Acquire the skills, knowledge, and certification needed to advance your career in administrative support. Our skilled teachers will help you learn the principles and methods used in the business world today.
- The program is officially recognized by the Québec Ministry of Education, Recreation and Sports.
- The professional training you receive opens doors to many jobs in both the public and private sectors.
- The technological skills acquired are essential for employment in an office environment.
- The expertise obtained is in great demand.
- Financial aid is available for eligible candidates at www.afe.gouv.qc.ca/en/
Program objectives
- Provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to design document formats for business correspondence and to translate business correspondence.
- Teach students the basic functions of spreadsheet software and advanced functions of word processing software.
- Train students to carry out common accounting tasks manually and electronically; use database and presentation software.
- Instruct students to manage administrative information and use telecommunications tools.
- Teach students to understand an identify various approaches to quality time management.
- Help students practice oral and written communication skills in both English and French.
| MODULE TITLE | Hours | Units |
| Accounting | ||
| Determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process | 30 | 2 |
| Research and exchange information | 60 | 4 |
| Produce tables and charts | 60 | 4 |
| Do calculations and prepare source documents | 30 | 2 |
| Format accounting-related correspondence | 60 | 4 |
| Write accounting-related correspondence in English | 90 | 6 |
| Process source documents in different types of companies | 60 | 4 |
| Handle cash | 45 | 3 |
| Use information related to legislation affecting businesses | 45 | 3 |
| Interact in a variety of professional situations | 30 | 2 |
| Communicate in French in an accounting context | 75 | 5 |
| Prepare the payroll | 30 | 2 |
| Write and format accounting-related correspondence in French | 60 | 4 |
| Organize and process data related to a company’s resources | 60 | 4 |
| Carry out daily tasks related to transactions involving receivables and payables | 60 | 4 |
| Ensure that they work efficiently | 75 | 5 |
| Perform calculations needed to determine the cost of goods and services | 75 | 5 |
| Perform end-of-period tasks | 75 | 5 |
| Perform year-end tasks | 75 | 5 |
| Produce an income tax return for an individual | 60 | 4 |
| Implement an accounting system | 45 | 3 |
| Commit themselves to the development of their career | 30 | 2 |
| Enter the work force | 120 | 8 |
| Secretarial | ||
| Determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process | 15 | 1 |
| Proofread the spelling and grammar of English texts | 75 | 5 |
| Perform word processing tasks | 90 | 6 |
| Ensure the quality of written English | 60 | 4 |
| Provide customer service | 60 | 4 |
| Perform document management | 60 | 4 |
| Produce spreadsheets | 30 | 2 |
| Design presentations | 30 | 2 |
| Write business texts in English | 60 | 4 |
| Carry out accounting operations | 90 | 6 |
| Produce business correspondence | 75 | 5 |
| Create databases | 45 | 3 |
| Handle cash | 45 | 3 |
| Translate texts | 75 | 5 |
| Produce tables and charts | 60 | 4 |
| Prepare the visual design of documents | 90 | 6 |
| Write and format business texts in French | 90 | 6 |
| Update information published on digital media | 30 | 2 |
| Interact in French in a business setting | 45 | 3 |
| Follow up on business correspondence | 75 | 5 |
| Carry out activities related to the organization of meetings and events | 60 | 4 |
| Produce reports | 60 | 4 |
| Provide technical support | 30 | 2 |
| Coordinate multiple tasks | 45 | 3 |
| Enter the workforce | 90 | 6 |
| TOTAL | 2835 | 189 |
