Course
Secretary Courses & Diplomas
Admin Assistant Diploma
Business success starts with organised information and effective communication, which administrative assistants deliver by managing the systems that keep offices operating efficiently. With the option to add two elective courses, gain a well-rounded skillset to apply for this key role with our diploma programme that offers flexible, self-paced training and guidance every step of your learning experience.
Start Date
Flexible
Study Type
Online, Hybrid or In-centre
Duration
170 Hours
Training Type
Diploma
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Office operation depends on the specialised abilities of administrative professionals. As an Administrative Assistant, you are a key organisational power that maintains business order while helping executives stay productive and ensuring continuous communication of important information. Your attention to detail, technical skills, and professional attitude convert disorder into order.
The Admin Assistant Diploma provides essential skills that make you vital to any organisation from your first day of work. You will become proficient in Microsoft Office applications while developing touch-typing skills for optimal words per minute and learning professional document creation methods. Our training programme develops your technical abilities and business communication skills so you can predict organisational needs before they become issues.
This qualification opens doors to roles such as Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, and Office Administrator, with many graduates later advancing to positions like Executive Assistant, Office Manager, or Virtual Assistant. Invest in yourself to gain opportunities across businesses from all sectors
is this right for you?
The diploma programme suits several situations:
- Office professionals looking to enhance their skills and credentials
- Those facing redundancy who need marketable skills
- People joining the workforce again after a break
- Professionals transitioning to administrative support roles
- CV builders seeking to add in-demand technical qualifications
- Busy individuals requiring flexible study options with personal support
award & associatedQualifications
Upon successful completion, you'll earn 170 CPD points, a professional credential that validates your skills to employers and demonstrates your commitment to ongoing learning.
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.
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Microsoft SharePoint
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Pre-Requisites There are no formal pre-requisites required before starting this programme.
Finance Options 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: –
Self-Funded:
- Flexible payment plans to help you spread the cost* available at many of our centres;
- You could opt to pay upfront.
Company Funded:
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:
- Providing a comprehensive training programme outlining learning outcomes
- Tailored personnel letters
- Communication with finance departments to arrange payment options (upfront or payment plan*).
Funding & Grants:
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.
Career Path 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!
Your Administrative Breakthrough Starts Here
Facing redundancy? Joining the workforce? Simply after better opportunities? Whatever your situation, administrative support offers remarkable stability and always needs good administrative assistants.
Discover how 170 hours of flexible training can transform your professional trajectory.
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