Admin Assistant Diploma
Pitman Training London
Summary
- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
- Tutor is available to students
Location & dates
London Wall
City of London
London
EC2M5QQ
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Overview
Get a job as a trusted Admin Assistant
A good admin assistant provides a vital support function in any busy office. You’ll need to master the art of working under your own initiative to tight deadlines, as well as responding to the demanding needs of more senior colleagues.
With our Admin Assistant Diploma you’ll get high quality office based training which not only gives you great IT skills, but will also teach you how to speak the language of business. In fact with your completed diploma, you’ll have an excellent foundation to get a job as a trusted admin assistant in any office.
All the skills you need to work in a busy office
Whether you’re changing career or looking to get your first foot on the ladder, the Admin Assistant Diploma is an ideal route to ensure you have the vital skills employers are looking for. You’ll learn how to master in-demand software packages such as Microsoft Office, as well as excellent computer keyboard skills and creating complex documentation. What’s more, to complement your diploma you’ll also have the option to add an elective subject, including help with your CV, interview techniques, keyboard speed development and health and safety essentials.
What will you get in return?
A Pitman Training Diploma is one of the most prestigious courses you can complete from one of the most highly regarded training organisations across the world. Businesses throughout the UK recognise the Pitman Training name as a sign that you have been trained to the very highest level. So with your Admin Assistant Diploma, you’ll have world class skills to get a job as a highly valued office assistant.
Description
Core Courses
Typing (Choose from a selection)
We offer a full range of typing courses whether you’re a beginner or need to reach top speeds with maximum accuracy.
Business Document Production
Develop skills and understanding of routine and complex business documents and the conventions used in their production and presentation.
and Communication at Work
Learn about sentence structure, punctuation, telephone and email techniques and body language.
or Effective Business Communication
This excellent course will raise your game when it comes to business communication skills. Effective communication skills are top of the list of qualities demanded by employers, it’s an essential skill to master. Split into eight lessons, your business communication training begins with examining English language skills before looking at the use of the appropriate tone.
Microsoft Word
Learn word processing skills to a good business standard. This will enable you to create professional looking documents, produce tables, insert pictures and much more.
or Microsoft Word Expert
Learn advanced word processing skills including mail merge, creating graphs, creating and running macros, creating an index, table of contents and more.
Microsoft Outlook
Learn everything there is to know about Outlook including navigation, calendars, tasks and emails.
Microsoft Excel
Learn spreadsheet skills to a good business standard. This course will enable you to create a spreadsheet, enter data, formulas and functions; create charts and more.
or Microsoft Excel Expert
Learn advanced spreadsheet skills, covering areas such as importing and exporting data, creating and using templates, linking workbooks, data management, using analysis tools and pivot tables.
Microsoft PowerPoint
Gain competency in creating slide presentations. Areas covered include formatting, inserting tables, pictures, sound and hyperlinks; applying transition and timing effects.
or Microsoft Access
A flexible course covering database terminology, planning, design, exporting html and macros.
Successful Meetings and Minutes
(Self-study or seminar)
Taking clear and accurate minutes is a core task for any office admin, secretarial or PA job, and one that worries a lot of people. Fear no more, this course will teach you all of the skills and techniques you need to take the stress out of minute taking.
Elective Courses*
- Typing (Speed Development)
- Health and Safety Essentials
- Receptionist - Seminar*
- Telephone Techniques - Seminar*
- Go - Get That Job!
Guideline Learning Time
150 hours flexi study or 5 weeks full-time
(Full-time is based on approx 20-30 hours a week)
This Diploma can take a little as 5 weeks to complete, although you do have up to a year to finish.
Workbooks, course materials and exams are included.
Tutor support is available to students.
Get the Pitman Advantage™
This prestigious Pitman Training Diploma is highly regarded by employers throughout the UK and signifies that you have been trained to the highest level. With your Admin Assistant Diploma you’ll be able to demonstrate that you have the essential work-ready skills needed and have been trained by the very best.
• Flexible training you can fit around work and family commitments
• Support whenever you need it from our friendly course advisors
• The widely respected Pitman Training name on your CV
• The skills in demand by employers
• Confidence that you’re one step closer to your dream job, promotion or new career
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