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In almost every industry, there is a real need for professional administrative assistants to keep organizations’ communication, financial systems, and other important operations streamlined and running effectively.
If you’re organized, enjoy working with others and are looking to get established in a steady professional career (without disrupting your entire life), online office administration training could be an excellent opportunity.
CD-ED’s 52-week* Office Administration Program offers flexible full or part-time schedules from the comfort of your home, so you can get ahead without falling behind. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.
Why Become an Office Administrative Assistant
EVERY ORGANIZATION NEEDS ADMINISTRATION PROS!
With expertise in office administration, you can choose to work in a variety of industries and have plenty of opportunities to work at an organization in an industry you’re passionate about. Whether it’s IT, healthcare, automotive, beauty or anywhere in between, every organization requires a skilled administrative professional to help guide their success.
PLENTY OF GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Whether you are looking to move up the ladder in an administration career, hone your skills for a new job, or even pursue different roles within a particular organization or industry, office administration provides the perfect opportunity for you to grow your skillset and advance your career. Kickstart a career that will set you up for a future you can grow and build on!
JOB SECURITY & RELIABILITY
As an office administrator, you have the ability to find reliable work with normal working hours. Depending on the role, most office administration professionals are able to work a reliable 40-hour work-week, during normal business hours. Feel confident you’ll be in a role you can rely on while balancing other family and life responsibilities, all with a highly-transferable skill set.
MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE AT WORK
Administrative professionals play a key role in streamlining business communication and ensuring efficiency across all areas of an organization. They are valued for all the work they do to help their coworkers work smarter and not harder. Feel valued by a team where your success is theirs!
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NEW! Office Administration with Social Media Program
CD-ED is excited to announce our new 52-week Office Administration with Social Media program! This program will provide you with the skills and training you need to start a rewarding career in office administration, with a special focus on social media.
You will learn a variety of social media skills, including social media & digital communications, social media marketing, along with graphic design components using Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Publisher. You will develop a wide skillset that will be useful for businesses that need someone like you to help maintain their social media presence.
What Our Graduates Say
Anthony Waddell
“Great atmosphere and caring staff”
The material that is taught is always hands-on and allows students to stay ahead of the “curve” in their career choice. Great atmosphere and caring staff make for an exceptional vocational college.
Joy
“Great classes, and still so many months to go!”
Wonderful staff, great classes, and still so many months to go! I’m sure they are going to be fantastic. If you’re looking for a school, this one is the best!.
Devon Green
“I was given the tools to be successful”
I am so thankful for the people and the education I received at CD-ED. I was given the tools to be successful and create an income off the education I received. Not only did this school land me the career I have now, I have life long friendships with the people I met here! I highly recommend this school !
Why Study Office Administrative Assisting Online with CD-ED
Our diploma programs are career-focused and nationally recognized by employers across the country. If you feel stuck trying to balance your family, work and other responsibilities, or classroom learning simply doesn’t work for you — you’ve come to the right place.
✓ CLASSES START MONTHLY
You don’t need to wait for traditional class start dates – CD-ED works with your busy schedule by offering frequent and flexible office administration course start dates. No more waiting around to start your career, begin classes right away.
✓ FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME SCHEDULES
Tailor your schedule to fit your busy life. CD-ED’s online office administration program offers full-time and part-time options so you can manage life’s responsibilities while becoming a business administration specialist.
✓ YOU ARE NEVER ON YOUR OWN
Our student-to-instructor ratio is 1 to 1 — really! Your instructor becomes your personal guide and can help you overcome obstacles better than a lecturer or in-class instructor ever could. Delivering superior one-on-one student support is integral to the experience that our college strives to provide.
✓ TRAINING DESIGNED BY EXPERTS
Faculty members are seasoned administration professionals and have the insights and connections to give you a competitive edge. Unlike a university, where professors often build lectures on the fly, all our programs are reviewed by employers first to ensure you get the skills that organizations need to thrive.
✓ INCLUSIVE CULTURE
CD-ED students and graduates are a diverse group. Some are re-entering the workforce or coming fresh out of high school. Others are new residents of Canada or from many other walks of life looking for a change. Whatever your unique situation, you’ll have a support team and a community of like-minded peers across Canada working towards the same goals.
✓ AFFORDABLE, ALL-INCLUSIVE TUITION
Other schools like to add on additional fees over and above tuition. Not only that, but textbooks and supplies are almost always extra. With our all-inclusive tuition, you’ll receive what you need to complete your online program, including textbooks, software and more without any hidden fees. Don’t stress about extra fees and get peace of mind knowing what you pay includes everything you need.
✓ 20 YEARS OF ONLINE CAREER TRAINING
Thousands of successful graduates have passed through our doors who, just like you, needed convenience and support without affecting the quality of their education. For over 20 years, we have provided them with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their chosen industries while balancing their other commitments.
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Click the button below to request details about our Online Office Administrative Assistant program including:
- Career Prospects
- Financial Aid Information
- Start Dates
Modern Training for Today’s Jobs
This past year we’ve seen thousands of industries shift to remote workplaces, amended schedules and other virtual options. The flexible distance learning from CD-ED perfectly prepares you to succeed in today’s professional world.
Employers tell us they specifically choose CD-ED graduates because they know our grads are fully prepared to succeed either onsite or working remotely.
Fill out the form below to see if online learning with CD-ED is right for you.
Is Online Career Training Right for You?
Take the Centre for Distance Education “Career Training Readiness Quiz”
This fun online quiz takes 3 minutes to complete, and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style, plus the training and positions you’re best suited for.
Becoming a Qualified Office Administrator
The General Office Administrator Program from Centre for Distance Education (CD-ED) provides the professional experience and expert support it takes to pursue a rewarding career, from the convenience of home, in as little as 52 weeks*.
This is career-focused education. You won’t spend time working through irrelevant content designed to drag out the program and drive up costs. Your program is tailored around you and getting into a rewarding professional position, without spending a ton of time and money sitting in a classroom. Skills include:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Business English and Communications
- Filing
- Administrative Procedures
- Human Relations
- College Keyboarding
The program is led by experienced administration professionals. As a student, you benefit from firsthand industry knowledge of what employers expect and what it’s really like to work in office administration. You’ll feel confident moving into a professional office setting after completing this 52 week program.
If you’re looking for something that’s a little more in-depth, check out our Office Administrative Assistant program, which includes the core skills mentioned above plus accounting.
Career Opportunities
Successful Office Administration graduates are employed in a variety of professional positions, including:
- Office Administrator
- Receptionist
- Executive Assistant
- Administrative Assistant
- Typist/Word Processing Specialist
- Office Manager
- Record Clerk
- Court Clerk
- Entrepreneur
- and more!
This program can also help you upgrade within your current office position by making you a Microsoft Office User Specialist.
Successful graduates of the CD-ED General Office Administration program have found work in large corporations, small businesses, insurance companies, real estate, government departments, and more.
Is a Rewarding Career as an Office Administrative Assistant Right for You?
If you’re interested in learning more about Online Distance Education and exploring if Office Administrative Assisting is right for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.
A helpful CD-ED Admissions Specialist can assist you with everything from career questions to financial aid and help you discover the perfect career path for you.
Required For Enrollment: All applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent prior to enrollment.
* Program Length when completed in normal time.
For immediate questions, give us a call at 1-877-694-1540.
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