Office Administration Certificate Program with Lakeland College
Program Description
Learn to take care of business while taking care of people. Build expertise in office and accounting procedures and business communications. Develop computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Simply Accounting. Prepare to work in diverse locations with excellent career opportunities.
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Your eInstructor Deanne Riese After taking Microcomputer Management, a one-year computer course at SIAST Kelsey Campus, Deanne worked for a year creating customized computer programs. When her husband was transferred to Prince Albert in January 2003, she started working as Instructor Aide for the Office Education and Business Computer Programmer programs at SIAST Woodland Campus. Deanne started her instructing career teaching non-credit computer night classes while working towards a Vocational Technical Education Certificate through the University of Regina. |
| Once she received her certificate she was able to teach credit courses in various computer programs at SIAST and continued to do so for seven years. Deanne has been with Credenda since it started as Helpdesk and Registrar and is thrilled to return to teaching. | |
To apply to this program, visit our college registration page where you will find step-by-step instructions. We offer this Office Administration Certificate Poster or its Calendar (2010-11) in pdf print format.
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 comple the program is 2 years.
You will need a headset with microphone.
There is a $65 application fee per program and a $50 program access fee per year.
Credenda Registrar:
Program Course List Updated May 5, 2010Toll Free: 1-866-910-2847
Phone: 1-306-764-2847 ext 1
E-mail: registrar@credenda.net
CoursesYear 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 & IntegrationOA 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.
CO 125 Business English
Understand and apply the basic principles of grammar and develop the ability to edit written material.
Dates: Feb. 28 - Apr. 21, 2011
Registration Deadline: Feb. 26, 2011
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: May 2 - Jun. 24, 2011
Registration Deadline: Apr. 29, 2011
Cost: $525Dates: Mar. 1 - May 1, 2012
Registration Deadline: Feb. 25, 2012
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: Aug. 30 - Oct 22, 2010
Registration Deadline: Aug. 24, 2010
Cost: $525
OA 130 Keyboarding & Document Processing
Develop keyboarding and word processing skills using Microsoft Office.
Dates: Oct. 25 2010, - Jan. 25, 2011
Registration Deadline: Oct. 22, 2010
Cost: $875
CU 143 Intro to Excel & Windows
Prepares office administration student to use electronic spreadsheets in today’s offices.
Dates: Sep. 1 - Nov. 1, 2011
Registration Deadline: Aug. 25, 2009
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: May 2 - Jun. 24, 2011
Registration Deadline: Apr. 29, 2011
Cost: $525Dates: Mar. 1 - May 1, 2012
Registration Deadline: Feb. 25, 2012
Cost: $525
CO 170 Business Communications
Develop effective speaking and written communications skills needed in an office setting.
Dates: Nov 1, 2011 - Jan. 1, 2012
Registration Deadline: Oct 26, 2011
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: Jan. 1 - Mar. 1, 2012
Registration Deadline: Dec. 20, 2011
Cost: $525eStudents registered before May 2010
Dates: Aug. 30 - Oct 22, 2010
Registration Deadline: Aug. 24, 2010
Cost: $525
OA 230 Keyboarding Applications
Further develop keyboarding and word processing skills.
Prerequisite: OA 130.
Dates: May 1- Jun. 25, 2012
Registration Deadline: Apr. 26, 2012
Cost: $525eStudents registered before May 2010
Dates: Oct. 25 2010, - Jan. 25, 2011
Registration Deadline: Oct. 22, 2010
Cost: $525
CU 260 Data Processing, Presentations and Integration
Develop skills in Microsoft Access, PowerPoint and use Integration methods to utilize them.
Dates: Jan. 3 - Feb 25, 2011
Registration Deadline: Dec. 23, 2010
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: Dec. 1, 2010
Registration Deadline: Nov. 20, 2011
Cost: $525