Administrative Assistant
Approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005

Diploma Program: 26 Weeks

Program Highlights
  • Windows 11, Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Teams
  • Computer Applications:
    Microsoft Office Applicatons: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and Power Point
  • Basic Accounting Principles
  • Computerized Accounting with Quick Books Software
  • Business Communications

The Administrative Assistant (with Accounting) program is an excellent way to prepare for a career in today’s advanced office environment.
In addition to learning business communications, students will learn to use the latest Windows, Internet and Microsoft Office applications, satisfying employer demands to perform Microsoft desktop applications in an office environment. Our administrative assistant training provides students everything they need for a successful transition in their careers.

Students will also learn Accounting Principles and the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll portions of Quick Books software widely used in offices throughout Canada. Students may also participate in an optional 8 week co-operative work placement to showcase their skills and gain valuable on-the-job experience. We have found this combination of courses to be a winning combination in securing permanent employment in the London and surrounding area.

The ALPHALOGIC Difference

The AlphaLogic difference is based on education that is focused on helping each individual student achieve success, rather than the traditionally large lecture-led classroom. Perhaps you have not done well in a traditional lecture focused classroom, either because you were embarrassed to ask questions or got left behind due to missed classes.

At AlphaLogic we focus on you, individually. This means that you get the one-on-one help you need from a qualified instructor, who is always there to help you. Our student centered system of learning will help you get higher grades and ultimately the career you’ve always dreamed about.

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Career Opportunities

Administrative Assistants are generally employed by offices, call centres, insurance companies, telephone and utility companies and by other establishments throughout the private and public sector that use personal computers with the Microsoft Office applications.

Office duties include answering phones, filing documents, and using a computer for Microsoft Office applications in an office environment. On a typical day one might type letters using Word or enter data into spreadsheets using Excel, prepare reports and graphs using Excel or create databases using Access or create a slide show using PowerPoint. They may be asked to take care of Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable entries. They will be prepared to perform most duties in a typical office environment.

There is a high demand for Microsoft Office Skills especially with Quick Books and bookkeeping skills. The Administrative Assistant program supports graduates to find success when entering the workforce in Southwestern Ontario

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Salary Stats
  • General Office Support Workers: NOC 1411
  • Accounting and Related Clerks: NOC 1431
  • Administrative Assistants NOC 1241
  • Accounting Technicians and Bookkeepers: NOC 1311
  • Wage Range ($/hr): $16.55 - $28

*Labour statistics provided by https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/trend-analysis

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