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Perfect Executive Personal Assistant Training

Harrogate

Understand the role of an executive personal assistant for running things smoothly.
Acquire skills required for communicating with managers and executives confidently.
Gain skills required to communicate effectively with colleagues and management.

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Perfect Executive Personal Assistant Training Outline

Module 1: Role of the Executive Personal Assistant

Role of the Executive PA
- Attributes of a Good PA
- Understanding Business Strategy
- Operating Efficiently and Effectively
- Being a Natural Problem Solver
- Being a Rigorous Planner
- Being a Strong Influencer
- Key Influencing Tactics
- Personal Assistants

Module 2: Maintaining Your Focus

Maintaining Your Focus in a High-Pressure Role
How to Cope with Overabundance of Small Things on Your To-Do List?

Module 3: Working with Senior Management

What is Senior Executive?
- Important Reasons to Build Relationships with Senior Executives
Costs and Risks
Understanding Business Goals

Module 4: Work Styles and Productivity

What is Work Style and Productivity?
Six Work Styles
Communication Styles
Communicating with Different Styles

Module 5: Communicating Effectively with Manager

Building a Better Partnership with Your Manager

Module 6: Communicating Confidently with Managers

Communication Skills
Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
Types of Non-Verbal Communication
Questioning and Listening Techniques

Module 7: Representing Your Manager

What is Representing Your Manager Means?

Module 8: Organising Meetings and Setting Out an Agenda

Organising Meetings
Making Good Decisions

Module 9: Interpersonal Communication with Colleagues

Conversations with Impact
- Effective Conversational Skills
Body Language
Project and Time Management
Project Management Cycle
Personal Organisation and Prioritisation

Module 10: Guide to Appraisals

Appraisals
- Written Part
- How Would You Rate Your Performance?
- Spoken Part
Setting Clear Objectives

Module 11: Networking Skills

Developing Your Networking Skills
Benefits of Networking

Who should attend this Perfect Executive Personal Assistant Training Course?

The Perfect Executive Personal Assistant Training Course is designed for anyone who wants to become an Executive Personal Assistant. The following professionals can benefit from attending this course:

Aspiring Executive Personal Assistants
Current Executive Personal Assistants
Personal Assistants to CEOs and Senior Executives
Secretaries with responsibilities for High-level Executives
Office Managers
Professionals Transitioning to Executive Assistant Roles
Administrative Coordinators

Prerequisites of the Perfect Executive Personal Assistant Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites for the Perfect Executive Personal Assistant Training Course. However, a basic understanding of Office Administration or Customer Service would be extremely beneficial for delegates.

Perfect Executive Personal Assistant Training Course Overview

The Perfect Executive Personal Assistant is not just an individual who performs administrative tasks; they are crucial for an executive's day-to-day operations. Their expertise ranges from managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling communication, to anticipating the needs of their superiors, all while maintaining an impeccable level of discretion and professionalism.

Beyond these duties, the ideal assistant embodies adaptability, understanding the ever-evolving dynamics of the business landscape. Executive Personal Assistants, Secretaries, Administrative Assistants, and anyone aspiring to excel in organisational support roles should aim to master this skill. This knowledge equips them to handle complex tasks, streamline communications, and enhance productivity.

This intensive 1-day training is designed to empower delegates with practical skills that immediately impact their performance. It covers a wide range of topics, including time management, communication, multitasking, and problem-solving. The training enables delegates to become more effective in their roles, enhancing their value to their executives and organisations.

Course Objectives

To learn to optimise time, balancing multiple tasks efficiently
To develop strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction
To acquire event management skills for organising successful corporate events
To familiarise with modern office tools and software for streamlined operations
To understand the importance of confidentiality and discretion in executive support
To hone skills in prioritising tasks and making informed decisions under pressure
To develop the ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle unexpected situations with grace

Upon completion of the course, delegates will be equipped to handle high-pressure environments and contribute to organisational success, making them invaluable assets in any professional setting.

What’s included in this Perfect Executive Personal Assistant Training Course?

World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
Perfect Executive Personal Assistant Certificate
Digital Delegate Pack

Why choose us

Our Harrogate venue

Includes..

Free Wi-Fi

To make sure you’re always connected we offer completely free and easy to access wi-fi.

