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PA Professional - Advanced Level Training Course for Personal Assistants


PA Professional - Reaching new heights of skill, knowledge and expertise!

Advanced Level PA Skills

Over recent years the role of the professional PA has changed dramatically; these days there are more messages - in a variety of ever faster formats, more immediate tasks to perform and even more stress, so it is important that a 21st Century PA is prepared for the unexpected and trained to handle all eventualities. The modern PA is expected to deliver excellent support and first class assistance. This course will help you formulate better working protocols, establish a great working relationship with your boss and your peers and set you on track for continuing professional development.

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:

£375 APA Members
£495 Non-Members

Cancellation conditions apply!

 

Programme Content

Re-defining the Role – What am I Here For?
•   Identifying the hot spots
•   Evaluating what works
•   Effectiveness v. Efficiency
•   Taking control of the office

Board Performance
•   Corporate Governance

Understanding Team Dynamics
•   Making the team work for you
•   Recognising your own limitations
•   Psychometrics - RGBY tools

Managing Time
•   Goal setting
•   Tailoring the tasks to ensure success is achieved
•   Procrastination and Time Bandits
•   Limiting stress and unnecessary pressures

Advanced Communication
•   Proposals, reports and presentations
•   Networking

Ten Top Tips for PA Excellence

Style and Duration

This is an intensive one-day course and participants will be working in groups on tasks and will have the opportunity to network with colleagues. The course will start at 09.00 and finish promptly at 17.00. 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.

Module 1 of the APA Diploma

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Who should attend this course?

This course requires a minimum of 12 months current experience in the role of PA and will ideally suit candidates that are looking to a long term role in business management.

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