Overview

The Admin, Secretarial & PA Training course is your complete online guide to mastering essential administrative and personal assistant tasks. Designed to sharpen your office support skills, this course walks you through professional communication, diary management, business etiquette, and scheduling strategies. With structured modules covering telephone handling, mail services, time management, and more, you’ll gain the knowledge to become a reliable asset in any business setting. Whether you’re starting your career or advancing your current role, this training provides the tools needed to succeed in administrative support roles across diverse industries—all from the convenience of online learning.

Description

The Admin, Secretarial & PA Training course equips you with the key knowledge to thrive in office administration and personal assistant roles. Begin with foundational insights into the responsibilities of administrative and support staff, followed by the essentials of office coordination and reception duties. Learn to manage calls, arrange travel, maintain records, and organise meetings with efficiency.

You’ll master professional communication, understand proper business etiquette, and learn to support executives effectively. The course also trains you in diary management, accurate note-taking, and systematic filing processes—crucial for maintaining workflow and productivity in busy environments.

Each module is tailored to build your confidence in managing time, handling customer service, and dealing with invoicing and petty cash. With a clear emphasis on organisational excellence, this course helps prepare you for a dynamic administrative career. Fully online, you can study at your own pace and apply your learning directly to a wide range of roles. Whether you’re aiming to enter the industry or seeking promotion, this course brings clarity and competence to your career path.

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Certification

Once the Admin, Secretarial & PA Training is successfully completed, the learner can obtain the PDF certificate without any cost. The hardcopy version of the certificate is also available for only £4.99. However, anyone ordering the hardcopy certificate from outside the United Kingdom may need to pay an additional delivery charge.

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An outstanding online course with clear explanations and practical examples. I could study at my own pace and still feel fully supported throughout. It’s truly boosted my confidence and career prospects

The course was well-structured, engaging, and easy to follow. The flexibility made it perfect alongside my full-time job. I’ve gained valuable, real-world skills that I can apply immediately.

Excellent learning experience from start to finish. The content was professional, up-to-date, and highly relevant. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to upskill online.

Course Curriculum

Module 01 - Introduction to Personal Assistant & Admin Support Assistant
Introduction to Personal Assistant 00:20:00
Module 02 - Introduction to Office Administration
Introduction to Office Administration 00:17:00
Module 03 - Skills of an Effective Administrator
Skills of an Effective Administrator 00:18:00
Module 04 - Introduction to Reception and Receptionist
Introduction to Reception and Receptionist 00:29:00
Module 05 - Business Telephone Skills
Business Telephone Skills 00:21:00
Module 06 - Representing Your Boss and Company
Representing Your Boss and Company 00:25:00
Module 07 - Business Etiquette
Business Etiquette 00:19:00
Module 08 - Mail Services and Shipping
Mail Services and Shipping 00:26:00
Module 09 - Travel Arrangements
Travel Arrangements 00:22:00
Module 10 - Organising Meeting and Conferences
Organising Meeting and Conferences 00:19:00
Module 11 - Diary Management and Note taking
Diary Management and Note taking 00:21:00
Module 12 - Time Management
Time Management 00:25:00
Module 13 - Record Keeping and Filing Systems
Record Keeping and Filing Systems 00:24:00
Module 14 - Business Writing Skills
Business Writing Skills 00:25:00
Module 15 - Organisational Skills
Organisational Skills 00:19:00
Module 16 - Communication Skills
Communication Skills 00:19:00
Module 17- Customer Service
Customer Service 00:22:00
Module 18- Effective Planning and Scheduling
Effective Planning and Scheduling 00:39:00
Module 19 - Invoicing/Petty Cash
Invoicing/Petty Cash 00:20:00
Feedback
Feedback 00:01:00

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Yes, learners receive a downloadable digital certificate upon successful completion, suitable for CPD records, CVs, and professional portfolios.

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This course includes:
  • units Number of Units:
    20
  • Lock Access:
    1 Year
  • Duration Duration:
    7 hours, 11 minutes
  • Certificate PDF Certificate
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