Executive and Personal Assistants – Online Course – CPDUK Accredited

Executive and Personal Assistants – Online Course – CPDUK Accredited

Welcome to our online Executive and Personal Assistants training course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Being an executive or personal assistant is a unique position that requires a variety of skills. Whether you are updating schedules, making travel arrangements, minute taking, or creating important documents, all must be done with a high degree of confidentiality. Confidentiality is one of the essential characteristics of every assistant.

This online Executive and Personal Assistants training course will show learners what it takes to be a successful assistant. Learners will learn what it takes to effectively manage a schedule, organise a meeting, and even how to be a successful gatekeeper. Being an executive and personal assistant takes a special skill set, and this eLearning course will provide all learners with the necessary tools.

Certificate duration: 2 years

Entry requirements: No entry restrictions

Recommended prerequisites: N/A

Assessment type: End of course assessment

Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price

Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)

Executive and Personal Assistants – Online Course – CPDUK Accredited.

Course aims

Our online Executive and Personal Assistants training course will show learners what it takes to be a successful assistant. Learners will learn what it takes to effectively manage a schedule, organise a meeting, and even how to be a successful gatekeeper. Being an executive and personal assistant takes a special skill set, and this eLearning course will provide all learners with the necessary tools.

Learning outcomes

The learning outcomes of this online Executive and Personal Assistants training course are to:

• Adapt to the needs and styles of management
• Communicate through written, verbal, and nonverbal methods
• Improve time management skills
• Manage meetings effectively
• Act as a gatekeeper
• Use the tools of the trade effectively.

What is the difference between a personal assistant & executive assistant?

“The distinction between the titles “Personal Assistant” and “Executive Assistant” is a pertinent. Whereas a “Personal Assistant” may work for a private household, media personality or sportsperson for instance, an “Executive Assistant” would more generally be associated with a business or company – one distinction between the two.

Executive personal assistants help executives run an organization or company smoothly. They perform mostly administrative duties and clerical duties. They might have more general office duties as well, such as organizing and maintaining files, answering phones, purchasing supplies and operating office equipment.”

Why is this online Executive and Personal Assistants training course essential?

Executive personal assistants help executives run an organisation or company smoothly. They perform mostly administrative duties and clerical duties. They might have more general office duties as well, such as organising and maintaining files, answering phones, purchasing supplies and operating office equipment.

Our online Executive and Personal Assistants training course will provide the essential skills for executive assistants, management of tasks and time. Prioritising tasks is a method of organising that saves time and helps in the successful completion of tasks.

What is covered in this course?

This online Executive and Personal Assistants training course includes the following:

• Module One: Getting Started
• Module Two: Working with Your Manager
• Module Three: Administrative Soft Skills
• Module Four: Effective Time Management
• Module Five: Meeting Management
• Module Six: Tools of the Trade (I)
• Module Seven: Tools of the Trade (II)
• Module Eight: Being an Effective Gatekeeper
• Module Nine: Organizational Skills
• Module Ten: Confidentiality Guidelines
• Module Eleven: Special Tasks
• Module Twelve: Wrapping Up.

Executive and Personal Assistants – Online Course – CPDUK Accredited.

This online Executive and Personal Assistants training course is suitable for those who want to know more about the essential skills for executive assistants, management of tasks and time.

Executive and Personal Assistants – Online Course – CPDUK Accredited.

Learn anywhere, anytime on any device.

You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.

Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.

Executive and Personal Assistants – Online Course – CPDUK Accredited.

Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.

Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).

Executive and Personal Assistants – Online Course – CPDUK Accredited.