Executive Secretarial

Course Outline : What You Will Cover 

The ICI executive secretarial and personal assistant course has been designed in conjunction with industry representatives and helps you learn the skills you need to succeed quickly and conveniently.

Administer projects

Plan project administration Coordinate project administration Finalise and review project administration

Implement workplace information systems

Identify and source information needs Collect, analyse and report information Implement information systems Prepare for information system changes

Write complex documents

Plan and write letters and documents Draft text Prepare final text Produce document

Workplace OH&S

Workplace safety and ergonomics

Communicate effectively (telephone and face to face)

Body language Building self confidence Personal qualities to develop Telephone skills, gaining information and closing calls.

Word processing (MS Word)

Managing Your Documents Using Formatting Tools Using Time Saving Tools

Spreadsheets (MS Excel)

Prepare & develop spreadsheet Working with Functions and Formulas Managing Tables Enhancing your Workbook

How Will You Benefit?

Fast track your career as a executive secretary or personal assistant (PA)

Learn the inside secrets of how to become a executive secretary or PA pro in months not years!

Study a executive secretary course that was designed in conjunction with leading industry leaders

Free up valuable time, don't waste time and money travelling to classes

Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are

Have access to a tutor who works in the industry you are training for

Start reaping the benefits by enrolling today!

Career Prospects

An executive secretary or personal assistant is an integral part of a management team, and we find that many of our graduates move into management roles in the years after they leave the institute.

Your training will prepare you for roles in small or large organisations in all industry sectors. It is the variety of opportunity and wealth of available positions that makes these programs so popular. Areas where recent graduates have been employed include:

Advertising, marketing and public relations

Banking and finance

Entertainment

Fashion and retail

Finance and insurance

Travel, hotels and leisure

Legal

Government

Sporting organisations

Medical Centres

Real Estate

Publishing

This extensive training course will equip you with the skills and qualifications to gain employment in a variety of positions including:

Personal Assistant

Executive Assistant

Executive Secretary

Receptionist

Administration Assistant

Office Manager & Bookkeeping Assistant.

Course Levels Explained / Prerequisites

1. Certificate: represents a basic level of operational knowledge with general knowledge. Suitable for basic entry level positions.

There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into any course level. Students may enrol directly into the diploma or advanced diploma levels without completing lower ranked qualifications. Graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities.

Course Length

(Source: 2008 Student Graduation Statistics)

The average time within which students complete studies is:

Certificate Level - 14 weeks,

ICI courses allow you to study at your own pace with no assignment deadlines. This means that you determine the pace of the course and within which time period you will ultimately complete your studies in.

Completing your course with ICI is flexible as you can fast-track and graduate in a matter of months. You complete activities and submit assignments whenever you are ready.

The maximum time given to complete a program is three years.

Study Mode : Distance Learning

This entire course is carried out via Distance Learning (also known as correspondence learning). Distance learning is ideal if you need to adapt around work, family, or other commitments. It is also extremely beneficial should you simply wish to fast track your studies (and career) and not be locked into a timetable.

Our course content and learning experience ensure that your course is relevant and interesting. Learning, tutorial assistance, assessments takes place whenever and wherever you are in the country or world. It takes place at your own pace on your own terms to fit your lifestyle. As an ICI student, you’ll never endure a pop quiz, spend countless hours and hundreds of dollars travelling, and never be late with an assignment or for class. 

Enrolments statistics reveal that students from the following categories are currently taking advantage of the distance learning experience at ICI:

Government, business & industry employers 32%

High school leavers 20%

Individuals looking to start a business or change career paths 18%

Individuals already in the industry looking to formalise and/or update knowledge and seek a promotion11%

Military personal 11%

Stay at home mothers 8%

Recognition & Accreditation

This course is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges(IAPCC). The courses offered by ICI are unique as they take a very "hands on" approach. Our courses are not designed to teach you just the "theory" behind the industry - they are written and tutored by industry professionals and will fast-track you into a new career of your choice.

Various government departments and business's have enrolled their own staff with ICI for further training and development and is a strong indicator of acceptance and recognition by employers and industry.

The following is a partial list of companies and government departments which have enrolled or sponsored staff into ICI courses:

Department of Defence State of Queensland Department of Tourism, Regional Development & Industry Department of Employment, Economic Development & Innovation Revenue SA (State of South Australia) Metcash Trading Ltd Australia (IGA) Navman Technologies Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane Employment Directions Network / Department of Education & Training Queensland Compensation Calvin Klein John Paul College Darwin International Airport Mitsubishi Corporation Commonwealth Bank HSBC American Express Clayton UTZ Hennikers Solicitors Villari Lawyers UnitingCare Aviva Australia Holdings, Uniting Care Institute of Family Practice Federal Workplace Authority Centacare Employment Group Mission Australia MAX Employment Gunnebo Australia (Security) Brookfield Multiplex Coca-Cola Amitil Coles Myer Ltd

Already in the Profession or Industry?

This course and qualification is a great way of consolidating existing knowledge via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), updating your industry skills and contributing towards your professional development. It is also one of the most practical steps you can take towards working towards gaining a promotion or better paid position.

Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction as long as the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities.

What Do I Get?

All materials essential for course completion are included in the cost of the course fee. Upon enrolment, students receive:

All required study materials and course notes

Practical assignment projects with constructive tutor feedback

Industry based tutor who will service all of your course and career questions and guidance needs

UNESCO endorsed Student ID card giving students access to thousands of discounts both at home and overseas! Save on transport, accommodation, communications, food, shopping, movies and more!

On successful completion of the course you will receive:

A graduation certificate officially recognising your successful completion of studies and qualifications as a executive secretary

Transcripts indicating units completed

Letter of recommendation and validation for current and future employers

Post-nominal letters placed after your name which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification. For example: John Smith, DipBusES

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