Pair office administration with hands-on bookkeeping and step into a versatile support role in nine months.
A direct path to employment, Robertson graduates finish ready for the workforce with practicum placement and hiring support from Robertson Workforce.
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Learn more about WorkforceAdministrative Assistants provide critical support to businesses of all sizes within various industries. Individuals with added bookkeeping skills are even more valuable as they are able to provide accounting and bookkeeping support in addition to their administrative tasks.
The Robertson Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper diploma program is designed to prepare learners to become valuable contributors to employers as an Administrative Assistant with bookkeeping capabilities.
Students in this program will also develop an understanding of office procedures, while building essential office skills in Microsoft Office and Sage Accounting software.
Potential Earnings
in a year or less, after graduation
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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.
This course introduces basic bookkeeping practices and procedures. Learners will gain experience with typical bookkeeping functions including recording journal entries, posting to ledgers, and preparing a variety of statements.
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.
General business office management skills such as accounting, problem-solving, and basic sales and marketing techniques are essential to any office. Students will learn these business skills as they relate to the specific profession.
This course provides a foundation for customer service, and recognizes that clients and colleagues can all be considered customers. Focus is on building customer relationships through the development of positive customer care approaches that includes respect for diversity and ensures organizational integrity.
This course allows students to understand, communicate, and adapt to a digital world as it impacts their personal life, society, and the business world. Students will learn to use electronic tools, systems, devices and resources in a business environment to enhance communication and business opportunities.
This course provides a general overview of the human resource functions that assist an organization deliver value through proper management of the employee life cycle.
Students will learn the fundamental skills to become proficient in keyboarding techniques, achieving 40 words per minute with three errors or less.
This course will prepare 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.
Being a professional in a professional workplace ensures a positive first impression, successful interpersonal relationships and a lasting reputation. This course provides training in leadership skills that ensure adaptability to a continually changing work environment. Topics covered include initiative, teamwork and continuous learning.
This course is designed to introduce learners to the popular Sage 50 computerized accounting software that many small to medium sized businesses use today.
Administrative Office Assistants are responsible for creating a safe work environment while engaging in self-protection to maintain their own health and well-being. Students will learn how to set up and maintain a safe work environment when working alone and/or with clients and colleagues. Universal precautions and infection control techniques will also be covered. Students will explore ergonomically sound work practices.
This course introduces learners to career preparation strategies. Learners will be introduced to job search strategies, interviews and other career management strategies.
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Business and Technology
Winnipeg
“Since I had two young daughters to raise, I couldn’t spend four years at school. It was important to me to have a short course period. Robertson College gave me the skills I needed to provide a better life for my family.”
Christie
Accounting Program Graduate
Business and Technology
Edmonton
“When I landed in Canada, I thought I could get my education assessed. When the assessment took longer than I expected, I wanted to learn about Canadian accounting processes, so I joined Robertson College.”
Ronnie
Accounting Program Graduate
Applying to Robertson College is simple, with no fee to apply and no commitment. If you'd rather talk it through first, book a 15-minute call with an advisor: they'll walk you through admission, financing, and which way to learn is best for you.
I wanted to thank Robertson College for assisting us when we needed to hire skilled employees. Robertson College supported us in finding the right fit. I feel confident we will find the right candidate when we reach out to Robertson College. Morris Group of Companies is thankful for the support they have given us in the past and look forward to keeping this relationship growing and in fulfilling our needs for skilled employees.
Step into the role that keeps every office running, with the procedures, software, and communication skills employers hire for, in 6 months.
Master bookkeeping, computerized accounting, and payroll compliance in 12 months, then graduate ready for in-demand finance roles across any sector.
Gain hands-on accounting, bookkeeping, and office skills in 10 months and step confidently into entry-level finance roles.
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