Skip to main content

2023-2024 Academic Calendar

Applied Business Technology (Financial Assistant) Certificate


Location(s): ​Dawson Creek, ​Fort St. John, and Online

The Applied Business Technology Financial Assistant Certificate prepares students to work in business, government, and industry offices. This program teaches current administrative skills in word processing, keyboarding, and spreadsheets, focusing on accounting and financial services. Students will learn how to use up-to-date Microsoft Office software and office procedures courses to develop the soft skills necessary for success in today’s offices. The program has a one-week practicum placement to give students the opportunity to apply their new skills in an office environment.

The campus-based intakes are scheduled such that a student is full-time in class during business hours.

The online intakes offer a slower-paced version of the program, enabling students to balance studies with other responsibilities.

Applied Business Technology (Financial Assistant) Certificate
– Career Options
– Details
– Intakes
– Length
– Estimated Program Fees
– Still have questions?
– Admission Requirements
– Post-Admission Requirements
– Important Notes
– Program Requirements
All of:
* ABTC 111 – Accounting I

* ABTC 112 – Keyboarding 1

* ABTC 114 – Human Relations and Job Search Skills

* ABTC 119 – Computers and Groupware

* ABTC 120 – Business Math & Calculations

* ABTC 121 – Electronic Spreadsheet I

* ABTC 133 – Word Processing I

* ABTC 151 – Accounting 2

* ABTC 154 – Administrative Procedures and Records Management

* ABTC 161 – Electronic Spreadsheet II

* ABTC 165 – Business English

* ABTC 182 – Automated Accounting

* ABTC 192 – Practicum

– Credential