All Programs
With a variety of diploma programs to choose from, students have the opportunity to find the right fit for themselves and train in a field that will lead them to successful employment within a short period of time.
Our Programs
Atlantic Business College offers training in a variety of Administrative, Business, Early Childhood, Educational Assistant and Policing and Security Foundations programs. ABC provides over 1000 hours of program time in our 2 semester diploma programs.
Administrative Assistant - International - 1 Year
This program focuses on developing the student’s ability to adapt to various software packages. Non-computer courses are designed to develop communication, managerial, and problem-solving skills necessary for a successful career as an Administrative Assistant. Graduates enjoy a competitive edge in today’s job market and are qualified for employment in both the public and private sectors.
Administrative Assistant - International - 2 Years
Atlantic Business College requires that students enrolled in the Executive Administrative Assistant Program complete all the courses listed below in their second year. To receive a diploma in the program students must have successfully completed the required courses from Year 1 and Year 2.
Dental Administrative Assistant - International - 1 Year
The Dental Administrative Assistant program is designed to provide students with the dental administrative, business, technology and communication skills needed to work in a professional dental environment. Emphasis is placed on dental reception procedures, dental records, charting, and transcription.
Dental/Medical Administrative Assistant - International - 1 Year
The Dental/Medical Administrative Assistant Program provides students with the opportunity to develop skills in both the dental and medical administration fields, thus increasing their employment opportunities.
Dental/Medical Administrative Assistant - International - 2 Years
Atlantic Business College requires that students enrolled in the Medical/Dental Executive Assistant Program complete all the courses listed below. To receive a diploma a student must receive a minimum mark of 60 in all courses.
Medical Administrative Assistant - International - 1 Year
The Medical Administrative Assistant program provides students with the opportunity to develop skills in administration fields, thus increasing their employment opportunities. The program is designed to provide students with medical administrative assistant skills, as well as the business, technology and communication expertise needed to work in a private physician’s office, clinic, hospital, or nursing home.
Paralegal /Legal Assistant Program - International - 1 Year
The Paralegal/Legal Assistant program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to work in a variety of legal settings. Emphasis is placed on developing expertise, understanding and preparation of legal documents. Graduates are qualified to pursue successful careers as legal secretaries in law firms and in legal clerical positions within the federal and provincial governments.
Paralegal /Legal Assistant Program - International - 2 Years
The Paralegal/Legal Assistant program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to work in a variety of legal settings. Emphasis is placed on developing expertise, understanding and preparation of legal documents. Graduates are qualified to pursue successful careers as legal secretaries in law firms and in legal clerical positions within the federal and provincial governments.
Personal Support Worker - International - 1 Year
Atlantic Business College requires that students enrolled in the Personal Support Worker Program complete all the courses listed. To receive a diploma a student must receive a minimum mark of 70 in all compulsory courses and successful completion of all Clinical Work Placement hours.
Nursing Leadership and Management - International - 1 Year
This one year graduate diploma program is designed to meet the needs of nurses currently employed or aspiring to be employed in leadership and management roles within health-care settings. This program builds foundational leadership and management skills to prepare students for roles as Nursing Administrators and Nurse Managers.
Resident Attendant - International - 1 Year
Due to the aging population in North America in general and here in Canada to be specific and the commitment from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Resident Care to provide long term care beds, there is an increasing demand for trained administrators and managers. This diploma program targets the skills & knowledge necessary for managers/administrators working in this sector and provides students with an understanding of the long-term resident care industry.
Home Care Attendant - International - 1 Year
Home care attendant vocation assists with the tasks of daily living and may work in-home care settings. The job description will always vary, but in general, some of the common duties are “Providing personal care and companionship for children, seniors, persons with disabilities and convalescent clients. Care is provided within the client’s residence, in which the home care attendant may also reside.”
Accounting & Payroll Administration - International - 1 Year
This course is designed for those that wish to develop their accounting knowledge so they can work in an accounting/payroll environment. The program contains a university level accounting course that spans the entire academic year. Payroll record keeping regulations and recording methods are covered in depth using manual and computerized methods.
Business Administration Accounting - International - 2 Years
This course is designed for those that wish to develop their accounting knowledge so they can work in an accounting/payroll environment. The program contains a university level accounting course that spans the entire academic year. Payroll record keeping regulations and recording methods are covered in depth using manual and computerized methods.
Business Management - Entrepreneurship - International - 2 Years
The two-year Business – Management and Entrepreneurship Diploma program provides you with the knowledge and skills for a successful career in management or ownership of a small or medium-sized enterprise. This program has a strong focus on business trends, developing an entrepreneurial mindset, and innovation in a digital economy.
Business Management-Human Resources - International - 2 Years
In this two-year diploma program, you can acquire the core skills necessary to work in the exciting field of human resources! First, you will build a strong base of general business knowledge that helps you understand the many ways human resources contribute to organizational success. You will then focus on fundamental HR specialities, including talent recruitment, health and safety, performance management and more.
Business Management - Marketing - International - 2 Years
This two-year diploma program will provide you with a solid foundation of marketing. You will have a detailed understanding of integrated marketing communications, selling, strategies and analysis, web design, research and channel management.
Business Management - International - 1 Year
Today’s business executives require employees to be skilled in multiple aspects of business. This program is designed to provide students with an extensive knowledge of marketing techniques and methods, a solid knowledge of human resources planning and payroll, as well as, an introduction to accounting. Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to offer potential employers a wide variety of essential business skills.
Business Management - International - 2 Years
Today’s business executives require employees to be skilled in multiple aspects of business. This program is designed to provide students with an extensive knowledge of marketing techniques and methods, a solid knowledge of human resources planning and payroll, as well as, an introduction to accounting. Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to offer potential employers a wide variety of essential business skills.
Early Childhood Education - International - 1 Year
The Early Childhood Education Program is designed to train graduates to provide quality services for young children and their families. It is developed to comply with the National Guidelines for Training in Early Childhood Care and Education.
Early Childhood Education/Educational Assistant - International - 1 Year
The Early Childhood Education/Educational Assistant Program is designed to train graduates to provide quality services for young children and their families. It is developed to comply with the National Guidelines for Training in Early Childhood Care and Education.
Educational Assistant - International - 1 Year
This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to assist classroom teachers in inclusive educational settings. The program combines theory and practical applications for elementary and secondary age students in the K-12 school system.
Policing & Security Foundations - International - 1 Year
The Policing & Security Foundations program is designed to emphasize the necessary competencies required, both academically and physically, to be successful in law enforcement and/or professional security fields in Canada.
Supply Management & Logistics - International - 1 Year
This graduate diploma certificate provides the students with not only the foundational competencies necessary to become a supply chain professional, but also the technical and analytical skills to participate in supply chain strategy and design decisions.
Hotel & Restaurant Management - International - 2 Years
This two-year diploma program is designed to prepare the students for a career in the vibrant global hotel and hospitality industry. Not only will they work closely with their peers and professors who are industry professionals, but they will learn and practice through paid work experience key skills employers are seeking, including exceptional guest service, industry standard software applications, cultural diversity and management skills.
Tourism & Services Management - International - 2 Years
In this two-year diploma program, students will learn to proactively promote tourism and travel products and services, improve the quality of customer experience, and discover major global tourism attractions and destinations. This will help students to establish a service-driven attitude and develop their business and entrepreneurial skills to create, promote and sell global tourism products and services.