Air conditioned

To keep you comfortable during your course we offer a fully air conditioned environment.

Full IT support

IT support is on hand to sort out any unforseen issues that may arise.

Video equipment

This location has full video conferencing equipment.

Harrogate / Knaresborough are two towns in North Yorkshire, England. Harrogate and the neighbouring area of Knaresborough have a population of around 85,000 people. Harrogate is famous for being voted ‘the happiest place to live’ in Britain since 2013. There are a number of schools in Harrogate include Ashville College, Harrogate High School, a specialist sports college and Rossett School which specialises in computing and mathematics. Harrogate is home to Army Foundation College which trains soldiers for any type of infantry or corps organisation. Harrogate Ladies’ College is a boarding school for those aged 2 and up. The rate of unemployment in Harrogate and Knaresborough is at 1.6%. This is lower than the national average of England which is 7.6%.

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Address

Harrogate

T: 01344203999

Ways to take this course

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Unlock your potential with The Knowledge Academy's Perfect Executive Personal Assistant Training in Harrogate, accessible anytime, anywhere on any device. Enjoy 90 days of online course access, extendable upon request, and benefit from the support of our expert trainers. Elevate your skills at your own pace with our Online Self-paced sessions.

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Experience the most sought-after learning style with The Knowledge Academy's Perfect Executive Personal Assistant Training in Harrogate. Available in 490+ locations across 190+ countries, our hand-picked Classroom venues offer an invaluable human touch. Immerse yourself in a comprehensive, interactive experience with our expert-led Perfect Executive Personal Assistant Training in Harrogate sessions.

Highly experienced trainers

Boost your skills with our expert trainers, boasting 10+ years of real-world experience, ensuring an engaging and informative training experience

State of the art training venues

We only use the highest standard of learning facilities to make sure your experience is as comfortable and distraction-free as possible

Small class sizes

Our Classroom courses with limited class sizes foster discussions and provide a personalised, interactive learning environment

Great value for money

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Tailored learning experience

Leverage benefits offered from a certification that fits your unique business or project needs

Maximise your training budget

Cut unnecessary costs and focus your entire budget on what really matters, the training.

Team building opportunity

Our offers a unique chance for your team to bond and engage in discussions, enriching the learning experience beyond traditional classroom settings

Monitor employees progress

The course know-how will help you track and evaluate your employees' progression and performance with relative ease

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What our customers are saying

Very engaging, had a good amount of exercises to keep interest and focus

Rebecca Wood

Warren was great and the content too.

Nicol Maiella

Warren was very informative and explained everything very well.

Samantha Jones

Perfect Executive Personal Assistant Training in Harrogate FAQs

Who is an executive personal assistant?

An executive personal assistant handles a corporate or executive manager's daily organisational and administrative duties in a company or corporation.

What are the responsibilities of an executive personal assistant?

Maintaining executive schedules, keeping records of expenses and producing regular reports, responding to phone calls and emails for the manager, organising events and meetings, etc.

What are the top skills of an executive assistant?

Adaptability, people skills, problem-solving skills, communication skills, organisations skills, etc.

What will I learn from this Perfect Executive Personal Assistant Training course?

This Perfect Executive Personal Assistant Training course will help you to acquire knowledge about developing networking skills, conversations with impact, etc. You will also learn topics like project management cycle, making good decisions, communicating with different styles, introduction to communicating effectively with your manager, and many more related concepts.

What is the cost/training fees for Perfect Executive Personal Assistant Training in Harrogate?

The training fees for Perfect Executive Personal Assistant Trainingin Harrogate starts from £995

Which is the best training institute/provider of Perfect Executive Personal Assistant Training in Harrogate?

The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for Perfect Executive Personal Assistant Training.

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Why choose us

Best price in the industry

You won't find better value in the marketplace. If you do find a lower price, we will beat it.

Many delivery methods

Flexible delivery methods are available depending on your learning style.

High quality resources

Resources are included for a comprehensive learning experience.

"Really good course and well organised. Trainer was great with a sense of humour - his experience allowed a free flowing course, structured to help you gain as much information & relevant experience whilst helping prepare you for the exam"

Joshua Davies, Thames Water

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