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Business Administration
Computer Network Specialist
Office Administration
Business Administration
Do you want your own business or are you seeking an administrative role in accounting, marketing, or human resources? The Business Administration program includes the study of economics, marketing principles, computer applications, business plans, proposals, bookkeeping, and interpersonal communication.
At NLC, we understand our students need the flexibility to balance work and home. Our Business Administration program is flexible enough to fit into your lifestyle:
- Take classes from home, work, or on-campus
- Delivered online, through Supported Distance Learning
- Apply as a part-time or full-time student
Students should apply at least 4 weeks prior to the term start date.
This program is available to high school students. Talk to your high school counsellor for more information.
Learn more about Dual Credit.
Program Dates
+Business Administration
Start in September, January, or May.
Areas of Study
+The Business Administration certificate program will open up many opportunities for careers in the world of business. This one-year program will help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in business. Courses include:
Career Potential
+Graduates of this program have gained successful employment with businesses, government, and community organizations such as Financial Disbursements Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Cashier Shift Supervisor, Payroll Clerk, and Office Administrator.
Further Educational Opportunities
+Successful completion of the program prepares you to enter the workforce or continue your education in our Human Resource Management Diploma.
Program Requirements, Fees, and Additional Information »
Students don’t have to do every program full time. They can start with one or two courses and see if post-secondary education is for them. There’s no need to speed through college. At NLC, students can do what works for their schedules.”
– Alumni, Holly Friesen
Computer Network Specialist
Get into the fast-growing field of information technology. The Computer Network Specialist program prepares you to build, maintain, and support a small business network. With the increasing digitization of the workplace, the demand for those with expertise in networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, information technology, and troubleshooting is on the rise.
At NLC, we understand our students need the flexibility to balance work and home. Our Computer Network Specialist program is flexible enough to fit into your lifestyle:
- Take classes from home, work, or on-campus
- Delivered online, through Supported Distance Learning
- Apply as a part-time or full-time student
Students should apply at least 4 weeks prior to the term start date.
This program is available to high school students. Talk to your high school counsellor for more information.
Learn more about Dual Credit.
Program Dates
+Computer Network Specialist September – June
Areas of Study
+The Computer Network Specialist certificate program will prepare you to build, maintain, and support a small business network. Courses include:
CNET0100 Employment Practicum
CNET1000 PC Service Fundamentals
CNET1010 CyberSecurity Essentials
CNET1020 Desktop and Mobile Operating System Support
CNET1030 Network Essentials
CNET1040 Web, Mail and Database Server Essentials
CNET 1050 Field Service Fundamentals
CNET1060 Networking Tools and Techniques
CNET1070 Server Technologies
CNET1080 Cloud Fundamentals
ENGL1110 Business Communications
Career Potential
+Graduates gain successful employment as Technical Support, Network or Systems Administrator, or Information Technology Support/Administrator.
Further Educational Opportunities
+Students may seek transfer of courses into similar programs at other institutions.
Program Requirements, Fees, and Additional Information »
Office Administration
In a competitive job market, you want to stand out. Our Office Administration program will give you the tools to succeed in a variety of office careers where you will enjoy competitive pay, great hours, and a comfortable setting.
At NLC, we understand our students need the flexibility to balance work and home. Our Office Administration program is flexible enough to fit into your lifestyle:
- Take classes from home, work, or on-campus
- Delivered online, through Supported Distance Learning
- Apply as a part-time or full-time student
Students should apply at least 4 weeks prior to the term start date.
This program is available to high school students. Talk to your high school counsellor for more information.
Learn more about Dual Credit.
Program Dates
+Office Administration
Start in September, January, or May.
Areas of Study
+The Office Administration certificate program will give you the tools to succeed in a variety of office careers where you will enjoy competitive pay, great hours, and a comfortable setting. Courses include:
- Accounting
- Business Communications I
- Workplace Communications
- Interpersonal Communications for the Office Professional
- Business Applications and Operating Software
- Word Processing I
- Office Systems for Managing Information
- Word Processing II
- Keyboarding I
- Employment Practicum
- Office Procedures
- Keyboarding II
Career Potential
+Graduates have gained employment in small businesses, educational institutions, health care facilities, government offices, and the offices of large industries.
Further Educational Opportunities
+Select courses transfer into the NLC Business Administration program. Graduates may choose to continue working toward an Office Administration diploma program offered at other Alberta colleges.
