Web & Office Certificate Program

Web & Office Certificate Curriculum Guide

As a ready-to-work graduate of this program, you will be able to analyze & interpret best practices wihin the scope of practice for web, business applications and financial application office workers in the following areas:

• Analyze and internalize the college student manual, financial literacy, MS-Teams platform for
  learning and soft skills such as professionalism, time management and study skills
• Describe and use the current Windows operating system, common MS-Office features, and
  Canadian essential skills
• Using multiple design philosophies to design and revise webpages to maximize visitor traffic,
  improve search engine efficiency and maximize conversion rates while minimizing advertising
  costs.
• Use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and MS-Planner to efficiently create documents,
  spreadsheets, presentations, emails, and plans that communicate ideas clearly and effectively
• Use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook to create documents and emails that demonstrate
  the skills required to pass the first level MOS exam in each application

Upon completion of the program, learners are prepared to work in business & administration occcupations such as administrative occupations.

Web & Office Administration Program

Web & Office Administration Curriculum Guide

As a ready-to-work graduate of this program, you will be able to:

• Oversee the digital marketing for any businesses or brands
• Develop social media strategies and create compelling content 
• Understand the importance of SEO (search engine optimization) and how to improve a website content to rank better in search engines
• Manage business administration tasks required to efficiently run business operations
• Develop an entrepreneurial mindset to either start your own business or help grow an existing business

Upon completion of the program, learners are prepared to work in a variety of settings, including retail, non-profit, government or even start their own business.

Locations:

• Campbell River
• Courtenay
• Nanaimo
• Maple Ridge
• Surrey
• Online

Class Delivery:  On campus, blended online and on campus and 100% online classes offered, along with practicum placements in your local community.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet these requirements prior to acceptance into the program:

• Grade 12 graduation from BC secondary school or equivalent (ABE)*, or equivalent* from another school system OR be a mature applicant (must be 19 years old on the first day of class)

• If a mature applicant, then provide proof of completion of grade 10 English from a BC secondary school or equivalent* from another school system or complete one of the following assessments:

Accuplacer
• Next generation reading minimum score 230
• Next generation writing minimum score 230

Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test (CLB PT) within the last year
• Listening 6
• Speaking 6
• Reading 6
• Writing 6

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

• Academic or General test within the last two years
  • Overall band score of 5.5 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each of speaking, listening, writing, reading.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
• Overall score of 46-59
• Reading 8-12
• Writing 18-20
• Speaking 16-17
• Listening 7-11

Applicants must meet with a DCC official and complete the required documents.

*Equivalent:
For detailed information about equivalencies please speak with your DCC Admissions Advisor. Entrance requirements may be met with evidence of secondary and post-secondary studies at an equivalent level, and/or with successful assessment testing.

Domestic Fees

Web & Office Certificate Domestic Fees:

Application Fee: $100.00
Tuition Fee: $10,485.58
Textbooks & Supplies: $542.14
Total: $11,155.88

Web & Office Administration Domestic Fees:

Application Fee: $100.00
Tuition Fee: $15,909.78
Textbooks & Supplies: $716.43
Total: $16,763.08

International Fees

Web & Office Certificate International Fees:

Application Fee: $150.00
Tuition Fee: $13,584.75
Textbooks & Supplies: $542.14
Total: $14,305.05

Web & Office Certificate w/Co-Op International Fees:

Application Fee: $150.00
Tuition Fee: $15,384.75
Textbooks & Supplies: $542.14
Total: $16,105.05

Web & Office Administration International Fees:

Application Fee: $150.00
Tuition Fee: $20,610.71
Textbooks & Supplies: $716.43
Total: $21,514.01