Changing Your Career Following Redundancy
May 19, 2025
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Changing your career following redundancy can open new doors, discover how flexible online training can help you pivot with confidence.
About Us
- Background & History
- About Us
Online courses for PAs, EAs & Medical Secretaries
We have a remarkable history of success – our students’ success for 40 years! Founded and established in 1984 by Penny Lewis Cert Ed who is still actively involved with the development and teaching at the College.
Initially we provided classroom based courses for local students from Devon with students from other parts of the country studying with us and staying with host families in the 90s.
As we moved into the 21st century, technology moved on enabling us to provide our courses through distance learning/home study opening up our courses to thousands of students over the years from all parts of the UK and worldwide. We were one of the first colleges to provide this.
We have been an approved centre for various awarding bodies over the years including:
- RSA/OCR (Oxford, Cambridge and RSA)
- Pitman Qualifications – where 2 of our students received a national award in consecutive years presented by the Secretary of State for Education at the Houses of Parliament
- AMSPAR – Medical Terminology
- NCFE – currently accrediting our qualifications
We are inspected by NCFE every year to ensure standards are maintained across the full range of criteria set out by the awarding body. Each year we have been awarded Excellent – so you know you will be studying with a professional, independent college with a long history in education.
Expert Tutor Support
Qualified and experienced tutors will be working with you throughout the course providing feedback to submitted work, guidance and tutoring via email with the option to book phone/video calls when required.
Flexible Studying
You can access our courses from anywhere in the world and study at a pace that suits you.
Flexible Payment Plans
You can either pay in full and benefit from a 20% discount or pay monthly.
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Our students’ success is the key to our courses – not just in passing exams and assessments and gaining Diplomas but also in moving forwards with careers, getting a better job which is more rewarding and satisfying and feeling more confident in their role.
We are a “people” College. We appreciate that our students are investing their time and money to improve their job opportunities and long term careers and that they have placed their trust in us to help them achieve these aims.
We have always focused on providing the personal touch for our students by providing one-to-one tuition, a friendly and open service helping our students to successfully complete their course. All of our students work with tutors throughout their course communicating through our learning hub directly or via email.
We endeavour to help all our students have a positive and rewarding experience, enjoy themselves whilst learning and above all complete their course and gain their qualifications to help them move forwards with their career and lifestyle.
Who we teach
- Private Students
- Business Sector
- NHS Trusts
- Medical Centres
- Charities
- Universities
- Schools
- Public Sector
- Local Authority
- MoD
- Overseas Students
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I recently completed the Level 3 Executive PA Diploma course and I couldn't recommend it enough! There are 29 well-structured units all together which really help you to acquire or develop your skills surrounding the role of a PA.
The tutors are very helpful when you have questions or need a little guidance. Rebecca Harvey in particular really stood out to me with her fast responses via email and encouraging words before, during and after assessments.
A great thing about the course is that the learning is all remote, with no deadlines, meaning you can complete it from your laptop from anywhere and at any time. If you need extra time to complete the course beyond the initial time frame, there is also options to extend.
Completing this course was extremely rewarding and I feel confident now applying to jobs where I can use my new skills.
The tutors are very helpful when you have questions or need a little guidance. Rebecca Harvey in particular really stood out to me with her fast responses via email and encouraging words before, during and after assessments.
A great thing about the course is that the learning is all remote, with no deadlines, meaning you can complete it from your laptop from anywhere and at any time. If you need extra time to complete the course beyond the initial time frame, there is also options to extend.
Completing this course was extremely rewarding and I feel confident now applying to jobs where I can use my new skills.
I recently completed the online Medical Secretary course at Lewis College and couldn’t be happier with the experience. The course was well-structured, easy to follow, and packed with relevant, practical content. The tutors were incredibly supportive and responsive, always ready to help when I had questions. I now feel confident and well-prepared to begin a career in the medical admin field. Highly recommend Lewis College to anyone looking to upskill or change careers!
