College:
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College SA |
| School: |
Business School |
| Course: |
Professional Secretary – Information Management |
Award type:
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Certificate |
Programme type:
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College SA Programme |
SAQA Programme ID:
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N/A |
| NQF Level: |
N/A |
| Certificate issued by: |
College SA |
What is Professional Secretary – Information Management?
All organisations need timely and effective office and administrative support to operate efficiently. Office and administrative support coordinate this support.
Office Administration is a set of day-to-day activities related to financial planning, billing and recordkeeping, personnel, and physical distribution and logistics within an organization. Office administrators are essentially multi-skilled, as they are often responsible for everything from data entry, correspondence and client communication to organizational support and party planning. Office administrators are often the exterior face of an office, greeting clients, employees and visitors and helping to direct them as needed.
The Professional Secretary who is a specialist in Information Management adds immense value to any company. Information Management is a much-needed skill in any organisation. No matter what company you work for, there will always be projects on the go. The ideal person to manage all these projects, and to ensure that they run smoothly, is the Professional Secretary.
Why should I study Professional Secretary – Information Management?
In the business world, Secretarial Professionals are the people who hold the organisation together. The Secretarial Professional focuses on giving support to key managers and executives in business. This support is highly recognised and valued as the Secretarial Professional is undoubtedly responsible for the smooth running and success of the business.
This Information Management specialisation Certificate is ideal for those who currently work, or who hope to work, in an environment which requires them to be more involved with an organisation’s projects – for example:
- IT Projects
- Communication Projects,
- Financial Projects,
- Marketing Projects,
- HR Projects and
- Stock Projects.
College SA Certificate: Professional Secretary – Information Management: Course Structure
In order to complete the College SA Certificate: Professional Secretary – Information Management, students will have to complete the following Modules [Subjects]:
[This is the first module that all students have to complete once they have registered with College SA. This module is designed to introduce students to the College. In this module, you will learn more about how Distance Learning works and what the best ways are to study and to prepare for assessments]
- Business English
- MS Word Level 1
- MS Excel Level 1
- MS Outlook Level 1
- Introduction to Office Administration
- Project Management Basics
What is Project Management?
Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques in project activities to meet project requirements.
Today the term project management is sometimes used to describe an organisational or managerial approach to managing projects and some operations.
Why should I study Project Management?
No matter what job you are in, or, would like to apply for, you will always need project management skills. The ability to successfully complete a project is an ability valued by all employers.
Course Duration
This course should take you approximately 12 months to complete
Entrance Requirements
- Grade 12 (or an equivalent qualification)
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Assessment and Award
You will be required to complete a Case Study, Activities and Assignments.
Once you have successfully completed the necessary assignments prescribed by College SA, you be awarded with the College SA Certificate: Professional Secretary – Information Management.
What items do I get with this course?
- College SA Study Programme
- Workplace Communication Textbook
- Workplace Communication Assessment Guide
- Microsoft Outlook Level 1 (Online or Textbook)
- Microsoft Excel Level 1 (Online or Textbook)
- Business Office Administration Assessment Guide
- Introduction to Office Administration Textbook
- Introduction to Office Administration Assessment Guide
- Project Management Basics Study Guide
- Project Management Basics Student Manual
Is this the right course for you – QUESTIONNAIRE
Do this questionnaire to find out if this is the right qualification for you. Answer Yes or No.
- Do you have 12 months available to commit to your studies? [Remember, with College SA, we offer distance learning, that means you don’t have to leave your home to study. There are no classes or seminars to attend. So, you study when it is convenient for you!]
- Do you currently work in an office environment?
- Would a Professional Secretarial Certificate improve your chances of either getting a better job, or a salary increase?
- Would you like to improve your knowledge of the Information Management aspects of being a Professional Secretary?
- Does your current job, or ideal job, require you oversee projects?
If you answered YES to more than three of these questions, then the College SA Certificate: Professional Secretary – Information Management is the right programme of study for you. We recommend that you register for this course right away!
If you did not answer YES to more than three of the questions, perhaps you should consider registering for one of our other career skills courses.
Other Career Skills Courses You May Be Interested In
- Events Management
- Business English
- Bookkeeping
- Business Management
- Tourism Management
- General Management
If you are interested in one of these courses, please contact one of our Student Registrars and ask them for more information. They will be happy to help you.
College SA Certificate: Professional Secretary – Information Management – Combo’s
What are the benefits of choosing a Combo Course? Choosing a combo means you can plan all your studies in advance, and pay it with affordable monthly payments. And you get your courses at today’s prices – so you avoid all future price increases! Combo fees have significant discounts built in, so it is cheaper to register for a combo, than to register for one course now, and another later.
- College SA Certificate: Professional Secretary – Information Management PLUS College SA Certificate: Junior Management
Interested? Want to find out more?
If you would like to find out more about the College SA Certificate: Professional Secretary – Information Management, please click this link that will take you to a form page. Fill in this short form and one of our friendly Student Registrars will respond to your questions and provide you with all the information you need.
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