Advanced Office Skills

Advanced Office Skills Diploma

This diploma is fully customisable, allowing you to select seven courses that best suit your requirements to help you gain professional expertise in your chosen subjects.

Gain practical, job-ready skills to help start your career in administration.

Employers are always on the lookout for people with practical know-how who can add value to their business from day one.

So if you want to work in an office environment or are coming back into the world of employment after a break, the Advanced Office Skills Diploma could be the ideal training for you.

Build a foundation for success with this tailor-made diploma

This popular diploma programme allows you to take full control and choose the courses you want to study. Its flexibility means you can be learning a wide range of essential skills, such as Microsoft Office, Bookkeeping, Sage Accounts and Effective Business Communication. There are plenty of options available with over 200 courses to choose from, so you can tailor the diploma to suit your goals.

Want to know more about how to create your perfect training programme? Simply get in touch with a Course Advisor at your nearest centre, and they will work with you to select the courses that will give you the skills you need.

Gain a broad range of skills as well as the confidence in your abilities to put them straight into action in the workplace.

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.

With your Advanced Office Skills Diploma, you’ll have world-class skills to get a job as a highly valued, well-paid office assistant.

Aims & Objectives

Enhance or change your career for the better. Our Advanced Office Skills Diploma has been designed to give you flexibility to choose subjects that meet your needs and will help you achieve your career ambitions.

Pre-Requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this diploma.

Career Path

This diploma will open the doors to a variety of careers thanks to its unique tailor-made set-up. You can work towards any number of office administration careers in roles such as Medical Secretary, Legal Secretary, PA, EA, or Office Manager. Alternatively, you can use the skills gained to kick-start a rewarding career in an accounting role in positions such as Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, or Finance Assistant.

CPD Points

150 (Awarded CPD points upon successful completion)

Core Courses

With our Advanced Office Skills Diploma, you choose any seven core courses from the list below. Please note alternative subjects may be chosen if more appropriate to your existing skills and career goals. Our Course Advisors can assist further with tailoring this diploma to your requirements.

• Word: Learn the core features and functions of Microsoft Word to effectively create, format, and edit documents.
• Word Expert: Enhance productivity and documents using Word’s advanced features.
• Excel: Learn how to format spreadsheets, handle formulas, insert charts, and use functions.
• Excel Expert: Master advanced Excel features such as macros, PivotTables, and data analysis tools.
• Outlook: Navigate and utilize Outlook for emails, contacts, tasks, and scheduling.
• PowerPoint: Learn key concepts and techniques to create professional presentations.
• SharePoint: Use Microsoft SharePoint to store, organise, and share information efficiently.
• OneDrive: Manage personal and professional documents and files using Microsoft OneDrive.
• Teams: Set up meetings, send messages, and collaborate using Microsoft Teams.
• Effective Business Communication: Improve communication skills for professional environments.
• Typaz: Learn to touch-type at speeds of up to 40+ words per minute.
• Google Docs: Get started with Google Docs for word processing, formatting, and collaboration.