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Essential Skills for Office Professionals

Course Summary:

Essential Skills for Office Professionals is an introductory program which provides students with the fundamental skills necessary for contemporary office positions. Participants will be able to compete for an entry level position in office administration and will gain hands-on work experience via individual and group experiential learning projects

Recommended if: 

  • You want to get a basic understanding of administrative jobs in an office setting
  • You want to learn the core skills in Microsoft Office essential for most jobs
  • You want to gain some work experience in Canada to add to your resume. 

Prequalifications:

  • Beginner (No prior experience required)
  • Able to participate full-time
  • 18 years old or older.

Level/Credentials:

Successful graduates of all courses will receive a certificate of completion.

Course Length:

12 weeks

Start Date(s):

TBD

Course Contents:

  • Customized Career Exploration 
  • Business Communication 
  • Experiential Learning Project 
  • Office Reception 
  • Job Search
  • Microsoft Excel Level 1 
  • Microsoft Word Level 1 
  • Microsoft Outlook 
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
* Course modules are hybrid – a mix of online and on-premises learning.

Course Fees:

Recipients of Ontario Works benefits are eligible for this course if they meet the admission requirements and are recommended by their Toronto Employment & Social Services case worker.

All Other Participants: $2,879.00 (books and tax included)

Course Brochure:

Essential Skills Program Flyer

Get More Information:

Register for an Information Session, In-person or Via Zoom