ICS Personal Assistant

ICS Personal Assistant

A personal assistant is so much more than an ordinary admin worker, and our Personal Assistant course will explain why and equip you with the skills and knowledge to start a PA career. Through our PA training you'll learn how to make the arrangements and look after the coordination that ensures that your senior manager or director will be where they need to be when they need to be, fresh and ready briefed so they can do what they do best.

Our Personal Assistant course combines theory with practical exercises that will see you working as a PA, planning and organising like an expert.

You will look at the duties of a personal assistant, including diary management, meeting and conference planning, business travel and accommodation bookings, drafting of communications and more.

You will gain an overview of office management and learn about office equipment and the purchasing of consumables and stationery

Because most PA jobs involve working in a challenging and dynamic environment, our online Personal Assistant course will help you develop skills in prioritisation and teach you efficient methods of scheduling, delegation and team organisation.

You will also look at health and safety in the office environment and at the security and privacy issues around sensitive information to which a personal assistant will have access.

As you train to become a personal assistant you will gain the knowledge and skills to ensure that your boss is always given the best opportunity to excel, proving the saying that behind every successful senior manager is a highly skilled personal assistant.

Entry Requirements

You don't need any previous experience or qualifications to enrol in our Personal Assistant course. That's because we believe in making home study - and a rewarding future - as accessible as possible. However, you should be proficient in English.

Where will I go from here?

If you're already working in an administrative role, the ICS Personal Assistant Diploma will give you the edge you need to move into a personal assistant position. It's also the ideal springboard if you're thinking of entering the field, and will impress potential employers.

What will I gain?

On completion, you'll receive the ICS Personal Assistant Diploma.

Assessment

Assessments are a great way of checking your progress. During your Personal Assistant course, you'll complete six assessments, one at the end of each unit.

Generally, assessments can be sent to us online via the ICS Student Community: it's the fastest way to receive your results.

What will I get?

Because we're experts in home learning, ICS knows about and offers all the support you need along the way.

You'll receive study materials that have been specially designed for distance learning by experts in your chosen field.

As a Personal Assistant student, you'll receive the complimentary textbook: How to Pass (Third Level) Business Administration.

You'll have access to an experienced personal tutor both online and over the phone, ready to help you with guidance and motivation.

You'll also be part of the ICS Online Student Community, where you'll have access to library materials and your account information, as well as vital links with your fellow students, with the chance to discuss your work, ask questions and make new friends.

Study Period

12 months

Hours of study

160 hours

(That's the equivalent of about three hours study a week over the 12-month support period)

Support period

12 months

Course code

L04

Course cost

£449.00

Additional fees

There are no examination or registration fees for our Personal Assistant course.

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Key Topics

Equipment, Supplies and Services

  • Examine the office equipment used by PAs and discover how to choose the best suppliers for your business stationery and consumables. Explore the various services that can be provided by external agencies.

Work Environment and Controls

  • Explore the principles behind office design and examine common working practices. Learn how to keep personnel and equipment safe. Study the records, controls and systems which are required to maintain an efficient and effective organisation.

Procedures and Information

  • Examine the procedures that are used to maintain efficiency in offices. Learn how to store and retrieve information, and consider security and confidentiality with regards to information. Explore the various sources of business information.

Communication

  • Learn how to design and complete various business documents. Gain effective oral communication skills.

Organisation and Personal Effectiveness

  • Explore the use of action plans, schedules and diaries for planning and prioritising work. Learn how to draw up rotas for holiday and absence cover. Examine teamwork and consider the various working relationships which a PA may have.

Business Meetings, Events and Travel

  • Familiarise yourself with the paperwork used before and during meetings. Learn how to identify suitable venues for conferences. Discover how to make arrangements for business travel and accommodation.

You can either pay for your course in full or opt for a monthly payment plan.

Course fee £449 (excluding discounts)

Or speak to one of our course advisors now for payment plans.