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Administrative Assistant Training Program at Scarborough’s Academy of Learning®
Admission Requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status. Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions. An admission interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program. Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.
Program Type: Diploma
Anticipated Salary: C$28,572 – C$51,529
(Information from PayScale Canada)
Program Duration: 29 Weeks
Program Notes: Tuition fees include all materials and student manuals. Financial assistance may be available to qualified students.
Program Category: Business
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Program Highlights
The administrative assistant diploma program introduces students to office administration and its many facets of the business world. This program provides graduates with the necessary skills to compile, verify, record, and process forms and documents, such as applications, agreements, and letters, in accordance with established procedures, guidelines, and schedules. Students will have the opportunity to learn today’s most popular office software applications.
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Career Opportunities
Skilled administrative assistants are in great demand in both large corporations and small independent businesses. All employers in all industry sectors require staff that possesses strong office and software-related skills to perform their administrative functions. Administrative assistants may move into supervisory office positions as their careers progress.
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Core Courses
