Certificate in Administrative Professional

at Bow Valley College Canada

Graduates will gain a fully integrated marketing and communications approach that effectively evaluates, plans, and implements an organization’s promotional activities and business objectives. This major focuses on a digital and omnichannel world where shifting media consumption trends, global digital networks, and rapid growth of mobile communications has resulted in a need for marketing and communications professionals who can create cohesive and compelling brand messages that engage consumers while building brand equity. 

Time commitment

• This is a two year (four term) diploma program. A full course load is five courses per term. Students may elect to take fewer courses each term; however it will take longer to complete the program.

Learning Options

• The Business Administration diploma program consists of core business courses and major specific courses to develop industry specific skills. Core courses are available both in class and online. All major courses are available in class with only some courses available online.  

Co-operative Education Program (Optional)

• Co-op provides eligible Business Administration Diploma students with an opportunity to gain work-related experience for one term through an assisted job search. Co-op offers students relevant experience to boost employment opportunities, develop professional skills and experience, network with employers, and earn money.  
• The Co-op Work Term process aligns with the competitive nature of job search. To be accepted into the Co-op Program, applicants must meet all eligibility criteria and follow the application process. Candidates are responsible for demonstrating a high level of professional and program expectations. Not all students accepted into the Co-op Program are guaranteed a Co-op Work Term position.

The graduates of this program work in classrooms and support children with different learning needs. The program trains the students to b education assistants via practical training and classroom learning in a school.

The Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant diploma program prepares students to work in today's interdisciplinary health-care system. This program will provide students with a strong occupational and physical therapy assistant background and incorporate essential assistant-level skills in speech-language pathology and therapeutic recreation. Equipped with skills in these four rehabilitation disciplines, students will be prepared to meet industry demand and work in a specific rehabilitation discipline or in an interdisciplinary role.

Students gain a broad understanding of a multitude of business concepts. This major is designed to provide students with pathways to further post-secondary studies at various universities in Alberta. Please consult with a student engagement officer if you are planning to transfer to one of Bow Valley College's many post-secondary partners.   

Co-operative Education Program (Optional)
Co-op provides eligible Business Administration Diploma students with an opportunity to gain work-related experience for one term through an assisted job search. Co-op offers students relevant experience to boost employment opportunities, develop professional skills and experience, network with employers, and earn money.  

The Co-op Work Term process aligns with the competitive nature of job search. To be accepted into the Co-op Program, applicants must meet all eligibility criteria and follow the application process. Candidates are responsible for demonstrating a high level of professional and program expectations. Not all students accepted into the Co-op Program are guaranteed a Co-op Work Term position.

The program teaches the students the skills required to manage information in a hospital nursing unit and covers topics like hospital organization, communication skills, medical orders, basic human needs, and hospital information systems, medical terminology, telephone and reception activities

The course spans over a year and allows the students to pursue the classes online as well. The online instructor is available to provide support and feedback through email.
 

Dental Business Assistant Certificate prepares the students to manage and maintain the workflow in the office of a dental practitioner smoothly. The graduates learn about business communication, billing, bookkeeping, computer skills, financial management, dental science, maintaining patient records and charting. 

The one year (thirty weeks) certificate program provides the graduates excellent employment opportunities with a high recruitment rate at the end of the course. 
 

The one-year certificate program focuses on the practical skills and knowledge about health care fundamentals, medical terminology, and current computer and software skills. The course is also available online, making it easier for the students to pursue it from home.  During the course, the students gain the skills needed to manage the flow of electronic and paper-based information in a medical office setting.

The diploma teaches the students how to support and manage the cases of addiction in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities. The course covers Aboriginal history, Aboriginal culture, and the needs of their communities and other populations and includes nineteen courses and two community practicums.

The program is for the students who wish to work and support children and adults with disabilities. The graduates of this program help in enhancing the living standards and lives of the people with disabilities, helping them live to their true potential and creating inclusive communities for all.
The demand for a well-educated workforce in this field is growing. Schools, companies, and communities are becoming more inclusive in their programs and services. They're looking for you as a valuable team player.
The graduates of this certificate may study for an additional two terms and earn a Disability Studies Diploma for themselves.

The graduates of this program will add to their existing knowledge and training by reading, planning and documenting the skills specific to the design of the kitchen and bath industry. The course teaches the students about the emerging trends and challenges for kitchen and bath designers, specializing to analyze and respond to clients' needs by creating functional and aesthetically pleasing design solutions, refining their knowledge of technical and presentation documents, considering environmental durability while working within the building codes and the design standards of the kitchen and the bath industry and increasing their understanding of residential construction practices and industry-specific materials and products.