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Course overview
A stand-out diploma offering world-class Executive Assistant training, this programme has been designed to give you the broad range of skills required to be a cut above and get the job.
Get a job as a highly effective Executive Assistant (EA)
If you thrive under pressure, demonstrate exceptional organisational skills, and possess keen attention to detail, our Executive Assistant Diploma is the ideal training option for you. You’ll be able to take your existing personal skills and combine them with in-demand, practical business skills, making you an asset to any company.
With your new diploma, you’ll have everything you need to work in the highly demanding and challenging role of an Executive Assistant, using the latest software to plan schedules, take minutes, and gain insights into how an organisation runs at a senior executive level
Enjoy a rewarding career as a successful Executive Assistant (EA). Upon successful completion of the diploma, you will have the skills to be a highly valued and well-paid EA
Job outcomes
- Executive Assistant
What you'll learn
As a highly regarded EA, you’ll act as a key player to the C-Suite, anticipating the needs of the top executives and ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. To help you stay one step ahead, our Executive Assistant Diploma has been designed to give you a broad range of skills to help you stand out and get the job.
You’ll learn essential Microsoft Office applications and up-to-date software tools. In addition, you can choose from eight elective subjects to complement your core skills in areas such as time management, social media, and Microsoft’s OneDrive to name just a few.
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
- Virtual
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Entry requirements
You don’t need to have gained any specific experience or qualifications before starting this programme.
Course features
Pitman Training diplomas are widely recognised by employers and are a signal to recruiters that you have been trained to the highest level.
With your Pitman Training diploma, you’ll be able to demonstrate that you have the essential work-ready skills needed and have been trained by the very best.
- Flexible training you can fit around work and family commitments
- Support whenever you need it from our friendly Learning Coaches
- The widely respected Pitman Training name on your CV
- The skills in demand by employers
- Confidence that you’re one step closer to your dream job, promotion or new career
Subjects
Learn to touch-type at speeds of up to 40+ words per minute, even if you have little to no prior experience.
You’ll receive guidance on ergonomics, technique, and accuracy.
The aim of the course is for you to learn the core features and functions of the Microsoft Word application, so you will be effective in creating, formatting, and editing documents.
This course is for those who are proficient with the basic and intermediate concepts and features of Word and wish to increase their productivity and enhance their documents using Word’s advanced features.
In this Microsoft Excel course, you’ll learn how to format your spreadsheet to best display your data, handle simple and complex formulas, insert charts, learn how to insert functions, and much more.
You will learn advanced-level features of Microsoft Excel, such as macros, PivotTables, PivotCharts, and data analysis tools to help you make data-driven decisions.
The course is designed for those who wish to learn how to use the world’s most popular presentation software.
You will learn the key concepts and techniques necessary to work with PowerPoint’s most used functions and features.
Our Outlook course takes you through everything you need to use this popular email system as a work tool, from navigation and views through contacts and appointments, to tasks and folders.
You will learn how to use the core features of Microsoft Teams to set up and start meetings, send messages, collaborate on documents, and more.
In this course, you will learn how to use the core features of Microsoft SharePoint to store, organise, share, and access information from any device.
Taking clear and accurate minutes is a core task for anyone in an admin role.
This course will teach you all of the skills and techniques you need to take the stress out of minute-taking.
The Executive Assistant course provides a complete insight into how the EA role works and how to become the very best senior-level EA.
The course covers everything from an introduction to the role, to learning about time management, effective communication, business travel, and much more.
- Effective Business Communication
- Event Management Essentials
- Instagram for Business
- LinkedIn for Business
- Working Remotely
- PC Essentials
- VA Essentials
- Google Docs
- OneDrive
- Project+
- Zoom
- Leadership Skills
- Time Management
- Audio Transcription
- Health and Safety Essentials
- Social Media Strategy for Business
- Introduction to the Fashion Industry
Alternative subjects may be chosen if more suitable to your existing skills and career goals
About Pitman Training
Pitman Training has led the way for growth in development and efficiency within the workplace since 1837 – when Sir Isaac Pitman invented Shorthand. Since then the business has developed to incorporate modern technologies and advances. Keeping true to the heritage of the brand, the key focus is to arm our students with the skills they need to get the jobs that they want.
Nowhere in the world offers anything like Pitman Training - because our students receive a unique combination of benefits.
Whether you're interested in secretarial, Microsoft Office, keyboard skills, book-keeping and accounting courses, IT or any of our other courses, our training is designed to help both boost your confidence and enhance your skills.
- Your CV will stand out from the crowd
Sir Isaac Pitman invented shorthand in 1837 and since then we’ve enjoyed an unrivalled reputation; highly respected by employers. When you've trained the Pitman Training way, you're already a cut above the rest. - You can train anytime, full-time or part-time
We don't have rigid course timetables with fixed terms, like many others, which means training can fit around your work and home lives. - Handy city and town centre locations
There's nothing more convenient. We're easy to get to so it's simple for you to pop in just when you need to - and we're open six days a week*. Some of our courses can also be done remotely online. - Help and support along the way
Experienced course advisors are always on hand to help. Our exceptional levels of support and guidance mean whenever you need advice or encouragement, we'll be right there by your side.
Whether you want to improve your career prospects with one of our highly respected diplomas, gain that promotion, get back to work or simply stand out from the crowd, Pitman Training can help you like nobody else can.
