The Business School will be offering a variety of delivery modes for new students in all programs.  These can include, asynchronous learning, synchronous learning, hybrid, and on-campus deliveries, including evenings and weekends.

You may also be interested in the Online option:

• Office Administration - General (Online)

Centennial College's Office Administration – General program will offer you the administrative support knowledge to succeed in today's office environment.

While you gain a wide range of administrative skills, you'll also polish your communication and human relations techniques. In small classes, experienced professors will lead you through The Business School offering, which will employ practical application of topics such as:

• Word processing
• Document production
• Office procedures
• Computer applications
• Keyboarding and Transcription
• Communications
• Cloud computing
• Desktop technologies
• Career planning and networking

The resulting Office Administration - General program credential will ensure you're career-ready for a variety of administrative assistant positions.

Program Highlights

• Office Administration – General faculty members have business world experience and up-to-date knowledge of current trends, business practices and related technology requirements.

• Small class environments connect you with experienced, knowledgeable and approachable faculty, which fosters inclusiveness.

• Further your career opportunities by earning a diploma that reflects high standards of learning.

• Develop your expertise through exposure to essential business software tools such as word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.

Transfer to Diploma Programs

• You will be considered for transfer to either the Office Administration Medical (2603) or Office Administration Legal (2602) diploma program if you successfully complete OAGN-127 Machine Transcription.

• You will be considered for transfer to the Office Administration Executive (2606) diploma program if you successfully complete either OAGN-119 Transcription Techniques 2 or OAGN-127 Machine Transcription.

Career Outlook

• Office assistant
• Office clerk
• Receptionist
• Secretary
• Administrative assistant

Recognitions

The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) is proud to recognize Centennial College for enhancing the knowledge and recognition of office and administrative professionals world-wide. The Office Administration General and Executive programs are aligned with the IAAP Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) Body of Knowledge.

Areas of Employment

• Office environments
• Corporations
• Not-for-profit organizations
• Finance
• Education
• Government services
• Businesses in the private or public sector