Office Administration Certificates

TRU offers three certificate programs that enhance a student's qualifications and broaden their employment options in the area of office administration. These programs include advanced training and specialization in the latest technology and equipment used in the modern office.

Business Fundamentals Certificate (3.5 months)
Administrative Assistant Certificate (8.5 months, including completion of Business Fundamentals)
General Insurance Certificate (3.5 months)

Administrative Assistant Certificate

This program is designed to prepare students for a wide range of positions in business and industry. Oral and written communication skills, effective interpersonal skills, and bookkeeping skills are emphasized throughout the program.

Students may exit the program after the first semester with a Business Fundamentals Certificate. Those who complete all program requirements noted below may earn an Administrative Assistant Certificate.

Semester 1 Courses (Business Fundamentals Certificate)

OACM 110 Business Communications I
OADS 100 Introduction to Computers and The Internet
OAAS 310 Electronic Spreadsheets
ACCT 100 Financial Accounting
OAHR 310 Business and Human Relations
OADB 100 Database/Records Management
OATS 300 Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy Development
OAWP 101 Word Processing Level 1

Semester 2 Courses (Administrative Assistant Certificate)

OAWP 102 Word Processing 2
OAWP 370 Desktop Publishing
OAPR 110 Administrative Procedures
OAWP 381 Introduction to Presentation Software
OAJS 300 Resume and Job Search
OAPR 500 Practicum
OATS 300 Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy Development
OAAC 256 Computerized Accounting-Simply
OAAC 330 Computerized Accounting-ACCPAC Accounts Rec/Pay
OAAC 340 Computerized Accounting-ACCPAC General Ledger
OAPR 210 Office Integration Project
OABW 210 Business Writing

General Insurance Certificate

This certificate program is intended to prepare students to become front-line general insurance office assistants. Graduates of the program will be able to offer employers a combination of insurance knowledge, office skills, and practical knowledge, which will make them immediately productive employees.

OABW 210 Business Writing
OAIP 100 Introduction to Personal Lines
OAIP 110 Insurance Office Software
OAPR 130 Insurance Office Proceduires
OAPR 500 Practicum
OAWP 100 Word Processing
CAIB 101 Personal Lines
CAIB 110 Seminar