Lewis Secretarial and Computer College
Professional Executive PA Diploma Course
Prior experience working in an office? Then you may be eligible to have a discount on the course fees and complete the course under our Fast Track option!
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This course is our flagship course and enables you to progress your career quickly and effectively in the business world.
This is the only course we provide where you will cover all 3 Diplomas in Secretarial, IT and Administration.
This course is suitable if you wish to be a PA at the highest level – working for an MD or CEO and possibly looking at moving on to management level at a later stage.
This course is suitable if you are a beginner, wishing to have a full professional career or if you already have some experience and you now wish to develop your career further.
If you have been working for many years as a PA or Secretary, but you do not have any qualifications, you can study this course under our fast track scheme where your prior knowledge and experience is taken into consideration and course fees are reduced.
You will be studying for 3 Diplomas on this Course as follows:
OCR Level 3 Diploma in Text Processing
OCR Level 3 Diploma in IT
OCR Level 3 Diploma in Administration
and awarded the
LEWIS COLLEGE Professional Executive PA Diploma
OCR is a leading UK exam awarding body, committed to providing public qualifications at GCSE and A Level, as well as a wide range of vocational qualifications for those studying at College – either part time or full time. They develop their qualifications in close consultation with teachers, industry leaders and government to ensure they are relevant for learners today and meet employers’ requirements.
OCR is part of the University of Cambridge which is Europe’s largest assessment board. They play a leading role in developing and delivering exams/assessments across the world, operating in over 150 countries.
OCR Level 3 Diploma in Text Processing
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Text Production |
Developing your skills in producing different types of business documents requiring advanced English and proof reading skills |
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Word Processing |
Developing your editing skills on multi page documents using a full range of Word tools, creating complex tables, documents in columns and leaflets |
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Document Presentation |
Learning how to use desk top publishing in Word to create advanced display documents including diagrams |
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Mail Merge |
Learning how to set up mail shots using Word for letter templates and Excel and Word for data files |
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Audio Transcription |
Producing business documents from dictation requiring advanced English and proof reading skills |
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Shorthand Transcription |
Writing speech at a verbatim level up to 70 wpm, useful for business meetings and taking messages |
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Speed Keying |
Developing your touch typing skills and speed to over 55 wpm |
OCR Level 3 Diploma in IT
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Word |
Developing word processing skills to a high standard covering a range of Word tools to create complex documents |
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PowerPoint |
Creating complex slide presentations using a range of different slide displays, speakers notes, transition effects and animation effects |
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Publisher |
Producing quality publications suitable for brochures, leaflets used at exhibitions and other promotional requirements |
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Outlook |
Developing email, and personal information management skills to help organise yourself and your line manager |
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Excel |
Learning how to use spread sheets to produce statistical information, create advanced formulae and functions, charts and reports |
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Access |
Developing ability to create complex databases, enter data, interrogate data and produce reports |
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Internet Explorer |
Developing your skills in using this program to search the WWW for research purposes |
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IT Productivity |
Understanding how to use different programs in the office environment |
OCR Level 3 Diploma in Administration
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Composing Complex Business Documents |
Develop your skills in composing a range of different complex business documents |
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Understanding Functions and Roles of Business Organisations |
Develop your knowledge and understanding about business organisations and their functions |
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Legislation affecting the Office Environment |
Learn about different legislation affecting working in the business world |
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Business Meetings |
Learn how to support preparing for a business meeting and prepare meeting documents |
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Carry out Research and prepare a Report |
Develop your skills in carrying out research using the Internet and prepare a complex report |
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Selection and Recruitment |
Develop your skills learning how to prepare job descriptions, person specifications and job advert |
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Office Procedures |
Develop your skills in analysing procedures used in the office, how to review and amend them to improve efficiency |
You can study this course full-time, or part-time – studying the number of hours per week that suits you and fits in with your other commitments.
We recommend that you study at least 5 hours a week, which can be broken up into one hour study slots perhaps, or 2-3 hours on a Saturday and Sunday if you find that easier.
Some students wish to study as quickly as possible – and complete the course in as short a time as possible.
The choice is yours!
For your guidance, if you study regularly these hours per week, you should complete the course within:
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5 hours per week on average |
22 months |
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10 hours per week on average |
12 months |
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20 hours per week on average |
6 months |
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Over 30 hours per week on average |
4 months |
The maximum duration within which this course needs to be completed is 22 months.
The course is put on hold whilst you or the College are on holiday - enabling you to have holiday breaks whilst studying your course.