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The Executive Assistant certificate teaches communication skills, office technology, business law, human resources, accounting, and economics for a career in office administration at the executive level.

Executive Assistant Certificate

Vancouver Community College

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1. One of:
 
- Completion of VCC’s Administrative Assistant Program
- Completion VCC’s Legal Administrative Assistant Program
- Equivalent experience and/or education as determined by the Department Head of the Applied Business Department at VCC

Academic Admission Requirement

1. Applicants whose first language is other than English may be required to take an English language assessment.
2. Good command of oral and written English as well as ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions are recommended.
3. This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.
4. Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encourages to connect with VCC's Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about VCC's Indigenous Enrolment policy and services.
5. If you are missing any prerequisites, VCC offers academic upgrading, English as a Second Language courses, and university transfer options. Applicants must submit official transcripts and other documents as required by their course or program.

Admission Advice

Applications should be submitted as early as possible. Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
This program is available to domestic applicants only.

When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit our [How-to guides page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/help) for more information. 

Executive Assistant Certificate

Vancouver Community College

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