College Certificate – Office Professional

The Office Professional 1-year certificate program equips students with fundamental skills in professional communication, office procedures, and administrative technology to prepare for fast-paced office careers.

• Core Curriculum & Certifications: Focuses on collaboration, administrative tasks, and digital organization. Graduates earn multiple Microsoft Office certifications in word processing, spreadsheets, email, and presentation software.

• Academic Pathway: Graduates can directly enter the workforce or apply their credits toward the second year of SAIT’s Administrative Information Management diploma.

• Job Insights:

  • Canada: Average salary of $52,577/yr (Range: $38K – $77K) | 1,635 jobs advertised (July 2026).

  • Alberta: Average salary of $55,224/yr (Range: $38K – $82K) | 205 jobs advertised (July 2026).

Academic Background:

• Minimum Level of Education Completed: Grade 12 / High School

• Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Language Requirements:

• Minimum Language Test Scores: IELTS 6.0 | TOEFL 80.0 | PTE 53.0 | Duolingo 115

• Conditional Admission: Available by completing English courses prior to the academic program if valid test scores are not yet provided.

PGWP Ineligibility: This program is NOT eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). The PGWP Program enables graduates to gain valuable Canadian work experience based on fields corresponding to long-term occupational shortages.

IRCC Disclaimer: The final decision on PGWP approval rests solely with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Students are advised to check eligibility criteria on the official IRCC website.

General Admission Note: Program requirements serve only as a guide and do not guarantee admission. Valid language test results are required for direct admission before receiving a final offer letter.