ACCESS Continuing Education Centre

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Secretarial Studies

ACCESS Continuing Education Centre

Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Length:1485 Hour(s)
Careers:Immigration, Unemployment Insurance and Revenue OfficersAdministrative AssistantsSecretaries

Description:

Acquire the skills, knowledge and certification needed to advance your career in administrative support. Our skilled teachers will help you learn the principles and methods used in the business world today.

This program aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to design document formats for business correspondence and to translate business correspondence, teach students the basic functions of spreadsheet software and advanced functions of word processing software, train students to carry out common accounting tasks manually and electronically; use database and presentation software, instruct students to manage administrative information and use telecommunications tools, teach students to understand an identify various approaches to quality time management, and help students practice oral and written communication skills in both English and French.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Applicants must have a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent. Applicants 16 years of age on September 30 of the current school year must have earned Secondary V credits in language of instruction and Secondary IV credits in second language and mathematics, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning. Applicants 18 years of age or over must have successfully completed the General Development Test, as well as Secondary V credits in language of instruction, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning. Applicants who have successfully completed Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics, must continue their general education courses concurrently with their vocational training in order to obtain the credits they are missing among the following: Secondary V language of instruction and Secondary IV second language and mathematics.
    Application Notes : Open to legal residents of Québec, 16 years of age or older. Birth certificate, Canadian citizenship certificate or proof of landed immigrant status is required. Latest school transcript is also required. Other documents may be requested. Applicants without the required prerequisites may inquire about the General Development Test. Phone ACCESS for an appointment.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on August 31, 2015