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(29) --- - English - Français - News / Blog - [Contact](https://www.herzing.ca/contact) - [Student Login](https://student5.campuslogin.com/(S(l5qa1i55nvojjoragnier23j))/StudentLoginDefault.aspx?OrgID=12200) [![herzing-logo@2x](https://blog.herzing.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/herzing-logo@2x.png?width=164&height=33&name=herzing-logo@2x.png "herzing-logo@2x")](https://www.herzing.ca) - [PROGRAMS](https://www.herzing.ca/programs-page/) - [ONLINE PROGRAMS](https://www.herzing.ca/online-programs/) - [CAMPUS SERVICES](https://www.herzing.ca/campus-services/admissions/) - [INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS](https://www.herzing.ca/international-students/) - [WHY HERZING](https://www.herzing.ca/why-herzing/why-choose-herzing/) - [LOCATIONS](https://www.herzing.ca/locations/) ![menu@2x](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/menu@2x.png "menu@2x") # Herzing Blog Expert advice to help you choose the right training program and succeed in your career. - [Herzing College \>](https://herzing.ca) - [Blog](https://blog.herzing.ca) ### Book a Tour X Visit a Herzing College Campus! ### Ask a Question X Want to Learn More? ### Explore X ### Is Career Training right for you? [TAKE OUR CAREER TRAINING READINESS KIT](https://yourcareerexploration.ca/?lead_src=w-cta-box&mid=18419) Live Chat   Tour   Ask   Explore   - [All Campuses](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/national) - [Montreal French](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal-fr) - [Montreal](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal) - [Ottawa](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/ottawa) - [Toronto](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/toronto) - [Winnipeg](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/Winnipeg) - [Herzing Skilled Trades Training](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades) - [Kompass Professional Development](https://blog.herzing.ca/kompass-online-training) #### SELECT A CATEGORY: - Categories - [All Campuses](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/national) - [Montreal French](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal-fr) - [Montreal](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal) - [Ottawa](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/ottawa) - [Toronto](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/toronto) - [Winnipeg](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/Winnipeg) - [Herzing Skilled Trades Training](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades) - [Kompass Professional Development](https://blog.herzing.ca/kompass-online-training) ## [How Do You Become a Graphic Designer? The First 5 Steps](https://blog.herzing.ca/how-do-you-become-a-graphic-designer-the-first-5-steps) [![](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/graphic%20design-2.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/how-do-you-become-a-graphic-designer-the-first-5-steps) Feb 13, 2020, 1:43:20 PM *Updated December 2025* Do you need a university degree to be taken seriously as a graphic designer? Can you avoid school altogether and just teach yourself the basics?  What about free graphic design courses you can find online—isn’t that the best option for an up-and-comer who doesn’t want college debt?  Graphic design is one of those fields where there are no clear rules on how to start a career. Some professions—like doctor or lawyer or licensed teacher—have very clear pathways for training. You *must* go to university. You *must* get certified. It’s not negotiable.  Becoming a graphic designer is a little different. There’s endless debate between self-taught and schooled designers, and whether formal training is really “worth it”.  But the truth is, with the growing complexity of design software and digital technology, many designers need formal training to stay ahead of the curve.  [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/how-do-you-become-a-graphic-designer-the-first-5-steps) ## [Can You Become a Programmer Without a University Degree?](https://blog.herzing.ca/can-you-become-a-programmer-without-a-university-degree) [![Close up of back of man's T-shirt that says eat, sleep, code](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/programmer-2.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/can-you-become-a-programmer-without-a-university-degree) Feb 7, 2020, 9:59:55 AM *Updated July 2023* The short answer is yes. You can become a programmer without earning a university degree in computer science or software engineering.  The longer answer is a bit more complicated. Starting your career without a degree will mean doing quite a bit of self-study and self-training. You need to be a hard worker and highly motivated to succeed.  The truth is, this field is big (there are hundreds of programming languages!) and it’s changing all the time. Even with a degree, you’ll spend a lot of time studying new tech and teaching yourself new skills.  So this begs the question: If you don’t want to go to university, what’s the best way to get your programming career off the ground?  [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/can-you-become-a-programmer-without-a-university-degree) ## [What Does an Administrative Assistant Really Do? Top 10 Daily Tasks](https://blog.herzing.ca/what-does-an-administrative-assistant-really-do-top-10-daily-tasks) [![](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/office%20assistant-2.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/what-does-an-administrative-assistant-really-do-top-10-daily-tasks) Feb 5, 2020, 11:18:11 AM *Updated December 2023* Administrative assistant *sounds* like a fairly straightforward job. Don’t assistants just answer phones, get coffee, and do filing?  