Accounting and Payroll Administrator Diploma
The Accounting and Payroll Administrator Diploma program provides students with the necessary skills to maintain a complete set of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions, and provide personal bookkeeping services. It also provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge required to perform payroll administrative responsibilities in the payroll department. The student will write CPA’s exams to acquire the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification. In addition to accounting and payroll expertise, students gain basic skills and experience in business correspondence, office procedures, performing a job search, and being successful in today’s workplace environment.
Admissions Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and passing grade on the admissions test.
Objectives
- The ability to maintain employee attendance records to calculate pay and benefits entitlements using manual or computerised system.
- The skills to collect, verify and process payroll information and determine pay and benefit entitlements for employees with a manual or computerised system.
- The capability to prepare and balance period end reports and reconcile issued payroll to bank statements.
- The understanding to deal with statistical and accounting data and maintain accounting records.
- The background to prepare T4 and other statements.
Career Opportunties
- Accounting Clerk
- Accounts Assistant
- Bookkeeper
- Pay and Benefits Administrator
- Payroll Clerk
- Salary Administration Officer
Business Administration Diploma
The Business Administration Diploma is designed to prepare students for the demands of today’s fast-paced business environment. Its objective is to expose students to a vast array of business knowledge, management and administration skills, and practical tools that will assist them in dealing with situations within a business-related career. Courses focus on professional skills required by today’s employers, including knowledge of how businesses utilise technology, e-commerce, business correspondence, office procedures, project management, and employment success strategies.
Admissions Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Students
- Good Command of the English Language
- Admissions Interview is required
Objectives
- A solid foundation in basic principles of a business environment, including current computer applications, marketing, accounting and business law.
- An introduction to the most relevant aspects of business management and administration
- Professional skills in high demand by employers. These skills include: team-work, communication, customer service, leadership, research and problem solving.
- A solid knowledge of business practices and principles. It also develops the student’s ability to relate and apply this knowledge to current social and economic conditions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and accounting.
Career Opportunties
This program provides the student with a range of business knowledge and skills, which cross several disciplines, resulting in a well-rounded and highly skilled employee. Graduates of this program are prepared for a variety of entry-level administrative and management trainee positions in a broad range of employment settings, specializing in those areas of interest, experience, and greatest ability. Careers in accounting and finance, marketing, production and operations, human resources, and general administration are available to those students who possess the proper combination of business skills, experience, personal ability, and aptitude.
Business Office Administration Certificate
The Business Office Administration Certificate provides students with opportunities to acquire and apply basic business office skills that meet the demands of employers. The program provides students with comprehensive knowledge of current office and business skills including proficiency in Microsoft applications, accounting concepts and software in today’s workplace.
Admissions Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and passing grade on the admissions test.
Objectives
- The knowledge to administer, direct, and coordinate day-to-day business operations.
- The training to implement effective working processes, schedules, and procedures.
- The skills to compose and provide information via the telephone, e-mail and postal mail.
- The understanding to prepare reports and assist with overall department functions.
- The knowledge to effectively utilize software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- The capability to conduct Internet research.
- The ability to organize and file office/business records.
Career Opportunties
- Administrator
- Officer
- Project Coordinator
- Records Analyst
- Office Assistant
Business Office Accounting Clerk Diploma
The Business & Office Accounting Clerk Diploma program provides the student with opportunities to acquire and apply the knowledge of business accounting and office skills to meet the demands of today’s business environment.
Admissions Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and passing grade on the admissions test.
Objectives
- The skills to calculate, prepare and issue invoices and other financial statements using manual and computerized accounting.
- The ability to process, verify and balance financial records, business transactions and enter data in a ledger or computerized system.
- The understanding of how to compile budget data and documents based on estimated revenues and expenses and previous budgets.
- The ability to post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance, maintain general ledgers and prepare financial statements.
- The knowledge to prepare payroll cheques, utility tax payments, tax remittances, pension contributions, complete worker’s compensation forms and other government related forms.
