Canadian Certified Administrative Professional (CCAP)

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• 5086 - Canadian Certified Administrative Professional (CCAP)

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  Curriculum

  Semester 1

  • OL 125 Management Principles

    Focus is placed on the development of modern management; organizational theory; the processes of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling; communications; behavioural strategies and techniques; ethical and social responsibilities in the practice of management; and an overview of human relations.

  • OL 135 Human Resource Management Principles

    Specific focus is on the factors that affect the overall atmosphere in the workplace and that which contributes to an environment conducive to maximum productivity. Students will be introduced to effective strategies for hiring, motivating, managing, training, and retaining staff. Students will study the following topics: the strategic importance of Human Resources and the role of the HR Manager; competitive challenges facing Human Resources; job analysis and design; Human Resources planning; recruitment and selection; orientation and training; employee relations; performance management; compensation; employee benefits and services; labour relations; health and safety; equity and diversity; and international human resources management. Significant emphasis will be placed on the team approach to creative problem-solving techniques and heir application to selected case studies and a project that replicates actual on-the-job activities. This course contains mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

  • OL 173 Introduction to Business Management and Organizational Behaviour

    This subject is an examination of the contemporary Canadian business environment including the organization, leadership and management decision process which influences the behaviour of individuals and groups. Increased global competition, technological change and the rising expectations of both employees and employers have underlined the need for improved and more effective leadership. This subject provides a better understanding of this process. This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

  • OL 338 Communications for Business

    The appropriate documentation and research required to execute an effective job search strategy will be created in this course. Report writing skills, involving detailed research and problem solving of current issues and solutions will be applied. Finally, this course will allow you to further develop effective oral presentation skills which will be invaluable in career development. Computer Software Requirements: Microsoft Powerpoint

  • OL 090 Accounting Basics I

    This course introduces the student to how accounting information is used by, and meets the needs of both internal and external users through effective and efficient communication as well as what accounting information is required by a business concern to reflect clearly the operating results of the enterprise over its operating life. Throughout the course, students will be introduced to generally accepted accounting principles,the interpretation and preparation of financial statements and how this information is recorded in the various business records.

  • OL 091 Accounting Basics II

    In this second of the two introductory accounting courses, students will expand their understanding of accounting principles and concepts while covering specific topics including: capital assets, corporations' shareholders' equity, and bonds payable. Preparation of the Statements of Retained Earnings and Cash flows will also be covered. Finally, the students will expand their understanding of the role of financial statement users by studying financial statement analysis. Prerequisite: OL090 Accounting Basics I or AC111

  • OL 102 Business Law

    Students are prepared for a business environment increasingly affected by laws. They learn how laws must be understood and applied by management in the conduct of business. They also learn how to analyze a business situation from a general legal perspective. Emphasis is placed on methods of dispute resolution, contracts, torts, employment law, methods of carrying on business, creditors' rights, sale of goods and marketing law.

  • OL 803 Excel - Expert

    This course is designed to teach advanced topics of MS Excel by building upon the topics covered in the course OL702 Excel Core. Students will learn how to create and analyze spreadsheets using PivotTables and PivotCharts, and Excel’s What-If analysis tools. Students also learn many of Excel’s advanced functions, including logical and conditional, financial, date and time, and database functions and also how to create their own custom functions. In addition, students learn how to protect and share their workbooks. This course helps prepare students wishing to pursue the MOS certification exams for Excel Expert (Excel Expert 2016 exam 77-728 and Excel Expert 2019 exam MO-201). Computer Software Requirements: MS Excel version 2016, 2019, 2021 or 365 for windows. MAC users are not supported in this course.

