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Office Administration & Receptionist Skills Training - Level 3 Diploma
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18.3 hours · Self-paced
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Overview

Office Administration & Receptionist Skills Training – Level 3 Diploma

CPD Accredited | 1,500+ Positive Reviews | 100% Online | Career-Ready Training

Step confidently into the world of office administration with this CPD-accredited Office Administration & Receptionist Skills – Level 3 Diploma from High Skills Training. Whether you're starting out in a support role or looking to refine your current skills, this course is designed to prepare you for a successful and professional career in administrative services and front-desk responsibilities.

You’ll gain practical experience in managing office systems, communicating with clients, handling documents, using key software tools, and creating a productive and well-organised workplace.

What’s Included in the Course Bundle

This all-in-one program combines core administrative knowledge with essential professional development training. The bundle includes:

  • Personal Assistant Training

  • Microsoft Word Crash Course

  • Microsoft Excel Crash Course

  • Time Management Essentials

  • Minute Taking Diploma

  • Business Communication Skills

  • Customer Service Skills

  • Professional Receptionist Skills

Each module is crafted to provide focused, real-world training that matches the expectations of today’s employers.

New & Updated Features

  • Bonus Learning Modules in Microsoft Office, Time Management, Communication, and Customer Service

  • MCQ-Based Assessment with unlimited retakes, allowing you to learn and pass at your own pace

  • Self-Paced Online Access, available anytime on desktop, tablet, or mobile

What You’ll Learn

Through this course, you’ll develop a complete skill set to excel in a range of administrative roles. You’ll learn how to:

  • Understand the responsibilities of an office administrator or receptionist

  • Operate office software like Microsoft Word and Excel confidently

  • Manage appointment scheduling, file systems, and office communication

  • Deliver excellent customer service and represent your organisation professionally

  • Improve workplace productivity through effective time management

  • Take clear, professional minutes in meetings

  • Communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and in writing

Why Choose High Skills Training?

  • Recognised CPD Accreditation, trusted across industries

  • 100% Online and Self-Paced, allowing flexible learning around your schedule

  • Expert Tutor Support, available when you need help or clarification

  • 14-Day Money-Back Guarantee, so you can enrol risk-free

  • Mobile-Friendly Platform, giving you access on any device, anytime

What Our Students Are Saying

★★★★★ “This course gave me all the tools I needed to work confidently in an office. The Microsoft training was especially helpful.” — Emma Williams
★★★★★ “A great all-round course! I now feel well-prepared for receptionist roles and found the communication training really practical.” — James Green

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career?

With High Skills Training, you’ll gain more than just a certificate—you’ll build confidence, credibility, and capability. Join thousands of learners who have already started their career journey with us.

Enrol now in the Office Administration & Receptionist Skills – Level 3 Diploma and start building your future today.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Curriculum

