Program Spotlight: Office Skills

Are you looking for an entry-level position that will help you work towards higher-level career opportunities? Do you like working and collaborating with others, wish to put your organizational skills to use, or want to take your first step into the world of business?

Assiniboine’s Office Skills certificate program will help you enter today’s office environment in less than a year, setting you up for an administrative career that has you using multiple skill sets and knowledge bases.

Gone are the days of pure secretarial work or data entry. Due to automation, software and technology, machines have freed administrative personnel up for more creative and strategic responsibilities. A typical day in administration now involves work such as budgeting, making purchasing decisions, planning events, managing social media accounts, handling accounting and payrolls, preparing presentations, note-taking, and helping with communications.

Assiniboine’s Office Skills program places a strong emphasis on essential computer courses in accounting, mathematics, software and communications, preparing you to enter into a new administrative position with confidence.

Offices today require people who are knowledgeable about the newest software and technologies. Office administration positions, however, also need cooperation, problem-solving, professionalism, and precision. Your abilities will be in demand from a diverse range of companies, agencies and organizations, which will increase your chances to grow and excel in your chosen field.

Start your career in a variety of roles, including administrative assistant, general office clerk, customer service representative, or word processor operator. If you combine this certificate program with previous experience or education, matched with your entrepreneurial ambition, you may even decide to start your own business.

This program is ideal if you are launching into your career journey or want to upgrade your prior knowledge and experience. And, if you wish to continue your studies after you’ve completed Office Skills, enter into the second year of a diploma program—choose from Legal Administration, Medical Administration or Office Management!

To learn more about the Office Skills program, visit assiniboine.net/officeskills.