Digital Fluency for Modern Administrators Training Course
1Summary
Hybrid work did more than move meetings online - it quietly raised the bar for what "competent" looks like in an administrative role. An assistant who can navigate Microsoft 365, run a virtual meeting without a hitch, and use AI to draft a first pass of a report is simply worth more to a modern office than one who cannot, regardless of how many years of experience sit on the CV.
This Digital Fluency for Modern Administrators training course, offered by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy, builds that competence step by step: collaboration platforms, core productivity tools, workflow automation, data security, and a personal plan for staying current as technology keeps moving. Participants leave equipped to manage a tech-driven office with confidence rather than catching up after the fact.
2Objectives and target group
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Communicate and collaborate effectively using Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and AI-assisted meeting tools.
- Navigate cloud-based platforms such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace for daily administrative work.
- Automate repetitive administrative workflows using productivity software and AI-powered document generation.
- Apply data management, cybersecurity, and digital-hygiene best practices to protect organisational records.
- Build a personal roadmap for keeping pace with technology in a fast-changing office environment.
Target Audience
- Administrative assistants.
- Office managers.
- Executive secretaries.
- Administrative coordinators.
- Any professionals responsible for office administration.
3Course Content
Module 1: Collaborating Without Friction in a Hybrid Office
- Digital tools for effective team communication (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom).
- Facilitating virtual meetings with AI-assisted tools.
- Managing hybrid and remote work, and AI in scheduling and follow-up.
Module 2: The Digital Toolkit Every Administrator Should Master
- Essential digital tools and cloud-based collaboration platforms such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
- Managing schedules and tasks with technology.
- Secure data-sharing practices and AI-enhanced productivity tools.
Module 3: Letting AI Handle the Repetitive Work
- Spotting automation opportunities and using productivity software to streamline tasks.
- AI-powered document generation and automating repetitive processes.
- Monitoring and optimising automated workflows.
Module 4: Protecting and Organising Organisational Data
- Organising data digitally and enhancing security with AI solutions.
- Basic AI analytics and reporting.
- Ethical considerations and best practices for digital hygiene.
Module 5: Building a Personal Roadmap for the Next-Generation Office
- Staying current with technological advancements and developing a continuous-innovation mindset.
- Applying technology and AI to solve real workplace challenges.
- Building a personal roadmap and reflecting on implementation strategies.