Comprehensive Administrative Skills: From diary management to advanced Microsoft Office skills.
Effective Communication Techniques: Learn both verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to excel in a professional setting.
Time Management and Organisational Skills: Master the art of prioritising and organising work, essential for any administrative role.
Understanding of UK Office Standards: Gain insights into the nuances of the UK professional environment.
Course Curriculum
Module 01: Introduction to Personal Assistant
Role and Responsibilities: This section focuses on the duties and expectations of a Personal Assistant (PA) and Secretary, highlighting the differences and similarities in their roles.
Becoming a Personal Assistant: Guidance on the pathways to becoming a PA, including necessary qualifications and skill sets.
Work Planning: Strategies for effectively planning and organizing work to manage time and resources efficiently.
Introduction to Personal Assistant
Module 02: Introduction to Office Administration
● What does an Office Administrator Do?
● What are the requirements for being a Successful Office Administrator?
● Education
● Training
● Certificate
● Essential Skills for an Office Administrator
● How to Become an Office Administrator
Introduction to Office Administration
Module 03: Skills of an Effective Administrator
● Introduction
● Three Skills Approach
● Tips on How to Develop These Skills
Skills of an Effective Administrator
Module 04: Introduction to Reception and Receptionist
● Job Requirements and Work Environment
● 21st Century Skills for a Receptionist
● Duties and Responsibilities
Introduction to Reception and Receptionist
Module 05: Business Telephone Skills
● Telephone Etiquette
● Telephone Skills
● Telephone Courtesy Tips
● Domestic and International Calls
● Voice-Mail Courtesy
Business Telephone Skills
Module 06: Representing Your Boss and Company
● Competence
● Professionalism
● Importance of Professionalism at Work
● Characteristics of Professionalism
● Reflecting Brand Values
● The Benefits of Having Core Values
● Documenting the Core Values
Representing Your Boss and Company
Module 07: Business Etiquette
● Introduction to Business Etiquette
● Importance of Business Etiquette
● Types of Business Etiquette
● How to Improve Business Etiquettes
Business Etiquette
Module 08: Mail Services and Shipping
● The Office Mail
● Mailing and Shipping Details
● Addressing
● Address Format
● Layout for British Forces Post Office (BFPO)
● Layout for International Destination
● Wrapping and Packaging
Mail Services and Shipping
Module 09: Travel Arrangements
● Business Travel
● Hotel Reservations
● Transportation Reservations
● Itinerary and Trip Checklist
● International Travel
● Introduction to Diary Management
● Different Types of Diary Management
● How to Work on the Diary
● Importance of Updated Diary System
● Security and Confidentiality When Using a Diary System
● Note Taking Methods
● Tips for Note Taking
● Importance of Note Taking
Diary Management and Note taking
Module 12: Time Management
● Activities Planning and Prioritising
● Overcoming Procrastination
● Crisis Handling
● Organising Workspace to Make Better Use of Time
● Planning of Meetings
Time Management
Module 13: Record Keeping and Filing Systems
● Keeping Accurate Records
● Filing Systems
● How to Alphabetise for Filing and Indexing
● Handling Confidential Documents
● Computer File Organising
Record Keeping and Filing Systems
Module 14: Business Writing Skills
● Structures of Business Documents
● Structures of Other Official Documents
● Editing and Proofreading
● What does a Proofreader do?
● Proofreading
● Proofreading Symbols
● Proofreading on Paper & Screen
● Strategies to Check for Specific Errors
● Editing & Proofreading Strategies
● Effective Listening Skills
● Verbal Communication
● Non-Verbal Communication
● Communication Strategies
Communication Skills
Module 17: Customer Service
● Introduction to Customer Service
● The Power of Positive Thinking in Customer Service
● Types of Difficult Customers and How to Help them
● How to Deal with Difficult Customers
● Aspects of Phone Etiquette
● Using Proper Phone Language
● Eliminate Phone Distractions
● Inbound Calls
● Outbound Calls
Customer Service
Module 18: Effective Planning and Scheduling
● Work Breakdown Structure
● Introduction to WBS
● Deliverable & Phase-Based WBS
● Steps for Creating WBS
● Best Practises and Tips for WBS
● Estimation Process and Resources Alignment
● Estimating Durations
● Increasing Estimation Accuracy
● Task Dependencies
● Dependency Definitions
Effective Planning and Scheduling
Module 19: Invoicing/Petty Cash
● Financial Record Keeping
● Invoice
● Petty Cash
● Budgeting
● Budgeting Process
Invoicing/Petty Cash
Module 20: Microsoft Word 2019
● Getting Started with Word
● The Ribbon
● The Backstage View
● Task Panels
● Galleries
● Document Views
● Default Typing Options
● Formatting Marks
● Save Options
Microsoft Word 2019
Module 21: Microsoft Excel 2019
● Microsoft Excel 2019
● The Excel Interface
● Navigation Options
● Creating a New Blank Workbook
Microsoft Excel 2019
Module 22: Microsoft PowerPoint 2019
● The PowerPoint Options Dialog Box
● Save Options
● Proofing Options
● Advanced Options
Microsoft PowerPoint 2019
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Aspiring Administrative Professionals: Whether you’re looking to start a career as a PA, secretary, or office administrator, this course lays a solid foundation.
Current Administrative Staff: For those already in the field looking to update their skills and gain formal recognition.
Career changers: anyone looking to transition into a role that requires strong organisational and administrative capabilities.
Lifelong Learners: Individuals who are passionate about personal and professional development in the administrative domain.