  • OL 114 Microeconomics

    Knowledge of contemporary microeconomics issues is essential to understanding the world we live in. Students examine fundamental microeconomic principles with an emphasis on the use of economic models to analyze economic developments accurately and objectively. Students examine the role of prices and competitive markets in the allocation of resources, firm behaviour and market structures, as well as evaluate the effects of government intervention in the economic marketplace.This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

  • OL 117 Macroeconomics

    Knowledge of contemporary macroeconomic issues is essential to understanding the world we live in. Students investigate fundamental macroeconomics principles with an emphasis on the use of economic models to analyze economic developments accurately and objectively. Through a combination of instruction and practical application, students examine unemployment, inflation and economic growth, as well as evaluate government use of fiscal and monetary policy in dealing with these key macroeconomic issues. In addition, Canada's international economic relationships are explored. Individual assignments and formal examinations are used to assess student knowledge of key objectives.This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

  • OL 507 WordPress

    Learn to build and maintain a website using WordPress, the most used Content Management System (CMS) in the world. Students will understand and apply web design principles that will support their ability to service small and medium sized business clients. Select the best hosting solution and domain name for a website. Evaluate, recommend and apply themes, plugins, widgets, content architecture, user experience and other solutions. Analyze client needs and apply appropriate solutions within a WordPress environment. Understand the basic concepts of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM). Implement security and backup strategies and learn how to use WordPress as a complete e-commerce platform.Pre-requisites: Foundational knowledge of web browsing and navigation Basic knowledge of creating, saving and uploading computer files (Windows/MacOS) Basic understanding of HTML is an asset but not required

  • OL 050 Marketing II

    Marketing 2 is the second course of a two course Introduction to Marketing designed to provide students with a sound grounding in the field of marketing. Emphasis is placed on the formulation of integrated marketing strategies that play a role in achieving organizational objectives. The course is divided into four segments: price strategy and management; distribution management; marketing communications; and emerging directions in marketing. The first three segments of Marketing 2 provides coverage of the remaining components of the marketing mix that was introduced in Marketing 1.

  • OL 118 Marketing I

    Marketing 1 is the first course of a two course Introduction to Marketing designed to provide students with a sound grounding in the field of marketing. Emphasis is placed on the formulation of integrated marketing strategies that play a role in achieving organizational objectives. The course is divided into four segments: marketing process and marketing environments; marketing planning and information collection processes; buyer behaviour and targeting strategies; and marketing mix (two components of the mix are discussed: product and price).

  • OL 372 Introduction to Project Management

    Project management practitioners need to understand the established industry norms, methods, and practices for managing all stages of the project life cycle and its related processes. Students are introduced to the fundamental principles of project management, such as project strategy, selection, scheduling, risk management, quality assurance, performance measurement, audit and closure. By participating in discussions, analyzing readings, and conducting preliminary research, students acquire a working understanding of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).This course contains mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

  • OL 230 Psychology Intro

    In this course, you will examine the basis for behaviour and gain an understanding of why people think and act as they do. Topics include the scientific process of research, the human brain and the nervous system, sensation and perception, learning, memory and personality.

  • OL 374 Personality Psychology

    Personality psychology is a branch of psychology that defines what personality is and how it influences our behaviour and actions. This course will seek to understand how personality is developed. Through an examination of current research and theories, the course will explore patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviour that make a person unique. Personality assessment and intelligence testing will be explored.

  • OL 611 Statistics

    The following topics will be discussed: Introduction to Statistics; Introduction to Minitab; Visual Description of Univariate Data: Statistical Description of Univariate Data; Visual Description of Bivariate Data; Statistical Description of Bivariate Data: Regression and Correlation; Probability Basic Concepts; Discrete Probability Distributions; Continuous Probability Distributions; Sampling Distributions; Confidence Intervals and Hypothesis Testing for one mean and one proportion, Chi-Square Analysis, Regression Analysis, and Statistical process Control. Computer Software Requirements: Students will have the option of using Minitab, StatCrunch, or Excel to complete some of their assignments. There will be a fee for students wishing to use Minitab. There are assignments in MyStatLab that all students have to complete. The MyStatLab should be purchased as a bundle with the text. StatCrunch comes with MyStatLab so all students will have access to this.

  • OL 272 Digital Presence for Today's Business

    In this digital marketplace, image capturing and a strong web presence are key to communicating effectively with current or prospective clients and to other successful professional practices. With professional image creation in mind, students have the opportunity to explore the practical groundwork of photo capture focus, composition and exposure. Students will explore cost-effective website building platform options and learn about the questions to ask when retaining a professional website designer.

  • OL 090 Accounting Basics I

    This course introduces the student to how accounting information is used by, and meets the needs of both internal and external users through effective and efficient communication as well as what accounting information is required by a business concern to reflect clearly the operating results of the enterprise over its operating life. Throughout the course, students will be introduced to generally accepted accounting principles,the interpretation and preparation of financial statements and how this information is recorded in the various business records.

