The Executive Assistant (EA) course has been designed to provide an overview of the work of an EA and give you the confidence to go for that dream job!
Start DateFlexible
Study TypeIn centre, online, or a combination
Training TypeCourse
Duration6 hours
This course is ideal for those wishing to work as an Executive Assistant.
The course covers the relevant skills that EAs need and focuses on the job, the lifestyle, and other aspects that you can expect when you become an EA.
Becoming an Executive Assistant involves developing a combination of skills and experience to support high-level executives. This course gives an overview of the role, and, when coupled with study of the full Executive Assistant diploma, it will provide all the skills needed to enter the profession.
The course covers everything from an introduction to the role, to learning about time management, to business travel, and much more.
Completing a course for Executive Assistants equips you with a comprehensive skill set and knowledge base, enabling you to thrive in a challenging role, contribute significantly to your organisation, and further your career.
Once completed, a Pitman Training Certificate will validate the knowledge gained from the course.
Module 1 – Introduction to the Role
In this module, we cover the skills needed for the role, as well as showcasing a typical day in the life of an EA. How social media is used in the role is included as well as what the C-Suite means.
Module 2 – Communication
This module covers effective verbal and written communication, body language, making a good impression, and communicating at all levels.
Module 3 – Business Travel and Online Meetings
In this module, we’ll look at planning business travel, booking arrangements, itineraries, using travel apps, and organising online meetings.
Module 4 – Time and Resource Management
This module covers key areas that you can put to use once you’re in your desired role –– areas such as time management, resource management, avoiding procrastination, prioritising tasks, delegating, and diary management.
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The course provides a complete insight into how the Executive Assistant role works and how to become the very best, senior-level EA.
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Wherever possible our training is tailored to your needs. The cost of our training programmes depend on the course(s) you choose and varies according to duration and breadth. Rest assured we have a number of payment options available to ensure the cost of training is affordable and can be worked alongside your other financial commitments. Common ways people fund their training include: –
Requesting funding from your employers needn’t be a daunting task. Many employers support and encourage their employees with their professional development and consider it a worthwhile investment to fund any training required.
What we can help with:
There may be the opportunity to apply for funded grants that can help towards the cost of training. These include the Skills Development Scotland ITAs and the ReAct programme in Wales. All schemes will have different terms and conditions that will need to be met in order to qualify for a grant and these are managed by each individual centre.
We’d recommend you speak to a Course Advisor in your local centre to find out whether they are registered to offer any such schemes and discuss your requirements further.
* Terms and Conditions apply. Speak to a Course Advisor for full information on the options available to you.
Further study on a wider range of subjects, such as leadership skills, project management, and social media skills will further broaden your career opportunities.
We offer a range of training packages in a range of subject areas and can offer blended learning opportunities to best meet your needs.
Our courses are practical in nature and focus on a single subject and can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days.
Diplomas are designed to give you a complete skillset mapped to a specific career path and contain a number of core and elective courses.
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