Administrative Assistant/Secretary

Businesses of all types and sizes across the globe often rely on trained individuals to help keep their offices organized and properly managed. Stratford’s Administrative Assistant training course is your chance to be a part of it all!

From planning meetings to creating presentations, Stratford can help you learn specific details about the tasks and duties involved in a variety of entry level secretary and administrative assistant jobs.

What You Will Learn:
Stratford’s administrative assistant course has it all! You will learn about general duties, office communication, and documentation, as well as a comprehensive overview of Microsoft Office.

Why Choose Stratford?
Whether you want to study online or with a book in your lap, we offer flexible learning options that work best for YOU. You always have the support of our instructors and use of our online student center, eService. Plus, we offer the option to get started with a low down payment and make affordable monthly payments!

Do not miss this opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge that could lead to a rewarding new career.

Administrative Assistant/Secretary Module 1
Today’s Office Professional - Overview and General Duties
• Professional Traits and Qualities
• Office Settings
• Overview of Operational and Management Functions of a Typical Business
• Daily Duties of the Administrative Assistant/Secretary
• Introduction to Office Equipment, Furniture and Supplies
• Record Keeping and Banking
• Organizing Work and Protecting Its Quality
• Time Management

Administrative Assistant/Secretary Module 2
Today’s Office Professional - Office Communications
• Telecommunications Equipment and Systems
• Managing Incoming and Outgoing Communications
• Arranging and Assisting with Meetings and Conferences
• Making Travel Arrangements

Administrative Assistant/Secretary Module 3
Today’s Office Professional - Office Documents
• Document Related Terminology
• Information Resources
• Overview of the Document Planning and Generation Process
• Business Document Formats and Styles
• Techniques for Generating a First Draft
• Editing Text
• Proofreading
• Taking Dictation
• Quick Review of English Grammar for Administrative Assistants

Administrative Assistant/Secretary Module 4
Today’s Office Professional - Public Relations and Personnel Issues
• Business Ethics
• Supervising Office Employees
• Managing a Payroll
• Quality and Quantity Control
• Stress Management

Administrative Assistant/Secretary Module 5
Microsoft Office 365 & Office 2019 – Part One
• Productivity Apps for School and Work
• Essential Computer Concepts
• Managing Your Files
• Internet Basics and Information Literacy
• Understanding Word
• Creating and Editing a Document
• Navigating and Formatting a Document
• MLA Formatting Guidelines
• Creating Tables and a Multipage Reports
• Enhancing Page Layout and Design

Administrative Assistant/Secretary Module 6
Microsoft Office 365 & Office 2019 – Part Two
• Getting Started with Excel
• The Excel Workbook
• Formatting Workbook Text
• Formatting Workbook Data
• Performing Calculations with Formulas
• Using Functions
• Analyzing and Charting Financial Data

Administrative Assistant/Secretary Module 7
Microsoft Office 365 & Office 2019 – Part Three
• The Access Window
• Building a Database and Defining Table Relationships
• Maintaining and Querying a Database
• Creating Forms and Reports
• PowerPoint Essentials
• Creating a Presentation
• Saving and Editing a Presentation
• Formatting Text
• Working with Photos
• Adding Objects and Tables to Slides
• Adding Graphics and Multimedia to a Presentation
• Using Office Mix
• Introduction to Cloud Computing and Office 365

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This educational program is an introductory course designed to help students gain knowledge necessary for the vocational application of this subject. Completion of this program does not fulfill the legal requirements of particular provincial licenses or certifications, which may require additional training or apprenticeships. One or more of the course subjects/textbooks may vary as courses are updated.