Career Opportunties
- Accounting Clerk
- Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
- Audit and Billing Clerk
- Budget and Costing Clerk
- Finance or Invoice Clerk
- Tax Services Clerk
- Bookkeeper
Business Office Skills Diploma
The Business Office Administration Certificate provides students with opportunities to acquire and apply basic business office skills that meet the demands of employers. The program provides students with comprehensive knowledge of current office and business skills including proficiency in Microsoft applications, accounting concepts and software in today’s workplace.
Admissions Requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status. Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instruction. An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program. Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.
Objectives
- Maintaining computerized filing, inventory, and database systems
- Performing routine bookkeeping tasks
- Processing miscellaneous documentation
- Typing and proof-reading correspondence, reports, etc.
Career Opportunties
Career opportunities are almost unlimited. Efficient and responsible Business Office Skills personnel are an integral and invaluable part of today’s office environment.
Community Service Worker with Capstone (Also Offered in Virtual)
With the aging population, the tremendous advancements in technology, and our demand for the best quality of life, the healthcare industry is facing a growing shortage of well-trained personnel. Throughout the North American healthcare industry, there is an acute need to increase the size of the workforce and raise the skill level of that workforce
Admissions Requirements
- 19 years of age or older (varies, depending on province-specific ministry requirements)
- Grade 12 or equivalent, or Mature Student Status with successful completion of CAST testing
- Completion of Wonderlic SLE admission test with minimum score of 18
- Adequate level of physical health to be able to fulfill job requirements
- Other medical tests (e.g., TB Test) or proof of vaccinations (e.g., Hepatitis B) may be required by industry prior to placement
- Good command of the English language – both written and oral
- Completion of standard registration form
Objectives
This program provides students with the basic knowledge, skills, and work experience needed to become permanently employable in a CSW setting. Skill development is delivered in three areas:
- Comprehensive community service worker knowledge, including psychology, sociology, family life, mental health, addictions, criminology, at-risk populations, case management, counselling, ethics, business communication, report writing, and government and social services
- Full range of computer and office skills, including current software applications, keyboarding skills, and personal and professional development
- Comprehensive Capstone Project
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program are qualified to work in a wide variety of CSW settings and occupations. Job titles vary per location, but graduates are an integral part of many settings, including:
- Healthcare and social assistance
- Nursing and residential care facilities
- Youth centres
- Individual and family services
- Youth protection services
- Public administration
- Civic and social organizations
- Social advocacy
- Grant-making organizations
- Provincial government
- Out-patient care centres
- Local community service centres (e.g., CLSC)
- Vocational rehabilitation services
- Educational services
- Hospitals
- Community food and housing
Computer Service Technician Diploma
The Computer Service Technician Diploma program prepares students to deal with the problems they may encounter when servicing personal computers. It provides in-depth knowledge of computer hardware. Students will gain experience by performing hardware configuration-related activities. The program prepares students for the following industry certification exams: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Server+.
Admissions Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and a passing grade on the admissions test.
Objectives
- The necessary technical skills relating to maintenance and repair to PC hardware.
- The understanding of the design and application of PC software and operating systems.
Career Opportunties
- Computer Service Technician
- Electronic Service Technician Supervisor
- Field Service Technician
Conference And Event Planner Diploma
The Conference and Event Planner Diploma program is designed to prepare students for careers in the fast-paced and exciting world of conference and event management. Its objective is to expose students to a broad range of knowledge and processes, administration skills, and practical tools that will assist them in dealing with situations within a conference and event planning related career.
Admissions Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and a passing grade on the admissions test.
Objectives
- The knowledge and skills necessary to lead and/or assist in the development and/or implementation of conferences and events.
- An introduction to the most relevant aspects of planning and coordination of event logistics.
- Professional skills in high demand by employers such as negotiating, decision making, team-work, communication, customer service, leadership, research and problem solving.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
Career Opportunties
- Conference and Meeting Planner
- Conference Planner
- Conference Services Officer
- Convention Coordinator
- Event Planner
- Special Events Organizer
- Trade Show Planner
Customer Service & Information Clerk Diploma
The objective of the Customer Service and Information Clerk Diploma program is to provide the student with the opportunities to acquire and apply the knowledge of customer service and information skills to help them meet the demands of today’s business environment.
Admissions Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and a passing grade on the admissions test.
Objectives
- The requirements to respond to telephone and in-person complaints and inquiries.
