Office Assistant Citation
If you've been out of the work force for a while and need a quick refresher course, or are looking for a short-term program leading to an entry-level office position, the Office Assistant Citation Program at Douglas College is right for you. By taking the program full-time, you'll be able to complete it in four months (one semester).
The program can be taken full-time or part-time depending on your needs. The full-time program begins in September, while the part-time program begins in September and January. You will need two semesters to complete the part-time program.
Courses
While in the Office Assistant Citation Program you'll take courses in Business Commununications and Procedures, Employability Skills for Office Personnel, Microcomputer Applications, Keyboarding Skill Development and Administrative Procedures. For detailed course descriptions, see the College Calendar.
Further education
Most of the credits earned in the Office Assistant Citation Program can be transferred to one our certificate programs. Our certificate programs transfer into the Office Administration Diploma Program, which can be transferred to Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Entrepreneurial Leadership.
Start dates
Full-time students start in January (Winter semester); part-time students can start in September (Fall semester) or January (Winter semester).
Applying
Before you apply, make sure you meet the Program Admission Requirements – check the College Calendar for details.
Application dates are as follows:
Full-time Applicants - September 1 for the January start date
Part-time Applicants - August 1 for the September start date; December 1 for the January start date
Note: Part-time students are eligible to take as many courses as full-time students (up to 15 credits per semester); however, there is no guarantee that they will be able to register in all the courses that they require. Therefore, early application is important.
Ready to apply?
- See Program Planning Tips (pdf)
- Apply online or in person through the Registrar's Office
For more information
See the College Calendar
Contact David Cordon (Chair) at 604-527-5431 or by email