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The Office Management certificate is a full-time program, with extended part-time options available. Upon successful completion of this certificate, you will have completed 40 per cent of NIC’s Business Administration certificate which secures you advanced standing in the program. You will be well-prepared for employment as a supervisor, office manager, and administrative or executive assistant. You can complete one to five courses during the fall term (September) and one to five courses in the winter term (January), to take a minimum 30 weeks to complete.
Classes are team-oriented and highly interactive. You will participate in online discussion groups, projects and internet research. You are encouraged to draw on your own experiences to help relate theory to practical work situations.
During the program’s ten courses, you will learn a range of invaluable skills. You will develop confidence in organizational management, leadership and supervision. You will practice written and oral business communication and learn how to prepare and deliver a variety of creative, powerful presentations. You will also learn how to effectively plan a business event.
You will be introduced to human resource management, covering topics such as human rights legislation, recruitment, training and performance appraisals. You will also learn interpersonal communication, negotiating skills and conflict resolution.
You will receive an introduction to office systems and essential computer skills, exploring topics such as designing office systems, social and ethical issues involving computers, privacy and security and maintaining effective records management.
Online Learning
Online learning is the most rapidly expanding mode of teaching and learning on the planet. Online is ideal for students who wish to learn in their own environment using the Internet. Online learning allows you to learn, while also connecting with others. Technology is used to communicate with peers and instructors, and to submit assignments.
Working in an online class in the Office Administration online program is much the same as working in a face-to- face class. Interacting with peers in class discussions, and completing course work are accomplished in your time and place. Online learning provides access to the best course content and to qualified online instructors. Flexibility in the time taken to complete online courses is important to learners. You can attend your virtual classes when and where it is most convenient for you.
Planning and managing your time are keys to success in online learning. It is important to decide how much time you want to spend online and on which days. You must dedicate the required hours per week, but you choose the time (anytime during the day or night - 24 hours a day, seven days a week) to participate in your online course and meet deadlines. If you are a self-motivated, self-disciplined, and organized person - online learning will offer many benefits.
Your online instructor is available to assist you with guiding your learning, reviewing course content and assisting with any learning difficulties. You have the course materials, online instructor resource, online course progress, online web tools and your online class peers available to you for learner-centred activities. Your online instructors are available to answer questions and assist you with assignments through the pager, LiveRoom Chat, discussion, and email components of every course. The OAD online courses may include chat sessions, messaging, course mail, a public bulletin board for class discussions, calendars, study tips and online assistance, as well as web-based course materials, quizzes, glossaries and links to other websites and resources. Online learning and research enable you to expand your educational experience to advance your career.
Transfer Credit & Credit For Prior Learning
If you are transferring from other colleges or institutions, you may be given transfer credit for course work upon presentation of transcripts provided the course credit was awarded no more than three years prior to the application for transfer credit to a maximum of 50 per cent of the certificate’s required courses. If you have prior office work experience and wish to enter a certificate program, contact the department chair to determine your eligibility and program planning needs.
To Be Successful
- Contact an educational advisor to help to create an education plan that meets your goals within the available time needed to complete the program.
- You will need access to a personal computer (as software in a number of Office Administration courses is Windows only - making a Mac computer is not recommended/not supported, nor is a mobile phone or tablet suitable for this program. Additionally, Chromebook (from Google) and Surface Go (from Microsoft with “S” mode) are laptops that both come with a ‘stripped down’ operating system are also not recommended/not supported), the Internet and access to email. Office Administration programs require a minimum operating system of Windows 10 and Office 365, Office 2016 or Office 2019 (Note: Office 365 is available to NIC students through the Library Learning Commons. Additional software, supplies or equipment may be required for some courses).
Career Opportunities
As a graduate, you will qualify for positions as a supervisor, office manager, administrative or executive assistant in the following types of organizations: accounting, education, financial, insurance, government, logging and small, medium and large business
Frequently Asked Questions
Once I complete NIC’s Office Management - Office Administration certificate, how many courses do I need to take to earn NIC’s Business Administration certificate?
You only need to take four more courses (12 credits*) to earn your NIC Business Administration certificate:
*Additional courses (12 credits) to complete meets the requirement of 25 per cent minimum new courses completed for a second certificate to be granted.
If I have a Business Administration certificate, how many courses do I need to take to earn NIC’s Office Management - Office Administration certificate?
You only need to take four more courses (12 credits**) to earn your Office Management - Office Administration certificate:
**Additional courses (12 credits) to complete meets the requirement of 25 per cent minimum new courses completed for a second certificate to be granted.
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