Applied Business Technology (Office Assistant) Certificate

The Applied Business Technology Office Assistant Certificate prepares students for entry-level administrative roles in business, government, and industry offices. Coursework covers word processing, keyboarding, and spreadsheet use, together with current Microsoft Office software and office-procedures training that builds workplace soft skills. The program totals 28 credits (450 hours) and includes a one-week practicum placement for applying new skills in an office setting. Campus-based intakes at Dawson Creek and Fort St. John run full-time over approximately 5 months, while an online cohort covers the same content at a slower pace over approximately 8 months. Graduates are prepared for office-assistant and general administrative-support roles.