Certificate in Business (Executive Secretarial)

Course Overview

The Business - Executive Secretarial Correspondence Program will cover the following course content:

General Administration Skills covers a broad range of fundamental business and office management competencies.

• career management
• business ethics and etiquette
• paper and non paper records management
• office computing essentials, including networking and the Internet
• effective travel and funds management

Communication Skills covers a broad range of essential communication skills and practices.

• reception and interpersonal skills
• telephone techniques
• written communication
• planning, drafting, and editing documents
• essential business writing skills

Bookkeeping Skills covers the competencies you need to maintain the financial records of small to medium-sized enterprises.

• basic bookkeeping concepts and terms
• journals, ledgers, and balance sheets
• cash systems and payroll management
• purchases, sales, four-column general journals, and financial statements.

Accreditation

Please note:  This is NOT an Australian accredited course.  It is designed for those students / applicants who are looking to broaden their knowledge as opposed to those seeking certification.

Enrollments

Enrollments are every Monday of the year.

Course Duration

Study at Your Own Pace. Typical Completion Time is 12 Weeks to 24 Weeks

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 organizations 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

Assessment Details

 This course includes in-depth written assessments that you complete as part of your course work and then forward to your tutor. Once your tutor has marked and graded your work you will receive prompt feedback.

Requirements

The great news is that you don't need any previous experience to take this course at any of the two levels it is offered at: Certificate or Diploma.

Certificate or Diploma?

Certificate Level: represent basic vocational skills and knowledge.
Diploma Level: represent fundamental principles, techniques and knowledge. ICI Diploma level qualifications recognise the capacity for initiative and judgment across a broad range of technical and/or management functions.

What is included?

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

• Course notes and required reading materials
• Personal tutor (tuition and assignment feedback)
• Institute Identification Pass.
• Reduced tuition rates should you wish to complete an additional program during your studies or upon graduation!

What You Receive on Course Completion

By the end of the Course you will have reached a level of skill where you can competently handle all relevant assignments and realistically expect to be well paid for your efforts.

On successful completion of the course you will receive:

• ICI Certificate or Diploma in Paralegal Studies (Graduation Certificate).
• Transcripts indicating units completed
• You will be conferred with the right of displaying post-nominals after your name to reflect the qualification you have achieved. eg. John Smith, DipBus 
• Letter of recommendation from the Institute Director
• Life membership of ICI + Alumni Association Membership
• Access to the ICI "Graduate Employment Service Program" (GESP) which facilitates support in the way of resources, contacts, resume assistance, job searches, interview preparation and career counselling and advice