Executive Assistant Journey

Course fee

Cost: R2 240.00

Deposit: R560.00

Monthly instalments: R560.00 x 3

Duration: You will have Skillsoft access to this course for 12 months. The average time required to work through the syllabus is:

• 38 courses (13h 51m) / 14 others (3h 12m)
• Optional additional resources are available to enhance your learning in your own time.

About the course

Course code: C01359

Course overview:

• Administrative Support
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Scheduling Planning
• Problem Solving
• Basic Finance
• Business Etiquette & Professionalism

What are Aspire Journeys?

Aspire Journeys are guided learning paths designed and published by Skillsoft. These courses provide:

• A clear starting point across the roles and responsibilities of tomorrow.
• Exercises for on-the-job applications to put what you’ve learned into practice.
• Verifiable, shareable, and portable digital badges so you can celebrate accomplishments along the way.
• A diverse array of learning tools from the books to audiobooks to video courses, and more.

The learning path for each journey comprises tracks of content in a recommended order. Completing all content within a track completes the track. Completing all tracks within the journey completes the journey.

Modules and topics covered:

Administrative Support

• Administrative Support: Developing Your Essential Skills
• Administrative Support: Working in Partnership with Your Boss
• Administrative Support: Interacting Effectively with Colleagues
• Administrative Support: A Positive Professional Image

Communication Skills

• Capturing the Attention of Senior Executives
• Taking Effective and Professional Notes
• Conveying Your Message without Words
• Influencing without Authority
• Building Personal Power through Influence
• Writing Effective E-mails and Instant Messages
• Enhancing Communication through Listening

Organizational Skills

• Planning Meetings Fit for Purpose
• Running Meetings in Better Directions
• Organizing Your E-mail
• Managing Your Time So It Doesn’t Manage You
• Set Your Workspace Up For Success
• Get Organized and Stop Procrastinating

Scheduling Planning

• Creating a Project Schedule and Budget
• Deep Dive into the Project Schedule
• Saving Time by Setting Goals

Problem Solving

• Problem Solving: Defining and Stating the Problem
• Problem Solving: Generating Solutions
• Problem Solving: Choosing and Implementing the Right Solution
• Solve Problems Using Systems Thinking in the Workplace
• Building Rapport through Strong Collaboration
• The First Steps in Negotiating

Basic Finance

• Focusing on the Bottom Line as an Employee
• Managing with a Cost-control Mindset
• Basic Accounting Concepts for Non-financial Professionals
• Basic Budgeting for Non-financial Professionals
• Comprehending Financials: A Guide to Financial Statements
• Financial Statement Analysis for Non-financial Professionals

Business Etiquette & Professionalism

• Developing Personal Accountability
• Becoming Your Own Best Coach
• Using Business Etiquette to Increase Your Professionalism
• Taking Responsibility for Your Accountability
• Making the Most of Making Mistakes
• Keeping Business Calls Professional

Admission requirements

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements or formal prerequisites.

Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).

Expertise level: Beginner

Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Accreditation status

Course type: Short course

Industry partner: Skillsoft

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: College SA

Assessment details

Assessment information:

Each track concludes with a final internal exam that will test your knowledge and application of the topics presented throughout that specific track. There are no external certification exams for this course.

What to expect

Dedicated support team

We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.

Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access

Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, mentoring and practical simulations/virtual labs. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.