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A course is designed to enable individuals to develop their personal and professional lives. Universities, schools and organizations around the world offer these courses. Taking a course often provides an individual with new skills and even a professional advancement. What is a course in administration? A course in administration develops an individual’s knowledge and experience of the inner… Read more

A course is designed to enable individuals to develop their personal and professional lives. Universities, schools and organizations around the world offer these courses. Taking a course often provides an individual with new skills and even a professional advancement.

What is a course in administration? A course in administration develops an individual’s knowledge and experience of the inner workings of a business to help it run smoothly in the day-to-day operations. Skills participants generally learn include how to arrange meetings, proper office etiquette, business writing skills and email writing skills, to name a few. There are many different types of administration courses available depending on the student’s skill level and career goals, ranging from beginner to more advanced secretarial skills.

Individuals who participate in a course in administration can gain valuable life skills, such as telephone and email etiquette to use in the workplace as well as their personal lives. Participants also gain knowledge of how businesses and employees operate together, and they are often involved with meetings that test their listening and critical thinking abilities.

The cost of taking a course in administration will vary depending on the organization, but it will generally take anywhere from a few days to a few months to complete. Always research the course to make sure it offers the right educational material.

After completing a course in administration, individuals may be fully equipped to join the workforce as a secretary or administrative assistant, or advance within their current place of employment. There are also the options of working as a receptionist in legal, medical, or other business offices, customer care, a human resources manager, or even as an appointment specialist in a medical office. The skills gained from this course are valuable in a variety of fields, which leaves the door to an individual’s career path wide open.

A course in administration may provide new skills and avenues to pursue. There are online courses available that offer greater flexibility in time and location. To learn about your options, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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Advanced Administrative Skills for Personal Assistants
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London Business Training & Consulting
London, United Kingdom

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to understand the organization as one of the fundamental functions of management, the functions, nature, and scope of office a ... +

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to understand the organization as one of the fundamental functions of management, the functions, nature, and scope of office activities. -
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Full-time
10 days
English
02 Mar 2020
Campus
 

Administration and Office Management
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Convertas
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

This course gives essential and in-depth practical techniques that will enable you to excel at your workplace.

This course gives essential and in-depth practical techniques that will enable you to excel at your workplace. -
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Full-time
4 days
English
Campus
 

Course in Medical Secretary
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International Career Institute
London, United Kingdom

ICI gives you the opportunity to join the challenging yet highly fulfilling field of medicine as a medical secretary. If you are genuinely interested in health and medicine an ... +

ICI gives you the opportunity to join the challenging yet highly fulfilling field of medicine as a medical secretary. If you are genuinely interested in health and medicine and have superb customer service skills, you can enjoy a rewarding career in this profession. -
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Full-time
Part-time
English
Online
 

Course in Office Administration - Fundamentals of Business English (IBS)
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Damelin Part Time
Johannesburg, South Africa +3 More

Upon successful completion of each skills programme, IBS will issue learners with a Results Letter outlining the modules and credits achieved. Only on completion of 3 modules ... +

Upon successful completion of each skills programme, IBS will issue learners with a Results Letter outlining the modules and credits achieved. Only on completion of 3 modules towards the full qualification will the learner be awarded a Certificate with a -
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Part-time
65 hours
Feb 2020
Campus
 

Office Management Course
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Oplex Careers
UK Online, United Kingdom

This Office Management Course will provide learners with a fantastic insight into learning key skills to work in an office as well as successfully manage an office. Covering a ... +

This Office Management Course will provide learners with a fantastic insight into learning key skills to work in an office as well as successfully manage an office. Covering aspects of effective communication skills, interacting with customers and clients, creating administrative strategies and more. -
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Part-time
English
Online
 

Medical Assistant Program
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Mildred Elley
Albany, USA +2 More

Medical assistant students will learn proper telephone etiquette, how to greet patients, proper charting and filing techniques, insurance processing, word processing, email, a ... +

Medical assistant students will learn proper telephone etiquette, how to greet patients, proper charting and filing techniques, insurance processing, word processing, email, appointment scheduling and handling patients from the check-in process through the exam. Medical assistant students will be prepared to work in hospitals, physician’s offices, ambulatory service facilities and clinics. -
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Full-time
English
Sep 2020
Campus
 

