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Program Overview
The Robertson College Accounting Technician diploma program will help you develop proficiency as an entry-level accounting professional with courses covering accounting fundamentals, key business skills, and popular computerized accounting software.
- Learn manual bookkeeping and accounting processes and how to prepare financial statements, budgets, and financial records
- Learn to use computerized accounting software including Quickbooks and Sage50
- Develop your keyboarding and basic computer skills
- Gain essential administrative and support skills to ensure the smooth operation of any office
- Develop written and oral business communications skills
Program Delivery
Online Learning
- Study on your own schedule with the option to attend live lectures throughout the week to connect with your instructor.
- Remote learning doesn't mean you're doing it on your own! You will always have the support of your instructors and education team through video calls, discussion boards and more.
- Brightspace helps you stay on track and hold you accountable while giving you flexibility.
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Program Details
Admission Requirements
Our admissions agents can work with you to ensure you meet the program’s criteria. This program is not currently open to International Students.
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Contact AdmissionsCareer Opportunities
Graduates are qualified to work across many different industries, in the private and public sectors and in organizations of all sizes.
- Administrative Professional
- Administrative Assistant
- Executive Assistant
- Office Assistant
- Accounts Payable / Receivable Administrator
- Accounting Clerk
- Bookkeeping Clerk
- Receptionist
You could be earning in less than a year
Lifetime Career Services
Even though you’ll leave Robertson once you graduate, we will support you throughout your career. Our team will help you with resume building, job hunting and interview preparation and will continue to guide you as you advance in your role.
Before you graduate, you’ll be paired with a career specialist in your field who will help you find a meaningful place to start your career. As a graduate, you’ll have lifelong access to student services that are committed to your success and helping you thrive.
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Next Start Dates
Online on your own time with 3 real-time optional sessions per week with your instructor. Real-time sessions are recorded so that you have the option to watch them at a later time.
New start dates are being released all the time. Contact us for more dates.
Topics of Study
Administrative Office Procedures - 60 Hours
This course introduces the student to a variety of office procedures that are essential to a smooth and efficient operation. Students will learn to manage data and record management systems as well as appropriate file organization. Project management skills combined with general office skills provide a foundation on which to manage daily, weekly, and monthly tasks. Students will also learn how to plan meetings and conferences, and make travel arrangements.
Bookkeeping - 80 Hours
An introduction to basic bookkeeping practices and procedures. Students gain experience with typical bookkeeping functions, including recording journal entries, posting to ledgers, and preparing a variety of statements.
Business Communications - 60 Hours
Focuses on the essential skills for basic business writing and professional interaction. This course also emphasizes the role technology plays in the workplace to enhance communication.
Customer Service - 20 Hours
Provides a foundation for customer service, and focuses on building lifelong customer relationships through the development of positive customer care approaches.
MS Office Applications - 80 Hours
Prepares students to perform functions common to all Microsoft Windows applications. Elements include the ability to create and manipulate Word, Excel, or PowerPoint applications, modify the display of toolbars and other on-screen elements, use online help, and perform file management, editing, formatting and printing functions common to most Windows applications.
Keyboarding - 20 Hours
Improves touch typing skills on a keyboard with a focus on improving speed and accuracy. This course increases job efficiency and understanding of work station ergonomics.
Career Preparation - 40 Hours
Introduces students to strategies for a successful job search, interview and career management.
Excel for Accounting - 20 Hours
This course will prepare learners to perform functions common to all Microsoft Windows applications. Elements include the ability to create and manipulate Word, Excel, or PowerPoint applications, modify the display of toolbars and other on-screen elements, use online help, and perform file management, editing, formatting and printing functions common to most Windows applications.
Financial Accounting - 80 Hours
Familiarizes students with basic accounting terms, basic accounting tools and preliminary accounting processes.
Quickbooks Accounting - 60 Hours
Familiarizes students to one of the most commonly used accounting software. This course utilizes a diversity of companies, business situations and realistic source documents to simulate “real” accounting transactions. Understanding how accounting software processes accounting transactions combined with the student’s knowledge of fundamental accounting principles will create competency in using QuickBooks in the workplace.
Sage Accounting - 60 Hours
Introduces students to the popular Sage computerized accounting software that many small to medium sized businesses use today.
Introduction to Human Resources - 20 Hours
Reviews of the human resource functions that assist an organization deliver value through proper management of the employee life cycle.
Learning Experience
Structured Online Learning
The program is delivered online via Brightspace, our online learning platform where you will be able to access your course materials, complete tests and quizzes, submit assignments, attend real-time sessions in your virtual classrooms or get help from your instructors.
Attend Real-Time Sessions or Watch the Recording at Your Convenience
You choose when and where you want to study. All real-time sessions are optional. You can choose to attend or tune in to the recording at a later time so you don’t miss out!
Industry-Leading Instructors
Learn from industry professionals who bring real-life experience into the classroom. You can book office hours or get virtual support from your instructors through Brightspace, where you can schedule video appointments and use instant messenger to ask questions.
Lifelong Career Services
Connect with a career specialist in your field who will help you find a meaningful place to start your career. As a graduate, you’ll have lifelong access to student services that will help you with resume building, interview preparation and networking.
How It Works
Getting Started
Our flexible start dates give you plenty of opportunities to plan for school and live your life around it.
Taking the Course
All Robertson Online courses are hosted on Brightspace, an online platform designed to give you everything you need to succeed in remote learning.
Entering the Workforce
Our programs set you up to adapt to industry changes and thrive in our modern digital workforce.
Visit the How It Works page to learn more about our online student experience. To learn more about how Brightspace gives you everything you need to succeed in your online courses, click here.
Financial Assistance and Funding
Robertson offers a variety of financial aid opportunities to ease students’ stress and allow them to focus on their studies. If you need extra support, we have flexible funding to accommodate all our students, no matter their financial situation. Our dedicated Financial Aid Officers will help you every step of the way.
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Practicum
The practicum is an essential part of a learner’s program. It is both a graduation requirement and an extension of in-class learning. The practicum asks you to apply the skills, theories, and concepts that you learned in your classes in an entry-level work experience situation.
Practicum must begin and end within the dates outlined in your program schedule and enrollment contract. Practicum is a full-time, unpaid commitment, and is jointly-procured (where you work directly with our Workforce team to obtain a training-related placement). Your active participation with our Workforce Team in the search for your practicum placement will enhance your career development skills, industry networking opportunities, and professional communication skills.
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Program Availability
This program is neither available on campus or via Robertson Online.