This Introduction Level PA Course gives students a comprehensive introduction to PA work. This course is ideal for people looking to move into PA Jobs with no previous experience and limited/no previous experience. You will gain a professional qualification and the mix of administrative PA skills and IT and Keyboard skills needed to move into a PA job.
It also forms an excellent basis for continued training as a PA. You could opt to continue and take our more advanced PA Courses – CPD Accredited, to attain a more senior PA role.
It provides a sound set of administrative PA skills, builds confidence, and enables early entry into the job market by creating job readiness.
Objective
To provide a stepping stone to your first junior administration, secretary or PA role. This is ideal for building the experience needed for more senior PA roles. The course is structured as an introduction before starting our PA Course or PA Diploma.
Course Format
An experienced PA trainer will deliver a two-day, tutor-led course segment in a Virtual Classroom. Here, you can gain valuable guidance from an experienced PA.
There is a one-month flexi-time online study following this two-day virtual classroom course. In this period, you will study Microsoft Office and Keyboard skills to suit your schedule.
Introduction Level PA Course
Course Content
Introduction Level PA Course – 2-Day Virtual Classroom with an experienced PA tutor
- The Structure of a Company
- Duties of a PA and the job role
- Health and Safety in the office
- Filing
- Emails and email management
- Time management and prioritisation
- The purpose of the Office
- Structure of Departments and Organisational structures
- Mail management
- Stationery – Stock Control
- Telephone etiquette and procedure
- Client care skills
- Proof-reading
- CV and Career Advice
Keyboard skills – online training module for one month
- Touch Typing
Microsoft Office Course – online training module for one month
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
The course’s MS Office and typing elements can be started early if requested, as many students are keen to get going quickly. The course is structured to assist people who cannot attend full-time for over one month. We provide tutor-led classroom sessions for two days, and after that, you may attend on flexi-hours. Some training can be carried out at home online.
Testimonials
“I am very happy with the course. It was a very good decision! I would recommend it to everyone”. She further added that she “…would like to do the next level”.
Dates and Duration
The MS Office and typing elements of the course can be started anytime. You can take this course section before or after the virtual classroom training. The course is structured to assist people who cannot attend full-time for over one month.
- We provide tutor-led virtual classroom sessions for two days from 10:30 to 4:00
- Check the Date Options at the top of this Page in the booking area for dates.
- One month of online interactive training on a flexible basis
Course Requirements
It is an Introduction Level PA Course. There are no set prerequisites. If you have doubts about your suitability, please get in touch with us. The course is designed for people without experience or transferable skills to join the PA Course or get a PA Diploma directly.
This is a complete beginner course designed for people with minimal transferrable skills and IT skills to be able to start a PA Career. Most learners will commence at Level 3 with the PA Course or PA Diploma.
Suitable for
The course is ideal for people looking for their first job as a junior PA, receptionist, or admin. It is ideally suited to people with no prior experience and limited/no transferrable experience from a related job.
If you have some experience in the field, you should take our PA Courses.
Benefits
- Provides a sound set of introductory office skills
- Builds confidence
- Enables early entry to the job market by creating job readiness.
Outcome
Level 2 – Introduction to PA Skills Certificate
CPD Accreditation
All of our courses are CPD Accredited. The CPD Standards confirm the quality of training. You can also request a CPD Certificate upon completion if desired.