Demonstrate that you’re different
Professional secretary, PA or Executive assistant – whatever your job title, you need to differentiate yourself in order to climb the career ladder and get the job you want with the salary you deserve. A specialist secretarial diploma from Pitman Training in Sheffield will not only help you to learn new skills, it will demonstrate that you are a professional at the top of your game and worth every penny.
Pitman Training offers a wide range of Diploma courses including a number of qualifications designed exclusively for the professional secretary or assistant.
The Pitman Training Executive PA Diploma is just one of the courses on offer. ‘This course proves you're capable of delivering all the office skills an employer could expect - expert use of Microsoft Office, perfect touch typing, organisational skills and even shorthand,’ explains Mark Harrison of Pitman Training in Sheffield. ‘Whether you are already working as a PA or aspiring to become one, this comprehensive programme is aimed at ambitious people who really want to make their mark at work. In addition to developing your skills as a personal assistant, you'll find your confidence grows as you find your ability to apply your knowledge at work develops every day.’
Pitman Training also offers Diplomas for secretaries who have decided to specialise in a specific field such as the legal or medical profession. The Pitman Training Legal Secretary Diploma enables secretaries to develop a thorough knowledge of the processes and forms appropriate to different legal specialisms such as conveyancing, wills and probate, criminal law, company law, family law and civil litigation – everything that a lawyer would expect from a great PA.
Similarly, the Pitman Training Medical Secretary Diploma covers a comprehensive range of practical skills and information, essential for a secretary working in the medical profession. The course has short course approval from the Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists (AMSPAR).
Mark continues, ‘As the information technology revolution took hold there was much talk of the demise of the traditional personal assistant. But the professional PA has become even more important – playing a proactive role and helping her/his boss to achieve their business objectives. A number of our clients who recruit senior level executive assistants say they would always look for someone who can demonstrate specialist experience in their field. Having a professional diploma shows not only that a PA has all the skills you would expect, but that the individual is committed to their own professional and personal development. Combine this qualification with experience and a great attitude and you have an extremely powerful mix – a PA who will add real value to a boss and his/her organisation.’
The Pitman Training method is based on flexible, self-paced learning. A full diploma course can be completed in as few as twelve weeks and learners can choose the study times that suit them best. A tutor is always on hand to answer questions and provide support and encouragement.
To find out more about Pitman Training Secretarial Diplomas call 0114 258 8708 or visit www.pitman-training.com.