Applied Business Technology Online (ABT)
- Administrative Assistant Online Certificate
- Legal Administrative Assistant Online Certificate
The Applied Business Technology Online Program at Thompson Rivers University offers an online option for learning. It is available for those students who are unable to attend the on-site program or desire more flexibility. TRU offers the online courses through BCcampus. BCcampus is a collaboration of post-secondary institutions in British Columbia providing one online access point to post-secondary online courses.
The courses are designed to prepare students for entry-level positions or to assist students in upgrading technology skills.
There are two separate Online Certificate Programs available:
The Administrative Assistant Online Certificate program is designed to prepare students for employment in a wide range of positions in business. Successful graduates will possess excellent communication skills, be team players, and have a positive attitude. They will be flexible and able to work on their own initiative. Administrative assistants are creative and have the ability to solve problems and exercise good judgment. They will be proficient in a variety of software applications and possess a good knowledge of the business environment. As key employees in an organization, administrative assistants need to keep current and be ready to take on new responsibilities.
The Legal Administrative Assistant Online Certificate program is designed to provide learners with the legal training required by local law firms, providing students with skills in keyboarding and transcription, along with knowledge of proper procedures and terminology used within the legal system. Learners who are interested in taking this program should have previous office experience. These courses are offered all year. With the exception of courses that have required prerequisites, the courses may be taken in any order.
A computer with Internet access, the required software and specific equipment (foot pedal) is needed. In addition, most courses have specific textbook requirements. All courses have individual fees payable prior to the start of the course.
Administrative Assistant Online Certificate
Admission Requirements
I. Educational Requirements
B.C. Grade 11 (Grade 12 preferred) or mature student status
II. General Requirements
- Minimum keyboarding speed of 25 net words per minute
- Satisfactory achievement on the Accuplacer Test
or B standing in ENGL 0600
or 67% on the combined English 12 and Government Exam (within the last 5 years).
Program Content
ABTS 1550 - Online Learner Success
ABTS 1100 - Word Processing 1
ABTS 1140 - Keyboarding 2 (50 nwpm)
ABTS 1200 - Introduction to Computers
ABTS 1210 - Spreadsheets 1
ABTS 1230 - Databases
ABTS 1300 - Business Communications 1
ABTS 1430 - Accounting 1
ABTS 1440 - Accounting 2
ABTS 1450 - Business Math and Calculators (optional)
ABTS 1500 - Human Relations
ABTS 1110 - Word Processing 2
ABTS 1120 - Desktop Publishing
ABTS 1220 - Spreadsheets 2
ABTS 1240 - Presentation Software
ABTS 1250 - Integrated Project
ABTS1260 - Web Site Maintenance and Design
ABTS 1310 - Business Communications 2
ABTS 1410 - Computerized Accounting - Simply
ABTS 1510 - Job Search
ABTS 1530 - Administrative Procedures
ABTS 1540 - Records Management
Legal Administrative Assistant Online Certificate
Admission Requirements
I. Educational Requirements
B.C. Grade 11 (Grade 12 preferred) or mature student status
II. General Requirements
- Minimum keyboarding speed of 45 net words per minute
- Satisfactory achievement on the Accuplacer Test
or B standing in ENGL 0600
or 67% on the combined English 12 and Government Exam (within the last 5 years).
Additional Educational Requirements:
Completion of the following prerequisite courses:
- ABTS 1550 Online Learner Success
- ABTS 1200 Introduction to Computers or equivalent
- ABTS 1100 Word Processing 1
- ABTS 1110 Word Processing 2
- ABTS 1140 Keyboarding 2 (or keyboarding speed of 45 net words per minute)
- ABTS 1300 Business Communications 1
Recommended:
- ABTS 1310 Business Communication 2
- ABTS 1450 Business Math and Calculators
- ABTS 1500 Human Relations
- ABTS 1530 Administrative Procedures
- ABTS 1540 Records Management
Program Content
LEGA 1010 - Introduction to the Canadian Legal System
LEGA 1020 - Legal Office Procedures
LEGA 1030 - Litigation Procedures 1
LEGA 1040 - Litigation Procedures 2
LEGA 1050 - Family Litigation Procedures
LEGA 1060 - Corporate Procedures 1
LEGA 1070 - Corporate Procedures 2
LEGA 1080 - Conveyancing Procedures 1
LEGA 1090 - Conveyancing Procedures 2
LEGA 1100 - Wills and Estates
Career Opportunities
Students who complete this program will find employment in both large and small firms as administrative assistants, office assistants, or office support workers, as well as a wide range of technological support roles. Legal administrative assistants may work with lawyers, judges, notaries and in legal departments of various organisations.
Further Information
Admissions:
Phone: (250) 828-5036
Fax: (250) 371-5960
E-mail: admissions@tru.ca
Program enquiries:
E-mail: abtonline@tru.ca
Course descriptions and information regarding the start date for specific courses can be obtained from the provincial website at abt.bccampus.ca 