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Courses - Preferred Partners

Reed Learning

A global provider of learning solutions, with a portfolio of over 250 short courses and qualifications. We offer over 20 courses tailored to the unique requirements of PAs and administrators, from Minute Taking to Marketing. We have developed a range of qualifications that give modern PAs everything they need to succeed.

Whether you want to develop your own skills or the skills of others in your organisation, we're here to help. Take the next step. Get in touch today

Web: www.reedlearning.com
Tel: 0800 170 7777
At the Institute of Directors (IoD), they have extensive experience of developing directors and boards across all sectors both in the UK and overseas. With a Royal Charter since 1906, the IoD is in a unique position to offer a range of services from director qualifications to bespoke board development, and their new 2 day Senior PA Course.

Website Link: https://www.iod.com/training/open-courses
More details: http://www.pa-assist.co.uk/role-of-the-executive-pa

 
 

Courses - Upcoming Dates
 


Learning and Development - dates for your diary ...
On this page you will find courses for PA, EA and VA's and click here for Webinar / Distance Learning Courses

27-28/06/2017 – London – Role of the Executive PA - Institute of Directors
Venue: IoD 116 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5ED
More details and how to book: https://www.iod.com/training/open-courses

29-30/06/2017 – Manchester - Being More Influential to Enhance Collaboration – 2 days, Adam Fidler Academy
http://www.executiveassistant.org/2017-course-dates-new/

05/07/2017 – Manchester - Highly Effective and Authentic Leadership: Understanding your Leadership Potential – 1 day, Adam Fidler Academy
http://www.executiveassistant.org/2017-course-dates-new/
 
5-7/07/2017 - London - the complete 7 Key Skills PA Management Programme - ‘The Executive PA Manager Masterclass’ 
The 7 Key Skills PA Management Programme consists of three 1 day programmes which are held monthly or on 3 consecutive days.  After each session you will receive an ILM Certificate and if you complete all 3 sessions you will receive the Global PA Advanced Certificate. There is also optional coursework which is compulsory for PA Students studying at Birkbeck, University of London on the CertHE ManPAs. 

13/07/2017, – London - ILM ‘The Strategic Business Support PA Masterclass’
The 7 Key Skills PA Management Programme consists of three 1 day programmes and replaces our previous programme. After each session you will receive an ILM Certificate and if you complete all 3 sessions you will receive the Global PA Advanced Certificate. Each session will be held once a month and the sessions can also be brought 'In House' into your organisation. The venue for all our public sessions will either be De Vere Venues, Holborn or West End, London. 
http://www.globalpa-association.com/index.php/news/detail/26th-January-2017-ILM-The-Strategic-Business-Support-PA-Masterclass 

21/07/2017 – London - Professional Reception Skills - Hemsley Fraser
The receptionist is the first point of contact with your customers. Your receptionist needs to create a long lasting good impression within moments. Your customers need to experience how good it feels walking into your company, so they stay loyal and committed.
https://www.hemsleyfraser.co.uk/course/professional-reception-skills 

26/07/2017 - London - Summer Training Event with leading CIPD Trainers - Global PA Association
Advanced training with some of the UK's leading CIPD Trainers.  If you are looking to gain broader business awareness and knowledge and improve and update your skills at an affordable price, then this day is for you.
http://www.globalpa-association.com/index.php/news/detail/25th-July-Summer-Training-Event-with-leading-CIPD-Trainers

07/08/2017 (5 Days) - London - Today's PA 5 Day Academy
Today’s PA 5 Day Academy is a flagship course from award-winning PA training company Today’s PA. This course will boost your productivity and self-confidence at work. You will discover how dedicated PAs like you become brilliant, and achieve the recognition and rewards they deserve. This workshop covers assertiveness, Outlook masterclass, Word, PowerPoint & Excel Masterclass, managing successful projects and events and minute writing.
http://www.todayspa.co.uk/course/5-day-academy-pa-courses/ (5 Days)

07/08/2017 (2 Days) - London - Today's PA 2 Day Workshop
Today’s PA 2 Day Workshop is the first 2 days of the flagship Today’s PA 5 Day Academy from award winning PA training company Today’s PA. This workshop covers assertiveness, managing your boss, handling interruptions, managing your time and stress, minute writing and Microsoft Outlook masterclass that will help you save at least 90 mins a day!  

