Cert in Office Administration – General (Online) is a certificate in Business & Management programme taught at Centennial College in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered fully online. Tuition for international students is CAD 18,005 per year (CAD 2,775 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Business & Management
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: Online
Local tuition: CAD 2,775 / year
International tuition: CAD 18,005 / year
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This one-year online certificate prepares students for administrative support roles in modern office environments. Delivered synchronously online across two semesters, the curriculum covers word processing, document production, office procedures, common computer applications, transcription, workplace communication, and cloud computing tools. The program's content is recognized by the International Association of Administrative Professionals as aligned with the Certified Administrative Professional Body of Knowledge, giving graduates a recognized foundation for professional certification. Students develop practical skills in scheduling, correspondence, records management, and office software that transfer directly to entry-level administrative, reception, and clerical positions across a range of industries. The certificate also serves as a starting point for students who intend to pursue further study in Centennial's business or office administration diploma programs.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, or mature-applicant status at 19 or older, plus Grade 12 English at the College (C) or University (U) level or equivalent, or a pass on Centennial's English Admission Test. English-language proficiency follows Centennial's institution-wide certificate/diploma scale: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 67 (Reading at least 16, Writing at least 23), PTE Academic 51 or above, CAEL 60 overall, or Duolingo 105–114. The curriculum is recognized by the International Association of Administrative Professionals as aligned with the Certified Administrative Professional Body of Knowledge.