9
sections
164
lectures
18h 18m
total
    • 1: Welcome to the Course 02:00
    • 2: Introduction to Your Role as a Personal Assistant 26:24
    • 3: Pre-order an Accredited Certificate 01:00
    • 4: The Study You Need to Do Before You Start as a PA 15:13
    • 5: The software that you could require as a Personal Assistant 33:19
    • 6: How Can You Build Essential Skills? 29:09
    • 7: How Can You Maintain Effective Relationships? 38:09
    • 8: Project Management Hacks for Personal Assistants 23:58
    • 9: How Can You Prepare for Meetings and Events as a Personal Assistant? 36:48
    • 10: How Can You Deal with Stress and Self-Care? 16:15
    • 11: Tips for Career Advancement 12:15
    • 12: Quiz 01:00
    • 13: Congratulations ! 01:00
    • 14: 1.0 Course Introduction 03:07
    • 15: 2.0 Opening from Template 05:17
    • 16: 3.0 Changing the VIew Options 06:06
    • 17: 4.0 Page Setup 02:41
    • 18: 5.0 Inserting and Editing Tables 08:30
    • 19: 6.0 Adding Shapes 12:45
    • 20: 7.0 Insert SmartArt 08:14
    • 21: 8.0 Inserting Cover Page 02:37
    • 22: 9.0 Inserting Charts 06:50
    • 23: 10.0 Adding Header and Footer 03:19
    • 24: 11.0 Writing equations 11:27
    • 25: 12.0 Adding Equation Numbers 05:57
    • 26: 13.0 Generating Table of Contents 09:07
    • 27: 14.0 Generating List of Figures 05:59
    • 28: 15.0 Generating List of Tables 05:54
    • 29: 16.0 Adding Multiple Columns 02:56
    • 30: 17.0 Adding Page Numbers 02:31
    • 31: 18.0 Page Number Start on a Page 03:36
    • 32: 19.0 Change Page Colours 03:12
    • 33: 20.0 Adding Different Colours to Pages 02:42
    • 34: 21.0 Document Reviewing 03:49
    • 35: 22.0 Find and Replace 02:11
    • 36: 23.0 Format Painter Tool 02:22
    • 37: 24.0 Creating a Calendar in Word 06:03
    • 38: 25.0 Inserting and Wrapping Images 05:01
    • 39: 26.0 Creating a Certificate 05:26
    • 40: 27.0 Adding Fonts 03:14
    • 41: 28.0 Adding Watermark 03:36
    • 42: 29.0 Convert Word into a Webpage 05:55
    • 43: 30.0 Adding Page Borders 03:10
    • 44: 31.0 Mail Merge 12:12
    • 45: 32.0 Linking Excel and Word 09:01
    • 46: 33.0 Paragraphing and Bulleting 05:43
    • 47: 34.0 MS Word Online 09:59
    • 48: 35.0 Creating a Restaurant Bill 12:38
    • 49: 36.0 Combining Word Documents 02:31
    • 50: "Friendly Reminder" 01:00
    • 51: 37.0 Making Circular Text 02:41
    • 52: 38.0 Recover Unsaved Documents 01:34
    • 53: 39.0 Reduce File Size 03:23
    • 54: 40.0 Taking Screenshots 02:05
    • 55: Congratulations ! 01:00
    • 56: 1.0 Course Introduction 05:08
    • 57: 2.0 Opening MS Excel and Creating an Account 07:30
    • 58: 3.0 Platform Overview 11:12
    • 59: 4.0 Customizing the Ribbons 05:45
    • 60: 5.0 Creating and Saving Template 05:31
    • 61: 6.0 Sorting Data 07:00
    • 62: 7.0 Data Transpose 03:32
    • 63: 8.0 Formatting Cell Sizes 05:42
    • 64: 9.0 Format Painter Tool 05:53
    • 65: 10.0 Freeze Panes 01:43
    • 66: 11.0 Trim Data 05:32
    • 67: 12.0 Basic Formular in Excel 08:58
    • 68: 13.0 Mean, Median and Mode 05:55
    • 69: 14.0 3D Formulars 06:26
    • 70: 15.0 Show Formulars in Excel 02:59
    • 71: 16.0 Data Fill Series 06:01
    • 72: 17.0 Inserting Table 03:59
    • 73: 18.0 Quick Analysis Tool 04:37
    • 74: 19.0 Plot a Chart 08:58
    • 75: 20.0 Adding Second Y-Axis 04:36
    • 76: 21.0 Forecast Function 03:09
    • 77: 22.0 Plotting Pie Chart 13:38
    • 78: 23.0 Sparkline Chart 07:29
    • 79: 24.0 Format Chart Axis 07:15
    • 80: 25.0 Hiding Data 07:48
    • 81: 26.0 Pivot Tables 13:26
    • 82: 27.0 Pivot Charts 10:59
    • 83: 28.0 Find and Replace 05:21
    • 84: 29.0 Inserting Hyperlinks 05:52
    • 85: 30.0 Data Validation 05:39
    • 86: 31.0 Dynamic Maps 09:18
    • 87: 32.0 Convert PDF to Excel 05:48
    • 88: 33.0 Header and Footer 09:01
    • 89: 34.0 Separate Names 04:08
    • 90: 35.0 Shortcut Keys 09:48
    • 91: 36.0 The Camera Tool 05:52
    • 92: 37.0 Change Background 06:50
    • 93: 38.0 Status Bar 08:26
    • 94: 39.0 Convert Excel to PDF 03:47
    • 95: 40.0 Linking Excel to Word 09:13
    • 96: 41.0 Adding Borders 07:08
    • 97: 42.0 Break password 08:46
    • 98: 43.0 Drop down List 05:12
    • 99: 44.0 Document Printing 11:54
    • 100: "Friendly Reminder" 01:00
    • 101: 45.0 Organizational Chart 09:53
    • 102: 46.0 Protect Excel Document 04:22
    • 103: 47.0 Taking Screen Shots 05:07
    • 104: 48.0 Excel Online Free 07:11
    • 105: Congratulations ! 01:00
    • 106: What is "Time Management"? 01:24
    • 107: What is "Procastination"? 03:13
    • 108: Avoiding Procastination 01:15
    • 109: Planning, 80/20 Rule and Prioritise 06:23
    • 110: Batching tasks, Time Management Tools & Multitasking 04:49
    • 111: Productive Times, Remove Distractions & The 4 D's 08:00
    • 112: "Friendly Reminder" 01:00
    • 113: Timers, Chunking & Saying "No" 05:37
    • 114: Delegating, Breaks & Habits 05:24
    • 115: Time in the morning & Being a Perfectionist 06:39
    • 116: Congratulations ! 01:00
    • 117: Minute Taking 32:00
    • 118: "Friendly Reminder" 01:00
    • 119: Quiz 01:00
    • 120: Congratulations ! 01:00
    • 121: Business Communication Skills 27:00
    • 122: "Friendly Reminder" 01:00
    • 123: Congratulations ! 01:00
    • 124: Introduction to Your Role and Preparing for Success 15:00
    • 125: Essential Software for Your Workflow and Manage Social Media Marketing 23:00
    • 126: Travel Management and Develop Essential Skills for Success 22:00
    • 127: Mastering Professional Relationships and Self-Care 29:00
    • 128: Friendly Reminder 01:00
    • 129: What is a Receptionist? 03:00
    • 130: Key Qualities of a Successful Receptionist 02:00
    • 131: Different Types of Receptionist Roles 02:00
    • 132: Career Benefits and Growth Opportunities in Receptionist Roles 02:00
    • 133: Understanding Customer Needs and Expectations 02:00
    • 134: How to Handle Complaints Gracefully 04:00
    • 135: Manage Tough Situations and Resolving Conflicts 04:00
    • 136: Handle Sensitive Information 03:00
    • 137: Become a Better Listener: A Quick Guide 02:00
    • 138: Effective Communication Skill 03:00
    • 139: Mastering Multitasking in a Busy Environment 04:00
    • 140: Easy Strategies to Stay Organised 04:00
    • 141: Pay Attention to the Details 03:00
    • 142: Become the First Point of Contact for Clients and Visitors 02:00
    • 143: How to Register and Check-in Visitors Efficiently 02:00
    • 144: Managing the Reception Area: Organisation and Safety Tips 03:00
    • 145: Maintaining Confident Attitude and Efficient Energy 04:00
    • 146: Proper Clothing and Attire 02:00
    • 147: Balancing Body Movements and Eye Contact 03:00
    • 148: Manage Calls with Phone Systems and VoIP 03:00
    • 149: Introduction to CRM Software 03:00
    • 150: Maximising Efficiency with Microsoft Word and Google Docs 04:00
    • 151: Boosting Productivity with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets 05:00
    • 152: Create Impactful Presentations with PowerPoint & Google Slides 05:00
    • 153: Why Google Meet and Zoom Are Essential for Virtual Meetings 06:00
    • 154: How to Organise and Maintain Office Supplies and Equipment? 02:00
    • 155: Effectively Address Inquiries and Resolve Issues 03:00
    • 156: Understanding Health and Safety in the Workplace 04:00
    • 157: Master Data Protection and Confidentiality 04:00
    • 158: What are the Keys to Organise Any Meetings or Events Successfully? 03:00
    • 159: What Are the Important Questions to Ask While Booking the Venue? 04:00
    • 160: How Can You set up the Meeting Room? 04:00
    • 161: How to Take Effective Meeting Minutes? 05:00
    • 162: How to Handle Last-Minute Changes and Cancellations? 03:00
    • 163: Congratulations ! 01:00
    • 164: Get Your CPD Accredited Certificate 01:00

