Assessment
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Business Office professionals carry out everyday clerical and organizational tasks. They are among an organization’s most important employees, keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
Start your career in office administration today.
Start your journey towards a new career today by requesting program details.
Academy of Learning’s Business Office Skills diploma program provides a strong knowledge of business concepts and office procedures that open the door to career opportunities in virtually any office environment. You will strengthen your skills in business-related software programs and basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.
Our curriculum provides skill-building and practical training through relevant core courses, delivered through our innovative Integrated Learning System™ (ILS).
All courses in our programs are delivered through our unique Integrated Learning System™ (ILS). Through ILS, you will develop a true proficiency in each topic, no matter your age or skill level upon enrolment. Our learning coaches are with you every step of the way to provide individualized assistance and encouragement in a supportive and non-competitive learning environment.
Here’s how it works:
Our program will prepare you to:
As a graduate of this program, you may find yourself working as a/an:
The economic outlook for general office support workers in B.C. will continue to grow at a steady pace in the next decade. With over 70% of expected job openings related to replacing retired workers, the opportunity to work your way up to intermediate and supervisory positions is very strong.
Keyboarding
Minimum 40 words per minute (WPM)
Operating Systems
Advanced level of proficiency in a Windows operating system
Word Processing
Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Word
Spreadsheets
Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Graphics/Presentation
Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Publisher
Data Management
Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Access
Simulations and Drills
Practical Applications – 2 Units
Accounting
QuickBooks Premier
Business Skills
Customer Service, Grammar Essentials for Business Writing, Business Correspondence Level 1, and Business Math
Office Skills
Personal Computer Fundamentals for End Users, Internet Fundamentals, basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Basic Bookkeeping Level 1, and Office Procedures Levels 1 and 2Employability Skills
Job Search and Résumé Writing and Thought Patterns for a Successful Career
This quick and easy assessment will provide you with some insight into what to focus on and what you might need to watch out for to best prepare you for your new career and school goals!
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For general information, visit our Programs page to see what we offer. The individual program pages will give you more details about their objectives, program length, courses and much more. Our Admissions Representatives are also available to discuss program options with you.
Our Admissions Representatives and campus staff can provide information regarding financing, financial aid and financial assistance for which you may qualify.
Never! Our Integrated Learning System™ (ILS) is designed to ensure that you proceed at your own pace, with qualified facilitators and instructors available for one-on-one assistance and guidance. At AOLCC, you will never be just another anonymous face in the crowd!
Absolutely! We serve adult learners by creating a safe, comfortable and inclusive atmosphere where you can feel at ease while you learn.
Yes! In fact, AOLCC’s scheduling is designed with part-time workers in mind. Our goal is to be flexible so you can achieve the right work/life balance.
Yes! We administer an entrance examination to ensure you can succeed at our campuses, and we provide assistance and guidance to make sure you continue to succeed!
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