Executive PA Diploma

Want to be an Executive PA?

• 78% of Executive Assistants in Berkshire earn between £20,000 - £50,000 (June 2016, Hays)
• There are 67 Office jobs available in Berkshire (June 2016, reed) waiting for candidates with the right skills and qualifications

Recent research has shown that effective PA skills are in high demand across most sectors. As an Executive PA, you will develop or update your secretarial skills by practicing with the latest Microsoft Office applications, touch-typing, taking minutes, diary organisation and transcribing audio. You will also learn how to effectively organise an office and to become a valuable support to the management team.

Many of the subjects are also accessible via our distance learning platform, meaning you can combine your studies with existing home and work obligations.

Testimonial: Katie, Professional Executive PA

After studying her ‘Professional Executive PA with Level 2 AAT Qualification’ in Reading, Katie was snapped up due to her extensive skillset and engaging personality. Following on from advice from the Training Centre Manager, Katie even managed to increase her salary offer and name her own job title!

Katie said, ‘I really enjoyed the course, and was grateful for all the help and support I received’.

When considering training to further your career, it is important to be able to answer the following questions with a firm 'yes':

1. Is the training provider trustworthy and do they have a good track record?
2. Will the training actually give me the vocational skills that I require to advance my career?
3. Will potential employers/clients recognise the training and give me work as a result, so that I get a return on my investment?
4. Will I enjoy the training and see it through to the end?

Why Pitman Training?

• No one has helped more people gain valuable business skills than Pitman Training. That unbeatable experience is your guarantee of success.
• Our teaching methods are proven; our course materials are the best of their kind.
• There are no hidden costs. The Diploma package includes certification fees and all training.
• A Pitman Training Diploma is an industry standard; your passport to a better career.

Core courses:

• Typaz
• Typaz Speed
• Effective Business Communication
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Word Expert
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Excel Expert
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Outlook
• Audio Transcription
• Event Management Essentials
• Successful Meetings and Minutes

Electives (choose four):

• WordPress for Business
• Microsoft Publisher 2010
• Book-keeping Level 2 Module 1
• Marketing Essentials
• Get Into PR
• HR Essentials
• Shorthand Speed Development
• Legal Text Processing
• Health and Safety Essentials
• Executive PA Seminar
• Sage 50 Accounts
• Speedwriting
• Medical Terminology

This course is for those who:

• want to get into the PA career
• are just starting out as a PA and need to learn the skills required
• are in a PA role already but need to solidify their skills to get their dream promotion/job
• used to work in an office role, but want to return to work after a career gap

No prerequisites

Become a:

• PA (up to £30,000)
• Executive PA (up to £45,000)
• Executive Assistant (up to £60,000)

Estimated starting salary: £24,000