Completing the Executive PA Diploma with Lewis College was thoroughly rewarding. The course was clear, practical, and helped me build real confidence in my skills. It offered excellent flexibility, making it easy to balance studying alongside full-time work and personal commitments. It’s ideal for anyone wanting to refresh, update, or strengthen their professional knowledge. The support from Simon, Rebecca and the team was excellent throughout.
Completing the Executive PA Diploma with Lewis College was thoroughly rewarding. The course was clear, practical, and helped me build real confidence in my skills. It offered excellent flexibility, making it easy to balance studying alongside full-time work and personal commitments. It’s ideal for anyone wanting to refresh, update, or strengthen their professional knowledge. The support from Simon, Rebecca and the team was excellent throughout.
I have completed my Medical Secretary Diploma, and it has been a great experience. I am very thankful to my wonderful tutors. They went out of their way to support me, sharing their knowledge and experience in every lesson. Their dedication helped me understand the course well and gain more confidence and skills.
One of the best things about this course is its flexibility. You can learn at your own pace and on your own schedule without stress.
The skills I have learned are useful, I feel well-prepared and confident for my future. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to build strong career skills.
Thank you again!
One of the best things about this course is its flexibility. You can learn at your own pace and on your own schedule without stress.
The skills I have learned are useful, I feel well-prepared and confident for my future. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to build strong career skills.
Thank you again!
I highly recommend learning with Lewis College.
I recently completed the Medical Secretary Diploma course, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with my learning experience. One of the standout aspects is the tutors. They are extremely friendly, professional, and genuinely committed to helping students succeed. Their engagement was evident in the way they provided encouragement, constructive feedback, and guidance where needed. Their support made a huge difference, boosting my confidence and motivation throughout.
The course exceeded my expectations, not only by expanding my knowledge but also by refining my existing skills and introducing me to new ones.
The units provided incredibly in-depth information, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of key topics. I particularly appreciated how the assignments required me to apply what I had learned, reinforcing my knowledge through practical implementation. The assessments challenged me to think critically, demonstrating the importance of a deep understanding of the subject matter.
One of the most valuable aspects of this course was the confidence it has given me. I now feel much more prepared in starting a new career and capable of securing a role which will fully utilise all my skills and knowledge and I can confidently apply everything I have learned.
The combination of in-depth learning and outstanding tutor support makes it a truly valuable experience. I hope all your current and future students gain as much from the course as I have.
I recently completed the Medical Secretary Diploma course, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with my learning experience. One of the standout aspects is the tutors. They are extremely friendly, professional, and genuinely committed to helping students succeed. Their engagement was evident in the way they provided encouragement, constructive feedback, and guidance where needed. Their support made a huge difference, boosting my confidence and motivation throughout.
The course exceeded my expectations, not only by expanding my knowledge but also by refining my existing skills and introducing me to new ones.
The units provided incredibly in-depth information, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of key topics. I particularly appreciated how the assignments required me to apply what I had learned, reinforcing my knowledge through practical implementation. The assessments challenged me to think critically, demonstrating the importance of a deep understanding of the subject matter.
One of the most valuable aspects of this course was the confidence it has given me. I now feel much more prepared in starting a new career and capable of securing a role which will fully utilise all my skills and knowledge and I can confidently apply everything I have learned.
The combination of in-depth learning and outstanding tutor support makes it a truly valuable experience. I hope all your current and future students gain as much from the course as I have.
Great experience with Lewis College from their tutors and operational staff members, to the Executive PA Diploma course-work itself. Highly recommend for those wanting to build their confidence and achieve recognition for a sector of work they are already currently in, or for those looking to change their career. The tutors were responsive, very helpful and approachable throughout. The flexibility of working online also provided malleability around work and life.
Having signed up with 10 years of experience already behind me, I initially felt a bit stuck in my career. Studying with Lewis College helped me refresh my skills, build my confidence, and rediscover my passion.
