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Executive Assistants are administrative professionals who support an organization’s executive or another high-level administrator. They perform various office management duties, provide clerical support and often handle tasks that have a direct effect on the success of the business, such as training staff.
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This program prepares you to enter and grow in the secretarial field. Upon graduation, the new Executive Assistant is able to meet the challenges of the new millennium with the skills most urgently required by employers. And with Academy of Learning, each graduate will attain a sense of achievement while creating the foundation of a successful career. Our curriculum provides skill-building and practical training through relevant core courses, delivered through our innovative Integrated Learning System™ (ILS).
Successful graduates will have advanced to expert level skills in typing, the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook), business correspondence and office procedures, basic graphics and web skills, and an understanding of management.
All courses in our programs are delivered through our unique Integrated Learning System™ (ILS). Through ILS, you will develop a true proficiency in each topic, no matter your age or skill level upon enrolment. Our learning coaches are with you every step of the way to provide individualized assistance and encouragement in a supportive and non-competitive learning environment.
Here’s how it works:
In the corporate environment, a skilled Executive Assistant can be an invaluable member of the management team. Opportunities and compensation are better than ever in this area. This type of position may lead into the management stream for those who perform well and possess the skills.
Keyboarding
Minimum 55 words per minute (WPM)
Operating Systems and Computer Skills
Expert understanding of Windows, Personal Computers, Internet Fundamentals for Business
Word Processing
Expert level proficiency with Microsoft Word
Spreadsheets
Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Database Management
Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Access
Presentation Software
Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Publisher and Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint
Business Skills
Office Procedures Levels 1 &2, Microsoft Outlook, Customer Service, Business Correspondence Levels 1 & 2, Grammar Essentials for Business Writing, Management Fundamentals
Graphics & Web Skills
Adobe Photoshop Basics, Dreamweaver 1
Employability Skills
Job Search and Résumé Writing, Thought Patterns For A Successful Career
This quick and easy assessment will provide you with some insight into what to focus on and what you might need to watch out for to best prepare you for your new career and school goals!
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For general information, visit our Programs page to see what we offer. The individual program pages will give you more details about their objectives, program length, courses and much more. Our Admissions Representatives are also available to discuss program options with you.
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Never! Our Integrated Learning System™ (ILS) is designed to ensure that you proceed at your own pace, with qualified facilitators and instructors available for one-on-one assistance and guidance. At AOLCC, you will never be just another anonymous face in the crowd!
Absolutely! We serve adult learners by creating a safe, comfortable and inclusive atmosphere where you can feel at ease while you learn.
Yes! In fact, AOLCC’s scheduling is designed with part-time workers in mind. Our goal is to be flexible so you can achieve the right work/life balance.
Yes! We administer an entrance examination to ensure you can succeed at our campuses, and we provide assistance and guidance to make sure you continue to succeed!
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