Our IEAA Accredited PA Course provides a solid foundation of knowledge and practical skills to perform effectively in a PA role. Many of our previous PA course graduates now work in prestigious PA or Executive PA Jobs across London, the UK, and internationally.
Course Format
An experienced PA tutor delivers a practical training programme designed to prepare attendees for PA roles and build the skills they need for a successful PA Career. All of the training is delivered in a Virtual Classroom. The course focuses on job-relevant practical exercises and interactive training sessions under the guidance of an experienced tutor. The course ends with an “on-the-job” simulation in an assessment format to attain your professional qualification.
PA Course
Course Content
- Job functions of a PA
- Diary Management
- Business Writing and Communication Foundation
- CV Development
- Composing E-mails and written business communication
- Telephone skills
- Making Travel/Hotel Arrangements
- Filing Systems
- Time Management
- Invoicing/Petty cash
- Expenses
- Client Care
- Complaint Handling
- Work Planning
- Document, email, presentation, and proofreading
- Confidence building
- Organising business meetings
- Typing skills (optional)
Additional Info
Our PA Diploma combines this PA Course with the Microsoft Office Diploma for a PA. This means you can study Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Office 365.
Testimonials
“I attended this course to refresh and enhance my PA skills. It was an intense week of classroom-style learning and practical typing tasks. The tutor was competent and delivered the training extremely effectively. I will be able to apply the skills I have learnt in my PA role.” – PA Secretary Course Attendee.
“I am happy I invested my savings in this course; I learnt a lot and am looking forward to doing more specialised Souters’ courses.” Elena B.”
“Everybody in the business world needs to take this course. It is very informative and will help in other areas outside the Secretary/PA field.” Dolapo.
“I admired the elegant, clear and well-controlled way the trainer speaks, not hurried.” Mary P.
“Joan was brilliant- a wealth of knowledge and experience and utterly professional.” Georgina.
Dates and Duration
Dates are in the drop-down area in the booking part at the top of this page.
You can take this course in several formats:
- Full-time and intensive online: The PA Course runs over five full days, Monday-Friday. This fast-track method is ideal for someone who wants training and a qualification quickly so they can enter a PA role.
- Flexible study: Work with our tutors to complete the course in your own time using a blended learning format. Contact us for details.
Benefits
- The course is well-recognised, nationally and internationally. Our testimonial page shows that most students have successfully found the jobs they wanted.
- Gain a professional qualification to build your CV
- IEAA accreditation. This is the Level 3 – PA Diploma from the IEAA
- Build your career options and employability
- Souters is well connected with quality agencies and employers.
- Live tutors lead the course in a Virtual Classroom, so participants receive personal attention and support.
CPD Certification
All of our courses are also CPD Accredited. You can request CPD certification on completion. CPD (Continuing Professional Development) is accredited training required by many professional bodies, such as solicitors, barristers, and accountants.
CPD courses are well respected and recognised worldwide, and they are often required in specific industries. A CPD-accredited course on your CV is likely to greatly improve your job prospects.