My experience with Lewis College was absolutely fantastic, and I can’t recommend them enough! From beginning to end, everything was handled with professionalism, efficiency, and care. The tutors were exceptional—always prompt in responding to my questions about coursework or assessments.
To anyone considering further education or career advancement, I wholeheartedly recommend Lewis College. A huge thank you to everyone who was part of my journey—you've made a lasting impact!
My experience with Lewis College was absolutely fantastic, and I can’t recommend them enough! From beginning to end, everything was handled with professionalism, efficiency, and care. The tutors were exceptional—always prompt in responding to my questions about coursework or assessments.
To anyone considering further education or career advancement, I wholeheartedly recommend Lewis College. A huge thank you to everyone who was part of my journey—you've made a lasting impact!
I've just completed the PA Diploma course and I would really recommend Lewis College especially Simon and Rebecca. They always responded to any questions I had about the course quickly.
The course is done all online which was great as I work full time and could do it at my own pace.
The course is done all online which was great as I work full time and could do it at my own pace.
Excellent course content and fantastic support from tutor. Would highly recommend Lewis College to anyone looking for a distance learning provider.
I had an excellent experience at Lewis College! The contents of the course were well-structured and engaging, with clear explanations and real-world applications. The flexibility of the schedule made it possible to balance with my work and family commitments (I have 2 small children), the tutors are knowledgeable and responsive. I highly recommend the Office Manager Diploma for anyone that would like to get into this field.
Thanks Simon, Jen and Rebecca to help me trough the course, it was a great journey!
Thanks Simon, Jen and Rebecca to help me trough the course, it was a great journey!
I had a great experience with Lewis College for my diploma. The tutors, Simon, Rebecca and Jen were so helpful and supportive. Highly recommend Lewis College.
I had an amazing experience with Lewis College. Everything from A-Z was professional and easy. The tutors are very quick in replying to any questions I may have had or in getting back to me about my coursework/assessments. They are friendly and helpful. I enjoyed studying with them. I would definitely recommend Lewis College to anyone looking to add to their education/careers. Thank you to everyone that was apart of my journey.
I had a great experience with my PA Diploma course! The tutors were lovely, always approachable, and incredibly helpful throughout. Highly recommend this program to anyone looking to enhance their skills!
Completing my Level 3 Medical Secretary Diploma has been an incredibly rewarding journey, and I’m deeply grateful to my amazing tutors, Simon, Rebecca, and Jen. Each of them went above and beyond to support me, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every lesson. Their dedication to making sure I fully understood each part of the course helped me grow immensely in both skill and confidence.
Simon, in particular, provided exceptional guidance with unwavering support. His patience, kindness, and genuine care made all the difference.
One of the best aspects of the course is the flexibility it offers, allowing you to learn at your own pace and in your own time, free from pressure or stress.
The skills I’ve gained are not only practical but also highly transferable, leaving me well-prepared and confident for a variety of roles. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone looking to develop a versatile, career-ready skill set.
Thank you Lewis College! I’ve landed a fantastic job with a great salary, which has changed mine and my children’s lives forever.
Simon, in particular, provided exceptional guidance with unwavering support. His patience, kindness, and genuine care made all the difference.
One of the best aspects of the course is the flexibility it offers, allowing you to learn at your own pace and in your own time, free from pressure or stress.
The skills I’ve gained are not only practical but also highly transferable, leaving me well-prepared and confident for a variety of roles. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone looking to develop a versatile, career-ready skill set.
Thank you Lewis College! I’ve landed a fantastic job with a great salary, which has changed mine and my children’s lives forever.
I loved Lewis College's PA course - I learnt a lot and it has definitely made me more confident in my job. The tutors are friendly, approachable, supportive and responsive. I highly recommend!
I have only good things to say about Lewis College; the course content is really interesting and broken down into easy digest sections. Furthermore, the support offered by the most personable and friendly tutors help make the experience even better. I would recommend to anyone who wants to further their skills or learn new ones!