Not exactly. Maybe this job used to be simpler—before the internet, complex office software, and growing demands on business administrators. But today, administrative assistants play an absolutely vital role in every successful company and organization. Filing and phones are part of the job description, but there’s a lot more to it.  So why is this role so important, and what does an admin assistant *really* do? Let’s break down the 10 most common tasks and responsibilities.  Take a look at what the position involves and see if office administration is the right career for you. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/what-does-an-administrative-assistant-really-do-top-10-daily-tasks) ## [Meet Dorian: My Experience in Herzing's Building Design Program](https://blog.herzing.ca/meet-dorian-my-experience-in-herzings-building-design-program) [![Dorian head shot](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Dorian%20head%20shot.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/meet-dorian-my-experience-in-herzings-building-design-program) Jan 2, 2020, 1:21:45 PM Dorian Pai enrolled in Herzing's Building Design Technician program when he discovered his architecture degree was too theory-based to get him hired. Dorian needed practical knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and design software to be taken seriously as a job applicant and break into the architecture field. Like so many other students, he was looking for fast, affordable training that delivered job-ready skills. Did Herzing measure up? [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/meet-dorian-my-experience-in-herzings-building-design-program) ## [Meet Agnes: Herzing's Accounting Program Got Me My First Job in Canada](https://blog.herzing.ca/meet-agnes-herzings-accounting-program-got-me-my-first-job-in-canada) [![Agnes photo](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Agnes%20photo.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/meet-agnes-herzings-accounting-program-got-me-my-first-job-in-canada) Dec 20, 2019, 1:17:47 PM *Agnes Perez graduated from Herzing's Accounting and Payroll program in 2019, and got her first full-time job in Canada working on the finance team at Venture Healthcare.* Agnes Perez's story is very similar to many other students at Herzing. She moved to Canada from the Philippines with a good education, but her credentials and work experience were not recognized by Canadian employers. Back home, she was a successful optometrist with 12 years of professional experience. But Agnes quickly realized that if she wanted a successful career here in Winnipeg, she would have to go back to school and earn a Canadian diploma. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/meet-agnes-herzings-accounting-program-got-me-my-first-job-in-canada) ## [Meet Michelle: My Experience in Herzing's Accounting and Payroll Program](https://blog.herzing.ca/my-experience-in-herzing-accounting-and-payroll-program) [![Herzing accounting and payroll program](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Michelle.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/my-experience-in-herzing-accounting-and-payroll-program) Dec 4, 2019, 10:56:33 AM *Michelle Riedner graduated from Herzing's Accounting and Payroll program in 2018, and now works as a Financial Officer for Electra Sign Ltd. in Winnipeg* Michelle Riedner had never even used a computer when she enrolled in the Accounting and Payroll program at Herzing College. She could barely work a mouse or keyboard, and had zero experience with Microsoft Office applications. Now she's a successful Financial Officer. She uses Excel and QuickBooks on a daily basis, manages files, enters data, and handles a range of computerized accounting and office tasks. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/my-experience-in-herzing-accounting-and-payroll-program) ## [Considering Supply Chain Management? Meet the Teacher, Tour our Program](https://blog.herzing.ca/supply-chain-management-program-instructor-tour) [![William Rapisarda Suppy Chain instructor](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/William%20Rapisarda%20Suppy%20Chain%20instructor.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/supply-chain-management-program-instructor-tour) Nov 21, 2019, 12:41:57 PM *William Rapisarda teaches the online Supply Chain Management program at Herzing, and is an Associate Category Manager with Cabela's Canada* We started offering a Supply Chain Management program at Herzing a couple of years ago, when we saw big demand in the field across Manitoba. But the truth is, not many people are aware of how fast this industry is growing...or what supply chain management even is! We got so many questions about the training, career path, and job options that we decided to bring in an expert to answer them. Who better to ask than William Rapisarda? He teaches the Supply Chain Management program at Herzing and has been working in the field for almost 25 years. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/supply-chain-management-program-instructor-tour) ## [My Review of the Accounting and Payroll Course at Herzing College](https://blog.herzing.ca/my-review-of-herzing-accounting-payroll-program) [![accounting and payroll course Herzing College](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Cris%20Photo%20cropped.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/my-review-of-herzing-accounting-payroll-program) Nov 20, 2019, 12:47:10 PM *Photo: Cris Quejada at her new job at Oakpark Retirement Community, where she works in reception and assists with accounting* After Cris Quejada became a permanent resident of Canada, she knew she needed a Canadian diploma to start a successful career here in Ottawa. She did her research, figured out which business jobs had strong demand, and decided accounting and payroll was the right choice. 