Executive Assistant Diploma
Our career-enhancing, online distance learning Executive Assistant Diploma is accredited by NCFE CQ at Level 3.
The course is also CPD recognised (Continuous Professional Development).
It is our most extensive course and designed for those looking to have a professional career at the top and wishing to qualify as an Executive Assistant.
This course extends beyond our Executive PA Diploma by covering additional units in leadership and managerial administration.
Business organisations from the UK and abroad choose this course to train their staff as it is the leading Executive Assistant Diploma available and well recognised in the business world.
The standard of training and communication is second to none. I would highly recommend this college, especially to those in employment as the course is so flexible and allows you to take a backward step if work is particularly busy and vice versa.
Suitable for those working as a PA/Secretary/Administrator and now looking to gain recognition for existing experience and to develop skills and knowledge to increase job opportunities, promotion and boost confidence.
See below for……
- Course Fees
- Discounts and Payment Options
- Accreditation
- Start dates
Course Overview
There are 2 text books included in this course for you to keep and refer to after your course has closed. You will access your course online via our Lewis College Learning Hub at times to suit you – from your computer, tablet or phone on the move or from home. You can download all the courseware as you progress through each unit to keep for future reference.
Our qualified and experienced tutors will provide personal feedback, demonstration videos for further guidance, worked examples, support and guidance throughout including mentoring and always happy to help. We teach beyond the qualification and include specific details that directly benefit you.
Study from as little as 2 hours a week!
The course is open for you to study for up to 2 ½ years, giving you plenty of flexibility and “time out” for holidays, illness, moving house etc.
You can study from as little as 2 hours a week, or however many hours you choose, or even full time if you wish to complete the course in less than 6 months. You can study more one week, less the next – flexible and easy to manage your study times to fit in with your lifestyle.
Range of topics
There are 38 different units in this course covering the full range of skills and knowledge required for a typical Executive Assistant role. To pass each unit you will complete an office style assessment with some units jointly assessed as they cover multi skills. Some units are small which you can complete in a few hours with others requiring a bit more thinking and planning.
You can complete the whole course, including assessments at home and submit these electronically.
Certificates
You will receive certificates issued by NCFE and The CPD Accreditation Group. These will list all the units for each single Diploma and Certificate as well as the full Executive Assistant Diploma Level 3 identifying the wide range of knowledge and skills you have achieved.
Free careers advice and support for up to 2 years after completion
We offer free careers advice, interview technique guidance and support whilst applying for jobs both during the course and for up to 2 years after completion. Most of our students secure a new job or gain promotion whilst studying with us or after they have completed their course.
| ADVANCED IT USER DIPLOMA - Microsoft Office | ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION DIPLOMA | ADVANCED BUSINESS DOCUMENTS DIPLOMA | MANAGERIAL ADMINISTRATION DIPLOMA |
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| Internet Browsing Software | Business Meetings and taking Minutes | Touch Typing/Speed Development | Chairing Business Meetings |
| Outlook - Email and PIM | Business Trips | Advanced Business Letters | Delivering Presentations |
| Excel - Spreadsheets and Charts | Diary Management | Complex Tables | Team Leadership |
| Word - Word Processing | Business Events | Multi-page Reports | Staff Training Reviews |
| PowerPoint - Electronic Presentations | HR Recruitment | Mail Merge | Legislation |
| Access - Databases | Research and Report Writing | Audio Transcription | |
| Publisher- Desktop Publishing | Composing Complex Business Documents | ||
| Petty Cash, Budgets and Expenses | |||
| Business Organisations | |||
| Reviewing Office Procedures |
To gain a Level 4 in the Managerial Administration Diploma, you will need to carry out performance assessments for each module, in the workplace with a witness. Level 3 is available to those who are not able to carry out performance assessments. You can decide which version you would like to complete when you reach this part of the course.
You will need MS Office for this course (details about subscription for Office 365 available from us). You can use a Mac or Windows computer.
| EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT SKILLS CERTIFICATE | LEADERSHIP SKILLS CERTIFICATE |
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| Confidence Building and Self Esteem | Team Leadership Skills |
| Communication Skills - Body Language, Listening and Answering Skills, Telephone Techniques | Coaching and Communication |
| Organisational Skills, Stress Management, Ergonomics and Health | Effective Negotiation |
| Relationship and People Management skills | Performance Management |
| Social Media and Networking Skills | Managing Projects |
| OPTION - Teeline Shorthand Diploma - special discount rate - £180 (normal price £250) when enrolling on this course | |
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| Teeline Theory | Speed Development from 40 wpm up to 100 wpm |
| Business Correspondence Dictation and Transcription | Minutes of Business Meetings |
The theory text book is included in the course and you will also need an A5 notebook and biro.
Accreditation by NCFE CQ and CPD
This Diploma is a fully accredited qualification by NCFE CQ, awarding organisation recognised by UK qualification regulators. NCFE qualifications are both UK and internationally recognised. The qualification is also CPD recognised.
NCFE CQ10450 -Executive Assistant Diploma (Level 3)
You will also be awarded the following individual Diplomas and Certificates:
- NCFE CQ10447 – Advanced IT User Diploma (Level 3
- NCFE CQ10445 – Advanced Administration Diploma (Level 3)
- NCFE CQ10446 – Advanced Business Documents Diploma (Level 3)
- NCFE CQ10448 – Managerial Administration Diploma (Level 3 or Level 4)
- NCFE CQ10470 – Executive Assistant Skills Certificate (Level 3)
- NCFE CQ10471 – Leadership Skills Certificate (Level 3)
- NCFE CQ10464- Teeline Shorthand Diploma (Level 3) (if you choose this additional option)
Level 3 is advanced level and the Executive Assistant Diploma has been benchmarked using Ofqual’s QCF level descriptors to allow you to consider the depth of study and level of difficulty involved.
Further information about NCFE Awarding Body and accreditation.
Course Fees – £2,350 including VAT
Payment Options (Click each one for more info)
If you pay in full there is a 20% discount reducing the course fees to £1,880 including VAT
You can complete the course as quickly as you wish studying full time or part time.
The course is open for you to study for up to 2½ years providing time out for holidays etc.
Each quarter payment is £587 including VAT
Payments are due as follows:
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1st Payment - prior to the course start date
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2nd Payment - 3 months after the course start date
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3rd Payment - 6 months after the course start date
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4th Payment - 9 months after the course start date
The course is spread over at least 9 months minimum to reflect the payment plan.
The course is open for you to study for up to 2½ years providing time out for holidays etc.
You can pay monthly over 12 months. Each monthly payment is £195.84 including VAT.
The first payment can be made by credit or debit card. The remaining 11 payments are paid by standing order.
The course is spread over a minimum of 12 months to reflect the payment plan.
The course is open for you to study for up to 2½ years providing time out for holidays etc.