07/08/2017 (3 Days) - London - Today's PA 3 Day Workshop
Today’s PA 3 Day Workshop is the first 3 days of the flagship Today’s PA 5 Day Academy from award winning PA training company Today’s PA. This workshop covers assertiveness, managing your boss, handling interruptions, managing your time and stress, minute writing, Microsoft Outlook masterclass and Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint masterclass which will help to increase your productivity, stay organised and save time.

08/08/2017 (2 Days) - London – Microsoft Masterclass – Today’s PA
This Time Management course focuses on using Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel to save you time.

11/08/2017 (1 Day) - London - Minute Writing Made Simple – Today’s PA  
Today’s PA promises to make the job of writing minutes enjoyable, and after the course, you will know how to write minutes that are beyond reproach – and even enjoy doing so! This engaging workshop will help you and your colleagues get the most out of meetings. http://www.todayspa.co.uk/course/minute-taking-courses/ (1 Day)
 
14/08/2017 (5 Days) - London - Today's PA Advanced Executive Assistant Academy
Are you a senior PA, EA, Secretary or Office Manager? Then this course is ideal for you!
 
14/08/2017 (1 Day) - London – PA The Confident Communicator – Today’s PA
PA the Confident Communicator is dedicated to helping you improve your capacity to communicate in today’s modern working world. Developing your communication skills can help improve relationships in your business and personal life.  The ability to communicate information accurately, clearly, and as intended, is vital and something that should not be overlooked.  It’s never too late to work on your communication skills, and by doing so, improve your quality of life.  We will help you identify your skills and fine tune your interaction with others and help you become more successful in the workplace.
http://www.todayspa.co.uk/course/pa-confident-communicator
 
17/08/2017 – London - ILM ‘The Assertive & Influential PA Masterclass’ 
The 7 Key Skills PA Management Programme consists of three 1 day programmes and replaces our previous programme. After each session you will receive an ILM Certificate and if you complete all 3 sessions you will receive the Global PA Advanced Certificate. Each session will be held once a month in London and the sessions can also be delivered 'In House'. The venue for our public sessions will either be De Vere Venues, Holborn or West End, London. 
 
18/08/2017 (1 Day) - London – Managing Difficult People – Today’s PA
Managing Difficult People is dedicated to helping you improve your capacity to communicate with those individuals who may be angry or unhappy, and achieving a positive outcome. We will help you find strategies to neutralise problem situations in the workplace including working with aggressive or unreasonable people, disagreeing with others and to deliver bad news. Opening up and dealing effectively with difficult conversations can be very challenging and time-consuming. More often than not we avoid having difficult conversations because we feel we might make the situation worse!

26/08-1/09/2017 - Spain - Workation with Sue France Training – A new concept in PA training
The Sue France Training ‘Workation’ involves an all inclusive stay in a beautiful Finca in the foothills of the mountains of Andalucia for 6 nights/7 days. It includes 4 x 4 hour morning workshops with Sue France FCIPD FInstAM INLPTA who is a renowned motivational trainer for Assistants and an award-winning Assistant herself and a qualified learning and development trainer, a certified TetraMap behavioural practitioner and a certified coach. For more details visit http://pa-assist.com/sue-france-workation-pa-training

14/09/2017 (1 Day) – London - Introduction to Project Management for Admin Managers – Your Excellency
The IQ/IAM Level 3 Award in Professional PA & Administration Skills.  This unit will give you a thorough understanding of project structure, risks and priorities necessary to fulfil a management or support role in projects. It gives an overview of the essentials enabling PAs and Administrators to add more value to their role and bring best-practice methodologies to the team. http://www.yourexcellency.co.uk/pa-and-admin-professional-training-development-and-qualifications/

14-15/09/2017 (2 Days) – London - Management Skills for Admin Staff – Your Excellency
The IQ/IAM Level 4 Certificate in Office & Administration Management.   This unit will suit experienced PAs or senior administrators who work closely with their organisation's senior management team, and who either already have management responsibility for junior staff or plan to take on this level of responsibility in the future. It covers fundamental people management skills and the contextual positioning of managers within an organisation. http://www.yourexcellency.co.uk/pa-and-admin-professional-training-development-and-qualifications/

15/09/2017 (1 Day) – London - Principles of Managing Workload – Your Excellency
This unit is about working to deadlines and gaining more control over your workload.  There are many tools that can help you manage your time and work more effectively and this unit will encourage you to think about them.  
http://www.yourexcellency.co.uk/pa-and-admin-professional-training-development-and-qualifications/

