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College Certificate in Office Administration - General

Canada

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What will I learn?

Play a central role in operational success - explore a career in office administration.

The one-year 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 is 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 one-year 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 or Health Services, specializations.

Graduates may find employment opportunities in a variety of entry-level support staff or administration positions in both public and private sectors.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

  • Enjoy working in an office environment.
  • Possess excellent communication skills (written, verbal, technological) and interpersonal skills.
  • Are detail-oriented, organized and committed to achieving excellence in their work.
  • Can be self-directed in a team environment.
  • Have the ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
  • Possess basic numeracy skills.

Careers

Graduates are equipped with skills for a variety of entry-level support staff or administration positions in both public and private sectors.

Which department am I in?

School of Business

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
CAD$15,741.00 (US$ 11,314) per year
Start date

September 2025

Venue

Algonquin College

Woodroffe Campus,

1385 Woodroffe Avenue,

OTTAWA,

Ontario (ON),

K2G 1V8, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

College Eligibility

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
  • Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
  • General Educational Development (GED) certificate; 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 of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.

Program Eligibility

  • English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
  • Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
  • 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.

Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available places, applicants will be selected on the basis of their proficiency in English.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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