How to apply:
- Copy of Grade 10, High School Diploma or College Diploma (Most current education)
- English Test Result (if required) English Requirements/Exemptions
- Scan of Passport Front and Back
- Apply Online with Aplicar
Administrative Professional Diploma
The Administrative Professional Diploma program develops administrative and bookkeeping skills to provide the skills needed to manage an office in a fast-paced environment. The first year of the program focuses on working efficiently in an office environment through the employment of current technology and software. The second year focuses on working effectively with your office team and gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to complete the bookkeeping functions required in a business setting. A 3-week practicum after year 1 and a 3-week practicum after year 2 allows students to apply their knowledge working for a local business while gaining valuable on-the-job training and experience for their resume.
Employment opportunities are not limited to private businesses. The Alberta government, colleges, municipalities, settlement and band offices have all hired Administrative Professional graduates. Possible job opportunities are:
- Administrative assistant
- Human resources assistant
- Medical receptionist
- Receptionist
- Records management assistant
- Secretary
Admission Requirements
- Minimum Average Grade of 55% in final semester of high school or college
- English 12 grade of 50% or higher
- Math 12 grade 50% or Math 10 grade with minimum 60%
- IELTS 6.0 with one band of 5.5
Transferability: N/A
Program Start/End Date:
August 29, 2024-May 6, 2025
Location: Online
Application Fee:
$250(Fee is waived)
| Tuition | $15,000.00 |
| Administrative Charges | $250.00 |
| Textbooks and Other Charges | $1,000.00 |
| Medical Coverage(90 Days) | $130.50 |
| Total | $16,380.50 |
Other purchases may be necessary in order for students to complete their courses/program.
Students will need regular access to a computer and an internet connection. High speed broadband access is highly recommended for the optimal learning experience.
For technical requirements, visit our Moodle page.
We acknowledge that Portage College’s service region is on the traditional lands of First Nation Peoples, the owners of Treaty 6, 8 and 10, which are also homelands to the Métis people. We honour the history and culture of all people who first lived and gathered in these lands.