21/09/2017 – London - ILM ‘The Executive PA Manager Masterclass’ 
The 7 Key Skills PA Management Programme consists of three 1 day programmes and replaces our previous programme. After each session you will receive an ILM Certificate and if you complete all 3 sessions you will receive the Global PA Advanced Certificate. Each session will be held once a month in London and the sessions can also be delivered 'In House'. The venue for our public sessions will either be De Vere Venues, Holborn or West End, London. 
http://www.globalpa-association.com/index.php/events/detail/thursday-30th-march-2017-ilm-the-executive-pa-manager-masterclass 
 

21-22/09/2017 – London – Role of the Executive PA – Institute of Directors
Venue: IoD, 116 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5ED

03/10/2017 – Manchester - Highly Effective and Authentic Leadership: Understanding your Leadership Potential – 1 day, Adam Fidler Academy
http://www.executiveassistant.org/2017-course-dates-new/

06/10/2017 –London - Management Skills for Pas – Hemsley Fraser
Designed specifically for secretaries and PAs, this highly interactive course will provide you with the skills to enable you to get the best cooperation from others.
https://www.hemsleyfraser.co.uk/course/management-skills-pas 

06/10/2017 –London - Management Skills for Pas – Hemsley Fraser
Designed specifically for secretaries and PAs, this highly interactive course will provide you with the skills to enable you to get the best cooperation from others.
https://www.hemsleyfraser.co.uk/course/management-skills-pas 

12/10/2017 (1 Day) – London - Produce Minutes of Meetings – Your Excellency
The IQ/IAM Level 3 Award in Professional PA & Administration Skills.  This unit aims to develop the knowledge and skills required to produce minutes of meetings.  Upon completion of this unit, learners will be able to take notes of meetings and then produce minutes of meetings. http://www.yourexcellency.co.uk/pa-and-admin-professional-training-development-and-qualifications/

12-13/10/2017 (1 Day) – London - Commercial & Business Awareness for Admin Staff – Your Excellency
The IQ/IAM Level 4 Certificate in Office & Administration Management.  This unit is ideal for experienced PAs seeking to develop their commercial awareness and strategic thinking to improve personal confidence and engagement with senior managers. It provides learners with an understanding of the critical issues affecting their organisation and how being commercially aware can increase overall business performance and their career prospects. http://www.yourexcellency.co.uk/pa-and-admin-professional-training-development-and-qualifications/

13/10/2017 (1 Day) – London - Principles of Writing for Business – Your Excellency
The IQ/IAM Level 3 Award in Professional PA & Administration Skills.  The aim of the unit is to develop learners’ knowledge of the skills required to write effective business communications in a range of formats.  This unit is for those who would like to refine their writing skills in general, and increase their confidence in producing emails and letters that communicate their message clearly and professionally.http://www.yourexcellency.co.uk/pa-and-admin-professional-training-development-and-qualifications/

16/10/2017 (5 Days) - London - Today's PA 5 Day Academy
Today’s PA 5 Day Academy is a flagship course from award-winning PA training company Today’s PA. This course will boost your productivity and self-confidence at work. You will discover how dedicated PAs like you become brilliant, and achieve the recognition and rewards they deserve. This workshop covers assertiveness, Outlook masterclass, Word, PowerPoint & Excel Masterclass, managing successful projects and events and minute writing.
http://www.todayspa.co.uk/course/5-day-academy-pa-courses/ (5 Days)

16/10/2017 (2 Days) - London - Today's PA 2 Day Workshop
Today’s PA 2 Day Workshop is the first 2 days of the flagship Today’s PA 5 Day Academy from award winning PA training company Today’s PA. This workshop covers assertiveness, managing your boss, handling interruptions, managing your time and stress, minute writing and Microsoft Outlook masterclass that will help you save at least 90 mins a day!  

16/10/2017 (3 Days) - London - Today's PA 3 Day Workshop
Today’s PA 3 Day Workshop is the first 3 days of the flagship Today’s PA 5 Day Academy from award winning PA training company Today’s PA. This workshop covers assertiveness, managing your boss, handling interruptions, managing your time and stress, minute writing, Microsoft Outlook masterclass and Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint masterclass which will help to increase your productivity, stay organised and save time.
http://www.todayspa.co.uk/course/3-day-pa-course/ (3 Days)
 
17/10/2017 (2 Days) - London – Microsoft Masterclass – Today’s PA
This Time Management course focuses on using Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel to save you time.

