Secretarial Diploma

"The skills I developed at Pitman Training really helped me get my secretarial job. I am now more confident in using Microsoft Office applications and can communicate effectively at all levels, which I never thought I would be able to do! It was definitely a worthwhile investment."

Secretaries are central to any business; they are the essential staff who make day-to-day activities happen and whose professional efficiency enables executives and managers to work effectively. The varied role of the secretary will require excellent IT and organisational skills together with strong interpersonal and communication skills. An effective secretary must be flexible yet organised, structured and possess a composed manner to be able to work under pressure, managing and prioritising work loads. The Pitman Training Secretarial Diploma covers a wide range of the skills required by effective secretaries - from keyboard and typing speed development; to total mastery of the most common business software; to business communication techniques. Learning these secretarial skills is easy with Pitman Training. Our tried and trusted methods are the best available. You will work at your own pace in our comfortable premises, helped by experienced tutors as required. You choose your own hours and keep the reference materials when the course is over. On completion, you will receive a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and internationally by employers.

This Diploma is designed for individuals who wish to gain a range of essential office and computer skills to fast-track them into a secretarial role.

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

This Diploma provides you with the essential skills to start a secretarial career with complete confidence.

Guideline Learning Time
6 weeks' full-time or 180 hours' flexi study
(full-time is based on approx 20-30 hours a week)
Students should discuss all options with a course advisor.

Please note that from the core courses listed below, you have the option to study either Effective Business Communication or Business Document Production but not both in the standard Secretarial Dipoma