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Office Administration

Office Administration

Program Type:
Diploma

Completion:
Less than 1 year

Skills:
Business Correspondence, Customer Service, Keyboarding, MS Office, Windows OS, Office Procedures.

Program Information

Admission Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status. Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instruction.

An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program. Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.

Program Highlights

The Office Administration Certificate prepares students to work in an office environment as administrators and assistants.

The program provides students with comprehensive knowledge and office skills to make them successful as assistants in business settings.


What Our Graduates Say

I am a graduate of the Business Administration Diploma program through the Academy of Learning College. The decision to go back to school was probably the best decision I have made. I am a single mother and not only did I need to think about my own future, but also that of my daughter’s, including the example I would be setting for her. I am very happy that I attended the Academy of Learning College as it had changed my life for the better.

M.

Academy of Learning College changed my life from an assembly worker to an Administrative Assistant. I was so excited I got the job right away. I now work for TransCare Community Support Services.

D. Patel

The qualified instructors and wonderful staff helped me get through the process with ease. My experience with college was wonderful. The school had a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, it was a fun environment to be in, and of course I had a great learning experience. My own schedule was already hectic, but the college was very accommodating and I was able to get a full training in a short period of time.

M.L.


The Office Administration diploma at Academy of Learning Career College – Downsview Campus is offered from our North York campus on Finch Avenue West, in the heart of Downsview. Over about 20 weeks (roughly 408 hours of instruction) you train in office software, business communication and records management, in a program registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. You may qualify for financial aid.

Career paths after the Office Administration program

This training can prepare you for work as a office administrator, administrative assistant, and receptionist. The curriculum is built around the day-to-day skills those roles actually use, so you graduate with practice, not just theory.

Your campus in North York

The Downsview campus sits at Unit 112, 1280 Finch Avenue West, North York (Downsview), Toronto, ON M3J 3K6. Students join us from Downsview, the wider North York area and beyond, many while working or settling into a new city. Ask our admissions team how the Office Administration schedule can fit around your other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What credential does the Office Administration program award?
A diploma from Academy of Learning Career College – Downsview Campus, a registered vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
How many weeks does the Office Administration program take?
Roughly 20 weeks — about 408 instructional hours in total.
Do I need prior experience to apply?
No prior experience in the field is required. Admission needs Grade 12 (or equivalent) or Mature Student Status, working English, and an admission interview.
How do I get to the Downsview campus?
We are at Unit 112, 1280 Finch Avenue West, North York (Downsview), Toronto, ON M3J 3K6.
What kind of work can I do after Office Administration?
Graduates can be prepared for work as a office administrator, administrative assistant, and receptionist.
How do I apply or find the next start date?
Send us a request for information or call the campus — admissions will confirm upcoming intake dates and take you through enrolment step by step. You may qualify for financial aid.

Last updated: September 2026