20/10/2017 (1 Day) - London - Minute Writing Made Simple – Today’s PA  
Today’s PA promises to make the job of writing minutes enjoyable, and after the course, you will know how to write minutes that are beyond reproach – and even enjoy doing so! This engaging workshop will help you and your colleagues get the most out of meetings. http://www.todayspa.co.uk/course/minute-taking-courses/ (1 Day)
 
25/10/2017 – London - Professional Reception Skills - Hemsley Fraser
The receptionist is the first point of contact with your customers. Your receptionist needs to create a long lasting good impression within moments. Your customers need to experience how good it feels walking into your company, so they stay loyal and committed.
 
26/10/2017– London - ILM ‘The Strategic Business Support PA Masterclass’
The 7 Key Skills PA Management Programme consists of three 1 day programmes and replaces our previous programme. After each session you will receive an ILM Certificate and if you complete all 3 sessions you will receive the Global PA Advanced Certificate. Each session will be held once a month and the sessions can also be brought 'In House' into your organisation. The venue for all our public sessions will either be De Vere Venues, Holborn or West End, London. 

13-14/11/2017 – London – Role of the Executive PA – Institute of Directors
Venue: IoD, 116 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5ED

16/11/2017 – London - ILM ‘The Assertive & Influential PA Masterclass’ 
The 7 Key Skills PA Management Programme consists of three 1 day programmes and replaces our previous programme. After each session you will receive an ILM Certificate and if you complete all 3 sessions you will receive the Global PA Advanced Certificate. Each session will be held once a month in London and the sessions can also be delivered 'In House'. The venue for our public sessions will either be De Vere Venues, Holborn or West End, London. 
http://www.globalpa-association.com/index.php/news/detail/Thursday-16th-February-2017-ILM-The-Assertive-Influential-PA-Masterclass

16-17/11/2017 (2 Day) – London - Effective Office Management – Your Excellency
The IQ/IAM Level 4 Certificate in Office & Administration Management.  This Unit will develop the learners’ knowledge and understanding of effective office management. It covers the role of senior administration staff in managing work and techniques for planning, prioritising and managing work and projects. They will also develop their understanding of the role of senior administration staff in managing people. http://www.yourexcellency.co.uk/pa-and-admin-professional-training-development-and-qualifications/

17/11/2017 (1 Day) – London - Principles of Persuasion & Influencing Skills for Admin Managers – Your Excellency
The IQ/IAM Level 3 Award in Professional PA & Administration Skills.  This unit is about persuasion and influencing skills.  It covers how to recognise and work with the communication styles of others and the use of different questioning techniques. See http://www.yourexcellency.co.uk/pa-and-admin-professional-training-development-and-qualifications/

29/11/2017  - London - Commercial and Business Awareness for Experienced PAs and Secretaries - Hemsley Fraser
This intensive one-day course gives you an understanding of the critical business issues needed to support your role as a more commercially focused office professional.
https://www.hemsleyfraser.co.uk/course/commercial-and-business-awareness-experienced-pas-and-secretaries

07/12/2017 – London - ILM ‘The Executive PA Manager Masterclass’ 
The 7 Key Skills PA Management Programme consists of three 1 day programmes and replaces our previous programme. After each session you will receive an ILM Certificate and if you complete all 3 sessions you will receive the Global PA Advanced Certificate. Each session will be held once a month in London and the sessions can also be delivered 'In House'. The venue for our public sessions will either be De Vere Venues, Holborn or West End, London. 

07/12/2017 (1 Day) – London - Principles of the use of NLP to enhance communication – Your Excellency
The IQ/IAM Level 3 Award in Professional PA & Administration Skills.  This unit is about Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP).
http://www.yourexcellency.co.uk/pa-and-admin-professional-training-development-and-qualifications/

07/12/2017 (1 Day) – London - The Role of the Personal Assistant – Your Excellency
This training forms a unit of The IQ/IAM Level 3 Award in Professional PA & Administration Skills.  The role of the Personal Assistant can be complex, varied and challenging, particularly when new to the role.  This unit covers the role and skills required by a PA, how to communicate, network and influence others, different management styles and skills in the business environment, time management, organising meetings and setting goals. http://www.yourexcellency.co.uk/pa-and-admin-professional-training-development-and-qualifications/

