Applied Business Technology (ABT)
Applied Business Technology (ABT)
Add to your résumé the office administration expertise and advanced software skills that are highly prized by local employers in business, government, and industry.
UFV's intensive Applied Business Technology certificate equips you with the hands-on office administration skills you need to succeed in today’s workplace. Learn about administrative best practices, word processing, business communications, keyboarding, spreadsheets, database management, bookkeeping, and the business application of social media to prepare for the demands and responsibilities of a career in office administration.
Once you have completed the Applied Business Technology (ABT) program, you will have the business, technology, and office skills necessary to be successful in any office environment. Offices in business, government, and industry offer many opportunities for employment in office administration. The rapid growth of industry in the Fraser Valley has resulted in a continuing demand for well-trained administrative professionals. ABT graduates are in high demand, and employers often ask specifically for ABT graduates.
This intensive program is an excellent addition to a diploma or bachelor's degree, providing practical office administration skills to advance your career.
ABT graduates also use the skills gained from the program to successfully complete further education. At UFV, you can use the credits earned through your Applied Business Technology certificate towards earning a General Studies diploma or a Bachelor of Integrated Studies.