Sub-category - Indepth Research Institute (IRES)

The Executive Assistant in the 21st Century Course


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We are proud to offer this course in a variety of training formats to suit your needs. We use the highest quality learning facilities to make sure your experience is as comfortable as possible. Our face to face calendar allows you to choose any classroom course of your choice to be delivered at any venue of your choice - offering you the ultimate in convenience and value for money.

February 2025

Date Duration Location Standard Fee Action
17 Feb - 21 Feb 5 days Half-day KES 55,000 | $ 595 Individual Group

March 2025

Date Duration Location Standard Fee Action
17 Mar - 21 Mar 5 days Half-day KES 55,000 | $ 595 Individual Group

April 2025

Date Duration Location Standard Fee Action
21 Apr - 25 Apr 5 days Half-day KES 55,000 | $ 595 Individual Group

May 2025

Date Duration Location Standard Fee Action
19 May - 23 May 5 days Half-day KES 55,000 | $ 595 Individual Group

June 2025

Date Duration Location Standard Fee Action
16 Jun - 20 Jun 5 days Half-day KES 55,000 | $ 595 Individual Group

July 2025

Date Duration Location Standard Fee Action
21 Jul - 25 Jul 5 days Half-day KES 55,000 | $ 595 Individual Group

August 2025

Date Duration Location Standard Fee Action
18 Aug - 22 Aug 5 days Half-day KES 55,000 | $ 595 Individual Group

September 2025

Date Duration Location Standard Fee Action
15 Sep - 19 Sep 5 days Half-day KES 55,000 | $ 595 Individual Group

October 2025

Date Duration Location Standard Fee Action
20 Oct - 24 Oct 5 days Half-day KES 55,000 | $ 595 Individual Group

November 2025

Date Duration Location Standard Fee Action
17 Nov - 21 Nov 5 days Half-day KES 55,000 | $ 595 Individual Group

December 2025

Date Duration Location Standard Fee Action
15 Dec - 19 Dec 5 days Half-day KES 55,000 | $ 595 Individual Group

Course Overview

Executive assistants assist their managers run their offices efficiently and organize schedules with confidence and aplomb. They fully understand their boss’s objectives while working closely and dynamically to support them. With remarkable professional skills, executive assistants are able to take on and handle projects on their bosses’ behalf. The 21st century executive assistant is expected to be professional, competent and in control of the offices, they manage. This IRES course will equip the 21st century executive assistants with the skills and attitudes to make a difference.

Who Should Attend

Executive secretaries, office administrators, pas, senior secretaries, executive assistants and administrative executives

Duration

5 days


Course Level:

How participants will benefit

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:-

  • Plan, organize and execute their own work with minimal supervision;
  • Present ideas clearly and concisely;
  • Manage time and juggle priorities;
  • Organize information in an effective manner;
  • Achieve higher productivity at work;
  • Enhance effective and persuasive in your daily communications; and interactions;
  • Handle stress encountered by executive assistants.
  • Appreciate the importance of leadership to the changing role of today’s Executive Assistant
  • Develop good relationships with diverse personalities
  • Effectively communicate with stakeholders
  • Assist their bosses in overall organizational planning, execution and controlling
  • Manage the secretarial team
  • Perform work with greater confidence
  • Maintain professionalism and project positive image

Course Outline

Module 1

  • The evolving role of the 21st century executive assistants;
  • Setting objectives, goals and priorities;
  • Understanding your boss;
  • Managing office time, yours and your manager’s;

Module 2

  • Organize everything in your life: your office, your boss and yourself;
  • Professional image that reflects positively on the boss and department;
  • Aligning objectives to the office and department;
  • Improving communication skills – verbal, non-verbal and listening skills;
  • Managing stress;

Module 3

  • Understanding yourself, your boss and others;
  • Handling important relationships.
  • Stepping into the leadership ladder
  • Personal efficacy
  • Team working

Module 4

  • Management functions
  • Decision making and delegation
  • Managing conflicts and difficult situations
  • Effective supervisory skills
  • Successful event management

Module 5

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Effective communication and presentation skills
  • Report writing

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Course Administration Details:

METHODOLOGY

The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

TRAINING VENUE

The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP

Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

TAILOR-MADE

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]


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1 USAID Sudan
2 Central bank of Kenya Kenya
3 Central bank of Kenya Kenya
4 Central bank of Kenya Kenya
5 Principal Personal Assistant Ministry of Trade, Regional Integration, Industry and Employmentt Kenya
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