Executive Secretarial & PA Course

Would you like enormous earning potential? Do you want a career with plenty of room for progression?

If the answer is yes, then this is the course for you. Whether you are currently working as a Secretary or PA, or if you’re just starting out, this course covers everything and will give you a great introduction to the world of work. Get qualified and add a well-recognised certificate to your CV with Study 365, this will show potential employers that you have been professionally trained, and that you can provide Secretarial and Personal Assistant duties to the highest standards. These roles allow progression, and are also in high demand at the moment, so once qualified, you will enjoy the perks.

What will I learn?

• Understand the role of a PA, secretary or assistant and the skills needed to fulfill the role.
• Have knowledge of good communication skills, including how to be assertive and listen well.
• Learn more about business writing skills.
• Recognise the different working and management styles to enable you to work better with your boss.
• Understand how to better your diary management, scheduling and time management skills.
• Have knowledge of how to organise a successful meeting.
• Learn how to write and layout and a meeting agenda.
• Understand the importance of office ergonomics.
• Learn how to use Microsoft Office for business documentation.

Who is it for?

The course is ideal for those already working as a PA or Secretary, or for those hoping to work as a PA or Secretary.

Course Curriculum

1. Job Functions And Description Of A Secretary/ And Pa
2. Diary Management
3. Business Reports And Letter Writing
4. E-Mails Writing Tips
5. Handling Confidential Documents
6. Successful Meeting Minutes
7. Note Taking
8. Data Management, Record Keeping And Filing
9. Appointment Booking And Arranging Interviews
10. Delivering Postal Mail
11. Dictating
12. Customer Service And Telephone Handling Skills
13. Organising A Meeting
14. Bookkeeping
15. Invoicing/Petty Cash
16. Document Proofreading
17. Quickbooks For Payroll Management
18. Tips For Speed Reading
19. Creating An Effective Cv And Cover Letter
20. Time Management
21. Motivating Employees
22. Typing Speed Development
23. Microsoft Word
24. Microsoft Excel
25. Microsoft Powerpoint
26. Microsoft Outlook

Method of Assessment & Certification:

At the end of the course, learners will take an online multiple choice question assessment test. The online test is marked straight away, so you will know immediately if you have passed the course.

Certification:

Successful candidates will be awarded a certificate in “Secretary and Personal Assistant Training”.

Entry Requirements:

Learners must be age 16 or over and should have a basic understanding of the English Language, numeracy, literacy, and ICT.

Career Path:

With this qualification you can be a:

• Secretary 
• Personal Assistant 
• Legal Secretary
• Medical Secretary