  • OL 091 Accounting Basics II

    In this second of the two introductory accounting courses, students will expand their understanding of accounting principles and concepts while covering specific topics including: capital assets, corporations' shareholders' equity, and bonds payable. Preparation of the Statements of Retained Earnings and Cash flows will also be covered. Finally, the students will expand their understanding of the role of financial statement users by studying financial statement analysis. Prerequisite: OL090 Accounting Basics I or AC111

  • OL 102 Business Law

    Students are prepared for a business environment increasingly affected by laws. They learn how laws must be understood and applied by management in the conduct of business. They also learn how to analyze a business situation from a general legal perspective. Emphasis is placed on methods of dispute resolution, contracts, torts, employment law, methods of carrying on business, creditors' rights, sale of goods and marketing law.

  • OL 804 Word Expert

    Students will learn the advanced software features required to organize and prepare complex professional documents. Prerequisite:OL701 Word Specialist Computer Software Requirements: Microsoft Word version 2013. MAC users not supported in course.

  • OL 803 Excel - Expert

    This course is designed to teach advanced topics of MS Excel by building upon the topics covered in the course OL702 Excel Core. Students will learn how to create and analyze spreadsheets using PivotTables and PivotCharts, and Excel’s What-If analysis tools. Students also learn many of Excel’s advanced functions, including logical and conditional, financial, date and time, and database functions and also how to create their own custom functions. In addition, students learn how to protect and share their workbooks. This course helps prepare students wishing to pursue the MOS certification exams for Excel Expert (Excel Expert 2016 exam 77-728 and Excel Expert 2019 exam MO-201). Computer Software Requirements: MS Excel version 2016, 2019, 2021 or 365 for windows. MAC users are not supported in this course.

  • OL 801 Access - Expert

    Learn to use the advanced features of MS Access for Windows. Upon completion you will enhance tables by creating lookups, create various types of advanced queries, create advanced forms, create relationships between tables to ensure data accuracy, work with form controls, understand macro concepts, create, run and test Access macros, create and use switchboard forms, set Access defaults and apply Startup options. Prerequisite: Access Core OL703 Computer Software Requirements: MS Access version 2013. MAC users are not supported in this course.

  • OL 114 Microeconomics

    Knowledge of contemporary microeconomics issues is essential to understanding the world we live in. Students examine fundamental microeconomic principles with an emphasis on the use of economic models to analyze economic developments accurately and objectively. Students examine the role of prices and competitive markets in the allocation of resources, firm behaviour and market structures, as well as evaluate the effects of government intervention in the economic marketplace.This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

  • OL 117 Macroeconomics

    Knowledge of contemporary macroeconomic issues is essential to understanding the world we live in. Students investigate fundamental macroeconomics principles with an emphasis on the use of economic models to analyze economic developments accurately and objectively. Through a combination of instruction and practical application, students examine unemployment, inflation and economic growth, as well as evaluate government use of fiscal and monetary policy in dealing with these key macroeconomic issues. In addition, Canada's international economic relationships are explored. Individual assignments and formal examinations are used to assess student knowledge of key objectives.This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

  • OL 507 WordPress

    Learn to build and maintain a website using WordPress, the most used Content Management System (CMS) in the world. Students will understand and apply web design principles that will support their ability to service small and medium sized business clients. Select the best hosting solution and domain name for a website. Evaluate, recommend and apply themes, plugins, widgets, content architecture, user experience and other solutions. Analyze client needs and apply appropriate solutions within a WordPress environment. Understand the basic concepts of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM). Implement security and backup strategies and learn how to use WordPress as a complete e-commerce platform.Pre-requisites: Foundational knowledge of web browsing and navigation Basic knowledge of creating, saving and uploading computer files (Windows/MacOS) Basic understanding of HTML is an asset but not required

  • OL 050 Marketing II

    Marketing 2 is the second course of a two course Introduction to Marketing designed to provide students with a sound grounding in the field of marketing. Emphasis is placed on the formulation of integrated marketing strategies that play a role in achieving organizational objectives. The course is divided into four segments: price strategy and management; distribution management; marketing communications; and emerging directions in marketing. The first three segments of Marketing 2 provides coverage of the remaining components of the marketing mix that was introduced in Marketing 1.

