This course will provide you with everything you need to know to become a success in a Personal Assistant role, leading to job satisfaction and a successful career. This field requires people who enjoy organization and those who are willing to continually work on their interpersonal and communication skills, can prioritize a large workload of varied tasks, and who are passionate about helping others achieve their objectives.
Receive expert instruction in creating organizational structures, time management, effective communication strategies, professionalism, brand representation, administrative duties, and how to produce the perfect meeting.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Module 1: Interpersonal And Communication Skills
- Telephone manner
- Listening skills
- Attention to detail
- Respect, friendliness and boundaries
Module 2: Time-management And Organization
- Prioritizing
- Multitasking
- Extra work
- Managing your time
Module 3: You As A Representation Of Your Boss And Your Company
- Competence
- Professionalism
- Reflecting brand values
- Working toward company objectives
Module 4: Common Tasks
- Diary management
- Letter writing
- Arranging appointments and meetings
- Administrative duties
Module 5: Meetings
- Preparations
- Welcoming visitors
- Note taking and dictation
- Closing and follow ups
Who is this course for?
This training is ideal for anyone who wants to become a personal assistant, or for personal assistants who want to add to their skill set and get professional training.
It’s also a great course for administrative assistants, secretaries, receptionists, and office support staff who are looking to transition to a PA job.
Career path
After completing this course, you can:
- Get a job as a personal assistant
- Use your increased skill set to get a promotion or raise in your current job
- Organize your own schedule much more efficiently
- Teach others how to organize and efficiently plan their lives
- Impress your boss with your dedication, education, and skill set
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
IOA Original
This course is an exclusive offering from the International Open Academy (IOA). IOA Originals are thoughtfully crafted and developed either in-house by IOA or with complete ownership of production and distribution rights.
Our team of experts has worked diligently to create, write, and produce this course, ensuring it provides learners with a distinctive opportunity to access premium content on a wide range of diverse topics.
This course will provide you with everything you need to know to become a success in a Personal Assistant role, leading to job satisfaction and a successful career. This field requires people who enjoy organization and those who are willing to continually work on their interpersonal and communication skills, can prioritize a large workload of varied tasks, and who are passionate about helping others achieve their objectives.
Receive expert instruction in creating organizational structures, time management, effective communication strategies, professionalism, brand representation, administrative duties, and how to produce the perfect meeting.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Module 1: Interpersonal And Communication Skills
- Telephone manner
- Listening skills
- Attention to detail
- Respect, friendliness and boundaries
Module 2: Time-management And Organization
- Prioritizing
- Multitasking
- Extra work
- Managing your time
Module 3: You As A Representation Of Your Boss And Your Company
- Competence
- Professionalism
- Reflecting brand values
- Working toward company objectives
Module 4: Common Tasks
- Diary management
- Letter writing
- Arranging appointments and meetings
- Administrative duties
Module 5: Meetings
- Preparations
- Welcoming visitors
- Note taking and dictation
- Closing and follow ups
Who is this course for?
This training is ideal for anyone who wants to become a personal assistant, or for personal assistants who want to add to their skill set and get professional training.
It’s also a great course for administrative assistants, secretaries, receptionists, and office support staff who are looking to transition to a PA job.
Career path
After completing this course, you can:
- Get a job as a personal assistant
- Use your increased skill set to get a promotion or raise in your current job
- Organize your own schedule much more efficiently
- Teach others how to organize and efficiently plan their lives
- Impress your boss with your dedication, education, and skill set
IOA Original
Expertise:
Our team of experts has worked diligently to create, write, and produce this course, ensuring it provides learners with a distinctive opportunity to access premium content on a wide range of diverse topics.
