Admin Assistant

Admin Assistant Diploma

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.

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.

Get the skills required to gain a job as a trusted Admin Assistant

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.

What will you get in return?

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.

Aims and Objectives

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.

Pre-Requisites

There are no formal pre-requisites required before starting this programme.

Career Path

Upon completion of this diploma, you'll be in the ideal position to apply for careers such as Admin Assistant, Office Assistant, and Office Administrator. From positions such as these, you can train further and gain experience to be able to apply for positions such as Executive Assistant, Office Manager, Office Supervisor, Virtual Assistant, and more!

CPD Points 170

(Awarded CPD points upon successful completion)

Core Courses

Typaz

Learn to touch-type at speeds of up to 40+ words per minute, even if you have little to no prior experience. You'll receive guidance on ergonomics, technique, and accuracy.

Word

The aim of the course is for you to learn the core features and functions of the Microsoft Word application, so you will be effective in creating, formatting, and editing documents.

Or Word Expert

This course is for those who are proficient with the basic and intermediate concepts and features of Word and wish to increase their productivity and enhance their documents using Word's advanced features.

Excel

In this Microsoft Excel course, you'll learn how to format your spreadsheet to best display your data, handle simple and complex formulas, insert charts, learn how to insert functions, and much more.

Or Excel Expert

You will learn advanced-level features of Microsoft Excel, such as macros, PivotTables, PivotCharts, and data analysis tools to help you make data-driven decisions.

Outlook

Our Outlook course takes you through everything you need to use this popular email system as a work tool, from navigation and views through contacts and appointments, to tasks and folders.

Teams

You will learn how to use the core features of Microsoft Teams to set up and start meetings, send messages, collaborate on documents, and more.

SharePoint

In this course, you will learn how to use the core features of Microsoft SharePoint to store, organise, share, and access information from any device.

ELECTIVE COURSES (choose three)

• Professional Receptionist Essentials
• Effective Business Communication
• Successful Meetings and Minutes
• PC Essentials
• PowerPoint
• OneDrive
• Zoom
• Google Docs
• VA Essentials
• Audio Transcription
• Health and Safety Essentials

Alternative subjects may be chosen if more suitable to your existing skills and career goals.