Diploma in Office Administration - Health Services

at Centennial College - Progress Campus Canada

Centennial College's popular Computer Systems Technology - Networking program will focus on the latest in computer systems.

In this advanced diploma program's hands-on courses, you'll gain plenty of practical practice. You'll be delving inside computer hardware and learning the intricacies of operating systems, exploring up-to-date computer systems and network technology, working with computer/server and network technologies, figuring out how to administer and manage computer systems (Windows/Linux), converged networks (VoIP), wireless networks, network security and data centres/Cloud, and assembling and maintaining systems that serve to empower users in creative, business and communication activities.

With faculty members from the School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science maintaining a close watch on technology trends, this college computer program's lessons will reflect the ever-growing innovations of the digital revolution. This will ensure you'll be career-ready for jobs in Internet, intranet, extranet and telecoms technical support.

Electrical Engineering Technician (Fast-Track) program provides a shorter duration pathway for both international and domestic trained Electrical Technicians/Technologists and other related programs to have previous work experience and/or diploma/degree credentials assessed to prevent an unnecessary repeat of courses. Rapid changes in the field of electrical engineering technology may also be an incentive for candidates wanting to update their existing knowledge/skills by taking the Electrical Engineering Technician (Fast-Track) program.

Program Highlights

• Modern labs and lecture facilities at Progress Campus create a healthy learning environment
• You gain experience in producing electrical drawings, as well as diagnostics and analysis of electrical systems.
• The project approach of the Electrical Engineering Technician courses simulates actual workplace assignments.
• You obtain thorough grounding in electrical engineering sciences and skills, including electrical circuits, maintenance of electrical instruments or devices, operation of electrical motors and power transmission as used in the industry.

Through the Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician - Automation and Robotics program, you'll gain the learning to manufacture a compensating profession in mechanization and apply the autonomy field. This school confirmation program will concentrate on robotized frameworks, which are at the core of all intents and purposes all propelled assembling and other industry divisions. 

The designing project's courses will be extensive and accentuate the fundamental innovation utilized in building and working computerized modern frameworks: programmable rationale controllers (PLCs), hydrodynamics, pneumatics, hardware, and mechanical technology. En route, you'll gain an intensive comprehension of hypothesis, alongside down to earth, hands-on research facility experience. 

Graduates are highly popular all through the assembling area, including automotive, packaging, communications, food, aircraft, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications.  Students may work as a PLC technician, fluid power technicians, field service technicians, robotics technicians, electro-mechanical assemblers, and electro-mechanical technicians. 

Access to justice requires well-trained and licensed paralegals to fill the growing demand for affordable services in the legal profession. Centennial College’s Paralegal program will prepare you to excel in the field through strong theoretical and practical courses.

The Law Society of Ontario accredits Centennial’s one-year (three-semester) undertaking. This graduate certificate program will make you eligible, upon successful completion of all requirements, to write the Law Society’s Paralegal licensing examination — enabling you to practice as a licensed paralegal in Ontario. Licensed paralegals may represent clients in areas such as summary conviction criminal offences, traffic violations, provincial and municipal offences, tribunals and the Ontario Small Claims Courts.

Throughout your studies in the Paralegal program, you'll gain solid knowledge of Canadian law, concentrating on subject areas within the permitted scope of paralegal practice. In addition to dedicated academic lectures, practice management and mock trials, there will be a two-day-per-week work placement in the third semester. It will total 196 hours of hands-on training in established law and paralegal firms. Centennial’s experiential learning will exceed the requirements of the Law Society and assist in preparing you to enter the field, not only with practice experience but also with the chance to network within the industry.

As a Centennial Paralegal graduate, you'll be well prepared to write your licensing examination and become an integral part of the legal system.

In the Office Administration - Legal program at Centennial College, you'll see the legal system unfold before your eyes.