6 months ago, she graduated from Herzing's Accounting and Payroll course, and got hired immediately as a receptionist/accounting assistant. Going back to school and starting a brand new career isn't easy. We interviewed Cris this week to find out what the process was like for her. We asked her to review the Accounting and Payroll program, including her opinion of the instructors, courses, internship, and career support services. Check out this interview to learn more about Cris and her experience at Herzing. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/my-review-of-herzing-accounting-payroll-program) ## [6 Skills You Need for a Broadcasting and Communications Career](https://blog.herzing.ca/want-to-work-in-broadcasting-6-key-skills-youll-need-to-get-hired) [![TV-broadcasting-training-2](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/TV-broadcasting-training-2.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/want-to-work-in-broadcasting-6-key-skills-youll-need-to-get-hired) Nov 6, 2019, 9:47:04 AM *Updated December 2025* “If you want to make it in broadcasting, you can’t be a one-trick pony.” Wise words from Winnipeg broadcasting guru and Herzing instructor [Bev Edmondson](https://blog.herzing.ca/meet-bev-edmondson-pioneering-sports-broadcaster-instructor).  Anyone who's studied with Bev over the past 20 years has heard this piece of advice over and over in her classroom. And it’s more true now than ever!  The world of broadcasting has changed dramatically since the dawn of the internet. Gone are the days when radio and television were your only two options. From podcasts to YouTube to virtually limitless possibilities for content production on social media—there are so many new ways to tell stories and share news.  [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/want-to-work-in-broadcasting-6-key-skills-youll-need-to-get-hired) ## [Life as a Legal Assistant: Everything You Should Know Before You Begin](https://blog.herzing.ca/life-as-a-legal-assistant-everything-you-should-know-before-you-begin) [![Legal assistant smiling while holding tablet](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/life%20as%20a%20legal%20assistant.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/life-as-a-legal-assistant-everything-you-should-know-before-you-begin) Oct 3, 2019, 4:53:20 PM *Updated December 2025* Consider this your road map to becoming a legal assistant. We put this checklist together for anyone who is considering this career, and wants a clear picture of what to expect, right from day one.  Find out what legal assistants do, where they work, how much money they make, and what training you need to enter this field. See the exact skills you’ll learn in class, what natural characteristics you’ll need to succeed, and the most common pros and cons of life in a legal office.  [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/life-as-a-legal-assistant-everything-you-should-know-before-you-begin) [❮](https://blog.herzing.ca/page/28) [1](https://blog.herzing.ca/page/1) [...](https://blog.herzing.ca/page/24) [27](https://blog.herzing.ca/page/27) [28](https://blog.herzing.ca/page/28) [29](https://blog.herzing.ca/page/29) [30](https://blog.herzing.ca/page/30) [31](https://blog.herzing.ca/page/31) [32](https://blog.herzing.ca/page/32) [33](https://blog.herzing.ca/page/33) [...](https://blog.herzing.ca/page/34) [38](https://blog.herzing.ca/page/38) [❯](https://blog.herzing.ca/page/30) ![hard hat icon](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/ic-hard-hat.png "hard hat icon") ## Herzing Skilled Trades Training [![SKILLED TRADES BLOG](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/386626/67ee5376-52fa-4e5b-9b81-a6ec00f6e798.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/386626/67ee5376-52fa-4e5b-9b81-a6ec00f6e798) ### Categories - [News and Events](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/news-and-events) - [Training](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/training) - [Careers and Employment](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/careers-and-employment) - [Student Services](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/student-services) - [Business](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/business) - [Design](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/design) - [Education](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/education) - [Healthcare](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/healthcare) - [Legal Studies](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/legal-studies) - [Media](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/media) - [Technology](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/technology) - [Toronto Campus Blog](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/toronto) - [Winnipeg Campus Blog](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/winnipeg) - [Ottawa Campus Blog](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/ottawa) - [Montreal Campus Blog](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal) - [Blogue du Campus de Montréal](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal-fr) - [Kompass Professional Development](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/kompass-professional-development) - [Business and Affairs](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/business-and-affairs) - [All Campuses](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/national) - [scarborough](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/scarborough) ### Most Read ### READY FOR THE NEXT LEVEL? ## TAKE THE NEXT STEP #### Fill in the form bellow and one of our representatives will help you with documents and requirements to enrol in this program. ![ballot-check@2x](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/ballot-check@2x.png "ballot-check@2x") ## YOUR NEXT MOVE ## ARE YOU CAREER TRAINING READY? 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