Administrative Assistant Diploma

Build practical office, communication, and business skills used in today’s administrative support roles—using modern tools and real workplace tasks.
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Program at a Glance

Credential

Diploma

Total Instructional Hours

320 hours

Delivery

Online

Location

Online

Language of Instruction

English

Practicum/Work Placement

None

Start Dates

Not currently scheduled

Student Capacity

[TBD]

Program Overview

Administrative assistants are the operational heartbeat of an organization—supporting communication, coordination, documentation, and office workflows. This diploma focuses on practical, day-to-day skills that are used in administrative support roles, including Microsoft Office productivity tools, business communication, foundational accounting, and modern business/marketing fundamentals.

You will learn how to produce professional documents and correspondence, organize and communicate effectively, and support common business functions that administrative staff often touch

Who This Program Is For

This program may be a fit for you if you want to:
  • Start a career in office administration or administrative support
  • Improve your computer and office productivity skills
  • Develop workplace communication, writing, and professional etiquette
  • Gain foundational understanding of business, accounting, and marketing in an office setting

What You’ll Learn
(Learning Outcomes)

By the end of the program, graduates will be able to:
  • Create professional business documents, spreadsheets, and presentations using Microsoft Office tools
  • Communicate effectively in common workplace formats (email, memos, reports, and professional communication)
  • Understand key business concepts and the broader environment organizations operate in
  • Apply introductory accounting concepts and complete practical financial tasks (e.g., statements and calculations)
  • Understand foundational marketing concepts and how organizations develop and measure marketing performance
  • Understand modern digital marketing/social selling concepts and structured approaches to engaging audiences

Assessment & Grading
(High-Level)

Career Paths

Admission Requirements (Ontario)

Tuition & Fees

Student Policies

Assessment varies by course and may include a combination of:

  • Professional performance (attendance/participation/punctuality/class preparation)
  • Tests and assignments
  • Practical projects (e.g., Word/Excel/PowerPoint deliverables in Computer Applications)
Passing standard: Each course requires a minimum 60% to pass.

Graduates may pursue entry-level roles such as:

  • Administrative Assistant
  • Office Administrator
  • Receptionist / Front Desk Administrator
  • Administrative Coordinator 
  • Office Support / Clerical roles
Employment Disclaimer:
 Employment outcomes depend on many factors (experience, local job market, interview performance, and employer requirements). Employment is not guaranteed.

Applicants must meet one of the following:

  1. Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or other academic qualifications specified by the Superintendent as a condition of program approval (if applicable), OR
  2. If the applicant does not meet the academic requirement above: be at least 18 years of age by program start and successfully complete the Canadian Adult Education Credentials (CAEC)

Also required (recommended to list clearly):

  • Government photo ID
  • Language proficiency expectations (if you require them)
  • Basic computer access
Not currently enrolling — no tuition is being collected at this time.
Tuition and fee details will be published prior to opening enrolment.

Student Policies

  • Student Complaint Procedure
  • Vocational Fee Refund Policy
  • Student Rights & Responsibilities
  • Academic Integrity / Plagiarism Policy
  • Missed Tests & Assignments Policy

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“Approved as a vocational program under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005”