The success of an organization relies heavilty on the quality of its leaders. Western's Leadership Development program is designed to empower both current and future leaders to excel in today's dynamic workplace. It will provide you with skills that have a profound impact on your career and your community.

Our courses are led by experienced business professionals who have demonstrated success in leading various initiatives, including change management, quality improvement, communication, organizational effectiveness, and human resource development.

The program offers flexible delivery methods, including online options, to accommodate your unique learning style and schedule. As part of this associate degree, you will also earn the Leadership Supervision Professional and Leadership Essentials technical diplomas, enhancing your qualifications and readiness for leadership roles.

Healthcare Office Assistants are at the front lines of a medical office and play an integral role in the patient's experience. This certificate prepares you to perform specialized administrative tasks in a healthcare setting such as registering patients, scheduling patient appointments and procedures, communicating professionally, maintaining electronic health care records, operating computer software and office equipment, and maintaining supplies for the office. Choose to work in a variety of healthcare facilities including clinics, hospitals, dental offices, chiropractors, and many more.

Courses are offered in a convenient online format.

To further your career opportunities, continue your education by moving seamlessly into the Health Office Professional technical diploma or the Medical Administrative Professional associate degree.

Position yourself for a rewarding career in a medical office with the Health Office Professional program. This program prepares you with the skills necessary to excel in this dynamic field. Given the diverse range of responsibilities involved, your coursework will encompass topics such as professionalism, customer service, basic anatomy, and word processing. You will play an important role in patient communications, the collection and secure storage of patient information, and various related tasks.

With this degree, you'll open doors to numerous career opportunities in insurance companies, clinics, hospitals, and various other healthcare facilities.

The program is part of a progressive ladder that starts with a certificate (Health Office Assistant), advances to a technical diploma (Health Office Professional), and ultimately leads to an associate degree (Medical Administrative Professional). The majority of core program courses are conveniently offered online, providing you with flexibility and accessibility as you pursue your education and career goals.

Human resources is a profession for people who enjoy helping others. It offers a fulfilling career where you'll engage with diverse groups of people across various settings, including businesses, non-profits, and governmental organizations. Skilled HR professionals are essential for all types of organizations, as they handle crucial employee affairs, making a significant impact on both the organization's success and the well-being of its workforce.

Western's associate degree program covers seven key areas of HR, including safety, employment law, training, employee relations, compensation and benefits, staffing, and HR data and analytics.

With this degree, you will be well-prepared for a career as an HR professional. Your role may involve recruiting and selecting employees, implementing compensation systems, developing employment policies, designing training programs, promoting workplace safety, ensuring compliance with employment laws, managing employee relations, and measuring employee engagement.

If you find satisfaction in maintaining records and managing finances, a career in accounting may be the right fit for you. As an accounting assistant, you could handle bookkeeping functions in a small business or focus on specific tasks within a large accounting department. Our program combines hands-on computer training with classroom instruction, providing a strong foundation in accounting concepts and procedures.

Every course in this technical diploma is transferable to Western's Accounting associate degree, offering a seamless pathway for further education. Choose your preferred learning style as classes are available in traditional face-to-face settings, online formats, computer conferencing, or a combination of these formats.