Pitman specialises in offering world-class secretarial training, and this diploma will provide you with a high-level, well-rounded administrative skillset that will impress any potential employer.
Start DateFlexible
Study TypeIn centre, online, or a combination
Training Typediploma
Duration170 hours or 7 weeks full-time study
This diploma will help you develop an excellent base of administration-focused skills that you can easily transfer into the workplace. It has been designed to help those seeking a number of careers, including Admin Assistant, Office Assistant, and Office Administrator. You’ll gain the professional skills that employers are looking for.
This diploma will help you develop an excellent base of administration-focused skills that you can easily transfer into the workplace. It has been designed to help those seeking a number of careers, including Admin Assistant, Office Assistant, and Office Administrator. You’ll gain the professional skills that employers are looking for.
A good admin assistant provides a vital support function in any busy office. You’ll need to master the art of working under your own initiative to tight deadlines, as well as responding to the demanding needs of more senior colleagues. With our Admin Assistant Diploma, you’ll get high-quality, office-based training that not only gives you strong technical skills but will also teach you how to speak the language of business. With your completed diploma, you’ll have an excellent foundation to get a job as a trusted admin assistant in any office.
A Pitman Training diploma is one of the most prestigious training programmes you can complete from one of the most highly regarded training organisations in the world. Businesses throughout the UK and Ireland recognise the Pitman Training name as a sign that you have been trained to the highest level. So with your Admin Assistant Diploma, you’ll have world-class skills to get a job as a highly valued Admin Assistant.
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Whether you’re changing careers or looking to get your first foot on the ladder, the Admin Assistant Diploma is an ideal route to ensure you have the essential skills employers are looking for.
You’ll learn how to master in-demand software packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel, as well developing strong touch-typing and document creation skills. What’s more, to complement your diploma, you’ll also have the option to add two elective subjects, such as PC Essentials, PowerPoint, Effective Business Communication, and more.
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There are no formal pre-requisites required before starting this programme.
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.
With an admin assistant degree, you will be in the ideal position to apply for a variety of careers. You can apply for positions such as Admin Assistant, Office Assistant, Secretary, or Team Secretary, for example. Not only will you have the skills employers need, but you will also open up some great career progression opportunities.
From positions such as these, you can train further and gain experience. With experience, you are able to apply for positions such as PA, EA, Office Manager, Officer Supervisor, VA and more!
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