Program

Basic Office Skills (Certificate)

Applications suspended

The Basic Office Skills Certificate is not accepting applications at this time. 

Faculty
Commerce & Business Administration
Department
Business Law
Credits
15.00
Length of program
Two semesters
Credential type
Certificate
Campus
Coquitlam
Learning format
Part-time
Admission type
Limited Enrolment

Overview

If you've been out of the work force for a while and need a quick refresher course, or are looking for a short-term program leading to an entry-level office position, the Basic Office Skills Certificate Program at ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½is right for you. The focus is on computer skills, employability skills and administrative procedures.

Admissions Requirements

  1. General College Admission Requirements (excluding Language Proficiency Requirement).
  2. English 11 with a grade of "C" or better or the following exemptions:
    • EN 12 "P"
    • EN LIT 12 "P"
    • TPC 12 "P"
    • COMM 12 "C+"
  3. Strong English skills are required.  Students who are weak in English skills should consider upgrading.

Cost

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For more information, refer to the tuition fee charts. 

Program Requirements

Curriculum framework

Graduation Requirements For Students Completing By Summer 2023:

  • Successful completion of 15 credits
  • A minimum of 50% of the required program courses must be taken at Douglas College
  • Successful completion of all courses with a "C" or better
  • Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: four (4) years

Graduation Requirements For Students Completing After Summer 2023:

  • Successful completion of 15 credits
  • 50% (7 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
  • Successful completion of all courses with a "C" or better
  • Require a minimum program GPA of 2.00
  • Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: four (4) years
Course Title Credits

OADM 1206

Keyboarding

 3
OADM 1240 Business Commununications and Procedures 3
OADM 1241 Office Relations and Productivity Skills 3
OADM 1244 General Office Skills 3
OADM 1246 Computer Applications I   3
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Program Guidelines

Program Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this program and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the program, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

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