Our best-selling Office Admin, Secretarial and PA Diploma is the best of its kind, and perfect for anyone seeking a career in these exciting industries. This personal assistant course will arm you with all the skills and qualities that are needed to build excellence in your profession.
Equip yourself with the necessary knowledge of administration, computer and management procedures and gain the confidence to succeed in any professional office or business environment. This innovative online course is taught by expert instructors with ongoing professional engagement, teaching you immediately applicable practical skills.
The Office Admin, Secretarial and PA Diploma is an informative, accessible and user-friendly qualification covering essential skills applicable across a range of business areas and industries. Through online study materials, video lessons and practical assessments, our personal assistant course you will teach you the essential professional communication and time and business management skills, how to successfully implement effective office procedures and write like a professional and finally the responsibilities of working as a personal assistant.
Why choose this Office Admin, Secretarial and Personal Assistant Course
- Earn a free e-certificate upon successful completion.
- Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors
- Study in your own time, at your own pace, through your computer tablet or mobile device
- Benefit from instant feedback through mock exams and multiple-choice assessments
- Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams
- Full Tutor Support on Weekdays
Course Design
The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.
You are taught through a combination of
- Video lessons
- Online study materials
- Mock exams
- Multiple-choice assessment
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course you will be able to obtain your course completion e-certificate free of cost. Print copy by post is also available at an additional cost of 9.99 and PDF Certificate at 4.99.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for those wanting to improve their base skills in office administrative tasks, and for people who want to start working as a receptionist, office administrator, office manager, administration assistant or secretary.
Career path
Training offered by the Office Admin, Secretarial and PA Diploma could potentially benefit a range of roles, but would particularly enhance careers in
- Office Administration
- Personal Assistant
- Receptionist
- Secretary
- Business Management
- Marketing
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Other professional administration roles
Course Curriculum
| Admin Support | |||
| Module One – Getting Started | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module Two – Getting Organized (I) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Three – Getting Organized (II) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Four – Managing Time | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Five – Getting It All Done On Time | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Six – Special Tasks | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Seven – Verbal Communication Skills | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Eight – Non-Verbal Communication Skills | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Nine – Empowering Yourself | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Ten – The Team of Two | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Eleven – Taking Care of Yourself | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Twelve – Wrapping Up | 00:30:00 | ||
| Administrative Management | |||
| Module One – Getting Started | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module Two – Why Your Office Needs Administrative Procedures | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Three – Gathering the Right Tools | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Four – Identifying Procedures to Include | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Five – Top Five Procedures to Record | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Six – What to Include in Your Binder (I) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Seven – What to Include in Your Binder (II) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Eight – Organizing Your Binder | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Nine – What Not to Include in the Procedure Guide | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Ten – Share Office Procedure Guide | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Eleven – Successfully Executing the Guide | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Twelve – Wrapping Up | 00:30:00 | ||
| Organisational Skills | |||
| Module One – Getting Started | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module Two – Remove the Clutter | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Three – Prioritize | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Four – Scheduling Your Time | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Five – To Do Lists | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Six – Paper and Paperless Storage | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Seven – Organization in Your Work Area | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Eight – Tools to Fight Procrastination | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Nine – Organizing Your Inbox | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Ten – Avoid the Causes of Disorganization | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Eleven – Discipline is the Key to Stay Organized | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Twelve – Wrapping Up | 00:30:00 | ||
| Personal Assistant | |||
| Module One – Getting Started | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module Two – Working with Your Manager | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Three – Administrative Soft Skills | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Four – Effective Time Management | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Five – Meeting Management | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Six – Tools of the Trade (I) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Seven – Tools of the Trade (II) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Eight – Being an Effective Gatekeeper | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Nine – Organizational Skills | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Ten – Confidentiality Guidelines | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Eleven – Special Tasks | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Twelve – Wrapping Up | 00:30:00 | ||
