Diploma in Business Office Skills

at Academy of Learning Career College Canada

Hospitality is diverse and global in nature and one of the growing industries around the world. The International Hospitality Management Diploma program is designed to prepare students for careers in the fast-paced, rewarding and challenging world of hospitality management. The program appeals to individuals who are charismatic, outgoing, capable and energetic. Its objective is to produce qualified graduates, ready to work in hotels and other accommodation services at a supervisory level.

Students will gain a broad range of management and operational skills and practical tools that will assist them in dealing with situations within the hospitality industry service environment. The program provides the skills to progress to higher-level careers, given the proper combination of skills, experience, personal attributes, and additional training.

Objectives

• The skills to manage all physical aspects of a hotel, restaurant or hospitality property including; front office, housekeeping, and food service operations.
• Supervisory and communication skills for effective leadership.
• Techniques to develop and maintain high-performance teams.
• Purchasing strategies and techniques.

Graduates from the Medical Receptionist Diploma program will be able to work effectively in any medical office as a receptionist. After completing this diploma they will have the acquired skills to enable them to meet and greet patients, direct them to appropriate services, answer telephones, take messages, schedule appointments and perform other routine administrative tasks.

Objectives

• A clear understanding of medical office procedures and medical office terminology.
• The skills to handle general office duties such as filing, sorting and copying.
• The ability to perform word processing, spreadsheets and data management skills.
• The knowledge to book appointments and make referrals (both computerized and manual).

The Home Inspection Certificate program is designed to introduce students to a wide variety of practical and technical skills and tools, preparing them for a career in the home inspection industry. This program provides training that links with the professional standards of the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (CAHPI) and the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).

Objectives

• The understanding to ensure that pubic health and safety regulations are met.
• The ability to identify common problems related to cooling and heat pump systems.
• The background to inspect residential dwelling, including the interior water supply and distribution systems.
• The skills to identify any issues, including the material condition, and safety concerns relating to the exterior and interior of a home.
• The knowledge to comply with the applicable laws and regulations, contracts, and business practices related to home inspection.

In the Sales Professional Diploma program students will learn that with an ever growing and competitive market, companies are constantly searching for highly professional and motivated salespeople. The sales professional understands that it is not so much what you do, but “how” you do it. This includes providing exceptional customer value. There is a strong desire now to build a relationship with a Sales Professional who provides value and not just communicates it.

Objectives

• The knowledge and skills necessary to manage relationships and key accounts.
• An understanding of the sales profession and the environments in which they will be selling.
• The opportunity to explore the consultative selling approach and various selling processes in depth.
• Professional skills to develop sale proposals and deliver effective sales presentations.
• The ability to assess their potential clients and adjust their personality style to successfully build rapport with each client.

The Business Office Administration Certificate provides students with opportunities to acquire and apply basic business office skills that meet the demands of employers. The program provides students with comprehensive knowledge of current office and business skills including proficiency in Microsoft applications, accounting concepts and software in today’s workplace.The Business Office Administration Certificate provides students with opportunities to acquire and apply basic business office skills that meet the demands of employers. The program provides students with comprehensive knowledge of current office and business skills including proficiency in Microsoft applications, accounting concepts and software in today’s workplace.

Objectives

• Maintaining computerized filing, inventory, and database systems
• Performing routine bookkeeping tasks
• Processing miscellaneous documentation
• Typing and proof-reading correspondence, reports, etc.

The PC Support Specialist Diploma program prepares students to effectively manage the problems they may encounter when supporting personal computers in an office environment. It provides in-depth knowledge of both computer hardware and software. Students gain experience by performing hardware configuration-related activities. The program prepares students for the following industry certification exams: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Server+.

Successful student may choose to progress to advanced qualifications such as MCSA, MCSE or MCITP.

Objectives

• The necessary skills to provide technical support to end users within a small to medium size office.
• The ability to troubleshoot hardware and software problems.
• An understanding of how to replace and install new computer hardware.
• The knowledge to support all aspects of computer software applications and operating systems.

The Business & Office Accounting Clerk Diploma program provides the student with opportunities to acquire and apply the knowledge of business accounting and office skills to meet the demands of today’s business environment.

Objectives

• The skills to calculate, prepare and issue invoices and other financial statements using manual and computerized accounting.
• The ability to process, verify and balance financial records, business transactions and enter data in a ledger or computerized system.
• The understanding of how to compile budget data and documents based on estimated revenues and expenses and previous budgets.
• The ability to post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance, maintain general ledgers and prepare financial statements.
• The knowledge to prepare payroll cheques, utility tax payments, tax remittances, pension contributions, complete worker’s compensation forms and other government related forms.

The Computer Service Technician Diploma program prepares students to deal with the problems they may encounter when servicing personal computers. It provides in-depth knowledge of computer hardware. Students will gain experience by performing hardware configuration-related activities. The program prepares students for the following industry certification exams: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Server+.

Objectives

• The necessary technical skills relating to maintenance and repair to PC hardware.
• The understanding of the design and application of PC software and operating systems.

The Accounting and Payroll Administrator Diploma program provides students with the necessary skills to maintain a complete set of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions, and provide personal bookkeeping services. It also provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge required to perform payroll administrative responsibilities in the payroll department. The student will write CPA’s exams to acquire the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification. In addition to accounting and payroll expertise, students gain basic skills and experience in business correspondence, office procedures, performing a job search, and being successful in today’s workplace environment.

Objectives

• The ability to maintain employee attendance records to calculate pay and benefits entitlements using manual or computerised system.
• The skills to collect, verify and process payroll information and determine pay and benefit entitlements for employees with a manual or computerised system.
• The capability to prepare and balance period end reports and reconcile issued payroll to bank statements.
• The understanding to deal with statistical and accounting data and maintain accounting records.
• The background to prepare T4 and other statements.

The Project Administration Diploma program is positioned as an entry level opportunity to this profession and will provide students with a competitive advantage in this untapped market segment. The program provides the basic foundation to work towards industry certification through the Project Management Institute (PMI), specifically the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) designation. This certification provides students with an opportunity for career growth and advancement.

Objectives

• The ability to assist the Marketing Manager with a wide range of marketing activities. Also prepare desktop publishing and develop sales collateral, proposals, brochures, newsletters using Microsoft Publisher, Photoshop Basics and Illustrator Basics.
• Exposure to direct mail, outbound calls, mass e-mail, broadcast campaigns, marketing events and trade shows, public relations, and other marketing tools.