Office Administration - General
Play a central role in operational success - explore a career in office administration.
- Based in the nation's capital, the program maintains a close working relationship with many government departments including Global Affairs Canada, Canada Revenue Agency, and The Privy Council
- After graduating, this flexible one-year program gives you the option to pursue a specialized education by taking one of Algonquin College's Office Administration diploma programs
- Experience is gained through a hands-on learning project in the first semester, and you will continue to develop those skills in your second semester
Program Availability and Schedule
Availability
Availability varies by course. Click here to view availability for courses in this program.
Schedule
Given the part-time delivery of this program, there is not a standard schedule for all learners.
Program Summary
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The Office Administration Ontario College Certificate program provides the knowledge and skills that prepare you for a rewarding office administration career.
Develop both theoretical and applied skills during various simulated office situations. Practise conducting administrative procedures and producing industry-standard documents. Enhance your ability to use digital tools by conducting research and mastering Microsoft Office applications and other industry-standard software packages....(read more)
Overview
Play a central role in operational success - explore a career in office administration.
The Office Administration Ontario College Certificate program provides the knowledge and skills that prepare you for a rewarding office administration career.
Develop both theoretical and applied skills during various simulated office situations. Practise conducting administrative procedures and producing industry-standard documents. Enhance your ability to use digital tools by conducting research and mastering Microsoft Office applications and other industry-standard software packages.
Our experienced faculty and facilitators are dedicated to preparing you with the skills you need to succeed in your career. Graduate with essential office skills, as well as critical skills for success, such as resourcefulness, responsibility, creative thinking and problem solving.
After graduating, this flexible program gives you the option to pursue a specialized education by taking one of Algonquin College's Office Administration diploma programs. Earn a diploma after completing one more year of studies in either the Executive (available online) or Health services (available on campus) specializations.
Graduates may find employment opportunities in a variety of entry-level support staff or administration positions in both public and private sectors.
Courses
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Part-time students who started the program before Winter 2023, please email online@algonquincollege.com for registration information.
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| Course Number |
Hours | Course Name | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series: 01 | |||
| ENL1962 | 42.0 | English Fundamentals | |
| OFF2326 | 42.0 | Digital WorkspACE Applications | |
| OFF2335 | 28.0 | Presentation Applications | |
| OFF2339 | 70.0 | Document Production and Keyboarding 1 | |
| OFF2338 | 70.0 | Administrative Skills and Procedures | |
| QUA2227 | 42.0 | Business Math Foundations | |
| Series: 02 | |||
| ACC2207 | 56.0 | Bookkeeping | |
| ENL1813B | 42.0 | Communications I | |
| OFF2300 | 56.0 | Advanced Word Processing | |
| OFF2340 | 70.0 | Document Production and Keyboarding 2 | |
| OFF2395 | 56.0 | Spreadsheet Applications (Oa) | |
| General Education Elective: choose 1 | |||
| AST2000 | 42.0 | Introduction to Astronomy | |
| COR1737 | 42.0 | Psychopathology - an Introduction to Mental Illnesses | |
| DSN2100 | 45.0 | Design Thinking | |
| ENV5004 | 42.0 | Waste-Free Ontario | |
| FAM1003 | 40.0 | Psychology of Learning | |
| FIN2300 | 42.0 | Introduction to Personal Finance | |
| GED0021 | 42.0 | Disability in Arts: Portrayals and Identity | |
| GED0022 | 42.0 | Positive Psychology: the Science of Happiness and Well-Being | |
| GED0024 | 42.0 | Anti-Racism: Theory and Practice | |
| GED2200 | 42.0 | Free Speech and the Challenge of Social Media | |
| GED5007 | 42.0 | Transatlantic Slavery and Its Abolition | |
| GED5010 | 42.0 | The Fungus Among Us | |
| GED5301 | 42.0 | On Death, Dying and Medical Assistance in Dying (Maid) | |
| GED7105 | 42.0 | Professionalism and Ethics | |
| GEO0012 | 42.0 | Foreign Landscapes and Their Inhabitants | |
| MGT2346 | 42.0 | Introduction to E-Business | |
| PSI1702 | 42.0 | Government of Canada | |
| PSY0010 | 42.0 | Criminal Psychology - Psychopathic MindsCriminal Psychology - Psychopathic Minds What makes a psychopath tick? Are they born that way, or are they products of society? Are serial killers really possessed with evil, or do they know exactly what they are doing? In this course, students will study how and why some individuals become criminals and why some actually become killers. You will study what is known about serial killers, stalkers, rapists and criminals. Also, the latest techniques used in criminal profiling and questioning will be examined. There are no classes currently scheduled for this course. | |
| SCI2200 | 42.0 | Dynamic Dna: You Are Not Alone | |
Careers & Pathways
Careers
Graduates are equipped with skills for a variety of entry-level support staff or administrative positions in both public and private sectors.
