The Microsoft Proficient PA

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An effective Executive or Personal Assistant is much more than just an administrative support role. The best Executive Assistants are indispensable partners to their executives, possessing a robust set of skills that blend administrative excellence with strategic foresight.  

In today’s fast-paced business environment, leveraging technology is a key differentiator for executive and personal assistants aiming to stand out and enhance their effectiveness. Level up with our Microsoft Proficient PA training.

Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Planner, SharePoint, Excel, Word , OneDrive,  Power Platform

Planning, analysis, efficiency,  professionalism and communication  

We show you how to use readily available Microsoft technology to enhance your role and make you indispensable to your executive and organization:   

 1. Enhance efficiency and productivity

• Automated scheduling and calendar management
• Task Management Software
• Collaboration and co-authoring

2. Improve accuracy and speed of work

• Advanced document management
• Advanced word processing
• Spreadsheet and database proficiency

3. Proactive and advanced communication

• Email management tools
• Instant messaging and communication platforms
• Online meeting and webinar proficiency

4. Enhance discretion and security

• Secure file transfer, and online storage
• Security tools

5. Continuous learning and adaptability

• Online learning platforms
• Solution focused working

6. Strategic contribution

• Data visualization tools
• Automation of routine tasks

This course is tailored towards individuals already working as personal assistants, executive assistants, and administrative workers using the Microsoft platform to deliver your work.

This course is best completed using your own work device (laptop/computer), so we can tailor the outcomes to suit your daily work and existing tools.

In person

• 1 day practical training course
• At our facility in Durban
• At your facility (min. 3 attendees)

Instructor led online training

• 2 x 3 hour sessions