Diploma in Graphic Designer

at Academy of Learning Career College Canada

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.

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 Marketing Coordinator Diploma program prepares students for an entry level marketing support position related to integrated marketing and communication activities. Marketing knowledge and processes, administration skills, and practical tools will assist them in dealing with marketing situations. Those wanting to progress to a manager level may, given the proper skills, experience personal attributes and additional training.

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.

In the Software and Web Developer diploma program, students learn the coding languages that every web developer needs to know: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Students then broaden their skill set with a strong foundation in SQL, C#, and the .NET Framework that will lead to additional opportunities in the world of software development.

With the ageing population, the tremendous increase in technology, and our demand for the best quality of life, the healthcare industry is facing a growing shortage of well-trained personnel. Throughout the North American healthcare industry, there is an acute need to increase the size of the workforce as well as to raise the skill level of that workforce. This program is designed to provide employment-ready, comprehensively trained graduates. Successful graduates will be eligible to receive the CMAP – Certified Medical Assisting Professional designation in addition to their diploma. These graduates are fully qualified to work in a hands-on, administrative/clinical support capacity in any medical field.

Objectives

• Comprehensive medical administrative knowledge, including medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and hospital and medical office administrative and clinical procedures
• Full-range of computer and office skills, including current software applications, keyboarding skills of 55 WPM, general office management, accounting, personal and professional development, and customer service
• On-site work-experience through participation in a one month externship at an approved healthcare training facility

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.

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 Medical Secretary Certificate program is designed to provide students with the knowledge of healthcare procedures, business concepts and office skills to meet the demands of today’s healthcare business. Upon graduation students will be well-equipped to work in a wide variety of healthcare settings.

Objectives

• The understanding to work at patient reception and registration.
• The ability to arrange appointments with specialists.
• The knowledge to monitor and facilitate patient flow through the clinic.
• The training to organize and file medical files.
• The background to provide assistance to physician(s) and nurse(s).
• The capability to process payments.
• The ability to maintain daily schedules for physician(s).

The Network Administrator Diploma program provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to plan, install, and provide routine control and manage situations in relation to quality communications network services in an information system. It will provide in-depth knowledge on evaluating communications hardware, software and transmission service alternatives against changing business requirements, maintaining links with network suppliers, support for systems; localizing and rectifying faults in networks and handling non-routine problems. It will also provide expertise and practical assistance in delivering service that complies with statutory and other standards as well as strategic and tactical plans. The program prepares students for the following industry certification exams: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Security+, MCTS, and MCITP Server Administrator.

Objectives

• The ability to provide day-to-day onsite administrative support for software users in a variety of environments.
• The understanding to maintain, troubleshooting and administer the use of local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), hardware, software and related computer equipment.
• The skills to design and configure networks, recommend purchases of application servers, peripherals, and software.
• The training to evaluate, install and support computer hardware, networking software, and operating system software.