Cert in Administrative Assistant

Red River College Polytechnic

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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Red River College Polytechnic offers Cert in Administrative Assistant, a certificate in Business Administration programme in Winnipeg, Canada. The programme runs for 18 weeks. Tuition for international students is CAD 8,726 per total (CAD 7,906 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Business Administration
Duration: 18 weeks
Local tuition: CAD 7,906 / total
International tuition: CAD 8,726 / total

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: catalogue.rrc.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Administrative Assistant is an 18-week certificate program, followed by a four-week practicum, that develops the administrative and technical skills needed for entry-level office roles, combining theory with practical application. Delivery varies by campus, offered as in-person hybrid, online hybrid, or fully online. Admission requires Grade 12 graduation or final-year enrolment with credits in Grade 12 English and Grade 12 Math, or equivalent standing as a mature student, along with proof of English proficiency such as IELTS Academic 6.5 in all areas, a LINC Certificate at CLB 8 in all areas, or CanTEST 4.5 in all areas. The program is offered at Red River College Polytechnic's Notre Dame Campus and at regional campuses including Interlake, Portage, Steinbach, and Winkler, preparing graduates for administrative positions in current and emerging office environments.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires Grade 12 graduation, or enrolment in Grade 12, including one credit each of Grade 12 English (40S) and Grade 12 Math (40S). Applicants 19 or older who have been out of high school for at least a year may qualify as mature students by completing the same English and math credits, or the Introduction to Business Program, plus meeting the English language requirement. Applicants who completed three years of full-time secondary education in Canada, the US, or an ELR-exempt country in English meet the language requirement; others must submit IELTS Academic (6.5 in all areas), a LINC Certificate (CLB 8 in all areas), or CanTEST (4.5 in all areas).

Application Details

Start Date: January and February

About Red River College Polytechnic

Type: College
Founded: 1938
Programs: 121
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Administrative Assistant award?

Red River College Polytechnic awards a Certificate in the field of Business Administration on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in Administrative Assistant take?

The programme runs for 18 weeks.

How much does Cert in Administrative Assistant cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 8,726 per total (CAD 7,906 per total for local students).

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