as their careers progress.

Duties and Responsibilities

Performs a variety of administrative and clerical functions.
Prepares reports and assists with overall functions of the department.
Requires above average word processing skills.

Admission Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status.
Courses are open to any applicant who pos sesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instruction.
Full-time students must attend the requir ed hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.

Program Outline

Keyboarding

Minimum 40 words per minute
Operating Systems

Basic level of proficiency in a Windows operating system
Office Skills

Personal Computer Fundamentals for End Users, Office Procedures Levels 1 and 2, Internet Fundamentals, and basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook
Word Processing

Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Word
Spreadsheets

Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Graphics/Presentation

Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
Simulations and Drills

Practical Applications – 2 Units
Database Management

Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Access
Business Skills

Business Correspondence Levels 1 and 2, Customer Service, and Grammar Essentials for Business Writing
Job readiness/Employability Skills

Job Search and Résumé Writing and Thought Patterns for a Successful Career