Personal Assistant Course

Course

Distance

£ 495 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Class hours

    180h

  • Duration

    12 Months

The aim of this learning course is to provide an overview of key areas of business understanding and personal skills that are required in the role of Personal Assistant. It covers everything from effective communication, office skills and even includes our ECDL course so you know you will have the level of computer skill needed. This course is a comprehensive introduction into the world of the Personal Assistant and will give you all the tools you need to be successful.

The Personal Assistant Course consists of two different courses.

1)European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL V5)
2)NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Personal Assistant

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL V5) : ECDL is recognised and valued by companies as the benchmark for digital literacy in educational systems around the globe. It is the international standard in end-user computer skills. Individuals who have achieved the ECDL / ICDL certification can successfully demonstrate their competence in the use of a computer and common computer applications.

NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Personal Assistant : Personal Assistant distance learning course is a must for support staff. The aim of this learning course is to provide an overview of key areas of business understanding and personal skills that are required in the role of Personal Assistant. You will learn the importance of good communication skills and how to organise your office responsibilities.

Important information

Price for Emagister users: We are offering students a 20% discount this month if you enrol online and pay in full.

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Start date

Distance Learning

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About this course


Key Topics

The Personal Assistant Course is divided into two seperate courses with seventeen comprehensive modules:

Course One
European Computing Driving Licence V5 Essentials and Extra

Module 1: Security for IT Users
Module 2: IT User Fundamentals
Module 3: Word Processing
Module 4: Spreadsheets
Module 5: Using Databases
Module 6: Presentation
Module 7: Using Email and the Internet Improving Productivity Using IT

Course Two
NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Personal Assistant

Module 1: Understanding organisations
Module 2: Professional approach to work
Module 3: Communication
Module 4: Time management
Module 5: Managing business information
Module 6: Office management systems and procedures
Module 7: Customer service
Module 8: Working with others
Module 9: Legal and regulatory requirements
Module 10: Handling difficult situations

Please Note: The BCS V5 European Computer Driving Licence course is only available in online format whereas the Personal Assistant course is only available in paper format

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about being a Personal Assistant and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

This is a dual certification course which leads to the following qualifications:

BCS V5 European Computer Driving Licence
NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Personal Assistant

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2016

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Subjects

  • Office IT
  • Ms Office
  • Communication Training
  • Security
  • Web
  • Effective Communication
  • Staff
  • Communication Skills
  • Network Training
  • Data Protection
  • Time management
  • Customer Service
  • Web Browsing
  • Network
  • Internet Security
  • Operating System
  • Personal Assistant

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Course programme

Personal Assistant Course

How is the course structured?

The Personal Assistant Course is divided into two seperate courses with seventeen comprehensive modules:

PERSONAL ASSISTANT COURSE
NCFE LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE

Module 1 - Understanding organisations

Module 2 - Professional approach to work

Module 3 - Communication

Module 4 - Time management

Module 5 – Managing business information

Module 6 – Office management systems and procedures

Module 7 – Customer service

Module 8 – Working with others

Module 9 – Legal and regulatory requirements

Module 10 – Handling difficult situations

EUROPEAN COMPUTER DRIVING LICENCE
ECDL V5

Module 1: Security for IT Users:
Unwanted messages - Malicious programs - Viruses and spyware - Intrusions - Passwords and PINs - Public Network - Bluetooth - Portable Storage Devices - IT Security Guidelines and Privacy Policies - Backup of data

Module 2: IT User Fundamentals:
Operating system - Operate the computer desktop - Graphical user environment - File management - Health and Safety Practices - Data Protection

Module 3: Word Processing:
Saving files in different formats - Create and edit small-sized word documents - Using built in options - Different formatting options - insert tables, images & objects - mail merge - Page settings

Module 4: Spreadsheets:
Edit rows and columns in a worksheet; Copy, move, delete, and appropriately rename worksheets - Enter data in cells - Create mathematical and logical formulas using standard functions - Format content - Charts - Page settings

Module 5: Using Databases:
What is a database and how it is organised and operated - Create a simple database - Create a table - Sort and filter - Queries - Forms - Reports

Module 6: Presentation:
Work with presentations and save them in different file formats - Choose builtin options such as the Help function - Slide Layouts - Presentations - Charts - Animation and Transition Effects

Module 7: Using Email and the Internet:
The Internet – Security - Web browsing - Search for information - Save web pages - Download files - Email

COURSE FEES

Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore the registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the Personal Assistant home study course is £618.75, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £495 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.

You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £123.75 and then 4 equal payments of £123.75 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.

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Career opportunities: Personal Assistant

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Personal Assistant Course

£ 495 VAT inc.