Pathways
Please note: There may be more pathways available for this program than are listed here. Please use our Pathways search tool to see every option.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Conduct oneself professionally and adhere to relevant legislation, standards and codes of ethics.
- Schedule and coordinate tasks within specific deadlines and according to set priorities.
- Receive, process and distribute communications in the workplace to assist the flow of information.
- Operate and provide support related to the use of office equipment and technologies.
- Locate, file and retrieve documents and records from a variety of electronic and paper sources to support daily office operations.
- Record basic financial information using established document formats, procedures and accounting software.
- Produce routine business documents using available technologies and established standards and formats.
- Use interpersonal and client service skills to respond to diversity and to support the vision and mission of the organization.
- Compile resources as well as services to prepare summary reports.
- Select and use information technologies to support communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist in the organization and coordination of meetings and travel arrangements.
- Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.
Tuition & Fees
2025/2026 Academic Year
Fees are subject to change.
Fees for part-time programs are charged on a course-by-course basis and are published on each individual course page. For questions related to fees, please call the Registrar's Office at 613-727-0002
Graduation Fee:
Once you have completed all the courses in the program, it is the responsibility of the student to complete a credential application (https://www.algonquincollege.com/online/certificationgraduating/). A graduation fee is charged when the application is submitted. After your credential application has been approved, you will be invited to Convocation.
Additional program related expenses include:
Books and supplies cost approximately $1800 for the program duration. For more information visit https://www.algonquincollege.com/coursematerials.
Admissions Requirements
All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.
College Eligibility
The following requirements are recommended to ensure success in the program:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent; OR
- Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing, for which a fee will be charged.
Program Eligibility
The following requirements are recommended to ensure success in the program:
- English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
It is recommended applicants with international transcripts have the following IELTS or TOEFL scores to ensure success: IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT) Overall 80, with a minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20. OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 110, minimum of 110 in Literacy and no score below 95.
Application Information
Read this before applying:
Part-time students who started the program before Winter 2023, please email online@algonquincollege.com for registration information.
Additional Information
Program Resources
International students wishing to study online should visit https://www.algonquincollege.com/online/international for information related to International online students and for International fees information prior to registering. Please note that AC Online programs do not qualify international students for new study permits or study permit extensions.
This program has flexible delivery options.
Courses appearing to be unavailable online (during the registration period) may have substitute courses which are taken instead. If you are a full-time student, you are automatically put into those courses; if you are part-time, please contact our office for the current substitutions and links to these courses.
PLEASE NOTE: In the Office Administration programs there are certain courses where it is mandatory for the students to have a Windows-based computer as some of the software application functions used in the program do not run effectively on other platforms (even when running via Parallels on MAC). MAC laptops and Chromebooks will not be supported in the Office Administration programs.
Courses appearing to be unavailable online (during the registration period) may have substitute courses which are taken instead. If you are a full-time student, you are automatically put into those courses; if you are part-time, please contact AC Online for the current substitutions and links to these courses.
PRIOR LEARNING AND RECOGNITION (PLAR):
Students who wish to apply for PLAR need to demonstrate competency at a post-secondary level in all of the course learning requirements. Evidence of learning achievements for PLAR candidates may include a comprehensive challenge examination and/or completion of a portfolio.
AC ONLINE ACADEMIC PLANNER:
The Academic Planner provides registered part-time students the ability to declare into a program of study. The Academic Planner outlines successfully completed courses to date, as well as courses that need to be completed in order to meet graduation requirements. It is therefore, essential that all part-time students declare to their program of study, allowing administrators to plan course offerings. The tool is available on ACSIS, located under 'Part-time Students' on the left-hand toolbar.
PROGRAM PROGRESSION:
As per policy AA39: Program Progression and Graduation Requirements when students are admitted to a program, they are assigned to the Program of Study that aligns with their start date. If a student takes a break for two or more consecutive terms the Program of Study is reset to align with the current version (when studies are resumed).
Contact
Future Students
For additional information, please contact our Customer Service Representative team at online@algonquincollege.com and they will direct you to the best person to answer your specific questions.
Current Students
For additional information, please reference the AC Online Circle of Care.