Being an Executive or Personal Assistant is a unique position that requires a variety of skills. Whether you are updating schedules, making travel arrangements, minute taking, or creating important documents all must be done with a high degree of confidentiality. Confidentiality is one of the most important characteristics for every assistant.

Our Executive and Personal Assistants course will show you what it takes to be a successful assistant. Learn what it takes to effectively manage a schedule, organize a meeting, and even how to be a successful gatekeeper. Being an Executive or Personal Assistant takes a special skill set and this workshop will make sure you have the tools to rock at the top.
Learn how to:

•  Adapt to the needs and styles of management
• Communicate through written, verbal, and nonverbal methods
•  Improve time management skills
•  Manage meetings effectively
•  Act as a gatekeeper
•  Use the tools of the trade effectively

Course Content

Lessons

Module One: Getting Started

 

Module Two: Working with Your Manager

 

Module Three: Administrative Soft Skills

 

Module Four: Effective Time Management

 

Module Five: Meeting Management

 

Module Six: Tools of the Trade (I)

 

Module Seven: Tools of the Trade (II)

 

Module Eight: Being an Effective Gatekeeper

 

Module Nine: Organizational Skills

 

Module Ten: Confidentiality Guidelines

 

Module Eleven: Special Tasks

 

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up