  • OL 118 Marketing I

    Marketing 1 is the first course of a two course Introduction to Marketing designed to provide students with a sound grounding in the field of marketing. Emphasis is placed on the formulation of integrated marketing strategies that play a role in achieving organizational objectives. The course is divided into four segments: marketing process and marketing environments; marketing planning and information collection processes; buyer behaviour and targeting strategies; and marketing mix (two components of the mix are discussed: product and price).

  • OL 372 Introduction to Project Management

    Project management practitioners need to understand the established industry norms, methods, and practices for managing all stages of the project life cycle and its related processes. Students are introduced to the fundamental principles of project management, such as project strategy, selection, scheduling, risk management, quality assurance, performance measurement, audit and closure. By participating in discussions, analyzing readings, and conducting preliminary research, students acquire a working understanding of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).This course contains mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

  • OL 230 Psychology Intro

    In this course, you will examine the basis for behaviour and gain an understanding of why people think and act as they do. Topics include the scientific process of research, the human brain and the nervous system, sensation and perception, learning, memory and personality.

  • OL 374 Personality Psychology

    Personality psychology is a branch of psychology that defines what personality is and how it influences our behaviour and actions. This course will seek to understand how personality is developed. Through an examination of current research and theories, the course will explore patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviour that make a person unique. Personality assessment and intelligence testing will be explored.

  • OL 611 Statistics

    The following topics will be discussed: Introduction to Statistics; Introduction to Minitab; Visual Description of Univariate Data: Statistical Description of Univariate Data; Visual Description of Bivariate Data; Statistical Description of Bivariate Data: Regression and Correlation; Probability Basic Concepts; Discrete Probability Distributions; Continuous Probability Distributions; Sampling Distributions; Confidence Intervals and Hypothesis Testing for one mean and one proportion, Chi-Square Analysis, Regression Analysis, and Statistical process Control. Computer Software Requirements: Students will have the option of using Minitab, StatCrunch, or Excel to complete some of their assignments. There will be a fee for students wishing to use Minitab. There are assignments in MyStatLab that all students have to complete. The MyStatLab should be purchased as a bundle with the text. StatCrunch comes with MyStatLab so all students will have access to this.

  • OL 272 Digital Presence for Today's Business

    In this digital marketplace, image capturing and a strong web presence are key to communicating effectively with current or prospective clients and to other successful professional practices. With professional image creation in mind, students have the opportunity to explore the practical groundwork of photo capture focus, composition and exposure. Students will explore cost-effective website building platform options and learn about the questions to ask when retaining a professional website designer.

  • OL 090 Accounting Basics I

    This course introduces the student to how accounting information is used by, and meets the needs of both internal and external users through effective and efficient communication as well as what accounting information is required by a business concern to reflect clearly the operating results of the enterprise over its operating life. Throughout the course, students will be introduced to generally accepted accounting principles,the interpretation and preparation of financial statements and how this information is recorded in the various business records.

  • OL 091 Accounting Basics II

    In this second of the two introductory accounting courses, students will expand their understanding of accounting principles and concepts while covering specific topics including: capital assets, corporations' shareholders' equity, and bonds payable. Preparation of the Statements of Retained Earnings and Cash flows will also be covered. Finally, the students will expand their understanding of the role of financial statement users by studying financial statement analysis. Prerequisite: OL090 Accounting Basics I or AC111

  • OL 102 Business Law

    Students are prepared for a business environment increasingly affected by laws. They learn how laws must be understood and applied by management in the conduct of business. They also learn how to analyze a business situation from a general legal perspective. Emphasis is placed on methods of dispute resolution, contracts, torts, employment law, methods of carrying on business, creditors' rights, sale of goods and marketing law.

  • OL 804 Word Expert

    Students will learn the advanced software features required to organize and prepare complex professional documents. Prerequisite:OL701 Word Specialist Computer Software Requirements: Microsoft Word version 2013. MAC users not supported in course.

