Office Administration Certificate Program with Lakeland College

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Program Description
Interested in learning to take care of business while taking care of people? Building expertise in office and accounting procedures and business communications? Developing computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Simply Accounting? Earn your Office Administration Certificate and on graduation be qualified to work in diverse locations with excellent career opportunities.

Kevin Leusink

Your eInstructor Kevin Leusink

Kevin grew up on a farm just outside of Coaldale, Alberta, a town two and a half hours south of Calgary, and currently lives in Lethbridge with his wife, Lindsey.  He attended the University of Lethbridge, where he completed his Management Degree.  In his spare time, he enjoys playing sports, reading, camping, helping out on the farm, and playing guitar.  Kevin is currently also an eInstructor for Credenda’s Business Administration Certificate program.

Check out our Office Administration Certificate brochure pdf. To apply to this program, visit our college registration page where you will find step-by-step instructions.

Program Overview
Credenda Virtual College is offering the Office Administration Certificate Program via the internet with live interactive lessons so you can stay in your community. The certificate program is comprised of 11 courses and 1 practicum. The classes will take place evenings or weekends so you can continue working. Approximate time to complete the program is 2 years.

You will need a computer with high speed internet and a headset with microphone.

Year 1 Cost*     Year 2 Cost*    
5 courses x $525
$2,625
   5 courses x $525
$2,625
  
application fee
$65
   1 practicum
$525
  
program access fee
$50
   program access fee
$50
  
 
  graduation fee
$50
  
 
$2,740
    
$2,790
  

2625Credenda Registrar:

Toll Free: 1.866.910.2847 
Phone: 1.306.764.2847 ext 1
E-mail: registrar@credenda.net

Program Course List Updated May 5, 2010

Year 1
CO 125 Business English
AC 129 OA Accounting I
OA 155 Office Procedures I
OA 130 Keyboarding & Document Processing
CU 143 Intro to Excel & Windows

Year 2
AC 229 OA Accounting II
CO 170 Business Communications
OA 255 Office Procedures II
OA 230 Keyboarding Applications
CU 260 Data Processing, Presentations & Integration

OA 290 Office Practicum

Please note, CU 158 Essentials of Windows, Internet & Outlook has been merged with other courses. For eStudents who started before May 2010, Office Procedure II is going to be offered at the same time as Office Procedures I and Keyboarding II will be offered with Keyboarding I.  Regardless of start date, all eStudents will take Data Processing together. If required, eStudents will then do Business English, and then Accounting I.

Courses

CO 125 Business English
Understand and apply the basic principles of grammar and develop the ability to edit written material.

Dates: Feb. 27 - Apr. 27, 2012
Registration Deadline: Feb. 23, 2012
Cost: $525*

AC 129 Office Accounting I
An introductory course in accounting with emphasis on basic bookkeeping for both service and merchandising businesses. The complete accounting cycle is studied including originating entries, posting, financial statement preparation, adjusting entries and closing entries.

Dates: tba
Registration Deadline: tba
Cost: $525*

OA 155 Office Procedures I
An introduction to the world of business where you'll gain practical experience in a typical office environment and perform routine duties common to the majority of all office positions.

Dates: Jan. 02 - Feb. 24, 2012
Registration Deadline: Dec. 23, 2011
Cost: $525*

OA 130 Keyboarding & Document Processing
Develop keyboarding and word processing skills using Microsoft Office.

Dates: Apr. 30 - Jun. 22, 2012
Registration Deadline: Apr. 26, 2012
Cost: $525*

CU 143 Intro to Excel & Windows
Prepares office administration student to use electronic spreadsheets in today’s offices.

Dates: tba
Registration Deadline: tba
Cost: $525*

AC 229 Office Accounting II
(Computerized Accounting using Simply Accounting) A second level course for you not specializing in accounting theories, processes and procedures. Expands on basic principles and delves into more specialized techniques in accounting for profit and control. A computerized accounting system is introduced and used exclusively for data entry and financial statement preparation.
Prerequisite: AC 129.

Dates: tba
Registration Deadline: tba
Cost: $525*

CO 170 Business Communications
Develop effective speaking and written communications skills needed in an office setting.

Dates: tba
Registration Deadline: tba
Cost: $525*

OA 255 Office Procedures II
Developed office procedures skills to a higher level. Examine the importance and function of secretarial public relations. Prepare further for work practicum (OA 290) and the employment application process. Prerequisite: OA 155.

Dates: tba
Registration Deadline: tba
Cost: $525*

OA 230 Keyboarding Applications
Further develop keyboarding and word processing skills.
Prerequisite: OA 130.

Dates: tba
Registration Deadline: tba
Cost: $525*

CU 260 Data Processing, Presentations and Integration
Develop skills in Microsoft Access, PowerPoint and use Integration methods to utilize them.

Dates: tba
Registration Deadline: tba
Cost: $525*

OA 290 Office Practicum
This three-week work placement with a business firm provides you with a realistic office experience. Prerequisite: A current standing of at least D in all office administration courses.

Dates: tba
Registration Deadline: tba
Cost: $525*

 

* Cost in 2011.