Discover What You’ll Learn in a Business Administration Certificate Program

Are you interested in a career in business administration but are unsure which business administration program is right for you? A business administrative certificate program may be a great fit to develop the office and administrative skills you need in a shorter amount of time compared to a bachelor’s degree. If you’re considering MaKami’s Business Administrative Assistant Certificate program, it’s important to understand what the program offers and how it may align with your career goals. 

You may already be thinking about your career goals and what you can do with a business administration certificate. The next step is to research programs and determine which aligns with your desired role. Let’s explore the business administration courses and other features of the program to help you determine if it’s the right one for you.

Business Administration Courses

MaKami’s Business Administration Certificate program includes a unique curriculum that combines business administration classes covering various business subjects with hands-on experience in a simulated workplace environment.

With 15 business administration courses covering topics such as office management, accounting, computer programs, marketing and more, you’ll receive a well-rounded education designed to equip you for success in any office administration role.

Computer and Software Courses

Every business administration job requires strong computer skills and proficiency in common office software. Our business administration certificate program covers both basic and advanced skills in popular Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. You’ll start with the fundamentals in an introductory course and build toward mastering top features and functions that help you succeed in any office environment.

Typing and general computer skills are essential for office administrators. Our master keyboarding course will help you improve your typing speed and accuracy while learning time-saving keyboard shortcuts. Computer and software skills are also essential, and you’ll also learn file management, how to navigate different software programs, use internet and web-based tools, and understand computer operating systems. 

These computer courses will help you develop the essential skills that are the foundation in today’s workplace, and MaKamil will prepare you to confidently use computers and software with confidence from day one on the job.

Communication Courses

Strong communication skills are important in any business administration role.We teach students the skills needed to communicate effectively in various formats they’ll use on the job. From sending emails to writing formal business letters, presentations and reports to interacting with colleagues across different levels, you’ll develop the communication skills to help you navigate any type of workplace interaction.

Our courses also include training in conflict management to help you handle difficult conversations with teammates, supervisors, or customers. Since managing client relationships is often part of the role, we also teach customer service techniques, strategies for building and maintaining client relationships, and organizational skills to help you stay on top of client needs.

Financial and Accounting Courses

Business administrators often assist with accounting and financial tasks as part of their roles. These functions may include helping with payroll, billing, budgets and bookkeeping.

MaKami teaches basic business administration accounting skills that will help you perform bookkeeping, accounting and other financial tasks necessary for your job. Additionally, our Intro to Finance and Billing course teaches you to manage billing and understand the basics of financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow and more.

Marketing Courses

Many office administrators support marketing activities for their company. Business administration and marketing often go hand-in-hand, as many administrators help facilitate a wide range of marketing functions. These business administration and marketing tasks can range from managing events and social media marketing to assisting with print and digital marketing.

In MaKami’s business administration marketing course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of marketing, social media management and engagement, and how to support your company’s marketing initiatives from an administrative perspective. 

Business administrators often play a key role in corporate event planning. In our corporate events planning course, we teach students how to coordinate meetings, webinars, conferences, team-building activities and other corporate events using their event management, communication, and organizational skills.

Office and Administration Courses

At the heart of every business administration job are essential office and administrative tasks. We offer several business administration courses in general office procedures, file and record management and organizational behaviour and provide hands-on office administrative experience. These office and business administration courses set a strong foundation in administrative support, allowing graduates to be ready to contribute in any office setting.

Hands-On Office Experience and Career Preparation

While some programs focus only on theory, MaKami’s Business Administrative Assistant Certificate program is different. In addition to our business administrative courses, we prepare students with practical, hands-on work experience through a unique case-study format.

You’ll be placed in a mock company where you take on the role of an administrative assistant with fictional managers and coworkers. In this real-world simulation, you’ll be able to apply the skills you learned throughout your coursework and apply them to typical tasks and duties related to your role. This unique hands-on office experience allows you to test out your skills and prepares you to step confidently into a new role after graduation.

We also support you as you launch your career, with help writing your resume and cover letter, preparing for interviews, and finding job opportunities. At MaKami, we help students with business administrative job placements by sharing ongoing opportunities in Edmonton and Calgary and across Alberta.   

Business Administration Certificate Program Features

Short, 10-Month Program

Unlike bachelor’s degree programs in business administration, MaKami’s Business Administration Certificate program is designed to be completed in just 10 months! Students can develop the skills they need, earn their certificate and begin their careers all in under a year.

Flexible Online Courses

Our business administration program is taught entirely online, allowing for flexible learning that fits around your work schedule. But you are not on your own in our online program. You are given unlimited support from instructors and tutors, and you’ll have regular check-ins with your classmates to share support and get help. This flexible yet supportive environment helps keep students accountable and helps support success.

Laptop Provided

Each student receives a laptop fully loaded with all course materials. This allows you to complete your business administration courses and work in your mock business environment with a computer and all the essential programs you need. 

Hands-On Experience

As discussed, the work experience in a case-study format is a unique benefit where you can gain practical experience in a workplace environment. You get to practice the skills you learned in communication, computer and software programs, accounting, finance, marketing, event planning, office management and more. This experience can give you a leg up on your competition who may not have any hands-on business administration experience.

Get Started With Your Business Administration Certificate

If MaKami’s 10-month Business Administrative Assistant Certificate program sounds like just what you’re looking for to start your career as an office administrator, get pre-approved today to get started!