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Office Assistant I Certificate

Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada

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Office Assistant I Certificate is a certificate in Business Administration programme offered by North Island College in Courtenay, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 1,900 per total for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate

Field: Business Administration

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 1,900 / total

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Office Administration-Office Assistant 1 Certificate allows you to gain skills valued across nearly every business and industry. You'll develop essential computer skills, keyboarding, word processing, records management, organization, teamwork and communication. This certificate builds your expertise in client management and key administrative tasks, setting a strong foundation for career growth.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires C in English 12 (or equivalent, or a successful English assessment) and C in one of Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, Workplace Mathematics 10, Essentials Math 10, Foundations of Math 10 or NIC MAT 033 (or a successful math assessment). The calendar sets no separate English-language test score, no minimum admission GPA, and no portfolio, interview or work-experience condition. This fully online certificate is currently open to domestic applicants only, runs to a Fall start, and follows a staggered Fall/Winter course schedule; students already enrolled in University Studies may take up to two OAD courses per term alongside OAD 020.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

Application Deadline: North Island College's domestic applications open at the beginning of October each year for the following academic year; unlimited-entry programmes admit on a rolling, first-come-first-served basis with deadlines effectively at the term start (September 1, January 1 or May 1), while limited-entry programmes close earlier: the last Monday of August for a September start, the third Friday of December for a January start. International applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC; for the current cycle NIC has published deadlines of 1 May 2026 for September 2026 entry and 31 August 2026 for January 2027 entry, with no later 2027 intake deadline yet posted. Admission is otherwise rolling until seats fill. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About North Island College

Type: College

Founded: 1975

Programs: 71

Location: Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Office Assistant I Certificate award?

North Island College awards a Certificate in the field of Business Administration on completion of this programme.

How long does Office Assistant I Certificate take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Office Assistant I Certificate cost?

Tuition is CAD 1,900 per total for local students.

Can Office Assistant I Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at North Island College.

What language is Office Assistant I Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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