Secretarial Diploma

Overview

Available at one of the following Scottish centres - Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Dumfries, Forres or by Distance learning.

Good secretaries are the backbone of most businesses – the essential staff who make the day-to-day things happen and whose professional efficiency enables the organisation’s executives and managers to work effectively. That’s why the role is highly valued and why well-qualified people are always in demand.

The skills required cover a wide range to total mastery of the most common business software and effective business communication techniques.

• Learning these considerable skills is easy with Pitman Training. Our tried and trusted methods are the best available and are designed for speedy results.
• You work at your own pace in our comfortable premises, helped by experienced tutors as required. The atmosphere is relaxed and non-competitive.
• You choose your own hours, working when it suits you – and keep the reference books and training manuals when the course is over.
• The subjects covered are shown below. Together, they will equip you to start a secretarial career with complete confidence.
• On completion of your final exams, you will receive a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and internationally by employers.

Invest in yourself:

Acquiring these vital business skills – and your Pitman Training Diploma to prove it – will repay the cost in improved employment opportunities and job advancement potential. What better way to invest in your own future? The sooner you start, the sooner you will benefit.

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 and 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 and your passport to a better career.
• This course is designed for individuals who wish to gain a range of secretarial, business and computer skills to fast-track them into a secretarial role.

Course Duration:

9 weeks full-time (20 hour week) or 180 hours flexi-study

Testimonial
"I wanted to get my career going in the right direction and knew that I needed to get a recognised qualification. Pitman Training had the answer; I signed up to their Exec PA Diploma and made good progress. The breakthrough was their helping me on preparing my CV and guiding me on job applications - on the Wednesday the CV was finished and circulated - I had a call on the Thursday - an interview Friday morning and was offered the job in the afternoon. A brilliant experience!" - L C

Who is it for?

For those who wish to gain a range of essential office and computer skills to fast-track them into a secretarial role.

Description

Core Subjects
• Keyboard Skills
• Keyboard Speed Development
• Effective Business Communication
• Microsoft Word Proficient
• Microsoft Excel Proficient
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Audio Transcription

Recommended Electives
• Introduction to Computers
• Microsoft Word Expert
• Create, Manage and Integrate Files
• Microsoft Publisher
• Basic Book-keeping
• Microsoft Access
• Internet Skills

Requirements

None