Diploma in Administration and Office Skills

Validating Bodies ECDL, Pitman and OCR, MOS (Optional).It is hoped students will take the Microsoft Office Specialist exams in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access and may progress to follow the MOs Master Level with further training.

Course Duration: 22 weeks

The programme delivered Monday-Thursday has been specifically designed to develop both practical administration and office skills, which are so important in today's modern business environment. The programme will guide the student on an exciting journey, which will expose him/her to a comprehensive range of the latest software packages. Students will gain practical experience in Sage, FrontPage and E-mail. The computer applications software is based upon Microsoft Windows.

In addition to the practical aspects of this programme, emphasis is placed upon preparing graduates for positions in professional, financial and public sector employment. This course has a long track record with employers and boasts over 90% placement each year.

Course Content:
Information Technology:
Microsoft Office Word
Access
Excel
PowerPoint
Computerised Accounts & Payroll
Keyboarding Skills

Web Design:
HTML,
FrontPage
Dreamweaver

Business Administration:
Office Administration
Ergonomics
Health & Safety

Bookkeeping:
Payroll Analysis - PAYE, PRSI
Books to Trial Balance

Business Calculations:
Basic Arithmetical Operations
Fractions
Decimals
Percentages
Measurements

Communications & Customer Care:
Effective Communications
Telephone Techniques Presentation Skills - Visual PowerPoint and Oral Skills

Office Skills:
Front Office Reception
Commercial English
Office Practice - Legal PA
or Medical Secretary

Entry requirements
Open Entry (Subject to a successful interview)

Duration: Monday - Thursday

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