- An understanding to be able to give information regarding an organization’s goods, services and policies.
- The capability to enter orders, verify shipments and send out invoices.
- The knowledge to be able to trace orders from intake to shipment and troubleshoot delays and problems.
- The ability to receive payments and process information required for the provision of services.
Career Opportunties
- Library Clerk
- Courtesy Receptionist
- Complaint Clerk
- Inquiries Clerk
- Information Clerk
- Order and Payment Clerk
- Customer Service Representative
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Data is becoming increasingly large, complex, and unstructured, becoming “big data”. There is ample opportunity to better realize and unlock its value. As the Internet, mobile technology, and user habits and demands continue to evolve, resulting in the mass accumulation of data, more businesses are increasingly accepting and using this data in all forms and sizes as part of their critical decision-making processes.
Admissions Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student status.
- Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions.
- An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program.
- Students must attend the required hours and times per week per the course schedule.
Objectives
- Data is becoming increasingly large, complex, and unstructured, becoming “big data”. There is ample opportunity to better realize and unlock its value.
- As the Internet, mobile technology, and user habits and demands continue to evolve, resulting in the mass accumulation of data, more businesses are increasingly accepting and using this data in all forms and sizes as part of their critical decision-making processes.
- This program will provide students with sufficient knowledge and skills in the areas of big data analysis, analytics, machine learning, and other related technologies, so that they may competently apply them in the field of data science.
Career Opportunities
Careers in data science and artificial intelligence are increasingly growing. They include, but are not limited to:
- Data Scientist
- Statistician/Statistics Officer
- Big Data Developer
- Data Analyst
- Machine Learning Engineer
These and similar career paths can be realized through the employment with businesses and organizations in a variety of industries, not limited to just the IT industry.
Database Administration and Big Data Predictive Analytics
The Database Administration and Big Data Predictive Analytics diploma program will prepare and enable students to manage, maintain big data — large, complex, and unstructured data — and better realize and unlock its value.
Admissions Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student status.
- Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions.
- An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program.
- Students must attend the required hours and times per week per the course schedule.
Objectives
- The Database Administration and Big Data Predictive Analytics diploma program will prepare and enable students to manage, maintain big data — large, complex, and unstructured data — and better realize and unlock its value.
- As the Internet, mobile technology, and user habits and demands continue to evolve, resulting in the mass accumulation of data, more businesses are increasingly accepting and using this data in all forms and sizes as part of their critical decision-making processes.
- As such, students will learn tools and techniques to organize, analyze, capture, curate, search, share, store, transfer, visualize, query, and update big data, to meet this and other growing demands for the effective use of big data.
Career Opportunities
Careers in database administration and big data predictive analytics are increasingly growing. They include, but are not limited to:
- Systems Administrator
- Database Administrator
- Information Resource Analyst
- Data Warehouse Analyst
- SAP HANA Consultant/Analyst
- Business Intelligence Consultant/Analyst
- BO/ETL Consultant/Analyst
These and similar career paths can be realized through the employment with businesses and organizations in a variety of industries, not limited to just the IT industry.
IT Security Specialist Certificate
The IT Security Specialist Certificate program prepares students to work in IT departments of business establishments troubleshooting PC’s, installing and upgrading hardware, and ensuring a secure IT network. The program prepares students for the following industry certification exams: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network+, and CompTIA Security+.
Admissions Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and a passing grade on the admissions test.
Objectives
- The ability to evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software, and operating system software.
- The capability of providing problem-solving services to network users.
- An understanding of how to perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
- The skills to ensure that proper IT security measures are in place and constantly upgraded.
Career Opportunties
- IT Security
- Troubleshooting Analyst
- IT Consultant
IT Support with Software Quality Assurance
The IT Support with Software QA diploma program will equip students with the practical skills required for a real-time work environment. Students will learn to support end user and team members per ITIL standards in organizations utilizing a range of applications, including Oracle, SAP, and Salesforce, in addition to regular local-area networks (LANs), PC hardware, and operating systems (Oss).
Admissions Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student status.
- Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions.
- An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program.
- Students must attend the required hours and times per week per the course schedule.
Objectives
- The IT Support with Software QA diploma program will equip students with the practical skills required for a real-time work environment.
