For you, it's all about the details. And in the one-year Administrative Office Professional program, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge you need to be the detailed-oriented backbone of the workplace. When you successfully complete the program, you’ll have the skills you need to excel in the office.
In our small classes taught by experienced instructors who have been in the positions you aspire to, you’ll learn all the details it takes to keep the office running smoothly, from bookkeeping to office procedures, to conference planning and more. And you’ll learn using the latest industry-standard software to complete your assignments.
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Our graduates enjoy close to a 100 percent employment rate! You can look forward to work in a wide range of roles and office environments including:
Positions
- Administrative Assistant
- Receptionist
- Bookkeeper
- Data Entry Specialist
- Program Assistant
Industries
- Commercial and Educational Offices
- Legal and Dental Offices
- Government Offices
- Insurance and Real Estate Offices
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8 months
is all that’s needed to earn this credential
25,700
administrative office professionals working in Alberta in 2020
Skills
you learn will open the door to all kinds of career opportunities in business, government, and not-for-profits
At-a-Glance
Starts-in
September
Credential / Accreditation
Certificate
Duration
1 year
Application Deadlines
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Program Availability
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Admissions
New applicants are accepted into the Administrative Office Professional program in the Fall (September) term.
General Admissions Requirements
All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Lethbridge College programs, as indicated in the Admission section of this calendar.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students are awarded an Administrative Office Professional certificate.
Medicine Hat College
Graduates of Lethbridge College's Administrative Office Professional certificate program are eligible to transfer into Medicine Hat College's Administrative Office Management diploma program.
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Delivery Formats
Online (Partial)
This program offers some courses, but not all required program courses, online with either synchronous (learning occurs in real-time on a set schedule) or asynchronous (learning does not occur at the same time or same place) components.
On Campus
This program is delivered in a face-to-face format on the main Lethbridge College campus. Lectures, labs and hands-on training opportunities will all take place on campus in Lethbridge.
Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Term I | ||
| ACC-1146 | Bookkeeping | 3 |
| AOP-1142 | Office Procedures | 3 |
| ENG-1159 | Writing for the Workplace | 3 |
| KEY-1140 | Document Processing | 3 |
| COM-1162 | Interpersonal Relationships and Communications | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term II | ||
| AOP-1143 | Office Procedures II | 3 |
| AOP-1145 | Meeting and Conference Planning | 3 |
| CPU-1165 | Business Applications II | 3 |
| CPU-2254 | Basic Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| HUM-1156 | Business Ethics | 1.5 |
| BUS-1177 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Credits | 16.5 | |
| Total Credits | 31.5 |
Tuition and Fees
| Title | Tuition | Fees | Books/Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1
|
$4,042.00
|
$1,206.00
|
$2,052.00
|
| Title | Tuition | Fees | Books/Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1
|
$14,122.00
|
$1,206.00
|
$2,052.00
|
Costs for supplies may vary considerably depending on what students already have or where they purchased their supplies; cost provided is on the moderately high end.
Students in this program are required to purchase their own mobile learning device. Check your letter of admission or contact your program office or check the admissions tab for details – there are minimum requirements.
Students will be charged a medical/dental benefit fee unless they opt out by demonstrating alternative coverage prior to the end of the first week of class.
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Featured Graduates
Melissa Lorne
“From applications to graduation, I have been helped, supported and cheered on by the college’s staff. I will forever be grateful for their part in my journey.”
Sarah Jorgensen
“I was immediately hired for reception work and worked at a number of different office jobs. I was working as a receptionist at a legal office when I was promoted to a legal assistant.”
Scholarships
With just one online application, you can apply for all the Lethbridge College awards and scholarships for which you qualify, including these featured scholarships: