Office Certificate Programs

Computer Skills for the Office Extension Certificate - and -
Office Computer and Bookkeeping Extension Certificate

E-mail: cetech@mtroyal.ca
Information: 403.440.8882
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Location: Lincoln Park Campus, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW

Fast Track Schedule | Regular Schedule  | Required Courses
Student Testimonials

Are you interested in rejoining the work force or simply updating your computer application and bookkeeping skills? These certificate programs are designed to do just that.

Computer Skills for the Office teaches you the fundamentals of today’s most commonly used PC-based operating system (Windows), as well as the most prevalent office software package (MS Office). In Office Computer and Bookkeeping you also learn computerized bookkeeping. The Computer Skills Integration courses allow you to combine your software skills and complete in-class projects.

Requirements
To take these programs, you must be able to use a mouse and keyboard. For complete computer beginners, we suggest you take Introduction to the PC before beginning this program.

Program Notes
Register for the entire program at once using a Block Code and save on the cost of individual courses.

Register for your courses in one of these ways:

1. Register for the whole Certificate program at once and save; use one of the Block Codes below. Office Computer and Bookkeeping Fast Track schedule, use OAC1, Regular Schedule use OAC2. Computer Skills for the Office Fast Track schedule, use CSO1, Regular Schedule use CSO2.
2. Register in individual courses and work toward your Certificate; use the CRNs listed under each course.
3. Register for courses on their own without earning a Certificate; use the CRNs listed under the specific course.

Earning Your Computer Skills for the Office Extension Certificate
Complete all 11 required courses (144 hours) listed in the schedule above with a minimum of 75% attendance and successful completion of all classroom assignments and exercises. (Grade will appear on official transcript as "Pass" or "Fail".

Earning Your Office Computer and Bookkeeping Extension Certificate
Complete all 15 required courses (210 hours): the 11 Computer Skills for the Office courses plus 4 additional computer accounting courses. Minimum of 75% attendance and successful completion of all classroom assignments and exercises. (Grades will appear on official transcript as "Pass" or "Fail".

Career Outlook
Up-to-date training in the most common PC-based software programs is valuable in any workplace setting. Successful completion of the Computer Skills for the Office Extension Certificate may lead to an entry-level position in an office, and successful completion of the Office Computer & Bookkeeping Extension Certificate may lead to an entry-level office position with bookkeeping responsibilities.

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Fast Track Schedule

Office Computer and Bookkeeping Certificate
Daytime Schedule (5 full-time weeks plus 4 part-time weeks - Block Code OAC1)
Note: Web registration is not available for Block Codes.  Please phone Continuing Education Registration at 403.440.3833 to register. Course manuals cost extra.
Note: You are registering in 15 separate courses (see Withdrawal Policy.)

Computer Skills for the Office
Daytime Schedule (5 full-time weeks - Block Code CSO1)
Note: Web registration is not available for Block Codes. Please phone Continuing Education Registration at 403.440.3833 to register. Course manuals cost extra.
Note: You are registering in 11 separate courses (see Withdrawal Policy.)

Regular Schedule

Office Computer and Bookkeeping
Evening/Weekend Schedule (16 part-time weeks - Block Code OAC2)
Tuesday, Thursday evenings plus Saturdays and Sundays. Plus additional Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., for the Accounting courses.
Note: Web registration is not available for Block Codes. Please phone Continuing Education Registration at 403.440.3833 to register. Course manuals cost extra.
Note: You are registering in 15 separate courses (see Withdrawal Policy.)

Computer Skills for the Office
Evening/Weekend Schedule (12 part-time weeks - Block Code CSO2)
Tuesday and Thursday evenings plus Saturdays and Sundays
Note: Web registration is not available for Block Codes. Please phone Continuing Education Registration at 403.440.3833 to register. Course manuals cost extra.
Note: You are registering in 11 separate courses (Withdrawal Policy.)

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Required Courses

These courses are part of certificate programs but are also available for individual registration.

Windows Basics
Explore computer terminology and become familiar with your computer. Look into various types of software and their uses.
Course materials: approx. $32+GST at the BookStore.

