Get the Digital Marketing Skills to Grow Any Business
31 week Certificate or 48 Week Diploma in Digital Marketing & Social Media Training Online or On Campus in BC
Digital Marketing professionals play a vital role in today’s modern business world. Whether you are starting your own business, interested in social media marketing, or looking to better your skills to grow a business, Discovery Community College’s Web & Office Administration program could be a great fit for you.
- Jul 7thDigital Marketing - Web & Office Certificate - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday: Digital Marketing - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday - Web & Office Certificate Discovery Community College - Online The Web & Office Administration program is designed to provide you with the hands-on training required to develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will enable you to work in a variety of roles within the digital marketing business community.https://discoverycommunitycollege.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Office-Administration-Certificate.jpgDiscovery Community College
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Digital Marketing
31 Week Certificate or 48-Week Diploma
- Expected Job Openings in BC (2022-2032): 8,270**
- Occupations include Marketing Coordinator, Public Relations Professional
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https://www.workbc.ca/career-profiles/professional-occupations-advertising-marketing-and-public-relations visited on March 23, 2026.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:
Class Delivery: On campus, blended online and on campus and 100% online classes offered, along with practicum placements in your local community.
Discovery Community College programs are not eligible for Post Graduate Work Permits (PGWPs).
Web and Office Administration Certificate Program
Total: 620 hours, 31 Weeks
Office Skills (120 hours)
- Window Operating System (10 hours)
- Canada Essential Skills(10 hours)
- Common Office Features (16 hours)
- Digital Marketing Essentials (84 hours)
Certify with Words and Numbers (240 hours)
- Microsoft Word (54 hours)
- Microsoft Word Certification: (28 hours)
- Microsoft Excel (54 hours)
- Microsoft Excel Certification: (28 hours)
- Introduction to Business Essentials (44 hours)
- Microsoft Planner (32 hours)
Communicate Your Stories (240 hours)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (40 hours)
- Microsoft PowerPoint Certification: (24 hours)
- Microsoft Outlook (16 hours)
- Microsoft Outlook Certification: (12 hours)
- Business Operations Management (24 hours)
- Microsoft Edge Browser (20 hours)
- Social Media Marketing (104 hours)
Web and Office Administration Diploma Program
Total: 980 hours, 48 Weeks
Office Skills (120 hours)
- Window Operating System (10 hours)
- Canada Essential Skills(10 hours)
- Common Office Features (16 hours)
- Digital Marketing Essentials (84 hours)
Certify with Words and Numbers (240 hours)
- Microsoft Word (54 hours)
- Microsoft Word Certification: (28 hours)
- Microsoft Excel (54 hours)
- Microsoft Excel Certification: (28 hours)
- Introduction to Business Essentials (44 hours)
- Microsoft Planner (32 hours)
Communicate Your Stories (240 hours)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (40 hours)
- Microsoft PowerPoint Certification: (24 hours)
- Microsoft Outlook (16 hours)
- Microsoft Outlook Certification: (12 hours)
- Business Operations Management (24 hours)
- Microsoft Edge Browser (20 hours)
- Social Media Marketing (104 hours)
Build Your Own Business (240 hours)
- Search Engine Optimization (112 hours)
- Start Your Own Business (128 hours)
Employability Skills and Work Experience Preparation (20 hours)
Work Experience – Practicum (100 hours)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the following requirements prior to acceptance into the program.
- Grade 12 graduation from BC secondary school or equivalent*, or equivalent* from another school system, or be a mature applicant (19 years of age on the first day of class).
- Satisfy one of the following language proficiency requirements:
- Completion of three years of full-time secondary (grades 8-12), or two years if the grades are 10, 11, 12, in English, in a country where English is one of the principal languages**.
- This may be demonstrated by providing a high school transcript, completion of a BC Adult Graduation program, or providing international education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, or IQAS.
- Completion of two years of full-time post-secondary education, in English, in a country where English is one of the principal languages** (includes international education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, IQAS).
- Language development courses (i.e., ELL courses) cannot be included in this calculation.
- Provide verified results for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below. Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program.
- Completion of three years of full-time secondary (grades 8-12), or two years if the grades are 10, 11, 12, in English, in a country where English is one of the principal languages**.
Mature student applicants.
- If the applicant is 19 years or older at the start of the program and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who cannot access their educational records or provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education as described above, then:
- Provide attestation that they have completed at least three years of full-time instruction in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages, and
- Complete an Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation Reading, Writing, WritePlacer) with these minimum scores:
- Reading 230
- Writing 230
- WritePlacer 4
English language proficiency tests.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS academic, IELTS general, IELTS academic online)
- Overall score of 5.5 minimum
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition)
- Overall score of 46 minimum
- Canadian Academic English language Assessment (CAEL or CAEL Online)
- Overall score of 40 minimum
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP General or CELPIP Online)
- Scores of listening 6, speaking 6, reading 5, writing 5 minimum
- Duolingo English test (DET)
- Overall score of 95 minimum
- Pearson test of English (PTE) academic
- Overall score of 43 minimum
- Cambridge English qualifications B2 first exam (FCE)
- Overall score of 160 or “C” minimum
- Cambridge Linguaskill
- Overall level of B2 minimum
- LanguageCert academic
- Overall level of B2 minimum
- The Michigan English test (MET)
- Overall level of B2 minimum
- iTep academic
- Overall score of 3.5 minimum
- Eiken
- Placement of Grade Pre-1 minimum
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.
**Countries list:
For the list of countries where English is one of the principal languages speak to your DCC admissions advisor.
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
Why Upskilling is Essential in Today’s Job Market
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Practical “On-The-Job” Training
As a learner in the Discovery Community College Web & Office Administration Diploma program, you’ll train hands-on during a 4-week practicum at a variety of sites in the community. Practicums are an excellent way to gain real-world experience, make important industry connections and try different aspects of the profession before you complete the program.
Convenient Learning Options
At Discovery Community College, you don’t have to put your life on hold to start career training. We offer accessible learning including on-campus, online and blended on-campus and online learning options.
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