Administrative Professional

Diploma: Certificate

Location: Downtown, Downtown

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

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Overview

Gain skills in Microsoft Office, communications, business documents, finances, and data management for advanced office administration careers.

Tuition	N/A
Credential	Certificate
Length	The program is eight months in length. Students must complete this program within three years.
Hours
Delivery	Class-based and Online, Class-based
Campus	Downtown, Downtown
Start Dates	Jan, Sep

Tuition	N/A
Credential	Certificate
Length	The program is eight months in length. Students must complete this program within three years.
Hours
Delivery	Class-based and Online, Class-based
Campus	Downtown, Downtown
Start Dates	Jan, Sep
PGWP	Not listed as eligible

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What to expect

Classroom lectures
Readings
Videos and demonstrations
Guest speakers
Practical computer training
Writing and communication practice
Use of financial mathematics
Individual and group work
Assignments and tests
Participation
Practical examinations

What you will learn

Use correct keyboarding technique to a minimum speed of 40 gwpm on a five-minute test with a maximum of five errors
Use advanced features of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and basic features of Excel, and integrate Microsoft Office applications
Prepare a wide variety of business documents that meet the comprehensive demands of today's office and utilize writing plans to communicate effectively when writing routine, persuasive and negative news documents
Professionally greet visitors by phone and in person, and take messages
Use common office equipment
Communicate effectively in the workplace, and demonstrate respectful and ethical workplace behaviour
Create job search documents and participate appropriately in job interviews
Use social media for business purposes
Take effective minutes at meetings, and transcribe audio recorded dictated material
Describe how office finances are handled, including by computerized accounting
Demonstrate time-management and project-management skills
Practice problem-solving strategies, conflict resolution techniques, and feedback delivery

Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion

The program is eight months in length. Students must complete this program within three years.

Job prospectives

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Dental Technologist / Dental Technician
Dental Lab Quality Control Specialist
Dental Materials Sales Representative
Dental Equipment Technician or Specialist
CAD / CAM Designer for Dental Restorations
Dental Laboratory Manager
Dental Technology Instructor

Admission Requirement

Grade 12 graduation or equivalent

English 12 with a minimum ‘C-‘ grade, or Communications 12 with a minimum ‘B’ grade, or English Language Proficiency at English 12 with a pass

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

Able to sit for extended periods and work on computers.
Ability to work well with others.
Interest in office administration work.

Program Availability

Not currently available.

Courses

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and Costs

Application fee	$36
Tuition	$5,239
Student union	$145
College initiative	$115
Materials		not including textbooks
Campus resource	$105
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental	$285	Provided by Student Union
U-Pass	$469	Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation	$45
Total	$6,437

Books & Supplies

Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
Additional costs:
- Textbooks – Approx. $500
- Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

Open Educational Resources(OER) at VCC

No-cost textbooks are available for this program.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

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Tuition deposit	$13,500	$10,000 non-refundable Tuition deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Application fee	$145
Tuition	$24,035
Student union	$145
College initiative	$121
Materials		not including textbooks
Campus resource	$105
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental	$285	Provided by Student Union
Temporary medical insurance	$149	Medical Insurance for International Students
U-Pass	$469	Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation	$45
Total	$25,633

Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
Additional costs:
- Textbooks – Approx. $500
- Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

* Tuition and other fees are approximate and subject to increase up to 5% per year. Students will be required to pay increased rates if the fees change at any time during the period of enrolment in the program. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.

Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.

Application Process

Application information is not available at the moment.

International students must contact International Education advisors to confirm their study eligibility and the Continuing Studies (CS) department to verify their program eligibility.