OACP - Office Administration Certificate Program

The CBE Office Administration Certificate Program prepares office professionals with best practice training and development opportunities that meet the essential requirements of today's rapidly changing school or central office at the Calgary Board of Education.

The program was designed with your career in mind through a partnership with the CBE Staff Association, Human Resources and Chinook Learning Services with employee and management input.

You will learn up-to-date computer applications, keyboarding/typing, customer service approaches, communication strategies, and fundamental business practices, including information management and financial management as well as a range of interpersonal and leadership skills that will make you an effective and skilled member in any office environment.

Program Participants Will

• Expand and reinforce their knowledge, skills, and confidence as administrative office professionals, which will revitalize their work experience, increase their employment value and advance their careers
• Receive training and support from experienced instructors and experts in the field to successfully meet the toughest challenges and embrace opportunities
• Become part of a network of administrative office professionals who are interested in best practice and advancing their profession in meeting today’s demanding and changing workforce
• Receive a Certificate of Program Completion that is recognized and valued by the Calgary Board of Education and highly endorsed by the CBE Staff Association.