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Courses

  • Office Assistant
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Data Entry Clerk
  • Receptionist
  • Customer Service Representative

Start Your Career As

  • Office Manager
  • Executive Assistant
  • Administrative Coordinator
  • Operations Coordinator
  • HR Assistant

Grow Your Career Into

  • NOC: 13110
  • Annual Earnings *Average: $50,132
  • Job Openings (2025–2035): 12,880
  • Wages (BC): High $36.54/hr
  • Median $28.50/hr
  • Low $20.00/hr

Labour Market Snapshot

Office Assistant Certificate
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“It is never too late to start in a field. I met people from all over the world and got involved in each class. The way teachers explained helped me to easily follow the lessons...I had the opportunity to develop the skills I learned in my course.”

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Brighton College’s Office Assistant program is designed to help you build practical, job-ready skills in a short amount of time. With a streamlined curriculum, you can complete your certificate in as little as 12 weeks and start your career sooner. You’ll gain a strong foundation in essential business tools like Microsoft Word and Excel, along with the skills needed to support daily office operations. The program also includes employment readiness training to prepare you for the job market, along with ongoing career support to help you succeed after graduation.

Why Choose an Office Assistant Program at Brighton College?

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Study in-person and/or from the comfort of your own home with our blended courses.

Gain practical experience with hands-on training and projects. 

Enter a growing field with a forecasted employment growth rate is estimated to increase by 1.1% by 2027.* 

Hands-On Training

In-Demand Skills

Earn a Median Salary of $50,132*

Administrative Assistants can earn a median wage of $50,132 and up to $76,205 according to WorkBC*.

Get Your 
Office Assistant

Certificate
at Brighton College

OAD100 | Computer Fundamentals & Keyboarding
BUS100 | Business Communications
COM200 | Microsoft Word
COM210 | Microsoft Excel
OAT200 | Office Procedures
WMA300 | Social Media Marketing Fundamentals
BUS500 | Employment Readiness/Job Search

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Brighton College’s Office Assistant program is designed to help you build practical, job-ready skills in a short amount of time. With a streamlined curriculum, you can complete your certificate in as little as 12 weeks and start your career sooner. You’ll gain a strong foundation in essential business tools like Microsoft Word and Excel, along with the skills needed to support daily office operations. The program also includes employment readiness training to prepare you for the job market, along with ongoing career support to help you succeed after graduation.