Executive Assistant
About the Program
LaSalle College Montréal's Executive Assistant ACS is a short, intensive training, offering courses in office administration, project management, and the creation of information documents.
Acquire management, planning, organization, and communication skills, as well as software and digital platform knowledge.
Learning Outcomes
- Ensure that the executive's time is utilized efficiently and that important tasks are not overlooked.
- Build positive relationships and represent the executive's office well.
- Manage time effectively.
- Deal with a wide range of tasks, including document preparation, travel arrangements, and event planning.
Profile
Successful Executive Assistants have a unique combination of skills, including:
Organization
Manage busy schedules, arrange appointments, coordinate meetings, and keep track of tasks and deadlines.Communication
Communicate clearly and professionally through emails, phone calls, and in-person interactions.Time Management
Prioritize tasks, and make quick decisions about which tasks require immediate attention.Attention to Detail
Ensure accuracy in scheduling, correspondence, and all administrative tasks.
Career Prospects
According to Job Bank, employment projections for Executive Assistants show an increase in growth and many new positions created.
Technological advancements and administrative modernization are influencing the service and construction sectors. Administrative support is facing a lack of successors, and remote work could stimulate independent work, increasing the demand for bilingual candidates.
Career Fields
- Executive Assistant,
- Administrative Assistant,
- Administrative Office Assistant,
- Administrative Secretary,
- Executive Secretary (except legal and medical fields),
- Human Resources Secretary,
- Technical Secretary,
- Sales Secretary,
- School Secretary,
- Desk Officer/Administrative Support Officer,
- Office Technician,
- Secretary-Clerk/Office Clerk.
Diploma & Accreditation
This Attestation of College Studies (ACS) is approved by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur of Québec and is internationally recognized.
ACS programs are part of continuing education and destined primarily for adults seeking to add value to their skill set or reorient their career.
Required Materials
A laptop computer is mandatory for study in this program. This laptop must be equipped with the Windows operating system to work with all software.
Mentors may request other standard or student-licensed software mandatory for their courses to be installed.
It has been determined that a Windows PC is required for your program. If you plan to use a Mac, you may need to configure your Mac laptop to run software on Windows.
Minimum Requirements :
- Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent
- 8 GB of RAM or more
- 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
- Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).
Recommended Requirements
- Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
- 12 GB of RAM or more
- 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
- Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).
We recommend purchasing an external numeric keyboard if your laptop does not already have one.
Required software: Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Admissions Criteria
Exceptions to these admission criteria may be applied.
Every application is reviewed by the College.
To be eligible for acceptance into an ACS program, applicants are generally required to meet one of the following criteria:
Have interrupted their full-time studies for at least two (2) consecutive semesters or one (1) full school year; or
Have followed post-secondary studies for a period of at least one (1) year; or
Have a Secondary School Diploma (DES) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS), and the program allows them to receive a technical training that is not available in a DCS program; or
Have an equivalent education or an instruction deemed sufficient and meet the admission criteria set for college studies.
Academic Dates
LaSalle College has three annual start dates: fall, winter, and summer.
We accept applications at any time. Registration is open year-round.
Processing time:
- Canadian applicants: up to two weeks,
- International applicants: up to six months.
Submit your application as soon as possible to ensure a spot in your desired semester.
Note that applications are not processed until all required, validated documents and admission fees are received.
List of Courses
ACS programs are based on DCS program curricula, but do not have general education courses like French, English, or Philosophy.
Concentration Courses
Semester 1- Introduction to Administrative Tasks (45 h)
- Communication in the Workplace (60 h)
- Word I: Word Processing (45 h)
- Information Design and Presentation (45 h)
- Introduction to Graphic Design (60 h)
- Word II: Word Processing (45 h)
- Excel I: Data Creation and Use (45 h)
- Accounting Principles I (45 h)
- Excel II: Data Creation and Use (45 h)
- Accounting Principles II (45 h)
- Social Media and the Web (45 h)
- Event Planning (45 h)
- Databases (45 h)
- Managing and Coordinating Work (45 h)
- Integration Project (90 h)
* The College reserves the right to substitute some courses.
Tuition & Aid
LaSalle College programs qualify for the Loans and Bursaries Programs offered by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur du Québec, and for several other types of loans and bursaries.
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