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Description

Course 1 : Personal Assistant Training

Section 1: Introduction to Your Role as a Personal Assistant

  • What will you Do as a Personal Assistant?
  • What are the types of Personal Assistants?
  • What are the seven stages of the pipeline of becoming a personal assistant?
  • The Mindsets You Need as a Professional Personal Assistant

Section 2: The Study You Need to Do Before You Start as a PA

  • How much money do you need to get started?
  • The five things of equipment that every personal assistant needs
  • What is the potential income as a PA?

Section 3: The software that you could require as a Personal Assistant

  • How Can You Utilise Microsoft Word and Google Docs?
  • How Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets Can Boost Your Productivity?
  • Unlock the Advantages of PowerPoint & Google Slides
  • Why Do You Need Google Meet and Zoom?

Section 4: How Can You Build Essential Skills?

  • How Can You Improve Your Written and Verbal Communication?
  • Mastering Time Management as a Personal Assistant
  • How Can You Develop Strong Organisation Skills?
  • Improve Your Attention to Details Skills
  • Boost Your Problem-Solving Skills
  • Enhance Your Multitasking Skills

Section 5: How Can You Maintain Effective Relationships?

  • Importance of Effective Relationships
  • How Can You Develop Trusting Professional Relationships?
  • Tips to Maintain Clear and Precise Communication
  • How Can You Deal with Challenging Situations and Conflicts?
  • How Can You Handle Sensitive Information?
  • How Can You Navigate Workplace Politics?
  • How Can You Create a Positive and Cooperative Work Environment as a Personal Assistant?

Section 6: Project Management Hacks for Personal Assistants

  • What are the Principles of Project Management?
  • How Can You Organise and Execute Projects Successfully?
  • How to Collaborate with Stakeholders and Teams in a Project?
  • How Can You Finish Projects in the Allotted Time and Scope?

