Personal Assistant Training Course 

Looking for a flexible personal assistant training course to take your career a step further? At BOLC, we offer an extensive range of dynamic online courses to become a secretary or PA, designed exclusively for distance learning.  This endorsed Level 1 PA and Secretarial Skills Certificate is ideal for newcomers, providing an entry-level introduction to this fascinating field. Create your own study schedule and complete your course at a time and pace that suit your lifestyle.  Get to know the everyday duties performed by personal assistants and secretaries, take your telephone skills to the next level and learn how to write professional business letters.  Our dynamic digital learning platform is open 24/7, making it easy to study while maintaining your current commitments.  What’s more, our exclusive PA training programs include all learning resources and on-demand tutor support in the initial course fee as standard.  Get started on your Level 1 PA and Secretarial Certificate today, or contact Brentwood Open Learning College anytime for more information.

Why Study Personal Assistant and Secretarial Skills?

The value and importance of professional PA and secretarial skills cannot be overstated.  Across all industries and sectors worldwide, PAs and secretaries are the all-round multitaskers that keep businesses running smoothly.  Whether the dream is to climb the ladder with an established organisation or become the trusted PA of a high-profile executive, career opportunities for confident candidates are wide open. This endorsed Level 1 PA and Secretarial Skills Certificate has been designed to lay the groundwork for a successful career in advanced admin and PA services.  With no prior knowledge or experience necessary, you’ll be guided through the basics of the profession and the job functions of the PA or secretary.  After which, you’ll have every opportunity to put your new skills and knowledge to use for the benefit of your career.

Our exclusive Level 1 PA and Secretarial Certificate provides candidates with the opportunity to boost their CVs and career prospects with an endorsed award.  Each of the three modules concludes with an assessment to be taken online, which your assigned tutor will mark and return with helpful feedback:

Module 1 - The Job Functions of a PA / Secretary

The fundamentals of PA and secretarial services are discussed in the first module, in which candidates are familiarised with the primary functions and responsibilities of senior admin personnel.  Course content also covers the character traits and qualities needed to succeed in the field, along with the importance of developing strong relationships with employers.

Module 2 - Telephone Skills

Module two outlines the value and importance of refined telephone skills as a secretary or PA, defining what it means to have a professional telephone manner.  Tips and guidelines for more confident call handling are also presented, along with how to take accurate messages, when and how to screen incoming calls, dealing with difficult callers and caller redirection.

Module 3 - Writing Business Letters

Concluding the course, module three guides candidates through the process of creating some of the most common types of business letters and general office communications.  Learners consider the basic structure and layout of several standardised business communications, along with the unique challenges of penning letters on behalf of others and the main differences between internal and external communications.

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Paying in Instalments: £180 (Interest FREE Instalments)

Deposit: £40

No of Instalments: 10

Each Instalment: £14

Pay in Full: (£40 Discount) £140

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.

This Level 1 PA and Secretarial Certificate could pave the way for a successful career in almost any aspect of high-level admin. For some, the dream is to climb the corporate ladder and secure a prestigious position with an established employer. For others, it’s all about becoming the personal PA of one high-profile individual, politician, entrepreneur or celebrity. Wherever you see yourself five years from now, you’ll be a step closer to making it happen with a Level 1 PA and Secretarial Skills Certificate. With experience, professional PAs and secretaries can earn anything from £20,000 to more than £50,000 with endless additional perks and privileges. 

With demand for skilled secretaries and professional PAs at an all-time high, there’s never been a better time to consider a career change. This Level 1 PA and Secretarial Certificate could be the ideal course for the following applicants:

• Candidates with confidence and ambition
• Admin personnel pursuing promotion
• Natural multitaskers with outgoing personalities
• 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

Sign up online and gain instant access to our 24/7 digital learning platform, with all the resources you’ll need to complete your studies.  Enrol today, or contact Brentwood Open Learning College anytime for more information.