Personal Assistant Course

Find your perfect personal assistant course with Brentwood Open Learning College, for the chance to pursue a rewarding career as a PA or Secretary.  Our endorsed personal assistant coursesare designed exclusively for home study, with no deadlines imposed and no time restrictions to worry about.  Ideal for newcomers and existing admin personnel alike, this Level 2 PA and Secretarial Certificate offers a detailed introduction to the field of PA and secretarial services.  Learn how secretaries and personal assistants perform an extensive range of duties for major employers, entrepreneurs and even A-list celebrities.  Course content covers telephone communications, shipping and mail services, making travel arrangements and the general day-to-day job functions of the professional PA.  Enhance your CV with an endorsed Level 2 PA and Secretarial Certificate and pave the way for a rewarding career for life!

Why Study Personal Assistant and Secretarial Skills?

Personal assistant and secretarial skills are of universal value and relevance worldwide.  PAs and secretaries are the ultimate multitaskers, taking care of dozens of interconnected duties on behalf of their employers.  While some PAs work for established businesses and public sector organisations, others may support just a single entrepreneur exclusively.  It’s also not uncommon for PAs and secretaries to be hired by politicians, celebrities and high-profile individuals in general.  To build a successful career as a PA is to gain access to one of the most desirable and dynamic job markets worldwide.  One that paves the way for life-long job security and limitless earnings potential.  Whether the dream is to climb the corporate ladder with an established employer or go into business on a contractual basis, this Level 2 PA and Secretarial Certificate could be right up your street!

Sign up with Brentwood Open Learning College and enjoy 24/7 access to our exclusive digital learning platform. This Level 2 PA and Secretarial Certificate includes all course materials and study aids in the initial fee for unbeatable value for money, along with expert tutor support on demand. PA and secretarial topics covered include the following:

Module 1 - The Job Functions of a PA / Secretary

The first module explores the everyday life of the professional PA or secretary, along with typical duties and responsibilities performed.  Candidates consider the hard skills and personal qualities needed to become a successful PA, potential career opportunities in advanced administrative services and the objectives of PA/secretary services in a business context.

Module 2 - Telephone Skills

Module two brings telephone communications into discussion, focusing on the importance of a good telephone manner and confident call handling.  Helpful guidelines are presented for dealing with difficult calls, alongside tips for taking messages, how to screen calls on behalf of others and what to do when call volumes become excessive or unmanageable.

Module 3 - Mail Services and Shipping

An introduction to the fundamentals of shipping and mail services follows in module three, in which candidates learn how to choose the right carriers for the right consignments.  Several factors that can affect shipping times are discussed, along with how to deal with complex consignments, selecting an appropriate transportation method and insuring valuable consignments against loss or damage.

Module 4 - Travel Arrangements

In the fourth and final module, candidates consider the unique challenges associated with making travel arrangements on behalf of other people.  Course content discusses selection of transportation methods, booking hotel rooms and making special requests, the benefits of making travel arrangements online and the potential pros and cons of involving travel agents.

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Paying in Instalments: £360 (Interest FREE Instalments)

Deposit: £80

No of Instalments: 10

Each Instalment: £28

Pay in Full: (£60 Discount) £300

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Successful secretaries and personal assistants have the whole world at their fingertips.  Across all industries and sectors on a global basis, the skills and talents of superior PAs are in consistently high demand.  If you consider yourself to be a natural multitasker with an outgoing personality and an abundance of confidence, you could be looking at your dream career.  Competition is fierce, but those who make it enjoy enviable lifestyles and attractive salaries.  Depending on location and experience, professional PAs can and anything from £25,000 to more than £50,000.

Careers in PA and secretarial services are as much about personality, confidence and character as hard skills and knowledge. We therefore strongly recommend this Level 2 PA and Secretarial Certificate for the following applicants:

• Confident candidates with outgoing personalities
• Admin personnel pursuing promotion
• Natural multitaskers with drive and ambition
• Anyone looking to set up solo as a pro PA
• Newcomers exploring PA services for the first time
• Jobseekers working on their CVs and employability

From start to finish, Brentwood Open Learning College will provide you with all the support and resources you need to successfully complete your studies.  Submit your application online, or contact our student support team anytime for more information.