IIE Higher Certificate in Office Administration

Overview

​This IIE qualification is an entry-level qualification that is vocational, and industry orientated. This business course encapsulates introductory knowledge in the areas of general business administration within an office environment and will prepare the successful graduate for a position in the business environment. If you would like an office job or are looking for a career in office administration, then this qualification is for you.

Course Outline

SKILLS YOU WILL DEVELOP

As a student of this IIE qualification, you will develop your administration and management

support skills. Your communication skills and other related vocational skills.

POSSIBLE CAREERS

• Receptionist

•  Secretary
•  General Office Administrator
•  Personal Assistant
• Events Coordinator/Administrator
•  Virtual Personal Assistant

DURATION

This is a one-year qualification offered by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) at IIE Rosebank College.

MODE OF DELIVERY

Contact (Full-time): Contact lectures take place during the day, on weekdays, at the following campuses: Bloemfontein, Braamfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Mbombela, Polokwane, and Pretoria.

Accreditation

The IIE Higher Certificate in Office Administration is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and is registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as a 120-credit qualification on Level 5 (SAQA ID No:  73371). On successful completion, you will receive a Higher Certificate in Office Administration from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa.

Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

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Modules

• Digital and Academic Literacies
• Introduction to Public Relations
• Office Administration 1A
• Introduction to Quantitative Thinking and Techniques
• Business Management 1B
• Office Administration 1B
• End User Computing C
• Work Integrated Learning

Device Requirements

DEVICE AND CONNECTIVITY SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR ONLINE STUDY:

• Reliable internet connection (we recommend 5-10 GB of data per month and an internet speed of at least 0.15 Mbps)
• Desktop PC or laptop with at least an i3 processor and 4GB RAM memory
• Windows 8 or macOS 10.15 (Microsoft Office 365 is available as a free download for IIE students), and Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Chromium or Firefox
• A working webcam and microphone
• An uninterrupted power supply is also highly recommended

Pathways

The Independent Institute of Education (THE IIE) offers you the opportunity to start with a higher certificate and progress into a diploma or degree. There are several pathways offered by The IIE at IIE Rosebank College, that enable access to higher-level qualifications. Speak to the student advisor for more information.

Important Information

This fact sheet is accurate at the time of publication. The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) reserves the right to alter any of the content prior to the commencement of registration due to changes in regulation, policy,market requirements or any other valid reason.