Admin Assistant Diploma

Is This for You?

This diploma will help you develop an excellent base of administration-focused skills that you can easily transfer into the workplace. It has been designed to help those seeking a number of careers, including Admin Assistant, Office Assistant, and Office Administrator. You’ll gain the professional skills that employers are looking for.

Award and Associated Qualifications

Accredited CPD Centre

Awarded 170 CPD points upon successful completion

Courses Start Date
Start Date
Flexible
Courses Study Type
Study Type
In centre, online, or a combination
Courses Training Type
Training Type
diploma
Course Duration
Duration
170 hours or 7 weeks full-time study

About This Diploma

This diploma will help you develop an excellent base of administration-focused skills that you can easily transfer into the workplace. It has been designed to help those seeking a number of careers, including Admin Assistant, Office Assistant, and Office Administrator. You’ll gain the professional skills that employers are looking for.

Get the skills required to gain a job as a trusted Admin Assistant.

A good admin assistant provides a vital support function in any busy office. You’ll need to master the art of working under your own initiative to tight deadlines, as well as responding to the demanding needs of more senior colleagues. With our Admin Assistant Diploma, you’ll get high-quality, office-based training that not only gives you strong technical skills but will also teach you how to speak the language of business. With your completed diploma, you’ll have an excellent foundation to get a job as a trusted admin assistant in any office.

What will you get in return?

A Pitman Training diploma is one of the most prestigious training programmes you can complete from one of the most highly regarded training organisations in the world. Businesses throughout the UK and Ireland recognise the Pitman Training name as a sign that you have been trained to the highest level. So with your Admin Assistant Diploma, you’ll have world-class skills to get a job as a highly valued Admin Assistant.

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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.

Courses Included

Microsoft Office

Excel

Microsoft Excel is the world’s most popular spreadsheet program. In Part 1, you will learn how to use the core features of Excel, such as…

Microsoft Office

Microsoft SharePoint

In this course, you will learn how to use the core features of Microsoft SharePoint to store, organise, share, and access information from any device.

EA/PA Courses

Microsoft Teams

In this course, you will learn how to use the core features of Microsoft Teams to set up and start meetings, send messages, collaborate on…

Microsoft Office Courses

Outlook

This flexible study Outlook course takes you through everything you need to use this popular email system as a work tool, from navigation and views…

Touch Typing Courses

Typaz

In just 25 hours speeds of 20-40+ words per minute are perfectly achievable, even if you have little prior experience. Comprising 10 lessons, you’ll also…

Microsoft Office Courses

Word

Our Microsoft Word course is designed to provide you with the essential skills you will need to be proficient in Word, in a work environment,…

Elective Courses

In addition to the core courses you will also select three elective courses of your own choice. Below are some recommendations but there is a wider list of courses available. Speak to a Course Advisor for more information.

Touch Typing Courses

Audio Transcription Level 1

Audio Transcription is a valuable skill to gain. It has applications in many industry sectors. This audio typing course will teach you how to operate…

Communication Courses

Effective Business Communication

This excellent course will raise your game when it comes to business communication skills, which is often top of the list of qualities demanded by…

Microsoft Office

Excel Expert

In this course, you will learn advanced-level features of Microsoft Excel, such as macros, PivotTables, PivotCharts, and data analysis tools to help you make data-driven…

General Office Skills Courses

Google Docs

Google Docs is the online word-processing application that forms part of Google’s G-suite, which is used by organisations all over the world.

Personal Development Courses

Health and Safety Essentials

This is a flexible study course, so you’ll have the freedom to study whenever suits you. The interactive e-learning system makes this an extremely accessible…

Microsoft Office

Microsoft OneDrive

In this course, you will learn how to use the core features of Microsoft OneDrive to organise documents, import files and folders, and share documents…

General Office Skills Courses

Personal Computer Essentials

In this course, you’ll learn the components and basic operation of the personal computer, covering hardware and software components, application software, and file management.

Microsoft Office Courses

PowerPoint

Our comprehensive PowerPoint training course will help you get to grips with this popular presentation software. Learning with us will teach you how to produce…

General Office Skills Courses

Professional Receptionist Essentials

The Professional Receptionist Essentials course has been designed to give people the chance of becoming the best receptionist they can be.

General Office Skills Courses

Successful Meetings and Minutes

If you work as a Secretary, Administrator, PA, EA or Office Manager for instance, your role may involve taking notes or minutes at meetings.

EA/PA Courses

VA Essentials

If you’re thinking of becoming a Virtual Assistant, our VA Essentials course will help give you a rounded overview of what is involved in running…

Microsoft Office Courses

Word Expert

In this course, you will learn advanced-level features of Microsoft Word, such as templates, document protection, Track Changes, forms, macros, and more.

General Office Skills Courses

Zoom

This course will show you how to use the essential features of this popular video-conferencing platform to bolster your skillset for today’s business environment.

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*).

* Terms and Conditions apply. Speak to a Course Advisor for full information on the options available to you.

Career Path

Upon completion of this diploma, you’ll be in the ideal position to apply for careers such as Admin Assistant, Office Assistant, and Office Administrator. From positions such as these, you can train further and gain experience to be able to apply for positions such as Executive Assistant, Office Manager, Office Supervisor, Virtual Assistant, and more!

What’s the Difference?

We offer a range of training packages in a range of subject areas and can offer blended learning opportunities to best meet your needs.

Pitman Training Type Course

Our courses are practical in nature and focus on a single subject and can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days.

Pitman Training Type Course

Diplomas are designed to give you a complete skillset mapped to a specific career path and contain a number of core and elective courses.

Flexible Training That Works for You

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