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General Office Administration

General Office Administration

Become a Proficient Business Administration Professional

As an office administration graduate, you will be proficient in office practices and software, enabling you to skillfully manage the administrative activities of any size business operation. Your keen eye for detail, organizational skills and solid understanding of administration principles will make you highly attractive to top employers. 

Admission Requirements

A grade 12 diploma or equivalent is technically all you need; however, it's also important that you are a good fit within the program.

If you have even three of the following, you're a good candidate to train for a career in Business Office Administration:

  • People skills
  • Eye for detail and ability to edit carefully
  • Good customer service skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Computer skills
  • General office and secretarial skills
 

Testimonial: I was thinking of going to the local college, but I didn’t want to stop working. And I always had hard time concentrating in class, when there’s a lot of people around, lot of noises… One day I was browsing on the Internet, I ended up on the CD-ED website, ordered the info package, and here I am now, graduated! I just LOVED my experience with CD-ED, the staff is totally awesome, nice, the MOA course is very interesting and I honestly think that it was not long enough (in a good way), it went by so fast and I had fun. - Jolaine Haiche, MOA Graduate

Career Prospects

Graduates of this course have a variety of career options, including becoming a Microsoft Office User Specialist. You could choose to be an office administrator or receptionist, an executive assistant or administrative assistant. Or, you could become a typist / word processing specialist. This program can also help you upgrade within your current office position by making you a leading expert on Microsoft Office.

Successful graduates of this program have found work in large corporations, small businesses, insurance companies, real estate, government departments, and more.  

Skills for Success

One of the great things about business administration is the variety in your work day. Because business administration covers so many interesting areas in a typical office setting, there is always something to keep your interest levels stimulated and the job at hand interesting.

Salary Expectations

Entry-level Office Administrators earn an average of US$35,641 while those with more experience can earn as much as US$49,674

[salary source: payscale.com]

Some Typical Duties of an Office Administrator:

  • Generating reports on various activities
  • Updating databases clientele and company products
  • Producing business correspondence, both electronically and manual
  • Performing minor bookkeeping tasks
  • Creating professional presentation documents
  • Supporting Management and Executives on special projects

The skills learned in this program can help you find a position in a company creating content management systems to keep track of their clients and products; generating reports of various activities; operating office equipment; processing correspondence, both electronically and manually; performing minor bookkeeping tasks, and so much more.

Recent Office Administration Job Posts

Check out the types of jobs you could apply for after you graduate:

Career Guidance Program

CD-ED is committed to helping you find employment in the field of your choice. In fact, we’ll start before you even begin as a student! If you call us today, your personal admissions representative will research the job market for this career in your city, and help you decide if this program is the right path for your future.

After graduation, we’ll help you find an interview with your prospective employer in the job market. And of course, your new up-to-date skills will put you at the top of any interviewer’s list!

What You Learn

The Diploma in General Office Administration is an entry level program that prepares individuals for professional careers in business, government, and non-profit organizations. The program will prepare students to think critically & communicate effectively.

The use of current technology enables the student to work effectively in a team-based environment. The program develops those skills in a solid business background in an applications oriented program that stresses the business context.


What You Get

If you follow our registered course outline and put in the required hours, we guarantee your success. Below are some of the ways we ensure that you will graduate successfully.

Online Services & Community Learning

Our student website ensures that you'll never feel alone, with access to course-wide discussions, live chats and a private messaging system that allow you to interact with as many (or as few!) fellow students as you wish - just like in a real classroom. Through the website you will have unlimited access to your lessons, online tests, audio & video tutorials, assignment upload, your report card, tech centre, a resource library and more.

Unlimited Instructor Support

You will have unlimited one-on-one instructor support via email, chat, online classroom webinars and toll-free phone calls throughout your entire program - and beyond.

Our instructors have industry experience and can help you understand how to conquer the job market before you go out into it.

You're never a number at CD-ED - our instructors and guidance counselor will take a personal interest in your progress and will be in touch with you constantly throughout the year, making sure everything is going well with your program and whatever of your home life you wish to share.

Learning Materials Included

Unlike traditional classrooms, you don't need to go out and buy your own textbooks. As part of your tuition, when you become a student you will have all textbooks and registered software shipped directly to your door. A full set of instructions and tutorials will be included, along with access to your customized online learning management system.

We include a “How to Study At Home” learning package with your materials, and along with our exclusive Student Tracking System it will help you schedule your time to ensure a successful student experience.

Equipment Options

You have the option of a brand-new desktop or laptop computer on loan to facilitate your education. A computer is simply a tool, and we make sure you have the best tools available, running smoothly to allow you to learn under optimal conditions.

And, as a graduation gift, the computer you choose will be yours to keep on the successful completion of your program. NOTE: Accepting computer equipment from CD-ED is optional – not mandatory.

Course Timetable

Duration: 52 weeks, 1080 hours (Based on a 20-hour work week)

The following course modules are required to complete the online diploma program General Office Administration:

Hours

Module
60
COC 101 & COM 101 Computer Concepts & Communication
40
COC 102 Windows
40
COC 103 Internet Basics
120
COC 104 Microsoft Word
102
MAT 106 Microsoft Excel
136
COC 201 Microsoft Access
68
COC 202 Microsoft PowerPoint
17
COC 203 Microsoft Integration
119
COM 102 Business Communications
17
COC 106 Filing
204
BUS 101 Administrative Procedures
162
COC 105 Keyboarding runs concurrently

For more details on each course module, the program as a whole and the school itself, fill out the form at the top of this page to receive a Career Training Info Kit.

Is a Career in Office Administration Right For You? Find out...

If you're interested in exploring your career options and possibly pursing an exciting new profession with an opportunity for a positive life change, Fill out the form to receive a FREE General Office Administrator Career Training Information Kit. to top of page ^

A helpful CD-ED Admissions Specialist will then assist you with everything from career questions to financial aid and help you discover the perfect career path for you.