  • OL 803 Excel - Expert

    This course is designed to teach advanced topics of MS Excel by building upon the topics covered in the course OL702 Excel Core. Students will learn how to create and analyze spreadsheets using PivotTables and PivotCharts, and Excel’s What-If analysis tools. Students also learn many of Excel’s advanced functions, including logical and conditional, financial, date and time, and database functions and also how to create their own custom functions. In addition, students learn how to protect and share their workbooks. This course helps prepare students wishing to pursue the MOS certification exams for Excel Expert (Excel Expert 2016 exam 77-728 and Excel Expert 2019 exam MO-201). Computer Software Requirements: MS Excel version 2016, 2019, 2021 or 365 for windows. MAC users are not supported in this course.

  • OL 801 Access - Expert

    Learn to use the advanced features of MS Access for Windows. Upon completion you will enhance tables by creating lookups, create various types of advanced queries, create advanced forms, create relationships between tables to ensure data accuracy, work with form controls, understand macro concepts, create, run and test Access macros, create and use switchboard forms, set Access defaults and apply Startup options. Prerequisite: Access Core OL703 Computer Software Requirements: MS Access version 2013. MAC users are not supported in this course.

  • OL 114 Microeconomics

    Knowledge of contemporary microeconomics issues is essential to understanding the world we live in. Students examine fundamental microeconomic principles with an emphasis on the use of economic models to analyze economic developments accurately and objectively. Students examine the role of prices and competitive markets in the allocation of resources, firm behaviour and market structures, as well as evaluate the effects of government intervention in the economic marketplace.This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

  • OL 117 Macroeconomics

    Knowledge of contemporary macroeconomic issues is essential to understanding the world we live in. Students investigate fundamental macroeconomics principles with an emphasis on the use of economic models to analyze economic developments accurately and objectively. Through a combination of instruction and practical application, students examine unemployment, inflation and economic growth, as well as evaluate government use of fiscal and monetary policy in dealing with these key macroeconomic issues. In addition, Canada's international economic relationships are explored. Individual assignments and formal examinations are used to assess student knowledge of key objectives.This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

  • OL 507 WordPress

    Learn to build and maintain a website using WordPress, the most used Content Management System (CMS) in the world. Students will understand and apply web design principles that will support their ability to service small and medium sized business clients. Select the best hosting solution and domain name for a website. Evaluate, recommend and apply themes, plugins, widgets, content architecture, user experience and other solutions. Analyze client needs and apply appropriate solutions within a WordPress environment. Understand the basic concepts of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM). Implement security and backup strategies and learn how to use WordPress as a complete e-commerce platform.Pre-requisites: Foundational knowledge of web browsing and navigation Basic knowledge of creating, saving and uploading computer files (Windows/MacOS) Basic understanding of HTML is an asset but not required

  • OL 050 Marketing II

    Marketing 2 is the second course of a two course Introduction to Marketing designed to provide students with a sound grounding in the field of marketing. Emphasis is placed on the formulation of integrated marketing strategies that play a role in achieving organizational objectives. The course is divided into four segments: price strategy and management; distribution management; marketing communications; and emerging directions in marketing. The first three segments of Marketing 2 provides coverage of the remaining components of the marketing mix that was introduced in Marketing 1.

  • OL 118 Marketing I

    Marketing 1 is the first course of a two course Introduction to Marketing designed to provide students with a sound grounding in the field of marketing. Emphasis is placed on the formulation of integrated marketing strategies that play a role in achieving organizational objectives. The course is divided into four segments: marketing process and marketing environments; marketing planning and information collection processes; buyer behaviour and targeting strategies; and marketing mix (two components of the mix are discussed: product and price).

  • OL 372 Introduction to Project Management

    Project management practitioners need to understand the established industry norms, methods, and practices for managing all stages of the project life cycle and its related processes. Students are introduced to the fundamental principles of project management, such as project strategy, selection, scheduling, risk management, quality assurance, performance measurement, audit and closure. By participating in discussions, analyzing readings, and conducting preliminary research, students acquire a working understanding of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).This course contains mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

  • OL 230 Psychology Intro

    In this course, you will examine the basis for behaviour and gain an understanding of why people think and act as they do. Topics include the scientific process of research, the human brain and the nervous system, sensation and perception, learning, memory and personality.

  • OL 374 Personality Psychology

    Personality psychology is a branch of psychology that defines what personality is and how it influences our behaviour and actions. This course will seek to understand how personality is developed. Through an examination of current research and theories, the course will explore patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviour that make a person unique. Personality assessment and intelligence testing will be explored.

