ESSENTIAL OFFICE SKILLS FOR PA’S, SECRETARIES AND OFFICE SUPPORT STAFF PDF Print E-mail

ESSENTIAL OFFICE SKILLS FOR PA’S, SECRETARIES AND OFFICE SUPPORT STAFF – 2 DAYS

COURSE OVERVIEW

 

This seminar allows those working in an administrative office environment to develop the skills required to be part of an effective office. You will develop techniques and strategies for effective planning, organising and confident communication. Discover the many tools that can help you manage your time, prioritise and work more effectively meaning you have more time to complete critical urgent tasks. Learn how to proactively contribute to the successful achievement of your individual goals and to the successful running of an office. 

 

Certification: NQF Level 4, 6 Credits

 

LEARNING CONTENT

 

DAY 1

 

Super Assistant:  What the Boss Expects.
Styles and Different Kinds of Bosses;
Professional Presence: Looking and Acting the Part;
Difficult Personalities and Difficult Situations: Dealing with Challenges;
Time Management;
Conflict Management;
Stress Management;
Personal Branding;
Project Planning;

 

DAY 2 

 

Effective Diary Management;
Successful Events Management;
Professional Business Writing;
Travel Arrangements;
Meetings, Minutes and Conference Management;
Accurate Filing and Recordkeeping; and
Tools of the Trade: Voicemail, Email, Memos, and More;

 

COURSE FEE

 

R2 890, 00 per delegate - Includes comprehensive training material, supplementary readers, certificate of completion, refreshments, lunch & snacks and parking vouchers.

 

ENROLMENT FOR THIS PROGRAMME

 

To enrol your delegate for this course, kindly e-mail Julie at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or contact our office.

 

DURATION, DATE AND VENUE

 

The course will take place over 2 days - 09:00 to 16:00 as follows:

 

 

21 & 22 February 2012Courtyard Hotel - MowbrayCape Town
28 & 29 February 2012Cotswold Conference Centre - MidrandGauteng
27 & 28 March 2012Convention Dynamics, Isando (Kempton Park)Gauteng
17 & 18 April 2012Gauteng Conference Centre, SandtonGauteng
23 & 24 April 2012Courtyard Hotel - MowbrayCape Town
29 & 30 May 2012Ruimsig Golf View Manor, RuimsigGauteng
26 & 27 June 2012Cotswold Conference Centre - MidrandGauteng
24 & 25 July 2012Convention Dynamics, Isando (Kempton Park)Gauteng

 

 

 

 

 

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RECEPTIONIST AND FRONTLINE TRAINING PROGRAMME
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COURSE OVERVIEW

» Based on SAQA's Unit Standard ID 15234 NQF Level 5, 4 Credits

First impressions last, and staff who work in any reception area are vital members of the corporate team. Their level of performance is invaluable to the overall success of an organisation. Covering all aspects of the role, from answering the telephone to dealing with visitors, this Receptionist Skills training course is suitable for anyone who works in a "front office" situation. A small investment in our one-day workshop “Receptionist and Frontline Training Programme” will deliver huge dividends in the form of a telephonist/receptionist that will do you proud in every dealing with your visitors, in person or by phone.


OBJECTIVES

• Understand the importance, and use of, the telephone in delivering exceptional customer service
• Understanding the role of the receptionist in the workplace
• Implementing professional behaviour in the workplace according to dress code, voice projection, self image and posture
• Developing communication skills in writing, verbal and telephone
• Developing better customer service in the receptionist environment
• Maintain a clean and safe environment
• Processing and receiving calls
• Know how to deal with challenging callers & visitors
• Gain key skills in appropriate assertiveness
• Become more efficient & effective when dealing with clients and the public
• Manage your voice, deportment and demeanour for maximum advantage
• Convey a professional image to the public, your co-workers and your manager


DURATION, DATE AND VENUE

The course will take place over 1 day - 09:00 to 16:00 as follows:

 

 
DATEVENUEREGION
16 February 2012Cotswold Conference Centre - MidrandGauteng
23 February 2012Courtyard Hotel - MowbrayCape Town
15 March 2012Convention Dynamics, Isando (Kempton Park)Gauteng
12 April 2012Gauteng Conference Centre, SandtonGauteng
25 April 2012Courtyard Hotel - MowbrayCape Town
17 May 2012Ruimsig Golf View Manor, RuimsigGauteng
14 June 2012Cotswold Conference Centre - MidrandGauteng

LEARNING CONTENT

  1. Communication Skills and How to Use Them
  2. Examining the importance of body language and telephone behaviour.
  3. The Importance of First Impressions
  4. Projecting a professional image.
  5. Preparation and organisation.
  6. Using your voice.
  7. How to remain calm and composed under pressure.
  8. Customer Relations
  9. What influences customer choice.
  10. Understanding customer needs and attitudes.
  11. Dealing with awkward customers on the telephone and face-to-face.
  12. Telephone Techniques
  13. Dealing with incoming calls.
  14. How to sound confident, interested and helpful.
  15. Outgoing calls.
  16. How to deal with telephone calls and visitors simultaneously.
  17. Complaint Handling
  18. Establishing source of complaint.
  19. Remaining polite and helpful.
  20. Turning negatives into positives.
  21. Developing a Personal Commitment to Quality Service
  22. Helping customers to make the right choice.
  23. Discretion and tactfulness.


PRICE/COST OPTIONS

R1 290, 00 per delegate - Includes comprehensive training material, supplementary readers, certificate of completion, refreshments, lunch & snacks and parking vouchers.

 

ENROLMENT FOR THIS PROGRAMME

To enrol for this course, kindly contact our office at (012) 376 4278. 

 

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