

Executive Support
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- Private Institute
Executive Support at edX Overview
Executive Support
at edX
Learn to provide high-level administrative support to members of the C-suite, and assist with the execution of your business’s strategy
Duration | 10 weeks |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Go to Website |
Credential | Certificate |
Executive Support at edX Highlights
Executive Support
at edX
- Earn a certification after completion
- Learn from expert faculty
Executive Support at edX Course details
Executive Support
at edX
Skills you will learn
Who should do this course?
- Professionals responsible for providing high-level administrative support to executives, including managing calendars, coordinating travel arrangements, and handling correspondence
What are the course deliverables?
- Develop proficiency in managing executive calendars, appointments, and travel arrangements efficiently
- Acquire advanced communication skills to effectively liaise between executives and various stakeholders
- Master techniques for organizing and prioritizing executive tasks and projects to ensure timely completion
- Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing office software and tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite and project management platforms, to support executive functions
More about this course
- Executive assistants are the glue that hold an organisation together. They play a vital role in supporting the productivity and effectiveness of senior staff and, by extension, of a company’s entire team. As a result, they can have a significant impact on the overall functioning of a business
- The University of Cape Town (UCT) Executive Support online short course is designed to prepare you to take on all the strategic and administrative duties of a professional in this role. You’ll discover key leadership, people management, business communication, and problem-solving techniques. You’ll also learn how to plan meetings, prepare reports, and manage staff training
Executive Support at edX Curriculum
Executive Support
at edX
Module 1: The corporate environment and executive support
Module 2: Advanced executive administrative support
Module 3: Effective communication and conflict management
Module 4: Advanced computer practices
Module 5: Written communication and presentation skills
Module 6: The fundamentals of financial management
Module 7: Corporate project and events management
Module 8: Leadership and people management
Module 9: Staff training and development
Module 10: Self-management skills
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