Administrative Professional 2

CREDENTIAL: Certificate

Advance your skills in Microsoft Office, databases, document management, and business finances for a variety of office administration careers.

Tuition: 2373*

Credential: Certificate

Length: 4 0 months

Hours: Full-time

Format: Class-based

Campus: Downtown

Start Dates: May

What you will learn

Upon successful completion of the Administrative Professional 2 Certificate, students will be able to:

Keyboard at a minimum speed of 40 gwpm on a five-minute test with a maximum of five errors
Use advanced features of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Integrate Microsoft Office applications
Use social media for business purposes
Take effective minutes at meetings
Transcribe audio recorded dictated material
Describe how office finances are handled, including by computerized accounting
Utilize writing plans to communicate effectively when writing routine or persuasive documents or negative news documents
Demonstrate time-management and project-management skills
Practice problem-solving strategies, conflict resolution techniques, and feedback delivery

What to expect

The courses use lectures and readings to explain material and use assignments to put this information into practice. Where appropriate, theory may also be presented through videos, demonstrations, and guest lectures

The majority of class time is devoted to training in practical computer skills, building business communications skills--both written and interpersonal, and in introducing students to handle office finances.

The students are required to work both in groups and individually.

Admission requirements

General

This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.

Recommended Characteristics

Students need to be able to sit for extended periods and work on computers.

Courses

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
OADM 1201	Word 2	2.5
OADM 1202	Keyboarding 2	2.5
OADM 1203	Business Writing 3	2.5
OADM 1204	Office Finance	2.5
OADM 1205	Social Media and Technology	1.5
OADM 1208	Office Skills 2	2
OADM 1207	Access	1.5
OADM 1206	Practicum Preparation	1
OADM 1209	Admin Professional Practicum	3
Total Credits		19

* 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 other costs

Fee description	Fee Amount	Notes
Application fee	0
Tuition	2373	Tuition Breakdown 0 - 1 0 - 2 0 - 3 0 - 4
Student union	54
College initiative	52
Materials	0	not including textbooks
Campus resource	95
Laundry	0
Tools (deposit)	0
Coverall (deposit)	0
Uniform (deposit)	0
Medical & Dental	0
U-PASS	217
Graduation	0
Program-specific extra fees	0
Total

* 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 $300 non-refundable deposit.

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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Fill out a PDF form and mail to:
VCC Registrar's Office
1155 East Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5

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