Executive Assistant Program
Description
Course Overview
The Executive Assistant Program provides a structured foundation for supporting senior executives, managing priorities and coordinating complex administrative responsibilities. It develops knowledge of professional communication, diary management, meetings, travel, information handling and executive office operations.
Learners explore executive correspondence, stakeholder communication, sensitive information, document management, meeting coordination and business travel. The program also covers agendas, briefing materials, minutes, corporate events, supplier coordination, research, presentations, project coordination and managing competing deadlines.
This Executive Assistant program can help learners develop skills relevant to executive support and corporate administration roles. It also covers Australian workplace responsibilities, privacy, information protection, workplace safety, governance awareness, ethical decision-making, professional boundaries and confidentiality to support effective executive office practice.
Key Topics Included
- Executive Assistant roles, responsibilities, professional standards and executive relationships
- Business communication, executive emails, correspondence and sensitive communications
- Complex diary management, meetings, agendas, minutes, actions and business travel
- Document management, records, confidential information, reporting and collaboration tools
- Stakeholder relationships, corporate events, suppliers, venues and professional protocols
- Productivity, project coordination, research, decision support and Australian governance
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications or previous Executive Assistant experience are required. The program is suitable for learners interested in executive support, administration or corporate office roles. Strong communication, organisation, time management and digital skills are recommended.
Who is This Course For
This program is suitable for aspiring Executive Assistants, executive support professionals, personal assistants, administrative officers and office coordinators. It is also valuable for professionals seeking to strengthen their skills in executive communication, scheduling, stakeholder coordination and confidential information management.
Course Curriculum
- Module 01: Foundations of Executive Assistance
- Module 02: Executive Communication and Correspondence
- Module 03: Diary, Meetings and Travel Management
- Module 04: Executive Office and Information Management
- Module 05: Stakeholder and Event Coordination
- Module 06: Productivity and Executive Support
- Module 07: Australian Governance and Professional Practice
Frequently Asked Questions
The Executive Assistant Program is suitable for aspiring Executive Assistants, personal assistants, administrative professionals and office coordinators. No formal qualifications or previous Executive Assistant experience are required.
You will develop skills in diary management, executive communication, meeting coordination, business travel and document management. The program also covers stakeholder relationships, event coordination, research, prioritisation, problem-solving and executive support.
Yes. Executive Assistant skills can support career development in executive support, corporate administration, personal assistance and office coordination. The program can help learners strengthen capabilities needed to support senior leaders and manage complex administrative responsibilities.
Learners who successfully meet the program completion requirements receive a Certificate of Executive Assistant. The certificate can demonstrate your commitment to developing professional knowledge and skills in executive support and administration.
The program covers executive communication, diary and meeting management, travel coordination, information management and stakeholder support. It also addresses productivity, project coordination, Australian workplace responsibilities, privacy, governance, ethics and confidentiality.