Work individually within a progressive timeline to complete this Administrative Assistant Certificate. You will receive practical and applied training in word processing, accounting, spreadsheets, office procedures and communications.
Entrance Requirements
- Grade 12 with English Language Arts A30 and B30 and any 20 or 30-level Math
- Recommended typing speed of 25 words per minute
- English language requirement
Please note that if you do not meet these entrance requirements, special admissions options may be available.
Kindersley
To find out more about the Administrative Assistant program, book an appointment with a student adviser today.
Toll-free: 1 (866) 296-2472
Kindersley: 306-463-6431
Email
Swift Current
The full-time Administrative Assistant program at the Swift Current Campus is accepting international students for its January and September intakes. Visit greatplainscollege.ca/international for more information.
To find out more about the Administrative Assistant program, book an appointment with a student adviser today.
Toll-free: 1 (866) 296-2472
Swift Current: 306-773-1531
Email
Warman
The Administrative Assistant program in Warman is part-time only. To learn more, book an appointment with a student adviser today.
Toll-free: 1 (866) 296-2472
Warman: 306-242-5377
Email
What You Will Learn
This competency-based program allows you to work individually within a progressive timeline. You will receive practical and applied training in word processing, accounting, spreadsheets, office procedures and communications.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may find work as data entry clerks, general office clerks or administrative assistants among many other career opportunities. Jobs may include preparing correspondence, reports, statements and other material, operating office equipment, filing, answering phones and other general clerical duties. Our alumni have gone on to work in the oilfield, banking, health care and junior hockey fields to name just a few.
Earning Potential
In 2022, the wage for Administrative Assistants in Saskatchewan was $16.35-$32.00/hour, according to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration and Career Training. Employees may earn more or less depending on their employer, location, size of company, training, experience and hours worked.
Scholarship Eligible
Apply as a full-time student before the scholarship deadlines (see below), you may be eligible for a $500 – $5,000 Entrance Scholarship.
More Information About Scholarships
Entrance Scholarship Deadlines
- April 30 (September start)
- October 31 (January start)
Find Out More
To find out more about the Administrative Assistant program, book an appointment with a student adviser today.
Toll-free: 1 (866) 296-2472
Kindersley: 306-463-6431
Swift Current: 306-773-1531
Warman: 306-242-5377
Email: info@greatplainscollege.ca
