Office Administration Certificate
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| Office Administration Certificate | |
| Type | Certificate program |
|---|---|
| Award | Certificate |
| Credits | 30 |
| Home department | Career Programs |
| Division | Professional Studies |
| Institution | Oakridge College |
| Category | Academics & Programs |
Certificate Program
Total Credits Required: 30
The Office Administration Certificate is an 30-credit program designed for students who want focused preparation in office procedure, clerical organization, professional communication, records handling, and workplace support. This certificate is intended for students who want practical training for structured administrative environments where accuracy, reliability, and clear communication are essential.
The program combines foundational office coursework with applied study in administrative systems, document preparation, workplace technology, scheduling, professional records, and institutional procedure. Students complete coursework focused on the daily operations that support offices, departments, agencies, schools, and other organized workplaces.
Together, these requirements are intended to prepare students for support roles that depend on organization, attention to detail, professional conduct, and the ability to keep administrative systems functioning smoothly.
Program Structure
- English: 10 credits
- Conflict Resolution: 10 credits
- Ethics, Political Science, or Psychology: 10 credits
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of at least 30 credit hours
- Successful completion of all required certificate coursework
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0
- A grade of C or higher in all core certificate requirements
- Completion of the practicum or supervised administrative experience
Program Overview
The Office Administration Certificate is intended for students seeking a focused, practical credential within Oakridge’s Department of Education. The program prepares students for supervised support roles in offices, departments, educational settings, public-facing service environments, and other structured administrative workplaces.
Rather than preparing students for broad management responsibilities, the certificate emphasizes clerical competence, communication, records handling, organization, and professional readiness. Within Oakridge’s Department of Education, this certificate serves students who want a practical entry point into administrative support, office systems, or future applied career study.