Office Administration – General

The Office Administration – General Certificate program at Confederation College prepares students for careers in office environments across various sectors. It offers a solid foundation in essential office skills, including communication, computer applications, and office procedures. Students learn to manage administrative tasks, produce documents, and support office operations.

The program focuses on practical skills in business math, customer service, and software tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, providing the knowledge necessary for diverse office roles.

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) with Grade 12 English (C/U) level courses.
• Completion of the Mature Student Assessment.
• Successful completion of the General Education Development Test (GED).
• Appropriate credits from the Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) program.

What You’ll Learn

• Develop strong writing and communication skills for business and professional settings.
• Gain proficiency in Microsoft Office tools like Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Learn business math concepts and apply them in real-world scenarios.
• Understand office technology, procedures, and organizational business communications.
• Acquire basic accounting and office management skills.
• Develop an understanding of Indigenous Canadian relations through history.