Program

Program

Computer Skills for the Office and Administrative Assistant programs is eligible for short-term skills training funding starting fall 2023. Learn more about the StrongBC Future Skills grant here. 

Computer Skills for the Office

Required Courses (90 hours / 9.0 CEUs/ILUs):

  • CSFW 1028 Access 1: Easy Databases (18 hours)
  • CSFW 1026 Excel 1: Better Spreadsheets (18 hours)
  • CSFW 1031 Outlook: Personal Organizer (18 hours)
  • CSFW 1027 PowerPoint: Dynamic Presentations (18 hours)
  • CSFW 1025 Word 1: Better Documents (18 hours)

Elective Courses - Choose any 3 (54 hours / 5.4 CEUs/ILUs):

  • CSFW 2009 Excel 2: Advanced Functions (18 hours)
  • CSFW 2008 Word 2: Advanced Features (18 hours)
  • BSAD 1016 Project Supervision (18 hours)
  • CSFW 1030 – QuickBooks 1 (18 hours) *
  • CSFW 2030 – QuickBooks 2 (18 hours) *
  • CSFW 1000 – Sage 50-1 (18 hours) *
  • CSFW 2001 – Sage 50-2 (18 hours) *
  • CSFW 1004 – Sage 300-1 (18 hours) *
  • CSFW 2011 – Sage 300-2 (18 hours)
*ADMN 1021 Bookkeeping 1 or bookkeeping skills is highly recommended

Program Fees: $2,840*, plus optional textbook fees of approx $250
Additional cost of $20-$200 for supplies will vary depending each individual student's computer set-up.
* Fee is subject to change

 

Credential Eligibility

Students must complete a minimum of 144 hours of course work to qualify for certification. Successful completion of all the required courses with a minimum C+ grade in each course is required. All requirements must be completed within two years of starting the program. Students can complete the program as quickly as one year (3 semesters).

Courses may be taken individually as long as individual course prerequisites are met. Students completing the certificate do not need to apply to the program as registration is by course.

Entry Requirements

There are no academic requirements for entry into the above program, but students should have basic computer and file management skills. In addition, good keyboarding/typing skills are a definite asset.

English Language proficiency

Due to the technical nature of the learning materials, it is recommended that students have an English language proficiency in writing, speaking, and comprehension, at a level of BC Grade 12 English or Communications.

Value-Added Skills Upgrading Courses

Add to your Digital Literacy with these Value-Added courses:

  • CSFW 1061 Acrobat: Creating Dynamic Electronic Documents (9 hours)
  • DESK 1008 Adobe Creative Suite for Design and Production (36 hours)
  • CSFW 1014 Keyboarding 1 (18 hours)