Office Management

Training Course: Administrative Assistant Specialist


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OM234893

23 - 27 Jun 2025

London (UK)

Hotel : Landmark Office Space - Oxford Street

Cost : 5250 € Euro

Introduction

What does an administrative assistant do? The administrative assistant is a diverse role needed by almost every office to perform a variety of clerical and administrative tasks. There is an array of support tasks that have to be executed promptly and order to ensure coordination among the fundamental business functions.

Administrative Assistants may work on a one-on-one basis with the executives, high-ranking officials, and managers or may work for a particular team, project, or department. Their job is to handle different interrelated interactions between the organization and its employees to ensure coordination and productivity.

Course Objectives

  • Develop organizational skills within the participant with a view of utilizing organizational resources to the optimum

  • Prepare participants to be active in situations of stress with a problem-solving mindset along with a creative approach

  • Inculcate within the participants the basics of routine tasks such as answering phone calls, taking notes, arranging meetings, etc.

  • Preparing participants for specialized job responsibilities specific to certain industries such as Administrative Assistants to financial officials will be required to understand the basics of accounting and financial management, reading financial reports, gathering financial data, and so on

  • Release the Executives and managers from the burden of cumbersome tasks that don’t involve personal interference of the manager and thus allow them to focus on the most important jobs as the support tasks would be taken care of by the administrative assistants

  • To develop the participant into a person who acts as a connecting link between the manager and the rest of the organization

Methodology

  • Interactive sessions and lectures

  • Presentations

  • Management games

  • Roleplaying/modelling

  • Case studies

  • Group discussions

  • Problem-solving sessions

Organisational Impact

  • A well-trained administrative assistant will systematically perform clerical duties and thus the rest of the team, managers will be able to dedicate their time and resources solely to major functions

  • A competent Administrative Assistant will be like the face of the company who greets clients on a regular basis. Specifically, due to this reason, the training program also focuses on helping the participants develop a candid and friendly demeanour towards the clients or visitors

  • With proficient communication skills, administrative assistants are capable of turning into the nerve centre of business communication. Communication may take place through them and they can streamline the necessary information to required authorities timely.

Personal Impact 

  • Participants will become adept at performing office procedures through practical knowledge acquired during the course of the certification

  • Gain familiarity with various technical and computer skills

  • Develop a creative mindset that promotes innovation and problem solving

  • Gain the prestige of becoming an asset for the company, thereby boosting self-confidence

  • Enhanced skill set will increase the employability of the participants and help them gain an advantage over peers

Target Audience

  • Administrative assistant

  • Administrative Coordinator

  • Office assistants

  • Office clerk

  • Office secretary

  • Front office managers

  • Receptionists

  • Supervisors

  • General managers

  • Entrepreneurs and start-up founders

Course Outline

Day 1

Need of an Administrative Assistant

  • Recognising the employers’ need

  • Getting well-versed in employer’s responsibilities

  • Job duties

  • Setting up a workstation

  • Work planning

  • Dictation

Day 2

Telephone Handling and Etiquettes

  • Taking and screening calls

  • Taking messages

  • Telephone manners

Day 3

Handling of Mail

  • Inward and outward mail

  • Email etiquettes

  • Physical mail

  • Electronic mail

Day 4

Records Management

  • Filing system

  • Filing equipment

  • Documentation

  • Maintaining confidentiality

Day 5

Business Communication and Networking

  • Business correspondence

  • Drafting business letters

  • Internal business communication

  • Preparing business reports

  • Business networking on behalf of the employer

Day 6

Computer and Technical Skills

  • Word processing applications

  • Spreadsheet’s software

  • Presentation skills

  • Internet skills

  • Using the internet for research

  • Office equipment

Day 7

Introduction to Book-keeping

  • Recording financial transactions

  • Basics of Accounting

  • Source documents

  • Financial statement

  • Reading financial reports

Day 8

Time Management

  • Prioritizing projects

  • Time management strategies

  • Planning ahead

Office Management

Training Course: Administrative Assistant Specialist


Register Now
Quick Inquiry
Discount Group Download Brochure (38)

OM234893

23 - 27 Jun 2025

London (UK) - Landmark Office Space - Oxford Street

Hotel : Landmark Office Space - Oxford Street

Cost: 5250 € Euro


  About London

The UK capital of London is a city that combines the old and the new. It is as equally famous for the latest fashion and innovation as it is for its impressive heritage. London's attractions range from the Royal Palace to the DIY atmosphere of its markets. It is also a picturesque city of parks and of course, the majestic Thames River. The city extends for miles beyond its ancient core and each neighborhood has its own charming atmosphere for visitors to explore. London also wears its status as a world city proudly and the influence of different cultures is plain to see in the food and fashion of the capital.


  Things to do and places to visit in London

With so many attractions in London, anyone can find something to delight them. Art lovers will enjoy the world-renowned museums and galleries, most of which are free. Sports fans are spoilt for choice by the city's array of football clubs. Theatre and music fans have a vast list of venues to visit, whilst shopaholics have Harrods, Oxford Street, Camden and much more to look forward to after arranging flights to London.

Some unmissable London attractions include:

  • Seeing priceless masterpieces in the Tate Britain or the National Gallery.
  • Watching the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
  • Visiting Trafalgar Square's famous monument.
  • Marveling at the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.
  • Getting a bird's eye view of the city from the London Eye.
  • Tasting one of Brick Lane's famous curries.
  • Browsing the exclusive shops of Knightsbridge.
  • Visiting a market – Spitalfields for antiques, Camden for clothes or Borough Market for street food.
  • Admiring design from around the world in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
  • Looking for clues at the home of fiction's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.
  • Strolling through one of the lovely parks, including Hyde Park, St James' Park or Kew Gardens.
  • Eating Britain's most famous dish, fish and chips.
  • Watching the street performers in Covent Garden.
  • Enjoying the views at a South Bank cafe.
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