Gladys Gonzales graduated from Herzing's Business Management program in September, 2019 and was hired as an Accounts Payable Clerk at Richcraft Homes Ltd.

Gladys Gonzales was already very well educated when she arrived in Canada from the Philippines. She had a university degree plus several years of work experience as a care-giver and domestic helper.

But she was looking for something more. When her elderly client passed away, she decided to return to school and earn a Canadian diploma, so she would have better career options here in Ottawa.

Gladys enrolled in the Business Management program at Herzing College, and 12 months later, landed her first job as an Accounts Payable Clerk with Richcraft Homes Ltd - one of Ottawa's largest and most successful home building companies.

What does it take to get promoted into an office manager role? Some people spend years in administrative support jobs, but can't seem to make the transition into management.

Experience is definitely a key factor in landing a leadership position—but it's not the only factor. Business managers need a specific skillset to effectively run an office, manage a team of support staff, and help the company meet its goals.

Whether you're just starting out in business, or already have admin experience, you'll need to build this skillset to break into management.

Business management students pose for a class photo at the Herzing College Ottawa campus

There are a lot of business diplomas out there. There are general programs in business administration. There are specialized programs, covering everything from accounting and payroll to supply chain management.

At all our campuses combined, Herzing offers 8 different kinds of business training! Which one should you choose?

If you want to run a business or lead a team, you're probably leaning toward management training. And if you've landed on this blog post, maybe you're considering Herzing for that training.

It's official: the days of "dictator" managers are over. You know, the traditional business model, where the people in power mattered more than everyone else, and you wouldn't dare question anything your boss said or did?

Look ahead, a year or two into the future. You've completed business management college and landed your first job. Let's say you're at a small business or medium-sized company, working in an administrative position.

Thinking about taking business management training, but aren't sure exactly what kind of career you'll pursue after college?

Studying business management with the dream of one day running an office, supervising a team, or starting your own company?

Think you would make an excellent office or department manager? Imagine yourself supervising a team and coordinating projects?

Did you know that a whopping 94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to check out job candidates?

If you're pursuing business management training, you've probably already envisioned yourself as a leader. You like taking charge, aren't afraid of responsibility, and above all, you enjoy a good challenge.