08/12/2017 (1 Day) – London - Principles of Self Development – Your Excellency
This training forms a unit of The IQ/IAM Level 3 Award in Professional PA & Administration Skills.  It can be attended as a standalone training day and delivered inhouse to your team of administrators. This unit aims to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of their own values and personal goals to enable them to plan, monitor and evaluate professional development activities within the context of a work role. http://www.yourexcellency.co.uk/pa-and-admin-professional-training-development-and-qualifications/

11/12/2017 (5 Days) - London - Today's PA 5 Day Academy
Today’s PA 5 Day Academy is a flagship course from award-winning PA training company Today’s PA. This course will boost your productivity and self-confidence at work. You will discover how dedicated PAs like you become brilliant, and achieve the recognition and rewards they deserve. This workshop covers assertiveness, Outlook masterclass, Word, PowerPoint & Excel Masterclass, managing successful projects and events and minute writing.
http://www.todayspa.co.uk/course/5-day-academy-pa-courses/ (5 Days)

11/12/2017 (2 Days) - London - Today's PA 2 Day Workshop
Today’s PA 2 Day Workshop is the first 2 days of the flagship Today’s PA 5 Day Academy from award winning PA training company Today’s PA. This workshop covers assertiveness, managing your boss, handling interruptions, managing your time and stress, minute writing and Microsoft Outlook masterclass that will help you save at least 90 mins a day!  

11/12/2017 (3 Days) - London - Today's PA 3 Day Workshop
Today’s PA 3 Day Workshop is the first 3 days of the flagship Today’s PA 5 Day Academy from award winning PA training company Today’s PA. This workshop covers assertiveness, managing your boss, handling interruptions, managing your time and stress, minute writing, Microsoft Outlook masterclass and Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint masterclass which will help to increase your productivity, stay organised and save time.

12/12/2017 (2 Days) - London – Microsoft Masterclass – Today’s PA
This Time Management course focuses on using Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel to save you time.

15/12/2017 (1 Day) - London - Minute Writing Made Simple – Today’s PA  
Today’s PA promises to make the job of writing minutes enjoyable, and after the course, you will know how to write minutes that are beyond reproach – and even enjoy doing so! This engaging workshop will help you and your colleagues get the most out of meetings. http://www.todayspa.co.uk/course/minute-taking-courses/ (1 Day)

 

Webinar / Distance Learning Courses - see below

Flexi-start - Online Microsoft Office Training Courses - Souters Training
Word/ Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook and Access
CPD Accredited Microsoft Office Trainer with live interactive trainer
http://www.souterstraining.com/online-courses

Flexi-start - CPD Accredited Legal Secretary Course – Souters Training
This course is delivered by a live tutor, who is a barrister with practical experience.
http://www.souterstraining.com/legal-secretary-courses

Flexi-start - AAT Level 1 Computerised Accounting with Sage - Souters Training
6 weeks 
http://www.souterstraining.com/aat-training/comp-aat

 

Flexi-start – Bookkeeping Diploma for Virtual Assistants - Souters Training
Bookkeeping Diploma for Virtual Assistants. 
Souters Training Centre, 32 Ludgate Hill, London EC4M 7DR. This is all of the ICB Level II and Level III, which will take you through to becoming an Associate of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers. This means that you gain the letter AICB after your name.
http://www.souterstraining.com/va-course/va-bookkeeping

Flexi-start - Legal Secretary Course – CPD Accredited - Souters Training
http://www.souterstraining.com/legal-secretary-courses/legal-secretary-course-cpd

Flexi-start - ICB Bookkeeping Diploma for VAs
 
Flexi-start - Microsoft Office Diploma – CPD Accredited 
 
Flexi-start - Microsoft Word for a PA – CPD Accredited 
 
Flexi-start - Microsoft Excel for a PA – CPD Accredited 
 
Flexi-start - Microsoft Outlook for a PA – CPD Accredited 
 
Flexi-start - Microsoft PowerPoint for a PA – CPD Accredited 

 

On-Line - Personal Branding for PAs, EAs & VAs - Heather White - Smarter Networking  
A clear, authentic Personal Brand will change perceptions about who you are and what you want and help you to:
 - Enhance your CV, Get greater recognition for the things you do, Increase your chances of a promotion, Lay the foundations for your next career move, Find new contacts/business. This course is CPD accredited through The PA Club.
To register for this course please find more details here http://personalbrandforpas.com/take-this-course

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