Beginner Secretary Courses

Course Objectives

To provide the student with secretarial beginner skills aimed at first junior job placement or as a foundation course for the Secretary/PA Diploma Programme.

Course Format

The course begins with a two-day induction class with a tutor. thereafter, supervision and assistance will be provided over a one month period on flexi-time to suit the student's schedule.

Students are welcome to attend the Centre during opening hours on a pre-booked basis. This can be done over a one month period to suit their needs/lifestyle schedule and to develop a sound skill base.

Background

Being a good typist with quality IT skills is a vital attribute of a successful secretary.

Students whom join this course with a low typing speed will find that they will have up to two months (from the final day of the course) to achieve a satisfactory speed of 25wpm (although it is possible to exceed this within the given time frame).

in the modern office secretaries and person assistants are require to be competent in a range of Microsoft Office products.

As a result, students can benefit from the touch typing; audio typing and IT modules offered on this course, to build their skills and knowledge at foundation level.

Furthermore, course participation entitles the student to a £100.00 credit towards joining the Secretary/PA Course programmes offered here at Souters.

Course Contents

• Basic office skills outline

          - Company structures and job roles

          - Health & Safety

          - Purpose of the Office

          - Receptionist functions

          - Telephone etiquette and procedure

          - Incoming and outgoing mail

          - Basic HR dept. functions

          - Proofreading

• Beginner training in MS Office Word (2003/2007) plus one from the following:

          - Excel;

          - PowerPoint; or

          - Outlook

• Touch Tying & Audio Typing skills enhancement