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.
Get Program Details Now!

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.

Program Options

General Office Administration Program – 52 Weeks

If you have great time management skills, and are interested in starting a rewarding career in office administration, then General Office Administration training could be an excellent opportunity for you. During this program, you will learn what it takes to be a successful office professional that can work in a variety of business settings.

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

The best way to see if the Centre for Distance Education is right for you is to contact an Education Consultant. Get more information about career opportunities, our programs, and financial aid options. Get more info now >>

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

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