Section 7: How Can You Prepare for Meetings and Events as a Personal Assistant?

  • What are the Keys to Organise Any Meetings or Events Successfully?
  • What Are the Important Questions to Ask While Booking the Venue?
  • How Can You set up the Meeting Room?
  • How to Take Effective Meeting Minutes?
  • How to Maintain Your Body Language for Presentations?
  • How to Avoid Fear of Public Speaking?

Section 8: How Can You Deal with Stress and Self-Care?

  • How to Maintain Top Performance by Practising Self-Care?
  • How to Identify and Control Stress in a Highly Stressful Situation?
  • How to Strike a Balance Between Personal and Professional Life?

Section 9: Tips for Career Advancement

  • How to Create a Career Development Plan?
  • Negotiation Tips for Promotion Agreements and Salary Increases

Course 2 : Microsoft Word Crash Course
Course 3 : Microsoft Excel Crash Course
Course 4 : Time Management
Course 5 : Minute Taking Diploma
Course 6 : Business Communication Skills

Course 7: Customer Service Skills

Course 8: Professional Receptionist Skills

What Next ?

After completing this course,visit for more resources to level up your career. Here are some of the courses we offer:

  • Project Management Essentials Certification
  • Leadership & Management Training Certification
  • Communication Skills for Professionals Certification
  • Business Writing Skills Certification
  • Conflict Resolution & Negotiation Skills Certification

This course prepares you with the skills and knowledge required to enter this field. After completing the course,you can consider attending the following programs to get more professional certification:

  • Project Management Essentials Certification
    Institution: Chartered Management Institute (CMI), UK
    Gain a strong foundation in project management with essential skills and knowledge to manage projects successfully from start to finish.
  • Advanced Excel & Data Analysis Certification
    Institution: London School of Business and Finance (LSBF), UK
    Master advanced Excel functions and data analysis techniques to interpret business data and produce professional reports.
  • Leadership & Management Training Certification
    Institution: Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), UK
    Develop key leadership and managerial skills to inspire teams, increase productivity, and lead in challenging environments.
  • Communication Skills for Professionals Certification
    Institution: University of Cambridge - Institute of Continuing Education (ICE), UK
    Enhance your communication skills for the workplace with advanced strategies for both verbal and written communication.
  • Customer Service Excellence Certification
    Institution: Institute of Customer Service (ICS), UK
    Learn how to deliver outstanding customer service and manage client relationships effectively to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Business Writing Skills Certification
    Institution: University of Oxford - Department for Continuing Education, UK
    Improve your professional business writing skills, including crafting clear, concise, and effective reports, emails, and proposals.
  • Data Protection & GDPR Awareness Certification
    Institution: GDPR Training (UK)
    Understand the essentials of data protection and GDPR regulations, ensuring your workplace is compliant with the latest privacy standards.
  • Conflict Resolution & Negotiation Skills Certification
    Institution: University of London - International Programmes, UK
    Master conflict resolution and negotiation skills to navigate workplace challenges and create positive outcomes for all parties involved.
  • Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace Certification
    Institution: The British Psychological Society (BPS), UK
    Learn the importance of emotional intelligence to improve team dynamics, manage stress, and boost overall workplace performance.

For more resources to advance your career, visit highskillstraining Explore our comprehensive library of 200+ meticulously designed courses

Who is this course for?

This course is perfect for:

  • Individuals seeking their first job in an office or receptionist role

  • Administrative professionals looking to upgrade their skillset

  • Jobseekers aiming to add practical, CPD-accredited qualifications to their CV

  • Team assistants, personal assistants, or customer-facing staff looking to grow

  • Anyone wanting to improve their confidence in office tools and communication

Requirements

There is no prerequisite for this. Don’t worry—we will teach you everything step by step.

Career path

Some job positions related to the Office Administration & Receptionist Skills Training - Level 3 Diploma course in the UK are:

  • Receptionist
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Office Administrator
  • Front Desk Coordinator
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Executive Assistant
  • Office Manager
  • Data Entry Clerk
  • Personal Assistant
  • Clerical Support Staff

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Aisha asked:

Hi wanted to enquire about the course. Is it coursework based or exam . How do you do the assessments? How long do you have to complete? Thanks you

Answer:

Hello Aisha, This course will be evaluated based on the short mcq exams inside the course. You will be able to self-assess after you complete each module. Usually, this course takes a week to complete if you follow the instructor properly. Thanks for your inquiry.

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Aisha asked:

Hi, If I do not complete the course within a week. How long do I have to complete it? Does it have a expiry period ?

Answer:

Dear Aisha, No, this course does not have any expiry period. You will get lifetime access to all the course materials and resources and can complete the course at your own pace. Thanks for reaching out.

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