Description

The IEAA Accredited Senior Executive Assistant Diploma – Level 5 offers learners a training course that helps them develop their careers to the highest level. This is the exempted version of the Level 5- Senior Executive Assistant Diploma. Experienced EAs and Administrators can apply for exemption from a module. To purchase this program, you must have had approval for your exemption. You can apply for an exemption by sending us a copy of your resume. The range of skills is ideal for an Executive Assistant interested in supporting high-level and C-Suite executives. The program is flexible and can develop Executive Assistants in all sectors of the economy.

Training Format

All training is delivered online. Two modules, the Advanced Business Skills Course and the Executive Assistant Certificate Course, are offered in a virtual classroom. Both modules are provided in Virtual Classrooms and are led by experienced trainers at their respective levels. The training content and ability to interact with the trainer or your colleagues replicate a live classroom experience. The course is convenient and has numerous exercises to simulate work tasks. This helps to develop fundamental job skills and prepares delegates to launch their careers.

The other module is the Microsoft Office Diploma for an Executive Assistant. This interactive online training programme is provided in partnership with Microsoft Platinum Partners. It has a flexible study schedule: You can start any time and study at your own pace.

Executive Assistant Diploma

Course Content

Module 1 (Virtual Classroom – Live Tutor) – Executive Assistant Certificate Course

On the job

  • The transition from Administrator to the Executive level
  • Written Business Communication at the Executive Level
  • How to take a lead role in meetings
  • Tips on taking minutes
  • Personal Performance

Confidence-building to deal with executive-level environments

  • Synchronising your role with that of your executive
  • Setting priorities, managing your role/career to meet the executive’s needs
  • Delegation, multi-tasking effectively, and taking initiative
  • Executive Skills

Introduction to Management Theory

  • Styles of management
  • Relationship with your executive/s; how can you provide effective support
  • Communication skills

Effective communication skills

  • Understanding verbal and non-verbal communication
  • Different questioning styles: how to use questions effectively
  • Office politics for an Executive Assistant
  • The value of networking

Business Skills

  • Explanation of the role of social media in the modern executive arena
  • Overview of Project Management and Event Management for EAs
  • Communicating and negotiating win-win solutions; this can be internal or external
  • Human resources – EA as an interface with this function

Developing relationships throughout the organisation

  • Understanding other people at work: what do they think?
  • Understanding how to handle stakeholders and their importance to your role
  • Passive vs aggressive vs assertive
  • Saying “no” is sometimes necessary

The Future

  • Take control and advance your career with a clear plan
  • Build your map for the future.

Module 2 (Virtual Classroom – Live Tutor) – Choose 3 Advanced Business Skills Courses

Delegates will gain more advanced and specialized business skills. Each course below is a one-day virtual classroom course led by specialist trainers. You will need to choose three courses from the options below:

  • Minute Taking Workshop
  • Events Management Training Course
  • Project Management for Executive Assistants
  • Bookkeeping
  • Finance for non-finance professionals
  • Executive EA Advanced Performance – Personal Effectiveness
  • Executive EA Advanced Performance – Communications and Negotiation
  • Human Resources Course
  • Social Media Course
  • Digital Marketing Course

Module 3 (Online and Interactive) – Microsoft Office Diploma for an Executive Assistant

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Teams

All training is at the advanced level.

Other training options

The Executive Assistant Diploma combines four training modules. You can opt to take only one of the courses if you prefer.

Exemptions

The Level 3 Administrative Assistant Certificate Course covers the core office administration/assistant skills. Experienced delegates need to apply for approval to obtain an exemption.

We will require a copy of your resume, and the accrediting body, the IEAA, will confirm your eligibility. Eligibility is based on work experience. Applying for exemptions is voluntary, and if you prefer to take all the training, you are more than welcome to.

When can I start?

You can take this course in several modes:

Executive Assistant Certificate Course

  • Full-time and intensive option
      • The Senior Executive Assistant Course runs for three consecutive days: Monday through Wednesday, from 11:30 to 17:30 Eastern or 08:30 to 14:30 Pacific. This option has a fixed timetable and is attended by a group of students in a virtual classroom.

Advanced Business Skills Courses

  • Full-time and intensive option
      • These courses last one day and run from 11:30 to 17:30 Eastern or 08:30 to 14:30 Pacific. This option has a fixed timetable and will be attended by a group of students in a virtual classroom.

Microsoft Office Diploma for an EA

  • Flexible study
    • An online interactive training system enables you to start or study anytime.

Course Requirements

Ideally, you will have some office experience, but each case is considered a case-by-case scenario. You will need access to the internet to take part in the course.

Anyone with doubts about their suitability, please get in touch with us.

Advantages of this course

  • Thousands of delegates have taken the course, and many now work as Senior Executive Assistants at major organisations.
  • Gain a professional qualification to build your resume
  • Gain from high-quality Microsoft Office training provided by a specialist training provider, a Microsoft Platinum Partner
  • IEAA accreditation for the certificates
  • Enhance your career options and employability
  • Gain from the guidance of experienced trainers