  • OL 611 Statistics

    The following topics will be discussed: Introduction to Statistics; Introduction to Minitab; Visual Description of Univariate Data: Statistical Description of Univariate Data; Visual Description of Bivariate Data; Statistical Description of Bivariate Data: Regression and Correlation; Probability Basic Concepts; Discrete Probability Distributions; Continuous Probability Distributions; Sampling Distributions; Confidence Intervals and Hypothesis Testing for one mean and one proportion, Chi-Square Analysis, Regression Analysis, and Statistical process Control. Computer Software Requirements: Students will have the option of using Minitab, StatCrunch, or Excel to complete some of their assignments. There will be a fee for students wishing to use Minitab. There are assignments in MyStatLab that all students have to complete. The MyStatLab should be purchased as a bundle with the text. StatCrunch comes with MyStatLab so all students will have access to this.

  • OL 272 Digital Presence for Today's Business

    In this digital marketplace, image capturing and a strong web presence are key to communicating effectively with current or prospective clients and to other successful professional practices. With professional image creation in mind, students have the opportunity to explore the practical groundwork of photo capture focus, composition and exposure. Students will explore cost-effective website building platform options and learn about the questions to ask when retaining a professional website designer.

  • OL 090 Accounting Basics I

    This course introduces the student to how accounting information is used by, and meets the needs of both internal and external users through effective and efficient communication as well as what accounting information is required by a business concern to reflect clearly the operating results of the enterprise over its operating life. Throughout the course, students will be introduced to generally accepted accounting principles,the interpretation and preparation of financial statements and how this information is recorded in the various business records.

  • OL 091 Accounting Basics II

    In this second of the two introductory accounting courses, students will expand their understanding of accounting principles and concepts while covering specific topics including: capital assets, corporations' shareholders' equity, and bonds payable. Preparation of the Statements of Retained Earnings and Cash flows will also be covered. Finally, the students will expand their understanding of the role of financial statement users by studying financial statement analysis. Prerequisite: OL090 Accounting Basics I or AC111

  • OL 102 Business Law

    Students are prepared for a business environment increasingly affected by laws. They learn how laws must be understood and applied by management in the conduct of business. They also learn how to analyze a business situation from a general legal perspective. Emphasis is placed on methods of dispute resolution, contracts, torts, employment law, methods of carrying on business, creditors' rights, sale of goods and marketing law.

  • OL 804 Word Expert

    Students will learn the advanced software features required to organize and prepare complex professional documents. Prerequisite:OL701 Word Specialist Computer Software Requirements: Microsoft Word version 2013. MAC users not supported in course.

  • OL 803 Excel - Expert

    This course is designed to teach advanced topics of MS Excel by building upon the topics covered in the course OL702 Excel Core. Students will learn how to create and analyze spreadsheets using PivotTables and PivotCharts, and Excel’s What-If analysis tools. Students also learn many of Excel’s advanced functions, including logical and conditional, financial, date and time, and database functions and also how to create their own custom functions. In addition, students learn how to protect and share their workbooks. This course helps prepare students wishing to pursue the MOS certification exams for Excel Expert (Excel Expert 2016 exam 77-728 and Excel Expert 2019 exam MO-201). Computer Software Requirements: MS Excel version 2016, 2019, 2021 or 365 for windows. MAC users are not supported in this course.

  • OL 801 Access - Expert

    Learn to use the advanced features of MS Access for Windows. Upon completion you will enhance tables by creating lookups, create various types of advanced queries, create advanced forms, create relationships between tables to ensure data accuracy, work with form controls, understand macro concepts, create, run and test Access macros, create and use switchboard forms, set Access defaults and apply Startup options. Prerequisite: Access Core OL703 Computer Software Requirements: MS Access version 2013. MAC users are not supported in this course.

