Get the Skills to Be an Office Administration Professional
52-Week Online Office Administration Programs with CD-ED
CD-ED’s Office Administration program equips you with essential skills to manage administrative activities, including Microsoft Office proficiency, business communication, and administrative procedures.
Graduates find diverse roles in offices, ranging from receptionists to executive assistants, across sectors like insurance, real estate, and government. Getting familiar with Microsoft Office is a big part of Office Administration training, and that’s why this program also prepares you for Microsoft Office Specialist certification, with exam fees covered by CD-ED. Focused on getting you into a rewarding career, the 52-week course is designed to be flexible and tailored for career advancement.
Office Administration Career Opportunities
Successful Office Administration graduates are employed in a variety of professional positions, including:
- Office Administrator & Manager
- Receptionist
- Executive Assistant
- Administrative Assistant
- Typist/Word Processing Specialist
- Records Clerk
- Office Assistant
This program can also help you upgrade within your current office position by preparing you for Microsoft Office Specialist certification.
Successful graduates of the CD-ED Office Administration programs have found work in large corporations, small businesses, insurance companies, real estate, government departments, and more.
[They were] incredibly helpful and [thorough] with explaining everything and helping [to] answer all the questions and concerns I had.
Focused Training Through Online Administration Courses
This is career-focused education. You won’t spend time working through irrelevant content designed to drag out the program and drive up costs. Your program is tailored around you and getting into a rewarding professional position, without spending a ton of time and money sitting in a classroom.
Office Administration diploma graduates are skilled in:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Business English & Communications
- Filing
- Administrative Procedures
- Human Relations
- Professionalism & Ethics
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Keyboarding
The online Office Administration program is led by experienced administration professionals. As a student, you benefit from firsthand industry knowledge of what employers expect and what it’s really like to work in office administration.
You’ll feel confident moving into a professional office setting after completing this 52-week program.
Microsoft Certification – Paid for by CD-ED
Getting familiar with Microsoft Office is a big part of Office Administration training. As you complete each Microsoft Office-based course, you’ll feel fully prepared for the corresponding Microsoft certification test. Plus, you’ll receive a voucher from CD-ED to cover the cost of the exam.
If you are uncertain of how to make a study schedule, don’t worry! Instructors can assist.
About Distance Education & Learning Online
The Office Administration course includes all the theory and practical training of traditional learning, without the strict schedule, costly commute or rigid lesson plans of traditional learning.
But it’s not right for everyone.
Online Learning requires discipline and time management skills. You will be required to devote 20 hours per week to this program.
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The minute I found out I was accepted, I was blown away with happiness. I was nervous and scared at first but after a few minutes of talking to Sandy, she made me feel so comfortable and relaxed. I always called her my life line. I give a tonne of credit to all the staff at CD-ED for getting me through it and for giving my life the fulfilment it needed. Thank you so much CD-ED for the push I needed. I appreciate it so much.
Program Options
Office Administrative Assistant Program – 52 Weeks
If you’re great with people and interested in the organization and running of an office as a receptionist, secretary, or administrative assistant, working as an Office Administrative Assistant could be for you. You’ll have the skills to run an office smoothly, receive visitors, basic accounting, payroll, create documentation, and write & file office correspondence.
Program Curriculum
20 hrs/wk, 52 Weeks, 1040 Hours
| Weeks | Hours | Code | Course Subject |
| 1-2 | 40 | STU 101 | Essentials of Student Success |
| 3-7 | 95 | COC 104 | Microsoft Word |
| 8-11 | 76 | MAT 106 | Microsoft Excel |
| 12-16 | 95 | COC 201 | Microsoft Access |
| 17-23 | 133 | ENG 102 | Business English & Communication |
| 24 | 19 | COM 102 | Filing |
| 25-34 | 190 | BUS 101 | Administrative Procedures |
| 35-41 | 133 | MAT 220 | Basic Bookkeeping |
| 42-45 | 76 | MAT 221 | Quickbooks |
| 46-49 | 76 | PRO 200 | Professionalism & Ethics |
| 50 | 19 | OHS 100 | Occupational Health & Safety |
| 51-52 | 80 | OPR 100 | Practicum |
| 14-52 | 48 | COC 105 | Keyboarding (Concurrent) |
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Required for Enrollment:
Applicants to this program may have grade 12 or equivalency, but it is not required.
Applicants without grade 12 or equivalent must achieve a pre-determined score on our scholastic level exam and have their application reviewed by the Registrar.
The Centre for Distance Education Inc. reserves the right to accept or reject applications based on the entire application package and information submitted by the applicant during the enrolment process.
For any questions about eligibility, please call 1-866-446-5898 to speak with a knowledgeable CD-ED Education Consultant.
Online Services & Community Learning
As a CD-ED student, you may be learning at home instead of a classroom – but you’re far from on your own. Our student website ensures that you’ll never feel alone, with access to course-wide discussions, live chats and a private messaging system that allow you to interact with as many (or as few!) fellow students as you wish. Plus, you will have weekly interaction with your instructors.
- Convenient Online Learning Platform
- Instructor Support
- The School website is always available
- Industry Software & Materials
I would strongly recommend CD-ED to any aspiring students looking to take the plunge in to starting their career from the comfort of their homes! The instructors and all the other staff are extremely helpful and supportive, so although you’re working on your own, it never feels like you are alone! Completing my education by distance was extremely beneficial because I could continue to work almost full time, AND I didn’t have to leave my friends and family to go to school. Overall, a wonderful experience from start to finish and I’m so proud of my new diploma! CD-ED is the way to go! :)”
Is Office Administration Right for You? Get More Info…
If you’re interested in learning more about careers in Office Administration and exploring whether Online Learning with CD-ED is right for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information or take our online training readiness quiz!
A helpful CD-ED Education Consultant will be happy to answer any questions and can help with everything from career paths to financial aid.
For immediate questions, give us a call at 1-866-446-5898