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Secretary Training

What does a Secretary do...

A secretary keeps an office running smoothly. Secretaries have a wide range of duties, depending on the offices that they work for, but as a general rule, they are extremely efficient and well organized. Qualification requirements for a position as a secretary vary; a minimum, clerking skills like typing and operating office equipment are needed. Employment prospects in this field are generally good, especially for skilled individuals.

Skills Required for a Career as a Secretary...

A secretary handles correspondence, keeps track of a schedule, manages a filing system, and operates office equipment like phones, fax machines, and copiers. Many secretaries also answer phones and route phone calls to the appropriate people. Some secretaries also handle supply ordering for an office, and they may deal with budgeting, bookkeeping, and personnel paperwork. A secretary is expected to have experience with computers and other electronics, as he or she will handle a great deal of electronic material, including correspondence.

So what do I do now...

All you have to do is call us on 0843 216 3477 or fill the contact form in at the top of the page to get one of our friendly course advisor to contact you. You can be working as a secretary within 8 weeks, why wait contact us today!

What do our students say...

Dawn came to us through the Lone Parent advisor at Maidstone Jobcentre in need of some up to date office skills in order to get back into an office environment after several years looking after her children.  Dawn’s confidence in herself was very low, but her studies made her much more confident and she was able to secure a job at the end of her diploma in an admin role at Sittingbourne Hospital.  Dawn was over the moon about her new skills and the fact that she was able to gain employment so soon after completing her studies.

Administrator / Document Controller
Recommended course:
Secretarial Diploma
Ave. Salary £20,000pa+
HR Administartor
Recommended course:
Business IT Diploma with HR
Ave. Salary £20,000pa+
Executive PA
Recommended course:
Executive PA Diploma
Ave. Salary £40,000pa+
Receptionist
Recommended courses:
Receptionist Diploma
Ave. Salary £17,000pa+