Personal Assistant Skills
There is a growing demand for Personal Assistants (PA) and receptionists who can oversee the office and carry out administrative functions with professionalism. The Personal Assistant Skills (PA) Course offered by Online Courses Australia trains you in providing day to day assistance in the business environment. The course is suitable for those looking to further their career in an administrative support position.
A personal assistant's job encompasses a wide range of duties and responsibilities and requires one to be meticulous and qualified. The Personal Assistant Skills Course covers an array of topics such as building administrative support skills, organising company meetings, functions and conferences, liaising with business clients, preparing reports and quotations and keeping minutes. It also helps you groom your business etiquettes.
Online Courses Australia acknowledges that the role of a secretary is essential to the effective functioning of the team and offers guidance, so you can refine your skills, become adept at performing office-related tasks, and work with minimal supervision and high levels of confidence.
What will you achieve from this online short course?
Participants of this course will gain considerable understanding of administrative skills such as:
- Organisational and time management skills
- Ability to manage appointments and schedules
- Documentation
- Ability to maintain working relationships with key stakeholders
Career Prospects
The Personal Assistant Skills course as a feature of business administration provides a pathway to careers such as:
- Personal assistant
- Receptionist/secretary
- Customer service representative
- Office administrator
- Front office manager
Course Delivery
Keeping in mind the commitments of our students, Online Courses Australia delivers all its courses online so they have been tailored to suit individual needs and lifestyles. This ensures that students across Australia have access to their course and support at anytime and anywhere. On enrolment students are issued with a log-in ID and password that provides access to Online Courses Australia's e-learning centre.
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Course design
The course comprises two units of study:
- Organise meetings
- Organise schedules
Both units can be completed in 85 hours. Students are required to complete the course within a period of three months commencing from the date of enrolment.
Recognition & Accreditation
Upon successful completion of the course students will receive a Statement of Attainment for partial fulfilment of the industry qualification in Certificate IV in Business Administration (BSB40507).
Online Courses Australia is a Registered Training Organisation. We aim to provide you with quality training and extensive student support while you undertake your studies in this short course.
Units of Study
This course has 2 units of study.
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BSBADM405A Organise Meetings
This unit covers organising meetings including agendas, papers, participants and minutes.
BSBADM307B Organise Schedules
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage appointments and diaries for personnel within an organisation, using manual and electronic diaries, schedules and other appointment systems.
How Long Does The Course Take?
This short course should take approximately 60 hours.
Each unit should take approximately 30 hours. Maximum 3 months access to this online course.