| Business Writing | |||
| Module One – Getting Started | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module Two – Working with Words | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Three – Constructing Sentences | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Four – Creating Paragraphs | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Five – Writing Meeting Agendas | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Six – Writing E-mails | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Seven – Writing Business Letters | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Eight – Writing Proposals | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Nine – Writing Reports | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Ten – Other Types of Documents | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Eleven – Proofreading and Finishing | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Twelve – Wrapping Up | 00:30:00 | ||
| Self Esteem & Confidence Building | |||
| Module One – Getting Started | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Two – What Does Self-Confidence Mean To You | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Three – Obstacles to Our Goals | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Four – Communication Skills | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Five – The Importance of Goal Setting | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Six – Feeling the Part | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Seven – Looking the Part | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Eight – Sounding the Part | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Nine – Powerful Presentations | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module Ten – Coping Techniques | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Eleven – Dealing with Difficult Behavior | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module Twelve – Wrapping Up | 00:15:00 | ||
| Microsoft Word | |||
| Navigate in Microsoft Word | 00:12:00 | ||
| Create and Save Word Documents | 00:24:00 | ||
| Manage Your Workspace | 00:06:00 | ||
| Edit Documents | 00:16:00 | ||
| Preview and Print Documents | 00:04:00 | ||
| Customize the Word Environment | 00:08:00 | ||
| Apply Character Formatting | 00:17:00 | ||
| Control Paragraph Layout | 00:19:00 | ||
| Align Text Using Tabs | 00:07:00 | ||
| Display Text in Bulleted or Numbered Lists | 00:03:00 | ||
| Apply Borders and Shading | 00:04:00 | ||
| Make Repetitive Edits | 00:06:00 | ||
| Apply Repetitive Formatting | 00:10:00 | ||
| Use Styles to Streamline Repetitive Formatting Tasks | 00:14:00 | ||
| Sort a List | 00:05:00 | ||
| Format a List | 00:06:00 | ||
| Insert a Table | 00:07:00 | ||
| Modify a Table | 00:06:00 | ||
| Format a Table | 00:03:00 | ||
| Convert Text to a Table | 00:04:00 | ||
| Insert Symbols and Special Characters | 00:04:00 | ||
| Add Images to a Document | 00:11:00 | ||
| Apply a Page Border and Color | 00:03:00 | ||
| Add Headers and Footers | 00:06:00 | ||
| Control Page Layout | 00:05:00 | ||
| Add a Watermark | 00:04:00 | ||
| Check Spelling Grammar and Readability | 00:07:00 | ||
| Use Research Tools | 00:06:00 | ||
| Check Accessibility | 00:03:00 | ||
| Save a Document to Other Formats | 00:04:00 | ||
| Workbooks – Microsoft Word 2016 (Beginner) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Microsoft PowerPoint | |||
| Navigate the PowerPoint Environment | 00:28:00 | ||
| View and Navigate a Presentation | 00:15:00 | ||
| Create and Save a PowerPoint Presentation | 00:13:00 | ||
| Use PowerPoint Help | 00:10:00 | ||
| Select a Presentation Type | 00:08:00 | ||
| Edit Text | 00:13:00 | ||
| Build a Presentation | 00:27:00 | ||
| Format Characters | 00:11:00 | ||
| Format Paragraphs | 00:16:00 | ||
| Format Text Boxes | 00:09:00 | ||
| Insert Images | 00:10:00 | ||
| Insert Shapes | 00:15:00 | ||
| Edit Objects | 00:16:00 | ||
| Format Objects | 00:06:00 | ||
| Group Objects | 00:04:00 | ||
| Arrange Objects | 00:07:00 | ||
| Animate Objects | 00:07:00 | ||
| Create a Table | 00:09:00 | ||
| Format a Table | 00:03:00 | ||
| Insert a Table from Other Microsoft Office Applications | 00:06:00 | ||
| Create a Chart | 00:10:00 | ||
| Format a Chart | 00:10:00 | ||
| Insert a Chart from Microsoft Excel | 00:05:00 | ||
| Review Your Presentation | 00:11:00 | ||
| Apply Transitions | 00:05:00 | ||
| Print Your Presentation | 00:05:00 | ||
| Deliver Your Presentation | 00:08:00 | ||
| Microsoft Excel | |||
| Navigate the Excel User Interface | 00:28:00 | ||
| Use Excel Commands | 00:10:00 | ||
| Create and Save a Basic Workbook | 00:19:00 | ||
| Enter Cell Data | 00:12:00 | ||
| Use Excel Help | 00:05:00 | ||
| Create Worksheet Formulas | 00:15:00 | ||
| Insert Functions | 00:17:00 | ||
| Reuse Formulas and Functions | 00:17:00 | ||
| Insert, Delete, and Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows | 00:10:00 | ||
| Search for and Replace Data | 00:09:00 | ||
| Use Proofing and Research Tools | 00:07:00 | ||
| Apply Text Formats | 00:17:00 | ||
| Apply Number Format | 00:08:00 | ||
| Align Cell Contents | 00:09:00 | ||
| Apply Styles and Themes | 00:12:00 | ||
| Apply Basic Conditional Formatting | 00:11:00 | ||
| Create and Use Templates | 00:07:00 | ||
| Preview and Print a Workbook | 00:10:00 | ||
| Set Up the Page Layout | 00:08:00 | ||
| Configure Headers and Footers | 00:07:00 | ||
| Manage Worksheets | 00:05:00 | ||
| Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views | 00:07:00 | ||
| Manage Workbook Properties | 00:05:00 | ||
| Recommended Reading | |||
| Recommended Reading : Office Admin, Secretarial and PA Diploma | 00:00:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Office Admin, Secretarial and PA Diploma | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Office Admin, Secretarial and PA Diploma | 00:20:00 | ||
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