I've recently finished my PA Diploma and I really enjoyed it. The units were really well written and the tutors were great. They were always quick to respond to my questions and very friendly, supporting me throughout the whole course.
The Medical Secretary diploma takes you through a wide range of topics from Spreadsheets, Power point presentations, Professional working relations to Medical terminology, everything a Medical Secretary would need to know and more. The Modules are very detailed and take you through the lessons step by step, so they are suitable for completer beginners, as well as for those with some previous experience.
My tutors were Jen, Rebecca and Simon. They were absolutely brilliant, as they helped and encouraged me throughout the course. Even at times when I felt I wasn't doing well, the tutors were sympathetic and assisted me to work through my lessons. They responded to my queries quickly and always gave constructive feedback for my work.
I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who is thinking of going into a medical secretarial field.
My tutors were Jen, Rebecca and Simon. They were absolutely brilliant, as they helped and encouraged me throughout the course. Even at times when I felt I wasn't doing well, the tutors were sympathetic and assisted me to work through my lessons. They responded to my queries quickly and always gave constructive feedback for my work.
I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who is thinking of going into a medical secretarial field.
An extremely comprehensive course (Executive PA Diploma Course), with very helpful and supportive tutors. The lessons were easy to read, navigate and understand. I would highly recommend Lewis College and feel I have gained an abundance of knowledge and skills from working through the course and with the tutors. 😊
Thank you for supporting me during this course (PA Diploma Level 3). I really enjoyed it.
I completed an Executive PA course with Lewis College.
The course was very in depth and having started a PA role whilst completing the course this allowed me to expand my knowlegde further and study alongside a busy PA role. A couple of units did not necessarily relate to my current role (petty cash and letters) but if I was to to change company then this may differ and I would have more confidence in what to do.
Tutors are super helpful and understand throughout.
Would recommend if looking to start a PA career or develop your skills further.
The course was very in depth and having started a PA role whilst completing the course this allowed me to expand my knowlegde further and study alongside a busy PA role. A couple of units did not necessarily relate to my current role (petty cash and letters) but if I was to to change company then this may differ and I would have more confidence in what to do.
Tutors are super helpful and understand throughout.
Would recommend if looking to start a PA career or develop your skills further.
A great course! It has helped me refresh existing skills and learn new ones. The coursework and content were engaging and comprehensive. The tutors are friendly and responded to emails quickly, returning feedback promptly which allows you to move through the course at a good pace. Overall, it has been beneficial, allowing me to add to my knowledge and the qualification has aided enrolment on to my next learning course and will also support my CV.
Great college, the AMSPAR course helped me with my career progression. Thank you!
I studied the Level 3 Executive PA Diploma with Lewis college and the college provided me with informative and very supportive Tutors who help you through the course of your choice. The in depth units help you to develop a growing skill set and I am exceptionally happy with the contents of the course I chose, as well as the supportive help from my knowledgable tutors. I do recommend Lewis College to anyone and everyone looking to study with flexibility, remotely but with the same support you would receive in a face to face setting.
Towards the end of my course, I was promoted at work to Senior Administrator and the skills I learnt throughout my course came in ever so handy as I was able to transfer and apply them in my new role.
A special thank you to Rebecca, Simon, Penny and Jen for your support, feedback and encouragement throughout.
Towards the end of my course, I was promoted at work to Senior Administrator and the skills I learnt throughout my course came in ever so handy as I was able to transfer and apply them in my new role.
A special thank you to Rebecca, Simon, Penny and Jen for your support, feedback and encouragement throughout.
When I decided to join Lewis College to earn a Medical Secretary Diploma, I didn't know what to expect. But once I started my lessons, I knew it was going to go well. From day 1, the instructors fully and completely put me at ease with their warm welcome and thorough explanation of the course.
