DiplomaAdministrative Assistant Diploma
- Credential
- Diploma
- Size
- 806 hours · 12 courses
- Hands-on
- Internship included
- Best for
- Office, reception and executive support roles
- Delivery
- 100% online, self-paced
Business & Administration stream
Online Business & Administration Programs
Office administration and supply chain diplomas you can complete 100% online from anywhere in Alberta.
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Why business and administration skills travel well
Every organization needs people who keep work organized, documented and moving — and that need does not disappear when one industry slows down. Administrative professionals support teams in energy and engineering, construction, law and accounting, government, non-profits and healthcare. Supply chain professionals keep materials, products and suppliers on schedule for manufacturers, retailers, farms and transportation companies.
Alberta’s position on major road, rail and air freight routes between Calgary and Edmonton makes logistics and purchasing a practical field to build a career in, while office administration offers steady roles in almost every community.
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DiplomaBusiness Administration — Supply Chain Management
- Credential
- Diploma
- Size
- 14 courses
- Hands-on
- Business cases and projects
- Best for
- Purchasing, logistics and operations roles
- Delivery
- 100% online, self-paced
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The numbers behind business and administration jobs in Alberta
Official data about business and administration jobs in Alberta. It describes these jobs across Alberta — not what Ucademy students will earn — and it shows the less favourable figures as well as the good ones.
| Occupation | Alberta median wage | Low to high | Wage data | Outlook 2025–2027 | Employed in Alberta | Job Bank “usually requires” |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative assistant (13110) | $26.43/hr | $19.78–$37.00 | Survey, 2023–2024 | Moderate | ~26,500 | College diploma, apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training |
| Procurement agent / officer (12102) | $40.35/hr | $26.00–$70.00 | Survey, 2023–2024 | Moderate | ~10,150 | Not listed here |
| Logistics coordinator (13201) | $34.61/hr | $22.32–$54.99 | Model estimate, 2024 | Limited | ~3,050 | Not listed here |
“Survey” wages come from the Labour Force Survey (2023–2024); “model estimate” wages are Statistics Canada 2024 estimates, so compare them with care. Logistics coordinator wages are Statistics Canada model estimates for 2024.
Source: Job Bank wages and outlooks · wages updated Nov 19, 2025; outlooks Dec 10, 2025.
| Alberta | Calgary | Edmonton | Red Deer | Lethbridge–Medicine Hat | Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River | Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative assistant NOC 13110 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Limited |
| Procurement agent / officer NOC 12102 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Limited |
| Logistics coordinator NOC 13201 | Limited | Limited | Limited | Undetermined | Limited | Limited | Limited |
Job Bank warns that online services, artificial intelligence and the automation of back-office processes may slow job growth for administrative assistants.
Source: Job Bank outlooks · outlook updated Dec 10, 2025.
| Occupation | Starting (median) | Overall (median) | Top (median) | Employers that recruited in last 2 years | …of those, had trouble hiring | Had a vacancy open over 4 months | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative assistant (13110) | $23.07 | $26.75 | $28.04 | 42% | 24% | 3% | A |
| Procurement agent / officer (12102) | $31.25 | $36.68 | $44.23 | 33% | 28% | 6% | A |
| Logistics coordinator (13201) | $24.31 | $28.00 | $31.25 | 39% | 23% | 4% | A |
Medians of what surveyed employers pay: “Starting” is the pay offered for entry-level positions with the job title. It is a different survey from Job Bank, so do not compare the two as if the gap were experience. Starting pay reflects who employers actually hire into these titles, who are often experienced or hold a degree; it is not what any program’s graduates earn.
Source: Alberta Wage and Salary Survey 2023 (alis) · employer survey, 2023, province-wide.
- Oil and gas extraction 27%
- Construction 9%
- Wholesale trade 8%
- All other sectors 56%
Source: Job Bank, workers by industry (NOC 12102) · Alberta.
- Truck transportation 17%
- Oil and gas extraction 12%
- Other transportation and warehousing 9%
- Wholesale trade 8%
- Construction 6%
- All other sectors 48%
Source: Job Bank, workers by industry (NOC 13201) · Alberta.
Data checked October 19, 2026: Job Bank wages updated Nov 19, 2025, outlooks Dec 10, 2025. Occupation data, not a program outcome. Alberta Wage and Salary Survey 2023.
Frequently asked questions
Choose the Administrative Assistant Diploma if you want an office-based role supporting teams and managers. Choose Business Administration — Supply Chain Management if you are interested in purchasing, logistics and operations.
No prior business experience is required. Admission requirements are listed on each program page.
Yes. Courses are delivered 100% online and are self-paced, with instructor support. The Administrative Assistant Diploma also includes an internship.