Executive PA (Personal Assistant) Course
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Executive PA
Certificate of achievement in Executive PA QLS Level 5. Additional CPD Accredited Executive PA Certificate with 120 CPD points available with no extra study. This Executive PA course comes with easy to understand e-learning study materials.
The field of Executive PA services wide open for confident candidates with outgoing personalities and relentless attention to detail. The professional PA is the ultimate multitasker, hired to oversee the personal affairs and activities of those they support. Some secretaries and PAs handle everyday admin for established organisations, while others are hired by a single executive, entrepreneur or influential figure. Whichever path you choose, to become a trusted and respected PA or Secretary is to open the door to a world of incredible career opportunities. Success as a PA or secretary is as much about personal qualities and character as it is hard skills. If you consider yourself to be a responsible, hardworking people-person with excellent time management skills, you’re already halfway there. It’s simply a case of getting to know the functions of PAs and secretarial workers, in order to ready yourself for a fascinating career in the field.
Our most advanced course to date, this Level 5 Executive PA Diploma could hold the key to your dream job. Transform your ambition and enthusiasm into a rewarding career for life, studying from home at a pace and time to suit your schedule. Learn how to handle an extensive range of essential office admin duties, compose important business letters and handle complex mail and shipping requirements. Course content also covers making travel arrangements on behalf of others, organizing meetings and events, the importance of time management as a PA and how to become a better communicator. Enjoy expert tutor support throughout the course, as you work your way towards an endorsed Level 5 Executive PA.
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This Executive PA course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes.
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Description
Executive PA Course
Course Benefits
We go the extra mile to provide open and accessible distance-learning opportunities for ambitious applicants worldwide. Enrol with CPD and gain access to a variety of benefits including:
- The opportunity to work and gain invaluable experience while you study, with no deadlines or time-restrictions to worry about.
- Complete support provided throughout your studies by your own personally-assigned tutor and the wider CPD student support team.
- Total flexibility and accessibility - create your own study schedule to suit your lifestyle and personal preferences.
- Round-the-clock access to our cutting-edge digital learning platform, which contains all the study aids and learning resources needed to complete the course.
- The chance to enhance your CV and your career prospects with and endorsed Level5 PA - course from a recognised body.
Learning Objectives
Reliability, professionalism and commitment of the three cornerstones of successful secretarial and PA careers. Whether providing administrative services for a large team or supporting a single executive, the responsibilities shouldered by PAs and secretaries are significant and varied. The objective of this course is to prime candidates with the hard skills, industry insights and confidence needed to take this dynamic profession by storm. Entry-level positions in administrative settings quickly pave the way for promotion to a much higher level. If you’re a motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious individual, this exclusive Level 5 Executive PA could take you the rest of the way.
Ideal for newcomers and existing secretarial workers alike, this endorsed distance-learning programme could open the door to the career of your dreams. Along with all required study aids and learning resources, every candidate benefits from expert tutor support from start to finish. No deadlines or time-restrictions are imposed, so you’re free to study in your own time from any location worldwide.
By completing this advanced Level 5 Executive PA, you’ll benefit from a wide variety of essential skills and competencies including:
- Advanced organisational skills
- Professional time management and prioritisation skills
Course Outline
Our most advanced Executive PA explores the functions and objectives of key administrative personnel at the highest level. Each of the 12 course modules concludes with an online assessment, which your assigned tutor will mark and return with helpful feedback. Topics covered in this advanced diploma include the following:
Unit 1 The Job Functions of a PA / Secretary
This Executive PA unit covers the following topics:
- Role and Responsibilities of a PA / Secretary
- Daily Routine
- Office Supplies
- Plus more
Unit 2 Telephone Skills
This Executive PA unit covers the following topics:
- Telephone Usage
- Telephone Manners
- Telephone Etiquette Tips
- Domestic Long-Distance Calls
- Voice-Mail Etiquette
- Plus more
Unit 3 Mail Services and Shipping
This Executive PA unit covers the following topics:
- Postal Automation: Encoding for Business Mailers
- Forwarding First-Class and Other Mail
- Alternatives to Royal Mail
- Other Shipping Services
- Plus more
Unit 4 Travel Arrangements
This Executive PA unit covers the following topics:
- Transportation Reservations
- Finding a Reputable Agent
- Using a Travel Agent for International Travel
- Plus more
Unit 5 Organising Meetings
This Executive PA unit covers the following topics:
- Anatomy of a Meeting
- Types of Corporate Meetings
- Common Problems When Scheduling Meetings
- Planning for the Conference
- Preparing Conference Materials
- Plus more
Unit 6 Time Management
This Executive PA unit covers the following topics:
- Overview of Time Management
- Controlling Procrastination
- Maintaining an Activity List
- Creating Action Plans
- Plus more
Unit 7 Keeping Accurate Records
This Executive PA unit covers the following topics:
- How to Alphabetize for Filing and Indexing
- Individual or Personal Names
- File Cabinets
- Organizing Your Computer Files
- Using Documents Library
- Plus more
Unit 8 Writing Business Letters
This Executive PA unit covers the following topics:
- Business Documents
- Beginning the Letter
- Closing the Letter
- Hyperlinks in Email Messages
- Email Protocol for Administrative Assistants
- HTML Format Versus Plain Text
- What Messages Are Inappropriate for Business Email
- Plus more
Unit 9 Other Written Communication
This Executive PA unit covers the following topics:
- Reports
- Memorandum Report
- Report Templates
- Editing and Proofreading
- Electronic Revisions
- Plus more
Unit 10 Presentation Skills
This Executive PA unit covers the following topics:
- Good Preparation
- Starting and Ending Your Presentation
- Visual Aids
- Group Presentations
- Plus more
Unit 11 Communication Skills
This Executive PA unit covers the following topics:
- Nonverbal Communications
- Customer Service
- Customer Service Fundamentals
- Types of Interviews
- Question Sequence and Wording
- Plus more
Unit 12 Office Management & Supervision
This Executive PA unit covers the following topics:
- The Role of the Office Manager
- Building Trust with Your Team
- Typical Ethical Issues in Business
- Whistleblowing
- Plant Closing Laws
- Plus more
Who is this course for?
Executive PA - Course
This exclusive Executive PA was designed to appeal to existing secretarial/ administrative workers pursuing promotion, or newcomers looking to secure their first professional position. With a firm focus on flexibility and accessibility, our courses are ideal for ambitious applicants with busy lifestyles. An Executive PA - Course could turbocharge your career prospects in almost any administrative or secretarial setting, helping you climb the career ladder and achieve your objectives.
Requirements
Executive PA
There is no entry requirement.
Option 1
Executive PA Diploma QLS Level 5 endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme
Certificate Fee: £120 + postal charges
Option 2
Executive PA Diploma issued by CPD
PDF Certificate - FREE
Hard copy - £25 + postal charges
Option 3
CPD Accredited Certificate
(PDF format)=£30
(Hard copy)=£95 + postal charges
*Postage Charges: National £9, International £15
Career path
Executive PA - Course
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to pursue a wide variety of professional positions, including but not limited to the following:
- Personal Assistant
- Personal Executive Assistant
- Receptionist
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