Office Technology and Procedures

This course helps the student acquire practical and transferable office administration skills, attitudes, behaviours and knowledge, which can be valuable in obtaining and retaining careers in today's fast-changing office environment. Topics covered include Internet research and email messages; managing time and stress; telecommunications; office reception and customer service; planning meetings and travel arrangements; handling the office mail; and document management. This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

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Upcoming Sessions

Browse the available offerings below and register for the session that fits your schedule.

  • OnlineClosed

    MAY 12-AUG 18

    Reference number
    CRN 30386
    Course fee$401.86

    Registration closed

  • OnlineClosed

    JUL 02-OCT 08

    Reference number
    CRN 30239
    Course fee$401.86

    Registration closed

  • OnlineOpen

    SEP 08-DEC 15

    Reference number
    CRN 11213
    Course fee$401.86
  • OnlineOpen

    NOV 02-FEB 08

    Reference number
    CRN 11071
    Course fee$401.86

Course Materials

Course Textbooks

The following textbooks are required for this course unless otherwise stated. Make sure you have acquired these materials before your course starts.

Please review our textbook website for guidance on purchasing a textbook. If you are unsuccessful in obtaining a textbook, please contact onlinelearning@confederationcollege.ca immediately.

  • Required Textbook

    The Administrative Professional: Technology and Procedures

    by Dianne S. Rankin/Kellie A. Shumack/Eva Turczyniak

    Publisher
    Cengage
    Edition
    5th
    ISBN9781774747797 EBook ISBN: 9781778412530 (365 Day rental)
    Course CodeDU-OFFC1280Registration CodeCF-OL120

Online Learning

How this course is delivered

This course is delivered fully online through OntarioLearn, a partnership of Ontario colleges — study from anywhere with an internet connection, on a schedule that fits around work and family.

  • Learn Anytime

    No live lectures — course content is available 24/7.

  • Weekly Structure

    Follow a weekly course schedule with set tasks.

  • Multimedia Content

    Learn through modules, videos, forums, assignments, and quizzes.

  • Instructor Support

    Facilitators are available to answer questions and provide feedback.

  • Independent Learning

    It’s self-study — be ready to push yourself and stay on track.

  • Time Commitment

    Expect around 5–12 hours per week, depending on your familiarity with the subject.