kudos training iam Diploma in Administration for Executive Assistants Level 4

ABOUT THE iam DIPLOMA IN ADMINISTRATION FOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS

The Diploma in Administration for Executive Assistants is a qualification which appeals to the wide and growing market of Executive Assistants, PA´s and Secretaries. This qualification is tailored to meet their needs.

We have been centrally involved in the design and study materials provided for the iam, and feel very passionate about the need for a level 4 course for PA´s and secretaries. This course enables secretaries and PA´s to widen and deepen their current roles, and gain recognition for the responsible work and contribution they make to their organisations.

If you are a senior secretary or executive assistant, this qualification is just for you. The iam´s DAEA has been specifically designed to meet the demands of organisations requiring their staff to show not only capability in their work roles, but flexibility, adaptability to changing ways of working, and the exercise of good judgement.

Studying this comprehensive syllabus coupled with the methods of learning and development offered by Kudos Training, promises to make the course interesting, challenging and rewarding.

This Diploma, recognised at Level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework, provides you with a quality assured and internationally recognised award in the area of executive support and administration. It enables you to extend and update your knowledge in a rapidly changing business environment, and to develop your competence, confidence and effectiveness

Successful completion enables direct entry into the iam Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management.

Link with the IQPS: We are very pleased that the iam has now entered into partnership with the Institute of Qualified Professional Secretaries (IQPS) which is a professional association, established for over 50 years, who offer support and recognition of the professional nature and work of Executive Assistants, secretaries and PA´s The IQPS:

Encourages continuous development and training
Approves and awards designatory letters for relevant qualifications
Provides opportunities for networking, at branch and national level
Supports the secretarial profession in its endeavours and future development
It is particularly exciting that the DAEA is supported by the iam and recognised by the IQPS as a qualification which, on completion, enables full Membership status.

More information about the IQPS may be found on their website: www.iqps.org and Students will automatically become student members of the IQPS when they join this course, provided by Kudos Training. The Institute of Qualified Professional Secretaries recognises and supports this qualification, and everyone studying the course will receive free student membership.

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Entry Criteria

Prior Certificated or Experiential Learning such as:

iam Certificate in Administrative Management Level 3 or
LCCI Private Secretary's Diploma or Diploma in Business Administration (Level 3)
NVQ Level 3 Business Administration / GCSE / O Level
Equivalent qualifications or experience/appropriate level of responsibility demonstrating the ability to successfully complete the award.

Kudos Training will consider students with proven experience at senior and middle management levels and acceptance for the course will be based on interview (personally or by telephone in the case of long distance students) and⁄or cv.

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Programme Aim

The programme aims to ensure that candidates

Understand the role of the Executive Assistant/Administrator in relation to the needs and expectations of senior managers and executives
Function with competence, flexibility and confidence in a range of contexts, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of senior managers and executives
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding required for effective executive support, decision-making and administration, appropriate to Level 4 of the Council for Administration standards.

The award is made up of five units:

Unit 1: Understanding Management

Unit 2: Administration in Organisations

Unit 3: Effective Communication in Organisations

Unit 4: Administration for Executive Support

Unit 5: Case Study or Project Report: designed to be integrative and taken as a last examination entry so that the work of all past units will be utilised in a practical setting.

An explanatory note about Unit 5

The Case Study is an examinable unit, and the scenario for this is given to students six weeks in advance so that there is an opportunity to understand the background of the Case, undertake some research, discuss the scenario during class time, and make some preliminary notes.

This unit is common to the Diploma in Administrative Management as areas of study do have common academic links. The Case Study will incorporate knowledge which has been gained in studying the other units of the course and will draw these together to enable reflection and apply this to a practical situation.

The Work Project whilst it does not involve an examination, is not an easy alternative. does give you an opportunity to produce a detailed report that relates to a particular aspect of office work. It is sensible to check with your employer and discuss any ideas which may be topical and useful to research.

Discuss material with your study provider who will help you at various stages of the project development. Ultimately the project will be marked at your study centre and submitted to the iam for moderation. There are four advantages to undertaking the work project because it will:

Provide a clear link between work and theory, appreciated by your employer
Give you experience in research methods and structured report writing
Show that you are utilising your knowledge, giving you recognition at work
Enable time to delve, discover and produce a useful piece of material

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Next Steps

Study this information page carefully
Consider whether this is the correct course for you
Talk with us for advice if necessary
Make arrangements for payment – fully or flexibly
Download our enrolment form and send to us
On receipt of this we will contact you
Registration with the iam will take place at our first meeting

We at Kudos Training are very pleased that this course is a part of the iam´s excellent range of qualifications, and continues to be quality assured by them. It is also rewarding that the IQPS will provide a professional association assuring Executive Assistants, PA´s and secretaries of their recognition in the world of business.

Contact us by Email: jvev@kudostraining.org or telephone: 0208 288 8766 and talk to Elaine or John Howard for further details.

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