  • OL 114 Microeconomics

    Knowledge of contemporary microeconomics issues is essential to understanding the world we live in. Students examine fundamental microeconomic principles with an emphasis on the use of economic models to analyze economic developments accurately and objectively. Students examine the role of prices and competitive markets in the allocation of resources, firm behaviour and market structures, as well as evaluate the effects of government intervention in the economic marketplace.This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

  • OL 117 Macroeconomics

    Knowledge of contemporary macroeconomic issues is essential to understanding the world we live in. Students investigate fundamental macroeconomics principles with an emphasis on the use of economic models to analyze economic developments accurately and objectively. Through a combination of instruction and practical application, students examine unemployment, inflation and economic growth, as well as evaluate government use of fiscal and monetary policy in dealing with these key macroeconomic issues. In addition, Canada's international economic relationships are explored. Individual assignments and formal examinations are used to assess student knowledge of key objectives.This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

  • OL 507 WordPress

    Learn to build and maintain a website using WordPress, the most used Content Management System (CMS) in the world. Students will understand and apply web design principles that will support their ability to service small and medium sized business clients. Select the best hosting solution and domain name for a website. Evaluate, recommend and apply themes, plugins, widgets, content architecture, user experience and other solutions. Analyze client needs and apply appropriate solutions within a WordPress environment. Understand the basic concepts of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM). Implement security and backup strategies and learn how to use WordPress as a complete e-commerce platform.Pre-requisites: Foundational knowledge of web browsing and navigation Basic knowledge of creating, saving and uploading computer files (Windows/MacOS) Basic understanding of HTML is an asset but not required

  • OL 050 Marketing II

    Marketing 2 is the second course of a two course Introduction to Marketing designed to provide students with a sound grounding in the field of marketing. Emphasis is placed on the formulation of integrated marketing strategies that play a role in achieving organizational objectives. The course is divided into four segments: price strategy and management; distribution management; marketing communications; and emerging directions in marketing. The first three segments of Marketing 2 provides coverage of the remaining components of the marketing mix that was introduced in Marketing 1.

  • OL 118 Marketing I

    Marketing 1 is the first course of a two course Introduction to Marketing designed to provide students with a sound grounding in the field of marketing. Emphasis is placed on the formulation of integrated marketing strategies that play a role in achieving organizational objectives. The course is divided into four segments: marketing process and marketing environments; marketing planning and information collection processes; buyer behaviour and targeting strategies; and marketing mix (two components of the mix are discussed: product and price).

  • OL 372 Introduction to Project Management

    Project management practitioners need to understand the established industry norms, methods, and practices for managing all stages of the project life cycle and its related processes. Students are introduced to the fundamental principles of project management, such as project strategy, selection, scheduling, risk management, quality assurance, performance measurement, audit and closure. By participating in discussions, analyzing readings, and conducting preliminary research, students acquire a working understanding of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).This course contains mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

  • OL 230 Psychology Intro

    In this course, you will examine the basis for behaviour and gain an understanding of why people think and act as they do. Topics include the scientific process of research, the human brain and the nervous system, sensation and perception, learning, memory and personality.

  • OL 374 Personality Psychology

    Personality psychology is a branch of psychology that defines what personality is and how it influences our behaviour and actions. This course will seek to understand how personality is developed. Through an examination of current research and theories, the course will explore patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviour that make a person unique. Personality assessment and intelligence testing will be explored.

  • OL 611 Statistics

    The following topics will be discussed: Introduction to Statistics; Introduction to Minitab; Visual Description of Univariate Data: Statistical Description of Univariate Data; Visual Description of Bivariate Data; Statistical Description of Bivariate Data: Regression and Correlation; Probability Basic Concepts; Discrete Probability Distributions; Continuous Probability Distributions; Sampling Distributions; Confidence Intervals and Hypothesis Testing for one mean and one proportion, Chi-Square Analysis, Regression Analysis, and Statistical process Control. Computer Software Requirements: Students will have the option of using Minitab, StatCrunch, or Excel to complete some of their assignments. There will be a fee for students wishing to use Minitab. There are assignments in MyStatLab that all students have to complete. The MyStatLab should be purchased as a bundle with the text. StatCrunch comes with MyStatLab so all students will have access to this.

  • OL 272 Digital Presence for Today's Business

    In this digital marketplace, image capturing and a strong web presence are key to communicating effectively with current or prospective clients and to other successful professional practices. With professional image creation in mind, students have the opportunity to explore the practical groundwork of photo capture focus, composition and exposure. Students will explore cost-effective website building platform options and learn about the questions to ask when retaining a professional website designer.

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