Administrative Assistant Diploma Program

Our administrative assistant course offers comprehensive in-person and online training in office management and Microsoft Office across Canada. Completing our admin assistant courses equips graduates with the essential technical and interpersonal skills to excel in diverse corporate, healthcare, and legal sectors.
52 weeks / 1040 hours
Program Duration
In-class or Online
Asynchronous · self-paced
Nov 2, 2026
Next Starting Date
PTIRU Approved Program

Program Description

The Administrative Assistant Diploma program is designed to equip individuals with the essential skills and knowledge required for a successful career in administrative support roles. This comprehensive program covers a wide range of administrative functions, from office management and communication to specialized software applications and organizational techniques.

Students will gain hands-on experience in creating professional documents, managing schedules, handling customer inquiries, and utilizing various office technologies.

The curriculum includes practical training in Microsoft Office Suite, bookkeeping, and office procedures, preparing graduates to excel in dynamic office environments and contribute effectively to business operations. Throughout the program, learners will develop proficiency in both the technical and interpersonal skills necessary for administrative excellence.

Program Highlights


  • Advanced Office Technology: Master Microsoft Office Suite to create professional documents and manage spreadsheets.

  • Comprehensive Financial Administration: Utilize QuickBooks and bookkeeping skills to record transactions and financial reports.

  • Strategic Business Communication: Apply verbal and written techniques to handle professional inquiries and correspondence.

  • Optimized Office Procedures: Manage daily operations through effective scheduling, document processing, and task prioritization.

  • Professional Career Readiness: Demonstrate workplace ethics and leadership during the capstone career preparation module.

Career Outlook & Salary in Canada

Administrative assistants are the operational backbone of Canadian workplaces—and they are needed in virtually every organization, in every industry, in every province across the country. From small businesses and law firms to hospitals, school boards, and government departments, the demand for skilled administrative professionals is one of the most consistent and widespread in the entire Canadian labor market.

In British Columbia, this translates into exceptional opportunity. According to WorkBC, administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in B.C. can expect an estimated 12,880 job openings between 2025 and 2035.

Edison College offers this program both in-class at our Victoria campus and fully online — meaning students across Canada, from British Columbia and Manitoba to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, can complete this diploma and step into administrative roles in their home province without relocating or leaving their current commitments behind.

110,200
Projected Job Openings
$40K–$77K
Annual Salary Range
$19.23–$36.88
Hourly Wage
$58K
Average Annual Income

Reference: WorkBC

Career Opportunities

The administrative assistant diploma opens doors across an exceptionally wide range of roles, industries, and sectors — making it one of the most versatile credentials available at the diploma level. Career opportunities include:


  • Administrative Assistant

  • Office Administrative Assistant

  • Executive Assistant (with experience)

  • Office Assistant / Clerk

  • Human Resources Administrator

  • Finance or Accounts Administrative Assistant

  • Executive Secretary

  • Clerical Assistant / Information Clerk

  • Filing & Data Entry Specialist

  • Records Management Clerk

Where You'll Work

Offices across virtually every sector — corporate, healthcare, legal, education, government, and non-profit — supporting managers, departments, and teams.

View WorkBC Program Info

Tuition & Financial Aid

Program's tuition fees can be found in here.

Enroll today and take advantage of a $1,700 Completion Award, plus a $500 gift card to purchase or upgrade your computer. Flexible financing options and StudentAid BC support are available for eligible students. Speak with an advisor to learn more and explore your options.

Eligible newcomers may also access low-interest loans through Windmill Microlending to help build their future in Canada. Affordable financing is available on loans up to $15,000 for tuition, training, books, fees, and living expenses, with free career coaching included.

Admission Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent OR mature student status (19 years or older prior to starting the program)

Meet one of the following English language proficiency requirements:

  • Minimum Grade 10 English plus a minimum of three years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8–12) completed in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages of instruction.
  • Overall minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5,
  • Overall minimum TOEFL score of 46 (only TOEFL iBT is accepted),
  • Overall minimum CAEL score of 40,
  • Overall minimum CELPIP score of listening 6, reading 5, and writing 5,
  • Overall minimum Duolingo English Test (DET) score of 95.

The Accuplacer assessment may be accepted only under the following conditions:

  • English is the program’s language of instruction, and the applicant is a mature domestic student facing barriers, and the applicant cannot access their educational records or cannot provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education.
  • The applicant provides attestation that they have completed at least three years of full-time instruction in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages.
  • The applicant provides a signed self-declaration and minimum overall reading of 235 and writing of 235, and WritePlacer: 4.

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