- Students will learn to support end user and team members per ITIL standards in organizations utilizing a range of applications, including Oracle, SAP, and Salesforce, in addition to regular local-area networks (LANs), PC hardware, and operating systems (Oss).
- Students will learn to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues encountered by end users in performing their duties, including local-area (LAN) and wide-area networks (WAN) issues, and access/support to office applications and desktop OSs.
- Students will learn tools and techniques to aid organizations and decision-makers in the technical design, implementation, and support of all network and application solutions, including initial server access throughout the entire lifecycle per ITIL standards.
- Students will also gain the knowledge and skills needed to manage support-related aspects of IT infrastructure in various organizational settings.
Career Opportunities
Careers in the world of information technology and software quality assurance are increasingly growing. They include, but are not limited to:
- Computer network/network support technician
- User support technician
- Hardware installation/support technician/analyst
- Help desk technician/analyst
- Systems and technical support analyst
- Software or technical sales representative/specialist
- Information systems analyst/consultant
- Software QA analyst
- Software tester
These and similar career paths can be realized through the employment with businesses and organizations in a variety of industries, not limited to just the IT industry.
Marketing Coordinator Diploma
The Marketing Coordinator Diploma program prepares students for an entry level marketing support position related to integrated marketing and communication activities. Marketing knowledge and processes, administration skills, and practical tools will assist them in dealing with marketing situations. Those wanting to progress to a manager level may, given the proper skills, experience personal attributes and additional training.
Admissions Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and a passing grade on the admissions test.
Objectives
- The ability to assist the Marketing Manager with a wide range of marketing activities. Also prepare desktop publishing and develop sales collateral, proposals, brochures, newsletters using Microsoft Publisher, Photoshop Basics and Illustrator Basics.
- Exposure to direct mail, outbound calls, mass e-mail, broadcast campaigns, marketing events and trade shows, public relations, and other marketing tools.
Career Opportunties
- Marketing and Events Coordinator
- Sales and Marketing Coordinator
- Direct Marketing Coordinator
Medical Office Assistant Diploma
With the ageing population, the tremendous increase in technology, and our demand for the best quality of life, the healthcare industry is facing a growing shortage of well-trained personnel. Throughout the North American healthcare industry, there is an acute need to increase the size of the workforce as well as to raise the skill level of that workforce. This program is designed to provide employment-ready, comprehensively trained graduates. Successful graduates will be eligible to receive the CMAP – Certified Medical Assisting Professional designation in addition to their diploma. These graduates are fully qualified to work in a hands-on, administrative/clinical support capacity in any medical field.
Admissions Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Students
- Good Command of the English Language
- Admissions Interview is required
- Clear, relevant Criminal Record Check
- Adequate level of physical health to meet the requirements of the program and prospective employment
Objectives
- Comprehensive medical administrative knowledge, including medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and hospital and medical office administrative and clinical procedures
- Full-range of computer and office skills, including current software applications, keyboarding skills of 55 WPM, general office management, accounting, personal and professional development, and customer service
- On-site work-experience through participation in a one month externship at an approved healthcare training facility
Career Opportunties
Graduates of this program are qualified to work in a wide variety of healthcare settings and occupations. Job titles vary per location, but graduates are an integral part of many healthcare settings
Medical Receptionist Diploma
Graduates from the Medical Receptionist Diploma program will be able to work effectively in any medical office as a receptionist. After completing this diploma they will have the acquired skills to enable them to meet and greet patients, direct them to appropriate services, answer telephones, take messages, schedule appointments and perform other routine administrative tasks.
Admissions Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and a passing grade on the admissions test.
Objectives
- A clear understanding of medical office procedures and medical office terminology.
- The skills to handle general office duties such as filing, sorting and copying.
- The ability to perform word processing, spreadsheets and data management skills.
- The knowledge to book appointments and make referrals (both computerized and manual).
Career Opportunties
- Dental Receptionist
- Physician’s Receptionist
- Optometrist’s Receptionist
- Medical Receptionist
Microcomputer Business Diploma
The Microcomputer Business Applications diploma program offers students the opportunity to acquire skills in the most popular computer software applications that are used in today’s business environments. Graduates have the skills and knowledge necessary to function effectively in an office environment and support coworkers’ software application needs.
