Certificate in Business Administrative Assistant

Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology

The diverse curriculum in this intensive, 10-month program covers administrative procedures to MS Office tools to cloud accounting and prepares students for a wide range of positions in office administration. Hands-on exercises and projects, MITT's Work Skills Series workshops, and the possibility of a six-week work practicum, help students seamlessly transition into careers upon graduation.Individuals who are flexible and highly adaptable, who enjoy problem solving and time management, who possess strong computer skills, and who have a desire to understand the business environment and policies of an organization.Employment & AdvancementBusiness Administrative Assistant graduates, depending on the nature of the business they work at, usually start as junior administrative assistant or a receptionist. With additional years of experience, employees can become office managers and executive assistants, which have additional responsibilities of supervising other staff and/or working closely with executives.Administrative assistants may be employed in any industry. Some are self-employed and work from home as virtual assistants.

Pembina Campus