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Office Skills: Secretarial & Shorthand
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£15.99 inc VAT (was £19.99)
Offer ends 17 October 2026
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
7 PDFs and 1 Assessment
Duration
1 hour · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
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Overview

Office Skills: Secretarial & Shorthand

This course delivers a comprehensive qualification focused on essential office skills, combining contemporary administrative competencies with the specialized technique of secretarial & shorthand. It is designed to equip participants with the high-level proficiency needed to excel as a modern secretary, including the specialized knowledge required to function as a legal secretary. The curriculum focuses on developing the speed, accuracy, and professionalism essential for supporting executives and ensuring the efficient operation of any office environment, whether general or as a dedicated legal secretary.

What you will learn from taking this course

    • Shorthand Proficiency: Grasp the technique and speed required for practical secretarial & shorthand in a professional environment.

    • Secretarial Expertise: Understand the core administrative, organizational, and communication skills defining the modern secretary role.

    • Legal Specialization: Acquire foundational knowledge of the terminology and procedures necessary to function effectively as a legal secretary.

    • Workplace Readiness: Establish the essential technical and practical knowledge to excel immediately as a professional secretary.

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Curriculum

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Format: 7 PDFs and 1 Assessment

Duration: 1h and 3m

Description

This comprehensive module delves into the core administrative and communication skills required for effective secretarial & shorthand work, providing a robust understanding of the modern secretary role. We begin by establishing a strong foundation in office procedures and documentation, ensuring students are prepared for the high demands placed on a secretary. A significant portion of the course is dedicated to mastering secretarial & shorthand, exploring various writing speeds and transcription accuracy, which are crucial for any secretary, particularly a legal secretary. Understanding the principles of secretarial & shorthand is vital for maintaining high productivity as a secretary. The principles of advanced document formatting and diary management are meticulously covered, demonstrating their critical role in the daily function of a secretary, whether in a general office or as a legal secretary. This course emphasizes that every effective secretary, especially a legal secretary, relies on the speed and precision gained from secretarial & shorthand training. The journey into advanced secretarial support starts here, building upon the foundational skills that define a professional secretary. Mastery of both technical skills and secretarial & shorthand is the first step toward becoming an exemplary legal secretary. We continually reinforce the connection between strong administrative abilities, the specialized skill of secretarial & shorthand, and the success of every secretary, including a specialist legal secretary.

The curriculum further explores the transition from general secretarial work to specialized roles, such as that of a legal secretary, focusing on the application of secretarial & shorthand in sensitive environments. We examine how advanced secretarial & shorthand skills can elevate the value of a secretary in high-stakes settings. Key legal terminology and administrative procedures essential to the legal secretary role are introduced, demonstrating how they apply to the daily work of a legal secretary. A strong focus remains on using secretarial & shorthand to quickly capture meeting minutes and dictation, which is a core task for a high-performing secretary. The successful execution of a secretary's duties hinges on proficiency in secretarial & shorthand. From managing complex filing systems to transcribing detailed notes, the student learns the workflow of a highly organized secretary and the specific demands of a legal secretary. This module ensures a consistent focus on how the professional skills and secretarial & shorthand are integrated into every aspect of contemporary office work for a secretary, including the specialized functions of a legal secretary. The goal is to make the student fluent in the language of the professional secretary and equipped to excel as a legal secretary using their secretarial & shorthand proficiency. This course provides the comprehensive groundwork in secretarial & shorthand, making the student ready to become a top-tier secretary or legal secretary.

This is a self-paced learning platform, meaning you can study at your own pace and convenience. Additionally, each section of the course is divided in a way that allows you to easily pick up where you left off, making it easy to manage your time and progress throughout the course.

Who is this course for?

This Office Skills: Secretarial & Shorthand course requires no formal qualification to start.

Requirements

This course is ideally suited for individuals with basic office experience looking to acquire highly sought-after specialized skills like secretarial & shorthand, those seeking to become a professional secretary, and existing administrative staff who aspire to move into specialist roles such as a legal secretary.

Career path

This course is ideally suited for individuals with basic office experience looking to acquire highly sought-after specialized skills like secretarial & shorthand, those seeking to become a professional secretary, and existing administrative staff who aspire to move into specialist roles such as a legal secretary.

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