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The Executive Assistant Diploma provides you with skills and knowledge for those who want to develop their career opportunities and educational qualifications. You will be prepared to seek opportunities as office managers or as assistants to senior executives. Many will be well-prepared to write the accreditation exams for the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) or the Organizational Management (OM) designation programs. 

Executive Assistant Diploma

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1. Completion of a 10-month Applied Business Technology Administrative Assistant Certificate program (from NLC or equivalent) 

Academic Admission Requirement

1. Students must provide a financial calculator as well as have a computer with minimum computer requirements. 

2. Courses transfer to professional associations such as the Certified General Accountants, Certified Management Accountants, Chartered Accountants, Aboriginal Financial Officers Association, Canadian Bankers Institute, and others. Students are responsible for confirming transferability of course credits to any external organization.

Admission Advice

Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Early application is recommended.

Verify dates and deadlines directly with NLC. 

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