Admin Support Training
Levels of training
Build skills to get a job or for further training through Lakeland's levels of administrative programs.
Front office reception, bookkeeping, accounting and other office jobs are available - people with those skills are in demand.
Levels of this training offer face-to-face instruction 6 hours a day over a 4-month period as well as 80 to 120 hours of work experience. See below for details.
Administrative Support is an introduction to the work world where you start learning reception and basic office skills.
You can grow your skills by advancing to Pre-Administrative Professional.
Finally, gain more confidence in yourself and your digital literacy skills with our 18-week pre-administrative professional course in term two. Your next step could be the administrative professional certificate.
Eligibility
If you are an unemployed Saskatchewan or Alberta resident have been out of school for at least one year or more and are at least 18-year-old, this program may be for you.
Tuition is covered if you are from Saskatchewan. Alberta residents pay fees.
You don't need any previous courses to take either program, however if you finish Administrative Support you may transition to Pre-administrative Professional.
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| Learn hard and soft skills in this program. Both types of skills are needed in the working world. Hard skills include basic computer skills such as how to keyboard (type) and create documents. You'll move on to business writing, math and presentation skills. Soft skills include customer service training. You'll also learn about organization, time management and decision-making skills. Career planning and job search are also part of the program. Students create a professional looking resume and portfolio. Every student will have daily access to a laptop. Course work will include:
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| No pre-requisites. Completing the course also is a pathway into Lakeland's Administration Professional certificate. Every student will have daily access to a laptop computer. Advance your computer keyboarding skills and learn basic accounting. It's also a chance for you to work on soft skills that make you more employable such as communication. A key piece of the program is personal development and setting you up for success. Classes will be a blend of online and face-to-face delivery. The program includes a 120-hour practicum where you can put what you learned into action. Every student will have daily access to a laptop. Course topics include:
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Administrative Support
Pre-administrative Professional
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| Please complete the online Foundational Learning application. |
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| Lakeland College reserves the right to cancel programs if not enough people enroll. If you are sponsored:
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