Course Description
If you've been thinking about becoming a secretary, you should know that times have changed. While the computer has replaced the typewriter, the secretary is still an important part of the office setting.
In this General Secretary course, you will learn the foundational skills that all secretaries should have when they are sitting behind a desk.
This course includes:
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What a General Secretary Is
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Types of Secretaries
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Reception
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Scheduling
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Travel Arrangements
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Word Processing
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File System Management
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Spreadsheets
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Correspondence
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Dictation
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Office Equipment
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Effective Communication Skills
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Time Management
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Handling Difficult Situations
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Better to Have Training or Experience?
With these lessons, you will learn more about how to be an effective secretary both in your current role, as well as in future roles.
Each lesson provides detailed information that can be used in modern office settings today. Since each lesson builds on the lesson before it, you will begin to learn how to not only provide administrative support, but also how to be a valuable part of an office setting.
Today, secretaries are more than just the ones that handle basic tasks. They also provide the first impression for clients and customers. By offering high-level skills, you can reach out to visitors, customers, and clients, allowing them to see your company as being the one they should choose for their needs.
A secretary is the one that opens the door to presenting a solid reputation for their company. With this General Secretary Course, you will gain the skills to succeed, no matter what industry you choose.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Learning Outcomes
- Define what a general secretary is, what types of secretaries there are, and what the job role entails
- Summarize reception techniques.
- Describe scheduling techniques.
- Summarize the process of making travel arrangements.
- Demonstrate word processing tecnhniques.
- Describe how to create, manage, and maintain file system management.
- Demonstrate spreadsheet knowledge and use in the role of a secretary.
- Summarize correspondence and dictation requirements of a secretary.
- Summarize office equipment a secretary will need to be familiar with.
- Summarize effective communication and time management skills to be an effective secretary.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
Assessment | Points |
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An Introduction | 1 points |
Lesson 1: What a General Secretary Is | 10 points |
Lesson 2 Assignment | 2 points |
Lesson 2: Types of Secretaries | 9 points |
Lesson 3: Reception - phones/visitors | 10 points |
Lesson 4 : Scheduling | 10 points |
Lesson 5: Travel Arrangements | 10 points |
Lesson 6 : Word Processing | 10 points |
Lesson 7 Assignment | 2 points |
Lesson 7 : File System Management | 10 points |
Lesson 8 : Spreadsheets | 9 points |
Lesson 9 Assignments | 2 points |
Lesson 9 : Correspondence | 10 points |
Lesson 10 : Dictation | 10 points |
Lesson 11 Assignment | 2 points |
Lesson 11 : Office Equipment | 10 points |
Lesson 12 : Effective Communication Skills | 10 points |
Lesson 13 : Time Management | 10 points |
Lesson 14 Assignment | 2 points |
Lesson 14 : Handling Difficult Situations | 10 points |
Lesson 15 : Better to Have Training or Experience? | 8 points |
Lesson 16 Assignment | 2 points |
The Final Exam | 72 points |