Dublin, Dec. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Advanced Certificate for the Executive Assistant (ACEA): Dubai" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The Advanced Certificate for the Executive Assistant: ACEA (formerly known as the Advanced Certificate for the Executive Personal Assistant (ACEPA) is a world-leading intensive and interactive 5-day executive level training programme, that equips current and aspiring Executive Assistants with the skills and knowledge they need to become true Business Partners.
The role of the Executive Assistant is on a journey and the responsibilities of this highly demanding and visible role continue to grow exponentially. To succeed in their role in modern times it is now imperative that Executive Assistants have a deep understating of the 'business' and their 'Executives' role & responsibilities.
Organisations are looking for Assistants that possess 'Executive Level' business acumen and skills now more than ever. Uniquely delivered from an Executive led perspective the ACEA programme focuses on delivering a fundamental conceptual understanding of business and organisations as well as practical skills, including:
- Strategic Thinking
- Corporate Visions & Missions
- Understanding the linkages between Strategy, Projects & Operations
- Governing & Managing Projects,
- Communication Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Leadership skills including Influencing, Negotiation and Conflict Management
- Change Management and Problem Solving,
- Risk Management and Corporate Governance
- Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility
- Understanding the role of Financial and Management Accounting
- Developing Productivity and Time Management techniques.
Benefits, knowledge and skills gained by attending the ACEATM course:
- Gain an accredited Certificate approved by a UK regulated body -the Advanced Certificate for the Executive Assistant (ACEA)
- Get 3 Months FREE membership of the Institute of Administrative Management
- Be awarded 30 CPD Credits from the CPD Standards Office
- Existing members will be awarded 30 CPD Credits from the Institute of Administrative Management
- Gain a broader understanding of business, increase your business acumen & bring new ideas/skills to your organisation
- Give your Executive greater confidence to delegate more important and critical tasks to you.
- Be able to manage projects more efficiently and assist your Executive in their role as Project Sponsor,
- Develop skills to increase your productivity through enhanced Time Management and Delegation Skills
- Gain respect from senior Executives and the Board
- Join & share experiences with EAs from other sectors and nationalities
- Stand out with a globally recognised accredited certification
- Enhance the recognition of the role & its responsibilities
- Show what you are capable of
- Rejuvenate your passion for your career, take the next step up & progress career
- Learn from world-renowned trainers & accomplished business leaders
- Use ACEA on your business card and on your resume.
Certifications, Accreditations and Endorsements
The Advanced Certificate for the Executive Assistant (ACEA) is:
- Certified by Qualifi, a recognised UK awarding body.
- Accredited by the CPD Standards Office
- Endorsed by the Institute of Administrative Management. the oldest professional body for administration and business management in the UK
- Endorsed by Platinum Assistants Network South Africa
BMTG Accreditation
- All Business Management Training Group (BMTG) Ltd training courses are accredited and approved by Qualifi, under the UK Regulatory Framework.
- The BMTG, portfolio of Learning Programmes, has been fully accredited by Qualifi, an official UK Government recognised awarding body.
- In addition, Qualifi has approved BMTG as an Accredited Centre which reinforces our commitment to assuring the highest recognised Quality Standards in delivering and assessing Programmes internationally.
- BMTG will continue to explore and evolve our accreditation framework to meet the demands of our Partners and delegates.
About Qualifi
Qualifi is a UK regulated awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications and assessment to schools, colleges, employers and other places of learning in the UK and internationally.
CPD Standards Accreditation
Accredited by the prestigious CPD Standards Office.
Any delegate who attends this Accredited course may be issued with a CPD Certificate of Attendance* upon request, which they can use within their formal CPD record for a professional body, institute, or employer. The CPD Standards Office accreditation services work in partnership with the Training Journal and the CPD Institute supporting all forms of professional development and CPD schemes globally and has an increasingly international reputation as the strongest currency in professional development. CPD extends across the globe and is undertaken in most countries. The CPD Certificate of Attendance is issued in soft copy only and contains the applicable CPD credits for each course.
British Council Certificate Validation
The British Council creates international opportunities for the people of the UK and other countries and builds trust between them worldwide and has offices in more than 100 countries and territories and are active in many more. The British Council provides access to the UK's assets (language, arts, education and society), especially in big and emerging markets, as well as opportunities for millions of people to engage in global dialogue.
The British Council in your country can validate the authenticity of your certificate to confirm that the issuing institution is an accredited one in the UK. This gives you, as a successful BMTG delegate, the added security that your qualification is accredited not only by Qualifi, under the UK Regulatory Framework, but also validated by a prestigious representative body like The British Council.
By attending this interactive ACEATM course you will be equipped with the skills to:
- Gain a broader understanding of business, increase business acumen & bring new ideas / skills to your organisation
- Give your Executive greater confidence to delegate more important and critical tasks to you
- Be able to manage projects more efficiently and assist your Executive in their role as Project Sponsor,
- Develop skills to increase your productivity through enhanced Time Management and Delegation Skills
- Gain respect from senior Executives and the Board
- Join & share experiences with EAs from other sectors and nationalities
- Stand out with a globally recognised accredited certification
- Enhance the recognition of the role & its responsibilities
- Show everyone what you are capable of
- Rejuvenate your passion for your career and take the next step up the career ladder
- Learn from world renowned Executive trainers & accomplished business leaders.
Agenda
INTRODUCTION
- Personal Introductions
- Course Background
- The Journey
FUNDAMENTALS OF MODERN CORPORATE BEHAVIOUR
- Exploring the characteristics of today's global business environment
- Understanding the role of the executive assistant in a modern world
- The role of the modern Executive Assistant
STRATEGY
- Strategy understanding
- Corporate vision and mission
- Delivering the strategy
- Goals vs objectives
- Principles of planning
- Project alignment with strategy and organisational goals
BALANCED SCORECARDS
- Understanding and measuring corporate performance
- Drilling down to the Executive Assistant role
- Measuring success
BUSINESS ETHICS
- Corporate social responsibility
- Business ethics
TIME MANAGEMENT
- Prioritising
- Tactics
- Delegation
- Managing effective meetings
FINANCIAL AWARENESS
- Financial Accounting vs Management Accounting
- Understanding the 4 key financial statements
- Principles of budgeting
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
- Understanding leadership
- Identify your leadership profile and explore how you can use this knowledge to create your own future
- Assess your leadership competencies and learn how you can develop your strengths
- Identify those additional skills and tools that can make you a better leader
MOTIVATION
- Motivation theory
- Motivation through rewards
FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- What is a project
- Project methodologies
- Work Breakdown Structures
- Project estimating
- Implementing effective project governance
- Controlling the project, including status meetings and issues management
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION & CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
- Develop your ability to influence and communicate with others
- Understanding communication
- Diversity, assumptions and stereotypes
- Listening skills
- Verbal and non-verbal communication
OTHER ESSENTIAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS
- Stakeholder management
- Risk management
PROBLEM SOLVING & MULTITASKING
- Differentiate and define various types of problems
- Root cause analysis
- Evaluate solutions and apply creative thinking techniques to problem-solving
PRESENTATION SKILLS
- Understanding fear
- Planning presentations
- Overcoming nervousness
- Presentation preparation
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE (EI)
- Emotional Quotient (EQ) vs Intelligence (IQ)
- Emotional Intelligence framework
- Using Emotional Intelligence
- Personality and behaviours (DISC)
- Know your inter-personal style and how your behaviour impacts others
ACEA EXAMINATION
Only those who successfully complete the examination and participate effectively in the course case studies will receive the Advanced Certificate for the Executive Assistant ACEA.
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