File Management Basics
Learn the essentials of good file management including creating, moving, copying, renaming and deleting files and folders.
Recommended: Windows Basics

Internet Basics
Use the Internet to search for information, discuss topics with others, send e-mail and download files.
Recommended: Windows file management skills
Course materials: approx. $28+GST at the BookStore.

MS Word, Level 1
Learn the basics as well as formatting fonts, margins, indents, tabs, line spacing, alignment, tables, find and replace, page numbering and headers/footers.
Recommended: Windows file management skills
Course materials: approx. $37+GST at the BookStore.

MS Word, Level 2
Learn advanced features to maximize Word’s capabilities including tables, columns, sections, web page creation, borders, graphics, styles, templates, mail merge and macros.
Recommended: MS Word Level 1 or equivalent and Windows file management skills.
Course materials: approx. $37+GST at the BookStore.

MS Excel, Level 1
Manage data, create formulas, change formats, use references and AutoFill, and create customized charts.
Recommended: Windows file management skills
Course materials: approx. $37+GST at the BookStore.

MS Excel, Level 2
Explore functions and learn to use a spreadsheet to organize, sort and filter data. Use Sparklines, templates, tables and custom cell formats.
Recommended: MS Excel, Level 1 or equivalent and Windows file management skills
Course materials: approx. $37+GST at the BookStore.

MS PowerPoint, Level 1
Develop dynamic presentations with charts, animations, transitions, wizards and templates. Add/modify slides and use various view options. 
Recommended: Windows file management skills
Course materials: approx. $69+GST at the BookStore. The same book is used for MS PowerPoint Level 1 and 2.

MS Access, Level 1
Familiarize yourself with basic database concepts. Design tables, set field properties, and create and modify tables. Learn to sort and filter records.
Recommended: Windows file management skills
Course materials: approx. $69+GST at the BookStore. The same book will be used for MS Access Level 1 and 2.

Computer Skills Integration, Level 1
Building on the computer fundamentals acquired during the first part of your computer skills certificate, further refine your abilities and gain confidence in this course. Integrate the software packages you have learned so far by completing several graded, in-class workplace simulation projects.
Note: We strongly recommend completion of MS Word, Level 1; MS Excel, Level 1 and MS PowerPoint, Level 1 before registering in this course.

Computer Skills Integration, Level 2
Take your computer skills and boost your confidence to the next level as you continue to integrate the software packages you have learned in your certificate program. Complete several graded, in-class workplace simulation projects.
Note: We strongly recommend that you have proficiency with all MS Office programs and with the Internet before registering in this course.

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To earn the Office Computer and Bookkeeping Certificate take ALL 11 of the Computer Skills for the Office courses (above) and ADD the following 4 Accounting courses:

Accounting Principles for Computers
Learn basic bookkeeping concepts, including chart of accounts, accounts payable/receivable, accounting cycle and financial reports, in a classroom environment.
Note: This is not a computer-based class.

Simply Accounting, Level 1
Examine Simply Accounting ledgers, journals and reports, with a focus on general ledger and accounts payable/receivable modules.
Recommended: Accounting Principles for Computers, Windows file management and accounting/bookkeeping principles.
Note: We strongly recommend that you have a solid understanding of Windows file management and accounting/bookkeeping principles before registering in this course.
Course materials: approx. $42+GST at the BookStore.

Simply Accounting, Level 2
Create a chart of accounts, budget and reconciliation. Explore payroll journals, vacation pay, comparative reports and dynamic data exchange.
Recommended: Accounting Principles for Computers
Note: We strongly recommend that you have a solid understanding of Windows file management and accounting/bookkeeping principles before registering in this course.
Course materials: approx. $47+GST at the BookStore.

QuickBooks, Level 1
QuickBooks simplifies accounting for small businesses, saving time and money. Track invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, and revenues and expenses.
Recommended: Accounting Principles for Computers
Note: We strongly recommend that you have a solid understanding of Windows file management and accounting/bookkeeping principles before registering in this course.
Course materials: approx. $40+GST at the BookStore

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Student Testimonials

"Personally I found the course informative and it gives me confidence to perform well in an office."

Connie Faris

"This has been a great program…lots of info in a very short period of time."

"I am very surprised how much I learned in such a short period. I feel I will be definitely able to find employment with the skills I learned in this program."

Alyssa Knuff

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