Secretarial/PA
Option 1: Secretary Beginner

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This is a course for beginners.  Being a good typist with quality IT skills is a vital attribute of a successful secretary. On this starter module you may join with a low typing speed and you will have up to one month to achieve a speed of 25 wpm.

In the modern office you will also need competence in a range of Office IT products.

Beginners can use this typing and IT module to build the necessary foundation level typing, audio and IT skill base.

Induction with a tutor followed by supervision and assistance. After initial induction course times are flexible to suit. You can attend the centre at any time on a pre-booked basis over a one month period to suit your work/lifestyle schedule and to develop a sound skill base. The centre is open most days until 8 pm and is open on Saturdays. If your training falls over a holiday period your training period will be extended.

Beginners Course Content

• Beginner training in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Typing skills enhancement and audio typing.
• Basic office skills outline:
   · Company structures and job roles
   · Health and Safety
   · Purpose of the Office
   · Receptionist functions
   · Telephone etiquette and procedure
   · Incoming and outgoing mail
   · Basic HR dept functions
   · Proofreading Course completion certificate after successful assessment.

Course requirement:
Good general level of education and a positive attitude.

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