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CPD The Strategic Business Support PA

Classroom based course, tutor support CPD ILM


Global PA Association

Summary

Price
£500 inc VAT
Finance options

Payment can be made via Lloyds Bank Cardnet URL payment link, or Company Invoice or Paypal email...

Study method
Classroom + online
Duration
7 hours · Full-time
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
7 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Location & dates

Location
Start date
End date
08/07/2025
08/07/2025

End date: 08/07/2025

Additional info: 9am to 5pm includes refreshments

Address
Grand Connaught Rooms
Great Queen Street
Central London
London
WC2B5DA
United Kingdom
16/10/2025
16/10/2025

End date: 16/10/2025

Additional info: 9am to 5pm includes refreshments

Address
Grand Connaught Rooms
Great Queen Street
Central London
London
WC2B5DA
United Kingdom
11/12/2025
11/12/2025

End date: 11/12/2025

Additional info: 9am to 5pm includes refreshments

Address
Grand Connaught Rooms
Great Queen Street
Central London
London
WC2B5DA
United Kingdom

Overview

The Strategic Business Support PA Masterclass is Day 1 of the ILM Accredited 7 Key Skills PA Management Programme developed by the Global PA Association, which is a global leader in development of the Executive Assistant & PA Profession. You have the option to attend 1 or 2 days or all 3 days of the ILM 7 Key Skills PA Management Programme and complete the other days at a later date or online. The programme is recognised by the ILM (City & Guilds Group), the CPD Standards Office and by Birkbeck, University of London.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

CPD Certificate will be sent on completion

CPD

7 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Standards Office

Course media

Resources

  • 5 Secrets of Top Performing EAs & PAs - download
  • 7 Key Management Skills Programme -

Description

Topics covered on Day 1 include: Managing your Manager, Organisational Efficiency, Time Management, Commercial & Business Awareness, Minute Taking & Project Management Skills

Session Aims:

  • Introduction to the 7 Key Skills and a focus on the skills of Organisational Efficiency and Strategic Business Supporter for this session
  • Learners will complete exercises and activities to assess their organisational efficiency
  • Organisational efficiency will include assessing your working style and that of your manager, discover strengths and weaknesses and review time management and prioritisation skills
  • Commercial & Business awareness will cover understanding the impact your organisation makes in the business world and its impact on the relationship you have with your Executive.
  • Review of Minute Taking and top tips on how to take effective minutes
  • Strategic Business Supporter session will include understanding and working with the temperament of your Manager, problem solving and managing the office
  • Project Management Skills will be developed by completing a Management Skills Case Study during the session

Testimonials: "I now feel that I can manage my time better and organise my day more effectively and avoid distractions. Also manage my manager's expectations by always saying what has been done". A, White Cube Gallery

"The whole day has been very useful, specifically minute taking and being more aware of temperament styles and how to manage them". S, CRF Bracket

Who is this course for?

This programme is for Executive Assistants, PAs, Personal Assistants, Senior Secretaries, Team PAs and Admin Assistants.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years experience as a PA or Personal Assistant.

Career path

This programme will give you the skills to move up the Executive PA Career Ladder to Senior Management. Salary guide of £35k to £55k.

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