Personal Assistant: Executive Secretary Training
You’ll gain confidence and progress your career by mastering executive support and administration skills. This course develops practical understanding aligned with UK sector best practices. Study flexibly online, enhancing your value to UK employers at your own pace.
Overview
What You’ll Learn From Personal Assistant: Executive Secretary Training
Overview
The Personal Assistant: Executive Secretary Training is a CPD-accredited online course designed for UK learners ready to enhance their administration and executive support skills. It suits professionals seeking to build practical capabilities through flexible study. This course sets a foundation for ongoing professional growth.
As responsibilities increase, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of organisation, communication, and planning within administrative roles. The course supports ethical and quality decision-making aligned with sector expectations. You’ll gain the confidence to perform key tasks with professionalism and improved effectiveness.
This training offers skills-based recognition valued by UK employers and is ideal for those working in or aspiring to office support roles. With full online access and dedicated learner support, it fits around busy schedules while helping you build practical expertise.
Key highlights:
- Build practical skills in administration and executive support
- Flexible, 100% online study tailored to UK professionals
- CPD-accredited for recognised continuing professional development
- Self-paced learning with 12 months’ course access
- Includes assessment with instant feedback and free retakes
- Focus on real-world applications and sector best practices
- Support for improving confidence and leadership in admin roles
Accreditation & Recognition
This Personal Assistant: Executive Secretary Training is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards for relevant fields. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training. Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills
- 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
- Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
- Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for £24.99)
- Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification
Assessment & Certification
Your progress in this Personal Assistant: Executive Secretary Training is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion. Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate, verifying your learning achievement and continued professional development aligned with industry knowledge standards. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for £24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement. This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.
Who Is This Course For?
- Aspiring personal assistants seeking practical skills
- Experienced administrative professionals improving expertise
- Office support staff aiming to expand leadership abilities
- Receptionists developing communication and organisational skills
- Professionals managing diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements
- Individuals wanting to enhance business writing and customer service
Career Opportunities & Progression
- Personal Assistant: £22,000 to £30,000 per year
- Executive Secretary: £24,000 to £32,000 per year
- Administration Officer: £20,000 to £28,000 per year
- Office Manager: £25,000 to £35,000 per year
- Receptionist: £18,000 to £24,000 per year
- Customer Service Coordinator: £19,000 to £26,000 per year
Key Skills You’ll Gain
- Confident diary and schedule management
- Effective business communication and writing
- Leadership in administrative task coordination
- Time management and prioritisation under pressure
- Organising meetings, conferences, and travel
- Professional customer service and reception skills
- Accurate record keeping and filing systems
- Business etiquette and representing senior staff
Why Study with Royal Open College
Royal Open College is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime. CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK
Enrol today to develop practical skills and build confidence with the CPD-accredited Personal Assistant: Executive Secretary Training, designed to strengthen your real-world understanding and leadership capability.
- Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
- 100% online learning with UK-based learner support
- Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals
Course Curriculum for Personal Assistant: Executive Secretary Training
Learn core administrative duties and office support skills. Develop foundational knowledge essential for effective assistance.
Module 02: Personal Assistant
Understand key tasks and responsibilities in supporting executives. Focus on improving organisational and communication abilities.
Module 03: Administration & Office Skills
Gain practical techniques for efficient office management. Enhance multitasking and problem-solving capabilities.
Module 04: Skills of an Effective Administrator
Explore leadership and decision-making in admin roles. Build confidence in managing complex workflows.
Module 05: Administration Receptionist Skills
Develop front-of-house communication and customer interaction skills. Handle enquiries with professionalism and poise.
Module 06: Business Telephone Skills for Admin & Receptionist
Master professional phone etiquette and call handling. Improve clarity and responsiveness in communication.
Module 07: Representing Your Boss and Company
Learn how to act professionally on behalf of senior staff. Understand the importance of business etiquette.
Module 08: Business Etiquette
Study appropriate workplace behaviour and protocols. Enhance your professional image and interpersonal relations.
Module 09: Mail Services and Shipping
Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence efficiently. Understand logistics and record keeping for mail services.
Module 10: Travel Arrangements
Plan and organise business travel effectively. Coordinate logistics to support executive schedules.
Module 11: Organising Meetings and Conferences
Learn to schedule and prepare professional meetings. Manage resources and attendees smoothly.
Module 12: Diary Management and Note-taking
Develop skills for accurate diary maintenance and minute-taking. Support effective time allocation.
Module 13: Time Management for Admin & Receptionist
Apply techniques to prioritise tasks and reduce delays. Increase productivity and work-life balance.
Module 14: Record Keeping and Filing Systems
Understand methods for systematic document organisation. Ensure easy retrieval and secure storage.
Module 15: Business Writing Skills
Improve clarity and professionalism in written communication. Tailor messages for varied business contexts.
Module 16: Organisational Skills
Build strong planning and coordination abilities. Manage workloads to meet deadlines reliably.
Module 17: Communication Skills
Enhance verbal and non-verbal communication techniques. Foster positive workplace relationships.
Module 18: Customer Service & Receptionist Skills
Deliver effective support and service to clients and visitors. Handle challenges calmly and efficiently.
Module 19: Effective Planning and Scheduling
Learn to create realistic work plans and schedules. Balance competing priorities with foresight.
Module 20: Invoicing and Petty Cash
Understand basic financial processes for office management. Manage transactions accurately and responsibly.
Curriculum
- 3 Sections
- 22 Lessons
- Lifetime Access
- Personal Assistant: Executive Secretary Training20
- 1.1Module 02: Personal Assistant
- 1.2Module 01: Administration Support Assistant
- 1.3Module 03: Administration & Office Skills
- 1.4Module 04: Skills of an Effective Administrator
- 1.5Module 05: Administration Receptionist Skills
- 1.6Module 06: Business Telephone Skills for Admin & Receptionist
- 1.7Module 07: Representing Your Boss and Company
- 1.8Module 08: Business Etiquette
- 1.9Module 09: Mail Services and Shipping
- 1.10Module 10: Travel Arrangements
- 1.11Module 11: Organising Meetings and Conferences
- 1.12Module 12: Diary Management and Note-taking
- 1.13Module 13: Time Management for Admin & Receptionist
- 1.14Module 14: Record Keeping and Filing Systems
- 1.15Module 15: Business Writing Skills
- 1.16Module 16: Organisational Skills
- 1.17Module 17: Communication Skills
- 1.18Module 18: Customer Service & Receptionist Skills
- 1.19Module 19: Effective Planning and Scheduling
- 1.20Module 20: Invoicing and Petty Cash
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Course Features
- Lectures 22
- Quiz 0
- Duration 6 hours 40 minutes
- Skill level All Levels
- Language English
- Students 643
- Assessments Yes
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