1 year
An Administrative Professional is the cornerstone of the modern office. This person is adept at utilizing current computer software and technology and has learned how to be a life-long learner!
The Administrative Professional Certificate Program provides students with the software training to be competitive in a continuously changing field. In addition to well-defined keyboarding skills, you will gain basic bookkeeping knowledge, oral and written communication knowledge, training in office procedures and you will have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally through a personal leadership course. A practicum placement in an office setting provides you with an opportunity to combine your newly developed skills and knowledge with on-the-job-training. You will be qualified for entry-level office positions.
Graduates of the Administrative Professional Certificate will:
Fall Term
APRO 100 Information Processing I
APRO 110 Document Processing I
APRO 126 Basic Accounting
APRO 130 Office Systems I
COMM 150 Fundamentals of College and Workplace Writing
Winter Term
APRO 101 Spreadsheet Fundamentals
APRO 102 Computer Essentials
APRO 111 Document Processing II
APRO 131 Office Systems II
APRO 135 Introduction to Industry Sectors
APRO 160 Personal Leadership
Spring Term
APRO 170 Practicum
Visit RDP’s Course Catalogue/Timetable to read detailed course descriptions.
This program is available on-campus as well as through online delivery. Distance students will require regular access to a computer with Internet service.
The Administrative Professional Certificate transfers to all Office Administration Diploma Programs in colleges in Alberta.
Completion of the Administrative Professional Certificate grants 10 credits for: a 4 credit Accounting course, Business Administration 204: Interpersonal Skills (3 credits) and Business Administration 210: Business Technology 1 (3 credits) towards the Management Certificate.
Two Administrative Professional 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 at the CIBCB website.
50% in ELA 30-1
OR
65% in ELA 30-2
A minimum score of 250 on the Reading component, 250 on the Writing component and 5 on the WritePlacer Test.
Note: Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency in addition to the program admission requirements.
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 50% 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.
Note: While not an admission requirement for the program, some practicum agencies and field placements may require Police Information Checks of students working in their organizations. Information about obtaining Police Information Checks will be provided to students after they have been admitted to the program.
Recommended for Online Learners: While not an admission requirement for the program, in order to be successful, students should have basic computer skills (able to function independently on basic computer software programs and able to carry out basic Internet navigation).
You must pass all courses and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.