This college business diploma program's courses will not only allow you to develop core office administration skills but will also focus on:

• Legal office environments
• Building an understanding of current issues in Canadian law
• Specialized areas of practice such as civil litigation, family law, real estate, wills and estate
• The use of specialized legal office software, with an emphasis on computer-generated document production and word processing

To round out the Office Administration - Legal training, in the final term you'll complete a five-day-per-week field placement in the last 4 weeks of the semester.  During this time, you'll have the opportunity to apply specific legal office administration skills. Among these skills will be preparation of legal documents using word processing, legal terminology, and office procedures used in law firms or corporate legal departments.

The field placement will be organized and supervised by program faculty members and College staff, who will work closely with you to help you find a placement well suited to your needs. While the placement will be unpaid, it will provide valuable resume enhancement experience.

Graduates from the Business – Human Resources program from Centennial College will be awarded an Ontario College Diploma. This is a two-year (four semester) program designed to prepare graduates to enter the growing field of human resources management, to prepare for a variety of careers in a shorter time period than having to complete an Advanced Diploma.
In just two years, students will acquire the basic skills necessary to work in the exciting field of human resources [HR]. Graduates will have a foundation of general business knowledge to help them understand how human resources contributes to organizational success. Students will then focus on specific HR functional areas, including recruitment and selection, compensation, health and safety, and more. The Business – Human Resources program will provide an optional co-op. This program also includes courses to qualify graduates towards the academic component of the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) © designation from the Human Resources Professional Association, as well as towards the CIM © designation from the Canadian Institute of Management. Additional courses are required to meet the full academic component of these professional designations

If you dream of global business ventures, Centennial College's Business Administration -International Business program is for you.

This advanced diploma program will cover basic business and specialized international business topics as you prepare for career success in just three years. Among the areas in which this International Business program will help you to gain expertise are:

• International trade law
• International finance
• International sales and negotiation
• International business planning and research
• International marketing
• Corporate social responsibility in international development

Centennial College's Office Administration – General program will offer you the administrative support knowledge to succeed in today's office environment.

While you gain a wide range of administrative skills, you'll also polish your communication and human relations techniques. In small classes, experienced professors will lead you through The Business School offering, which will employ practical application of topics such as:

• Word processing
• Document production
• Office procedures
• Computer applications
• Keyboarding and Transcription
• Communications
• Cloud computing
• Desktop technologies
• Career planning and networking

The resulting Office Administration - General program credential will ensure you're career-ready for a variety of administrative assistant positions.

In the Culinary Management - Compressed program, you'll discover that whether creatively designing a restaurant menu or planning culinary events within large hotel operations, working with food to provide world-class culinary experiences for guests is one of the most rewarding careers.

With a focus on using local Ontario food products and learning about seasonal cooking, this college diploma program will teach you the necessary skills and knowledge to create exquisite menus and dishes inspired by global food trends and flavours.

Prior to beginning an exciting 14-week work-integrated learning opportunity at Centennial's restaurant and cafe, The Local or with one of the School's reputable partners, you'll hone your skills by working in state-of-the-art culinary labs that include a cafe, restaurant and event centre.

You'll also graduate with important industry certifications such as Smart Serve, Safe Food Handlers and CPR, making you job-ready.

The art of cooking, blended with the skill of team leadership and business entrepreneurship, will ensure that when you graduate from this Culinary Management program, you'll find exciting career opportunities in the fast-paced, ever-changing industry. This field will take you anywhere you want to go. All you need is hard work, drive and passion.

The Event Planning program will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a rewarding career creating beautiful events and providing long-lasting memories for guests and clients. You'll be equipped to design, plan and execute diverse events, from corporate meetings and conferences to social functions such as weddings and community fundraisers. Event planning is increasingly playing a role in many organizations in a vast number of industries and sectors.

The Event Planning program will immerse you in all aspects of the event industry. Business courses in marketing, human resources and entrepreneurship will complement event courses in design, food and beverage and event operations, preparing you to be confident planning events in restaurants, hotels, resorts and convention centres.