Secretarial Diploma

Course Content Core Subjects • Computer Keyboard Skills –Learn how to touch type accurately, using the correct keyboard technique. • Keyboard Speed Development – Develop your typing speed to improve productivity using graded copying exercises and timed dictations. A number of stages are available, taking you up to a speed of 70 wpm • Effective Business Communication – Learn to communicate effectively in business – by letter, email, telephone and personal presentations. OR • Business Document Production – Develop skills and understanding of routine and complex business documents. • Audio Transcription – Learn to type from audio dictation using a variety of correspondence e.g. memos, reports and letters. • Microsoft Word – Learn word processing skills to a good business standard. • Microsoft Excel – Learn spreadsheet skills to a good business standard. • Microsoft PowerPoint – Gain competency in creating slide presentations. Areas covered include formatting, inserting tables, pictures, sound, hyperlinks, and applying transition and timing effects to a slide show. • Microsoft Outlook – Learn how to share, manage and schedule information electronically. Recommended Electives – choose TWO: • Introduction to Computers • Internet Skills • Microsoft Word Expert • Microsoft Publisher • Microsoft Access • Create, Manage and Integrate Files The above are recommended electives for this Diploma. Alternative subjects may be chosen. Please discuss the options with your Course Advisor. Benefits  Equip you to start a new career  The flexibility and value of a self-study course designed to enable you to work at your own pace  Personalised workbooks to use as a reference guide on completion of your training  The opportunity to gain a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and internationally by employers