Admission Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status
(at least 19 and out of school for one year). - Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a
good command of the English language and is able
to follow instruction. - An admissions interview will be administered to
determine if the applicant has the required interest,
motivation, and entry-level skills to take this
program.
Career Opportunities:
- Accounts Payable
- Accounting Clerk
- Accounting Manager
- Bookkeeper
Career Options:
- Bookkeeper
- Accounting Administrative Assistant
Anticipated Salary:
$37,000 – $62,000
Information from PayScale Canada
Program Objective
The objective of this program is to provide the student with the opportunity to acquire knowledge of business concepts, as well as gain the necessary computerized accounting and office skills. This program provides graduates with the necessary skills to maintain complete sets of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions, and provide personal bookkeeping services.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Handles confidential budget information
• Processes financial reports and memoranda
• Deals with statistical and accounting data
• Maintains files and records
• Performs a wide range of office support functions
Program Notes
Tuition fees include all materials and student manuals. Financial assistance may be available to qualified students.
Method of Delivery
Integrated Learning System training facilitated by Academy of Learning College facilitators.
Personal Attributes Required
• Self motivated
• Aptitude for figures
• Enthusiastic
• Good interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Business Correspondence level 1
Develop the skills and style mechanics needed to produce personal and office correspondence.
Business Math
The Business Math course is designed to introduce the basic mathematical skills needed to understand, analyze, and solve mathematical problems encountered in business and finance, and in investment decision making.
Basic Bookkeeping Level 1
Basic Bookkeeping Level 1 course provides students with an understanding of the double-entry system of bookkeeping and provides the essential accounting tools for the workplace. The course is especially beneficial for students planning to take a computer accounting program or use computer accounting in the workplace.
Basic Bookkeeping Level 2
This course provides students with a greater understanding of accounting and the procedures used to produce financial reports. It begins with a review of the bookkeeping procedures learned in the Basic Bookkeeping – Level 1 course and the process of balancing each of the subsidiary ledgers to its respective control account.
Simply (Sage)
Students will work step-by-step through the procedures for setting up each module, followed by transaction by transaction processing covering the concepts and techniques needed to use the software. As the student works through the lessons, they are given ample opportunity to explore and practice these techniques throughout the course.
Human Resource Management
This course introduces students to the key concepts and processes of effective human resource management, and exposes them to this dynamic and diverse field. This course provides a foundation in theory and practice of techniques and activities that organizations utilize in acquiring, developing, and maintaining an effective workforce. Topics include human resources planning, recruitment and selection of staff, training and development, performance appraisal, compensation, and employee safety, security, and health.
QuickBooks
In this course, students are introduced to QuickBooks and its features. As students progress through the course, they will become familiar with the QuickBooks interface and learn how to perform common tasks using QuickBooks. The course consists of seventeen modules, quizzes, and a Final Exam. Students are given frequent opportunities to practice, apply, and develop the skills presented.
Windows Level 1
This course covers the basic concepts and most commonly used features and functions of Windows 10. The course will walk you through performing basic operations such as opening applications, using Help and shutting down the computer. Additionally, you will learn to set up user accounts, create and use custom keyboard shortcuts, personalize and organize the working space, and use the Action Centre. The course will also provide you with hands-on experience on how to connect, use and update devices, use File Explorer to manage files and folders, as well as navigate the internet using various browsers, including Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge.
Microsoft Word Level 1
In this course, students learn to create, navigate, and organize documents and use the help functions. They learn to edit and manipulate text, view and format documents, and use Word’s predefined functions. Students use the Find and Replace feature, use proofing and language tools, create, format and modify tables, work with hyperlinks and cross-references, and learn how to preview and print a document.
Microsoft Excel Level 1
In this course, students learn to create and manage worksheets and workbook files; enter data and create basic formulas to perform calculations. They learn to edit and manipulate cell content, modify worksheet structure, view and format worksheets, and use Excel’s predefined functions. Students use the Find and Replace feature, use themes to format workbooks and practise preparing, previewing, and printing worksheets.
Microsoft Excel Level 2
This course teaches students intermediate to advanced-level concepts and features of the Microsoft Excel application. They learn to use named references, validate and consolidate data, use links and hyperlinks, and reference external data. Students learn to use cell comments, custom and conditional formatting, styles, and templates. They also practice working with graphics, charts, diagrams, and databases (lists).
Internet Fundamentals
This course explores the various components of the Internet using Microsoft Internet Explorer. They learn how to customize the Internet Explorer browser, and examine the Web, e-mail, blogs, discussion groups, social media, chatting, multimedia and other web technologies.
Outlook Level 1
Beginner Microsoft Outlook. Learn how to manage email, contacts, scheduling and tasks in Microsoft Outlook.
PowerPoint level 1
Beginner Microsoft PowerPoint. Students learn to create, manage, and save presentations. They will also learn to insert different things into PowerPoint and add transitions and animations to create dynamic presentations.
Microsoft Access Level 1
This course teaches students the fundamentals of the Microsoft Access application. In this course, students examine database objects and learn to manage data in a database. They learn to sort and filter data, display and format data, and use simple queries to retrieve data. Students learn to create and modify databases and tables and work with simple forms and reports.
