Executive PA Diploma.
p align="left"> Executive PAs play an influential and important role in the business world. The support they provide to senior executives is central to the running of many good organisations. That’s why the jobs are highly valued, well paid, interesting and rewarding. The skills required cover a wide range; from keyboard and computer to total mastery of essential business software; to interpersonal and communication techniques. Shorthand is an additional option, if you wish.
- Learning these considerable skills is easy with Pitman Training. Our tried and trusted methods are the best available and are designed for speedy results.
- You work at your own pace in our comfortable premises, helped by experienced tutors as required. The atmosphere is relaxed and non-competitive.
- You choose your own hours, working when it suits you – and keep the reference books and training manuals when the course is over.
- The subjects covered are shown below. Together, they will equip you to start a new career as an Executive PA.
On completion of your final exams, you will receive a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and internationally by employers.
Invest in yourself
Acquiring these vital business skills – and your Pitman Training Diploma to prove it – will repay the cost in improved employment opportunities and job satisfaction. What better investment in your own future? The sooner you start, the sooner you will benefit.
Why Pitman Training?
No one has helped more people gain valuable business skills than Pitman Training. That unbeatable experience is your guarantee of success.
- Our teaching methods are proven; our course materials are the best of their kind.
- There are no hidden costs. The Diploma package includes certification fees and all training.
A Pitman Training Diploma is an industry standard; your passport to a better career. This course is d esigned for individuals who wish to gain comprehensive secretarial, business and computer skills in preparation for a career as a Personal Assistant in high-level management.
Course Duration
16 weeks full-time (20 hour week) with shorthand or 320 hours flexi-study
12 weeks full-time (20 hour week) without shorthand or 220 hours flexi-study
Testimonial
"I wanted to get my career going in the right direction and knew that I needed to get a recognised qualification. Pitman Training in Wexford had the answer; I signed up to their Exec PA Diploma and made good progress. The breakthrough was their helping me on preparing my CV and guiding me on job applications - on the Wednesday the CV was finished and circulated - I had a call on the Thursday - an interview Friday morning and was offered the job in the afternoon. A brilliant experience!"
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Core Subjects
Keyboard Skills
Keyboard Speed Development
Effective Business Communication
Microsoft Word Proficient
Microsoft Word Expert
Microsoft Excel Proficient
Microsoft Excel Expert
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Outlook
Audio Transcription
Teeline or Pitman 2000 Shorthand
Recommended Electives - choose 4
Shorthand Speed Development
Introduction to Computers
Create, Manage and Integrate Files
Microsoft FrontPage OR Introduction to HTML OR Dreamweaver
Microsoft Publisher
Basic Book-keeping
Get Into Marketing
Get Into PR
Get Into Personnel
Legal Module – Company Law
Internet Skills
Keyboard Speed Development
Meetings & Minute Taking
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