Administrative Assistant Diploma

The Administrative Assistant Diploma Program introduces students to office administration and its many facets in the business world. This program provides graduates with the necessary skills to compile, verify, record, and process forms and documents, such as applications, agreements, and letters, in accordance with established procedures, guidelines, and schedules. The program gives students the foundation to work in an office environment by developing personal competencies and skills in many popular office software applications. Students will learn well-developed secretarial skills and a full range of supervisory and administrative skills. This program also covers note-taking, effective communication, and leadership skills. 

Start Date: Weekly

Program Length: 42 Weeks

Class Times: Flexible Hours (Mornings, Afternoons, Online Studies also available)

Program Costs:

• Full Program Cost: $15,900
• SkillsPEI Funding (if EI Eligible): $9,000
• Student Cost: $6,900
• Book Cost: $410

Tuition fees include all course materials. 

Graduation Requirements:

Students must maintain a 75% program average to obtain a diploma. 

All students registered in the Administrative Assistant Program will be provided with an on-the-job training placement to use their skills in a practical work setting. This will provide students with the opportunity to learn how their experience in the classroom relates to the real world of work. 

• Small/Large Businesses
• Service Industries
• Government
• Private Sector (Real Estate, Utilities, Insurance, etc.)

Program Credits:

• Introduction to Keyboarding
• Keyboarding Skill Building Level 1
• Keyboarding Skill Building Level 2
• Windows 10 Level 1
• Microsoft Word Level 1
• Microsoft Word Level 2
• Microsoft Excel Level 1
• Microsoft Excel Level 2
• Microsoft Excel Level 3
• Microsoft Outlook Level 1
• Business Correspondence Level 1
• Workplace Success/Intrapreneurship
• Office Procedures Level 1
• Office Procedures Level 2
• Business English and Grammar
• Business Math Skills and applications
• Office Simulations

Credit for previous training & education may be awarded to students who can successfully complete examinations that demonstrate proficiency in specific skill areas. This ensures that students don't have to take courses that they do not need.

Do you think getting an Administrative Assistant Diploma is the right choice for you? Become one of our students!