Basic Office Skills (Certificate)

Faculty
Commerce & Business Administration
Department
Office Administration
Credits
15.00
Length of Program
Two semesters
Credential Type
Certificate
Campus
Coquitlam
Learning Format
Part-time
Admission Type
Limited Enrolment

Overview

If you've been out of the work force for a while and need a quick refresher course, or are looking for a short-term program leading to an entry-level office position, the Basic Office Skills Certificate Program at Douglas College is right for you. The focus is on computer skills, employability skills and administrative procedures.

NOTE: This program will not be offered beginning in Fall 2021. Students currently enrolled in the program will be able to complete their course work, but applications to the program are no longer available.

Program Requirements

Curriculum Framework

Graduation Requirements

  • Successful completion of 15 credits
  • A minimum of 50% of the required program courses must be taken at Douglas College
  • Successful completion of all courses with a "C" or better
Course Title Credits

OADM 1206

Keyboarding

 3
OADM 1240 Business Commununications and Procedures 3
OADM 1241 Office Relations and Productivity Skills 3
OADM 1244 General Office Skills 3
OADM 1246 Computer Applications I   3
    15

Admissions Requirements

  1. General College Admission Requirements (excluding Language Proficiency Requirement).
  2. English 11 with a grade of "C" or better or the following exemptions:
    • EN 12 "P"
    • EN LIT 12 "P"
    • TPC 12 "P"
    • COMM 12 "C+"
  3. Strong English skills are required.  Students who are weak in English skills should consider upgrading.

Cost

You can get an average cost for your program - tuition and student fees, books, uniforms, lab fees etc - on the Program Cost page. 

Only programs approved for student loan funding are listed on the Program Cost page. For all other programs, refer to the Tuition Fee page.

Program Guidelines

Program Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this program and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the program, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

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