Secretaries are the glue that hold managers, teams, and even companies together!
Learn everything you need to keep a manager, or a team, organized and supported! Learn today’s office management software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., as well as fundamentals of accounting, organization, and communication. Everything you need to be the ‘go to’ person in your organization.
(International students MUST register through the International Students application process.)
Program | Centre | Start date | Graduate in ... | Cost |
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Secretarial Studies | NOVA | Sep 16, 2024 | 12 months | $421.08 |
Secretarial Studies | NOVA | Sep 15, 2025 | 12 months | $421.08 |
Code | Statement of competency | Hours | Credits |
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960-501 | Determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process | 15 | 1 |
960-515 | Proofread the spelling and grammar of English texts | 75 | 5 |
960-526 | Perform word processing tasks | 90 | 6 |
960-534 | Ensure the quality of written English | 60 | 4 |
960-544 | Provide customer service | 60 | 4 |
960-554 | Perform document management | 60 | 4 |
960-562 | Produce spreadsheets | 30 | 2 |
960-572 | Design presentations | 30 | 2 |
960-584 | Write business texts in English | 60 | 4 |
960-596 | Carry out accounting operations | 90 | 6 |
960-605 | Produce business correspondence | 75 | 5 |
960-613 | Create databases | 45 | 3 |
960-623 | Handle cash | 45 | 3 |
960-635 | Translate texts | 75 | 5 |
960-644 | Produce tables and charts | 60 | 4 |
960-656 | Prepare the visual design of documents | 90 | 6 |
960-666 | Write and format business texts in French | 90 | 6 |
960-672 | Update information published on digital media | 30 | 2 |
960-683 | Interact in French in a business setting | 45 | 3 |
960-695 | Follow up on business correspondence | 75 | 5 |
960-704 | Carry out activities related to the organization of meetings and events | 60 | 4 |
960-714 | Produce reports | 60 | 4 |
960-722 | Provide technical support | 30 | 2 |
960-733 | Coordinate multiple tasks | 45 | 3 |
960-746 | Enter the workforce | 90 | 6 |
1485 | 99 |
To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor’s degree
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.
This section identifies the modules or course codes for the actual programs of study in adult general education that are specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics. Functional prerequisites includes the successful completion of specific prerequisites as well as the general development test (TDG). When a DVS doesn’t require specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a dash ( – ) is displayed in the appropriate cell. For programs that lead to an AVS, specific prerequisites and the TDG do not apply (N/A).
Language of instruction | Second language | Mathematics | |||
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Adults | Youth | Adults | Youth | Adults | Youth |
ENG-3101-1 et ENG-3102-2 ou (ENG-3070-3) | 632-306 ou (630-316) | FRE-2102-3 ou (FRE-2091-6) | 634-206 ou 635-206 ou (634-212) ou (635-212) | – | – |
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