Admissions Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status.
- Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions.
- An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program.
- Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.
Objectives
- Understand the design and application of PC software and operating systems.
- Provide comprehensive technical skills related to the maintenance and repair of PC hardware.
- Provide support to business colleagues in all aspects of computer software applications.
- Assist in office technical support.
- Update and extract data for office support.
- Research new software.
Career Opportunties
Graduates of this program have a wide and varied choice of positions available to them within business or office environments. Prospective employers include businesses of various sizes and types.
Network Administrator Diploma
The Network Administrator Diploma program provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to plan, install, and provide routine control and manage situations in relation to quality communications network services in an information system. It will provide in-depth knowledge on evaluating communications hardware, software and transmission service alternatives against changing business requirements, maintaining links with network suppliers, support for systems; localizing and rectifying faults in networks and handling non-routine problems. It will also provide expertise and practical assistance in delivering service that complies with statutory and other standards as well as strategic and tactical plans. The program prepares students for the following industry certification exams: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Security+, MCTS, and MCITP Server Administrator.
Admissions Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and a passing grade on the admissions test.
Objectives
- The ability to provide day-to-day onsite administrative support for software users in a variety of environments.
- The understanding to maintain, troubleshooting and administer the use of local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), hardware, software and related computer equipment.
- The skills to design and configure networks, recommend purchases of application servers, peripherals, and software.
- The training to evaluate, install and support computer hardware, networking software, and operating system software.
Career Opportunties
- Hardware Installation Coordinator
- Network Administrator
- Network Support Technician
- Network Operator
- Local Area Network (LAN) Administrator
- Local Area Network (LAN) Technician
Project Administration Diploma
The Project Administration Diploma program is positioned as an entry level opportunity to this profession and will provide students with a competitive advantage in this untapped market segment. The program provides the basic foundation to work towards industry certification through the Project Management Institute (PMI), specifically the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) designation. This certification provides students with an opportunity for career growth and advancement.
Admissions Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and a passing grade on the admissions test.
Objectives
- The ability to assist the Marketing Manager with a wide range of marketing activities. Also prepare desktop publishing and develop sales collateral, proposals, brochures, newsletters using Microsoft Publisher, Photoshop Basics and Illustrator Basics.
- Exposure to direct mail, outbound calls, mass e-mail, broadcast campaigns, marketing events and trade shows, public relations, and other marketing tools.
Career Opportunties
- Administrative Officer
- Administrative Services Coordinator
- Business Services Officer
- Implementation Officer
- Office Coordinator
- Planning Officer
- Public Trustee
Software and Web Developer
In the Software and Web Developer diploma program, students learn the coding languages that every web developer needs to know: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Students then broaden their skill set with a strong foundation in SQL, C#, and the .NET Framework that will lead to additional opportunities in the world of software development.
Admissions Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status.
- Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions.
- Applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency.
- An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program.
- Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.
Career Opportunties
- Graduates of the program may pursue a variety of positions in software development, including web developer, UI/UX developer, front end web developer, software developer, HTML / CSS developer, and Javascript / jQuery developer.
Web Designer Diploma
Are you a design-oriented person who is comfortable with technology, creatively inclined as well as possess an eye for detail? If your answer is yes, then a career in the multi-billion dollar industry of Web design and graphics could very well be a great and rewarding choice for an exciting career. The demand for professionals who can effectively communicate and captivate an organization’s audience across all types of media is rapidly growing. Web design is increasingly dynamic and very quick to evolve based on an organization’s objectives and the consumers’ needs and has become the focal point for almost every industry around the world.
Admissions Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and a passing grade on the admissions test.
Objectives
- The ability to present creative ideas and understand how to assess client and end user needs.
- The knowledge to consult with IT professionals to determine how best to incorporate a Web site into existing frameworks.
- The skills to design the typography, layout, look and feel of Web pages, and incorporate graphics and interactive elements.
- The proficiency to source, select and organize information for inclusion on the Web site, and is able to test Web site functionality, as well as update Web content and maintain Web sites.
Career Opportunties
- Web Designer
- Web Site Developer
- Internet Site Designer
- Intranet Site Designer
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