Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It offers more than 200 programs in various fields such as Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Design, and Community Services.

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Today's competitive global businesses require office professionals to manage the administrative tasks which support their challenging, dynamic office environments. Employers need office administrators with exceptional computer skills, efficient document processing skills, the ability to communicate professionally, and the organizational expertise to keep the office running smoothly. In this two-year diploma program, students develop their technical, communication, and interpersonal skills. With a wide variety of hands-on practical experience built into the program and emphasis on critical thinking, ethical decision-making and problem-solving skills, graduates are fully trained to meet the demands of today's complex office environment. In their final semester, students will have the opportunity to showcase their skills by participating in a 90-hour field placement position in a local business. Interested in taking this program on a parttime basis? It's possible to complete this program while still working full-time and fulfilling your other commitments. Show less

Courses
Level 1
Course details
Document Processing
ADMN1305

Fundamentals for Effective Written Communication
COMM1410

Business Computing Applications I
COMP1056

Presentation Software
COMP1355

Conestoga 101
CON0101

Foundations of Business Math
MATH1820

Introduction to Office Technology
TECH1440

Level 2
Course details
Keyboarding Techniques 1
ADMN1117

Office Procedures I
BUS1095

Career Success
CDEV1830

College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085

Advanced Spreadsheets
COMP1631

Financial Procedures for Office Settings
FIN1110

Advanced Office Technology
TECH1450

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 3
Course details
Advanced Keyboarding
ADMN2000

Office Procedures II
ADMN2190

Organizational Behaviour
BUS1021

Project Management
MGMT2060

Marketing and Communication for Office Professionals
MKT2390

Safety in the Workplace
OHS1320

Analytics and Data Management
STAT2010

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 4
Course details
Applications Software
COMP2135

Field Placement (Office Administration Executive)
FPLT2015

Event Management
MGMT2290

Training for Technical Support
TECH2010

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Program outcomes
Conduct oneself professionally and adhere to relevant legislation, standards and codes of ethics.
Manage the scheduling, coordination and organization of administrative tasks and workflow within specific deadlines and according to set priorities.
Coordinate the collection, analysis, distribution and response to communications in the workplace to facilitate the flow of information.
Operate and provide support related to the use, maintenance and procurement of office equipment and technologies.
Evaluate, establish and administer a variety of records management systems to ensure confidential, secure, accessible and organized electronic and paper records.
Produce financial documents and reports by identifying and compiling relevant information and using accounting software.
Prepare and produce a variety of business documents using available technologies and applying industry standards.
Use interpersonal, leadership and client service skills to respond to diversity and to support the vision and mission of the organization.
Research, analyze and summarize information on resources and services and prepare summary reports with recommendations.
Select and use information technologies to support communication with internal and external stakeholders and to promote the organization.
Organize and coordinate meetings, conferences, special events and make travel arrangements, including the preparation of related documentation.
Support the implementation of projects by applying basic principles of project management.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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