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PA Apprentice - Entry Level Training Course for Personal Assistants


PA Apprentice - Every journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step!

Beginners Guide to PA Skills

The role of a modern PA is challenging, varied and exciting. It calls for capable, spirited, imaginative and trustworthy people who recognise that the part they play is critical to the success of the people they support. This programme equips newcomers with the skills necessary for them to succeed and develop as a professional PA.

Course Details

Courses are run throughout the year at a variety of UK locations.

For full details download the pdf at the bottom of this page or contact:

training@paprofessional.com 

0800 107 1030

Price:

£275 APA Members
£425 Non-Members

Cancellation conditions apply!

 

Programme Content

The Boss’s Perspective
•   The Role of a Leader
•   Why have a PA
•   What is expected
•   What skills are necessary

Understanding your Role
•   Training your Boss

Planning your Workload
•   Establishing a network of helpers

Understanding & Setting Priorities
•   The APA 123 system

Diary Management, Meetings and Travel

Office Technology
•   Making e-mails count

Understanding Other People’s Pressures
•   And communicating your own

Ten Top Tips for Success

Duration

This is a relaxed one-day course with refreshments available throughout. Participants will be working in small groups on specific projects/tasks and will have the opportunity to share experiences and network with colleagues.

The course will start at 09.30 and finish promptly at 16.30 to allow for travel. There will be a short lunch break during which a buffet lunch will be served. Any special dietary requirements should be notified in advance.

Presenter/s & Locations

Specialist speakers, including Gareth Osborne, APA Director General, will be managed by APA Course Administrator, Faye Crisp, to meet local availability.

APA only uses the highest quality, air conditioned and fully equipped training facilities. On occasions it may use partner facilities but these will meet its exacting standards.

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Who should attend this course?

The Apprentice Programme (APA DPA1) is targeted to meet the needs of PAs who are new to their post or for office staff aspiring to become a PA. It is a basic course outlining the aspects of the role not likely to have been encountered before in the general business environment.

This programme is not recommended for experienced PAs (of more than 12 months experience), whether current or retuning to the workplace.

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