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Administrative Professional Foundations

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Overview

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Learn what it takes to become a successful administrative professional, including key interpersonal and job-specific skills.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
1. The Role with No Job Description
  • Behind the scenes
  • Administrative professional secrets
  • Administrative professional career path
2. Interpersonal Skills
  • How to work with colleagues
  • How to work for two executives
  • How to work on a team
  • Manage other admins
3. Job Specific Skills
  • How to answer the phone
  • How to open mail and manually file
  • How to address a letter
  • Manage email
  • Calendar management
  • Navigate meetings
  • Know the latest technology
  • Use office equipment
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Aimee Reese

Reviews

4.9 rating, based on 9 Class Central reviews

4.7 rating at LinkedIn Learning based on 12329 ratings

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  • Allen Ebubechi Amy
    1
    I've Learnt a Whole Lot of What An Administrative Profession is Like ..
    Being An Executive Assistant, Confidentiality is Very Important and Professionalism..
    My Work requires me to be able to keep Confidential Informations away from People. I also Learnt How to Manage Emails, Execute meetings and make sure to Encourage Great team work
  • Odusagun Toluwalope Kanyinsola
    1
    The course is short but it is well detailed. Also the tutor is so top notch and she gives relatable examples. And gives detailed pictures to support her teachings. It worth it and I recommend you try it out. It gives the worth of your time and the free certification that comes with it, is like cake with a an icing.
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    Ebenezer Eshun Yankey
    it was great and this course will help new administrative assistance to move from one level to another level
  • Azmi Abdalhaleem Adam Alwagea
    Its very useful course, highlighted most important points of the Admin Professional building successful career.
  • Anonymous
    The Administrative Professional Foundations course is an essential guide for individuals seeking to excel in administrative roles. It provides a comprehensive understanding of key responsibilities, including organization, communication, time management, and office procedures. The course structure is well-designed, ensuring clarity and ease of learning.

    One of its strengths is the emphasis on professional etiquette, adaptability, and problem-solving, which are crucial in today’s dynamic work environment. Practical examples and real-world applications make the concepts more relatable. Additionally, the course highlights the importance of technology in administrative tasks, equipping learners with modern skills
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    Sahil Palkar
    1
    "Administrative Professional Foundations" is an exceptional course that lays a solid groundwork for anyone aspiring to excel in an administrative role. The course offers comprehensive insights into key areas such as organizational skills, time manag…
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    Mohammad Wisam Nasrie
    It was a quick and effective course, I took this course to review and see if there was anything new, thank you it was really excellent
  • Himashwetha
    Overall good experience. It was useful course structure; it would have been better if the course was more in depth.
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    LUCIANA DE SOUZA ALMEIDA SANTA BRIGIDA
    muito produtivo para o desenvolvimento profissional. Porém seria bom ter certificado após conclusão.

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