Office Clerk

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Admissions Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status. Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions. An admissions interview will be administered to determineif the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program. Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.

Program Highlights

The Office Clerk Certificate provides students the knowledge of basic office procedures, software fundamentals, and business skills that can be applied in any office. The objective of this program is to prepare students foran entry level office position.

Career Opportunities

As more employers acquire word processing equipment and programs, the labour market for skilled Office Clerks grows. Successful candidates can pursue careers in offices throughout the public and private sectors as general office clerk, office assistant, office clerk, typist, word processor operator. Upward mobility in this role is possible with experience, motivation, dedication, and a positive attitude.

Core Courses

Upon completion of the program the participant must demonstrate the following core competencies:

  • Keyboarding

    Minimum 25 words per minute (WPM).

  • Operating Systems

    Basic level of proficiency in a Windows operating system

  • Word Processing

    Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Word

  • Spreadsheets

    Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel

  • Database Management

    Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Access

  • Business Skills

    Business Correspondence Level 1 and Customer Service

  • Office Skills

    Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Office Procedures Level 1

  • Job Readiness/Employability Skills

    Job Search and Resume Writing

    • Program Type: Certificate
    Anticipated Salary: $29,529 – $51,543
    Program Duration: Weeks: 22
    Hours: 550

    Tuition Fees
      Domestic International
    Tuition: $5,487 $7,133
    Application: $250 $500
    Assessment: $100 $100
    Program Syllabus: Click here to Download
    Program Notes Tuition fees include digital course materials.
    Printed copies may be available for an additional fee.
    Financial Assistance may be available for those who qualify.
    Graduation Requirements Students must maintain a 75% program average to obtain a Certificate
    Method of Delivery Onsite, Remote and Blended using our
    Integrated Learning ®System training facilitated by qualified learning coaches.

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