Course - Management Assistance
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Campus Universitario Europeo
A Coruña, Spain +2 More

The directors of a company need to have qualified staff to assist them in the organization and planning of their activities as well as daily management of the development and ... +

The directors of a company need to have qualified staff to assist them in the organization and planning of their activities as well as daily management of the development and implementation projects. -
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Full-time
Part-time
6 months
Sep 2020
Online
 

ICB Programme in Business and Office Administration
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Open Learning Group
Johannesburg, South Africa

This programme is just the ticket if you have ambitions of being an efficient business unit manager. Business efficiency is vitally important for a company’s commercial succes ... +

This programme is just the ticket if you have ambitions of being an efficient business unit manager. Business efficiency is vitally important for a company’s commercial success. In this programme, you’ll learn about business and financial management business law, human resources and marketing among others. -
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Full-time
3 months
English
Feb 2020
Campus
 

Computerized Office Management
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Hamilton College
Los Angeles, USA

Students will learn computer office management through the use of the computers and various programs, develop leadership skills, and personnel management. Our objective is for ... +

Students will learn computer office management through the use of the computers and various programs, develop leadership skills, and personnel management. Our objective is for each student to develop leadership skills, and program use. -
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Full-time
10 months
Sep 2020
Campus
 

Administrative Skills for Personal Assistants - Level 2
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London Business Training & Consulting
London, United Kingdom

This personal assistant training is suitable for personal assistants, secretaries and administrative staff. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to understand comm ... +

This personal assistant training is suitable for personal assistants, secretaries and administrative staff. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to understand communication as one of the fundamental functions of an office, and a process essential for all forms of business, etc. -
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Full-time
5 days
English
09 Mar 2020
Campus
 

Administrative Skills for Personal Assistants - Level 1
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London Business Training & Consulting
London, United Kingdom

This office management course is suitable for personal assistants, secretaries and administrative staff. Upon completion of this secretary training course, you will be able to ... +

This office management course is suitable for personal assistants, secretaries and administrative staff. Upon completion of this secretary training course, you will be able to understand the organization as one of the fundamental functions of management, etc. -
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Full-time
5 days
English
02 Mar 2020
Campus
 

Course in Office Administration - Introduction to Governance (IBS)
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Damelin Part Time
Johannesburg, South Africa +3 More

Upon successful completion of each skills programme, IBS will issue learners with a Results Letter outlining the modules and credits achieved. Only on completion of 3 modules ... +

Upon successful completion of each skills programme, IBS will issue learners with a Results Letter outlining the modules and credits achieved. Only on completion of 3 modules towards the full -
Courses
Part-time
65 hours
Feb 2020
Campus
 

Course in Office Administration - Receptionist and Personal Assistant
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Damelin Part Time
Johannesburg, South Africa +3 More

On successful completion of the programme, the learner will receive the Damelin Short Programme in Professional Receptionist and Personal Assistant Certificate.

On successful completion of the programme, the learner will receive the Damelin Short Programme in Professional Receptionist and Personal Assistant Certificate. -
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Part-time
32 hours
Feb 2020
Campus
 

Course in Office Administration - Office Administration
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Damelin Part Time
Johannesburg, South Africa +3 More

Upon successful completion of each skills programme, IBS will issue learners with a Results Letter outlining the modules and credits achieved. Only on completion of 3 modules ... +

Upon successful completion of each skills programme, IBS will issue learners with a Results Letter outlining the modules and credits achieved. Only on completion of 3 modules towards the full -
Courses
Part-time
65 hours
Feb 2020
Campus
 

Course in Office Administration - Fundamentals of Governance (IBS)
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Damelin Part Time
Johannesburg, South Africa +3 More

Upon successful completion of each skills programme, IBS will issue learners with a Results Letter outlining the modules and credits achieved. Only on completion of 3 modules ... +

Upon successful completion of each skills programme, IBS will issue learners with a Results Letter outlining the modules and credits achieved. Only on completion of 3 modules towards the full qualification will the learner be awarded a Certificate with a -
Courses
Part-time
65 hours
Feb 2020
Campus
 

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