They were there to help and guide me at every step, with regular emails and correspondence. I could freely ask them anything and there would be solution to every issue.
The content of the course, study materials, online information and creditability of the college is of stellar quality and well approved. All the staff members who were involved in my course work are well qualified and knowledgeable in their respective fields.
With career guidance counselling available, students can hope to find a suitable job, and with the accredited certificates aim to be placed in good career positions.
If you are looking to learn something new , or need to brush up on your existing skills, or even up your game, this is the place to be.
They were there to help and guide me at every step, with regular emails and correspondence. I could freely ask them anything and there would be solution to every issue.
The content of the course, study materials, online information and creditability of the college is of stellar quality and well approved. All the staff members who were involved in my course work are well qualified and knowledgeable in their respective fields.
With career guidance counselling available, students can hope to find a suitable job, and with the accredited certificates aim to be placed in good career positions.
If you are looking to learn something new , or need to brush up on your existing skills, or even up your game, this is the place to be.
I have recently finished an Office Admin Diploma with Lewis College and I cannot recommend them enough. The work was fun to do, although challenging. The tutors were extremely helpful and always there for any questions I had, big or small! Whilst working full time and being a mum and wife, I did need to put in the time on evenings and weekends, however this was definitely worth it. The course took me roughly ten months to complete, but can be completed sooner.
I had no knowledge on this subject or any computer skills at all when starting this course, so it is definitely beginner friendly. This course has helped me to feel more confident moving forward with a change in career planned in the future.
If you are considering this course, then I fully recommend you give it a go.
I had no knowledge on this subject or any computer skills at all when starting this course, so it is definitely beginner friendly. This course has helped me to feel more confident moving forward with a change in career planned in the future.
If you are considering this course, then I fully recommend you give it a go.
I have attended the Advanced IT Diploma course to enhance my Office application skills. Despite having a good foundation and having used some of the software for work previously, I learned a lot. The tutors I interacted with were very helpful. The materials are clear and provide many examples to delve deeper into the topics. The part I appreciated the most was the practical exercises, which allowed me to apply the concepts learned and solidify my understanding. Overall, I found this course useful.
This summer, I completed an Executive assistant on-line diploma course at Lewis college. I would recommend it to anyone keen to start a career in executive support. The course was hard work and quite intensive in view of assessment preparation. I had to put many hours of hard work in the evenings and at weekends, having a full-time day job. However, it was all worth it! The tutors were very helpful and always available to provide a guidance or advice. The course covered many interesting topics that helped me to improve my existing (little) knowledge and skills I had about executive support. The College uses an on-line hub to access the course modules that is very easy to use and navigate. Supporting learning materials available were clearly written and provided in-depth information on the topics. I was very keen on many modules, especially the ones that covered IT topics and Leadership skills. Completing the course was a big achievement for me and having a diploma helped me to secure my new role. I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone keen to take up higher education course.
Medical Secretary Diploma Level 3 - finally completed. : ). It took me a bit longer - 22 months - to finish the course due to personal circumstances. I decided to extend it as I wanted to finish all units. I really enjoyed online course, I liked flexibility, and studying at your own pace. At times was challenging, but worth the effort. : )
All units are well designed. The Medical Terminology unit very interesting. All IT units helped me to improve my computer and IT skills. The units regarding secretarial work and communication skills, and techniques I found it very useful on a daily basis.
I have really learned a lot from this course.
The tutors were very supportive, responding quickly with a constructive feedback, and available via Zoom. A very Big Thank you to Simon and Rebecca for being supportive, encouraging and patient.
All units are well designed. The Medical Terminology unit very interesting. All IT units helped me to improve my computer and IT skills. The units regarding secretarial work and communication skills, and techniques I found it very useful on a daily basis.
I have really learned a lot from this course.
The tutors were very supportive, responding quickly with a constructive feedback, and available via Zoom. A very Big Thank you to Simon and Rebecca for being supportive, encouraging and patient.