Administrative Assistant Diploma

Program Code: ADAS

  • + School: The Business School
  • + Credential: Ontario College Diploma
  • + Program Type: Diploma
  • + Program Length: 4 months/16 weeks/Full Time
  • + Program Hours: 320 hrs
  • + Days: Weekdays or weekends
  • + Hours: Varies
  • + Start Date: Fall, Winter, Summer

Fee: Please contact registrar

 

Job titles in this field can range from secretaries and office clerks to receptionists and the colloquial “admin,” but before we go over what a certification entails, review these top 3 essential skills for administrative assistants. Whatever your title may be, mastering those skills should ensure your success.

Learning outcome:

  • Organization
  • Time management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Written communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Adaptability

Average Administrative assistant salary

The average administrative assistant salary in Canada is $40,000 per year or $20.51 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $35,000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $50,557 per year

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