Executive Office Administration and Advanced Secretarial Practice Course (Online / Remote)
1Summary
Behind almost every well-run executive office sits a person who keeps the calendar, the correspondence, the meetings and the paperwork moving without friction — and whose judgement often shapes how efficiently an entire department operates. This programme is built around that reality: it develops the administrative, organisational and communication capabilities that let an executive secretary or office manager support senior leadership with genuine confidence, not just task completion.
Participants work through the practical mechanics of planning, coordination and information management, then build on them with the writing, presentation and interpersonal skills that separate a competent assistant from an indispensable one. The course closes with the confidentiality, technology and professional-development habits that keep that value growing over time.
2Objectives and target group
Who Should Attend?
- Executive secretaries and office managers building advanced administrative skills
- Administrative staff who need stronger time-management and multitasking abilities
- Professionals aiming to raise their standard of workplace professionalism
- Department managers seeking better administrative support and coordination
Knowledge and Benefits
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Strengthen administrative and organisational performance in the office environment
- Manage information and communication with executive-level competence
- Handle time pressure and multiple tasks effectively and efficiently
- Refine professional communication when dealing with different personalities
- Organise meetings, reports and administrative support for senior management
3Course Content
Module 1: The Executive Secretary's Role in Modern Organisations
- Understanding the strategic role of the executive secretary today
- Daily, weekly and yearly planning approaches
- Prioritising tasks and managing workflow with modern tools
Module 2: Meetings and Administrative Communication
- Verbal and written communication in the workplace
- Preparing official correspondence and administrative reports
- Planning meetings, managing agendas and documenting minutes
- Following up on decisions and actions
Module 3: Time, Tools and Digital Efficiency
- Prioritising urgent versus important tasks
- Personal and office time-management tools
- Professional email management and productivity software
- Organising digital files and documents
Module 4: Reports, Records and Writing Skills
- Preparing daily, weekly and monthly reports professionally
- Writing official letters and business correspondence
- Classifying and archiving physical and digital documents securely
Module 5: Working With People
- Building positive relationships with colleagues and clients
- Active listening and handling different personalities
- Delivering presentations and administrative reports persuasively
Module 6: Confidentiality and Supporting Senior Management
- Handling sensitive information and safeguarding documents
- Information security practices in the office
- Coordinating executive schedules and tracking decisions
- Preparing performance follow-up reports
Module 7: Problem-Solving, Events and Staying Current
- Techniques for analysing problems and making sound decisions
- Assessing risk and handling daily challenges
- Organising large meetings, conferences and formal events
- Using digital tools to increase efficiency
- Building a personal development plan to keep skills current