There is an on-going local and national demand for well-trained office personnel, especially in the growing business community of Central Alberta. Employers have expressed a strong interest in hiring one-year college graduates. Graduates will find work in both small and large centres. Graduates may complete a second year of training in the online Office Administration Program at Keyano College.

Graduates of the Office Technology Certificate will:

1. Compose and accurately produce and proofread business documents using appropriate software and equipment within specified timelines.
2. Identify and practice current professional business procedures and standards.
3. Integrate computer, computation, and communication skills to accomplish office tasks.
4. Demonstrate professional interpersonal skills, human relations skills.
5. Demonstrate critical thinking in making decisions and completing tasks and projects.

The Office Technology Certificate transfers to all Office Administration Diploma Programs in colleges in Alberta.

Two Office Technology Certificate courses are equivalent to courses offered from the Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping as part of their Certified Bookkeeper credential. See additional information regarding this program.

Graduates may complete a second year of training in the Online Office Administration Diploma. Through a collaboration among Keyano College, RDC and SAIT, you can complete an Office Administration Diploma entirely online. Apply at Keyano College, phone toll free 1.800.251.1408 or contact Gina Langager, Chairperson, at 1.780.791.8952.

Students who have completed their two-year Office Administration Diploma with a minimum overall average of 65% (or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale) are eligible to be considered for admission into the Bachelor of Management program at UBC Okanagan. Successful applicants will receive a one-year exemption and be admitted directly to second year of the Bachelor of Management program at UBC Okanagan.

50% in ELA 30-1

OR

65% in ELA 30-2

OR

A minimum score at the 50th percentile on the English component of the College Board Placement Test and a score of 2-3 on a writing sample.

Note:: In addition to the program admission requirements applicants, whose first language is not English, must demonstrate English language proficiency.

Note: While not an admission requirement for the program, some practicum agencies and field placements may require Criminal Record Checks of students working in their organizations. Information about obtaining Criminal Record Checks will be provided to students after they have been admitted to the program.

You must pass all courses and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.

Fall Term

•     OADM 100 Information Processing I
•     OADM 110 Document Processing I
•     OADM 126 Basic Accounting
•     OADM 130 Office Systems I
•     COMM 150 Fundamentals of College and Workplace Writing

Winter Term

•     OADM 101 Spreadsheet Fundamentals
•     OADM 102 Computer Essentials
•     OADM 111 Document Processing II  
•     OADM 131 Office Systems II
•     OADM 135 Introduction to Industry Sectors
•     OADM 160 Personal Leadership

Spring Term
 

•     OADM 170 Practicum

Students may receive Recognition of Prior Learning in some courses where the learning of skills, knowledge or competencies has been acquired through work, formal and informal education or training, or self study. To qualify for the program credential students must complete at least 25% of the credit requirements through enrollment in the program. Application forms for Recognition of Prior Learning are available through the Registrar's Office. Students with keyboarding speed of 35 nwam should apply for Prior Learning Assessment in APRO 110.