The role of the administrative assistant is changing and growing. Get the practical skills and knowledge to take on many responsibilities in an office. Learn software applications, keyboarding, administrative procedures, and communications. As well, build interpersonal skills to be a more effective member of any office environment.
Time commitment
This is a one-year (three-term) certificate program. A standard course load is five courses per term. Students can maintain full time status with at least three courses. Taking less than five courses per term will take longer to complete the program.
Learning options
Courses are available both in class and online. Please note that not all courses may be available online each semester. Consult with Academic Advising Team to assist with your program planning.
For courses with scheduled final exams, they are required to be completed in person or at an approved invigilation site.
Transferability
Transfer opportunities are available to a variety of institutions. Transfer credits are reviewed and accepted on an individual basis by the institution to which you apply.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
Bow Valley College
Calgary Downtown Campus,
345 - 6 Avenue SE,
CALGARY,
Alberta (AB),
T2G 4V1, Canada
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
Academic requirements,
Credit in English Language Arts 30-1 or minimum 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent
Credit in a Grade 10 Math (excluding Math 10-4 and Math 16 levels)
Or
Successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test that consists of five tests with a minimum score in the following sections:
Language Arts: Reading and Writing: 520 minimum standard score
Math Test: 450 minimum score
Or
Satisfactory results on the Bow Valley College Admissions test
English language proficiency requirements:
IELTS Academic: 6.0 with minimum band score 6.0, Pearson Test of English (PTE) A: 59-64, TOEFL: 83, Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL): 50
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
At Bow Valley College, courses are shaped with input from industry partners so students can graduate with the skills employers need.