Administrative Assistant
Diploma QLS Level 5 | *FREE PDF Certificate* Tutor Support & Exam | 130 CPD Credits | Free Report Writing Course
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Administrative Assistant
Diploma in Administrative Assistant QLS Level 5. Additional CPD Accredited Administrative Assistant Certificate with 130 CPD points available with no extra study. The course comes with easy to understand e-learning study materials.
Executive Administrative Assistant Level 5 for the opportunity to earn an endorsed Certificate of Achievement. Develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to provide professional secretarial or Admin, secretarial & PA services at the highest level! Oxford Home Study Centre is proud to offer this exclusive Administrative Assistant, open for enrolment right now with no entry-requirements to fulfil!
Secretarial studies provide enthusiastic candidates with the opportunity to gain invaluable skills and knowledge for life. Admin, secretarial & PALevel 5can open the door to a diverse range of career opportunities in a variety of working environments. Secretaries and personal assistants play an important role in almost every sector, industry, field and discipline. As a result, skilled secretaries and professional PAs enjoy long-term job security and limitless scope for progression. Challenging and rewarding in equal measures, careers in PA and secretarial roles demand independence and confidence at an advanced level. Studying for a Level 5 PA and Secretarial Skills Diploma will arm you with the skills and knowledge needed to present yourself as the candidate for the job. Likewise, if you’re considering starting your own business from scratch, secretarial and administrative skills could prove instrumental in achieving your goals. Whatever your objectives, studying online for and endorsed PA and Secretarial Skills Diploma could kickstart the career you know you’re capable of!
This all-new study programme is our most advanced secretarial and administrative course to date. Study the daily duties and responsibilities of professional personal assistants, the skills needed to succeed in a secretarial role and the importance of prioritising your continuous professional development. Improve your time management skills, study art of effective communication and learn how to handle even the biggest challenges with confidence and composure. Become an invaluable asset in the eyes of employers and decision-makers, boosting your CV and your career prospects with an endorsed Level 5 Administrative Assistant Diploma!
Take that first important step towards fulfilling your potential today, with the committed support and consultancy of Oxford Home Study Centre!
Learning Objectives
Reliability, professionalism and commitment of the three cornerstones of successful secretarial and Admin, secretarial & 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 Administrative Assistant Diploma 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 Administrative Assistant Diploma, you’ll benefit from a wide variety of essential skills and competencies including:
- Advanced organisational skills
- Professional time management and prioritisation skills
- Improved written and verbal communication skills
- How to handle sensitive matters with discretion
- The confidence to oversee important and ambitious tasks
- Enhanced accuracy and attention to detail
- Improved self-confidence and general motivation
- The ability to remain calm under pressure
- Detailed knowledge of all key secretarial functions
- The opportunity to take your career to a higher level
Quality Licence Scheme
This 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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Administrative Assistant
Course Benefits
We go the extra mile to provide open and accessible distance-learning opportunities for ambitious applicants worldwide. Enrol with Oxford Home Study Centre 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 OHSC 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 Level 5 Administrative Assistant Diploma from a recognised body.
Course Outline
Our most advanced Administrative Assistant Skills Diploma 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 module covers the following topics:
- Role and Responsibilities of a PA / Secretary
- Daily Routine
- Office Supplies
- Plus more
Unit 2 Telephone Skills
This module 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 module 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 module covers the following topics:
- Transportation Reservations
- Finding a Reputable Agent
- Using a Travel Agent for International Travel
- Plus more
Unit 5 Organising Meetings
This module 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 module 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 module 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 module 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 module covers the following topics:
- Reports
- Memorandum Report
- Report Templates
- Editing and Proofreading
- Electronic Revisions
- Plus more
Unit 10 Presentation Skills
This module covers the following topics:
- Good Preparation
- Starting and Ending Your Presentation
- Visual Aids
- Group Presentations
- Plus more
Unit 11 Communication Skills
This module 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 module 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
Optional Module
Microsoft Office 2016
This unit covers the following topics:
MS Word
- Getting Started with Word
- Identify the Components of the Word Interface
- Microsoft Office Word 2016
- Word Documents
- The Word Application Window
- The Ribbon
- The Backstage View
- Task Panes
- Galleries
- Document Views
- Create a Word Document
- Creating a Blank Document
- Default Typing Options
- Formatting Marks
- Save Options
- Sharing a Document
- Preview and Print Options
- Accessing Advanced Help Options
MS Excel
- Getting Started with Microsoft Excel 2016
- Identify the Elements of the Excel Interface
- Microsoft Excel 2016
- What are Spreadsheets, Worksheets, and Workbooks?
- What are Columns, Rows, Cells, and Ranges?
- The Excel Interface
- Navigation Options
- Creating a New Blank Workbook
MS Powerpoint
- Modifying the PowerPoint Environment
- Customize the User Interface
- The PowerPoint Options Dialog Box
- The Customize Ribbon Category
- Customize the Quick Access Toolbar
- Move the Quick Access Toolbar
- The Customize Status Bar Menu
- TOPIC B: Set PowerPoint 2016 Options
- Save Options
- Proofing Options
- Advanced Options
Who is this course for?
Administrative Assistant
This exclusive course 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 advanced Level 5 Administrative Assistant Diploma could turbocharge your career prospects in almost any administrative or secretarial setting, helping you climb the career ladder and achieve your objectives. With no prior knowledge or experience required, a rewarding career as a PA or secretary could be one enjoyable course away!
Administrative Assistant
Oxford Home Study Centre welcomes applicants from all over the world, 365 days a year. With no entry-requirements to fulfil, you’re guaranteed to be accepted. All course materials are included in the initial fee, with complete tutor support provided throughout your studies.
If you’ve got the drive, determination and desire to succeed, you’re already halfway there - enrol today!
Requirements
Administrative Assistant
No particular entry requirement.
Option 1
Admin, Secretarial & PA Diploma QLS Level 5 endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme
Certificate Fee: £120 + postal charges
Option 2
Admin, Secretarial & PA Diploma issued by OHSC
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
Administrative Assistant
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to pursue a wide variety of professional positions, including but not limited to the following:
- Personal Assistant (PA)
- Personal Executive Assistant
- Receptionist
- Office Assistant
- Data Entry Clerk
- Administrative Assistant
- Office Manager
- Personal Concierge
- Executive Assistant
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