Assistant Essentials is Practically Perfect PA's most popular course, and it is for one main reason. We cover THE essential skills for new and experienced Assistants.
To succeed as a Personal or Executive Assistant, Administrative or Office Support Professional, you'll need to know the best practices, latest skills and tools. The Assistant Essentials Online Course will teach you everything you need to know.
There are so many tasks that Assistants are asked to work on, and there are so many skills required to be a c-suite level Assistants to a Senior Executive. It can be daunting, especially for new Assistants or those making their way up the career ladder. Once a new Assistant has completed this course, they will be able to settle, exceptionally quickly, into their role in any organisation!
For aspiring Assistants who want to move up in their career, our curriculum provides a great refresher and the modules are extremely in-depth.
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Included in this bundle are:
High-level understanding.
Build the fundamental skills and expertise required in the role.
Develop effective relationships.
With your Executive, colleagues, key stakeholders and clients.
Hit the ground running. Everyday.
Learn key strategies and techniques to elevate your performance.
Stand out from the crowd.
Add skills, knowledge and expertise to your resume.
"It was inspiring and informative, and the delivery was easy to receive and immediately applicable!"
- Abi (London, UK)
"Inspiring, motivating, and full of fantastic key learning points, no matter where you are in your career."
- Sarah (York, UK)
"Very comprehensive program with interesting and effective topics"
- Anne-Marie (New York, USA)
I'm Nicky: I launched Practically Perfect PA back in October 2011, and it has since grown to become the go-to resource for Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, Office Managers and Administrative Professionals at all levels of business seeking support, information and guidance in their chosen profession. Practically Perfect PA offers practical tips, honest advice and all kinds of career development support specifically for Assistants.
Since 2015 we have organised events, virtual summits and online courses for over 10,000 Assistants from around the world. It is fair to say the Assistant role has changed significantly, and I am so proud that Practically Perfect PA has been part of the journey for over a decade.
Nicky Christmas, Founder of Practically Perfect PA
After completing the Assistant Essentials Online Course, you will have a high-level understanding of the fundamental Executive Assistant skills and expertise required in the role. You will have the skills necessary to work on strategic, advanced project-based work where you can add a tremendous amount of value.
Assistants are the glue that holds every organisation together. With that level of responsibility comes a lot of the essential tasks that Assistants have to master. In this module, we cover all the traditional aspects of the role.
Managing meetings and minute taking can be a daunting and time-consuming task for Assistants. We cover all of the basics, and we offer a lot of practical advice on how to master meetings and manage never-ending minute taking!
There are many moving parts when planning travel for Executives, especially complex travel itineraries in multiple locations and timezones. There is a lot to think about. We cover the entire process in this module.
Event management is becoming an ever-increasing part of the Assistant role. Managing the process from start to finish takes a lot of work and requires skills that go above and beyond the traditional role.
Saving your Executive time is the foundation of the Assistant role, and it starts with email management. This module goes into serious depth and shares tactics for managing multiple email inboxes and getting to inbox zero.
We know the central part of the role is working with your Executive, creating a fantastic partnership and optimising their time. In this module, we cover everything you need to set your partnership on the right course.
In our final module, we detail how Assistants can move into a strategic role, how to add value and where to develop knowledge in areas that will set them apart from the crowd.
Practically Perfect PA is one of the most extensive global online resources for Assistants with over 30,000 subscribers from over 100 countries.
Since 2011, Practically Perfect PA has trained over 10,000 Assistants through our online training, Virtual Summits and our Future Assistant Global Summit.
The Assistant Essentials Online Course is a collection of some of our most popular “skills” presentations PLUS over thirty-five accompanying documents.
The Assistant Essentials Course is designed for Assistants who want to grow in the role. The content has been handpicked to cover everything an Assistant needs in their day to day role.
It is essential, no matter if you are a new Assistant or an experienced one, that you get the essentials right. World-class trainers and Assistants deliver the sessions at the top of their game. Whether you are at the start of your career or want to refresh your training, this course is a fantastic way to cover all those essential skills and tasks you need to thrive in this role.
We have selected 20 video sessions, each with a different presenter. Many of the presenters are well known and respected trainers from all over the globe, and others are Assistants with amazing tips and techniques that they want to share with you.
Every one of our presenters wants to help you create the mindset needed in this profession. They have structured their content to give you clear action items to help you succeed and teach you how to thrive in the role.
We have over 35 articles, bonus templates and checklists which will help you master all of the core competencies you need to succeed in the role.
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across all devices you own.
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days, and we will give you a full refund.
There is no better time to direct and control your career path than right now. The Assistant Essentials Online Course will keep you one step ahead of the competition.