An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Professional Skills for Administrators & Secretaries
Skilled and Effective Business Support
Course Overview
This practical and highly popular GLOMACS Professional Skills for Administrators & Secretaries training course enables new and developing office professionals to make a powerful and positive impact in the workplace. It focuses on the essential core competencies that you will need in order to project a confident and efficient persona. Underpinning this is an in-depth exploration of the behaviours and skills necessary to achieve and sustain excellence in your office environment.
This engaging, fun, and interactive Professional Skills for Administrators & Secretaries training course will help you to become more organised, to plan and prioritise and to make effective decisions. It will help you to plan and set meaningful objectives. It will give you the tools to become an excellent communicator and to be that valuable employee who can deal calmly and effectively with difficult situations and people. It will also help you to create a harmonious and pleasant working atmosphere by teaching you how to deal with the pressure and stress of the modern office.
This Professional Skills for Administrators & Secretaries training course will highlight:
- The core competencies required by an effective office professional
- Time management, being more organised and prioritising effectively
- Setting goals and maximising the potential to achieve and exceed them
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Presenting yourself with impact
Training Outline
DAY 1: Competencies and Time Management
- Assessing prior Skills and Knowledge
- Competencies Required for Excellence as an Office Professional
- Perceptions, Attitudes and Beliefs – How they affect Performance
- Learning Styles / Thinking Styles – Your Strengths and Weaknesses
- Time Management Skills
DAY 2: Organising and Planning
- Goal Setting including Setting SMART Objectives
- Planning
- Mind Mapping
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Managing Meetings
DAY 3: Communication Skills
- Understanding Assertive Communication
- Dealing with Conflict and Aggression
- Listening Skills
- Questioning Skills
- Body Language and Its Importance in Building Effective Relationships
DAY 4: Team Working
- Conflict Management and Resolution
- Dealing with Difficult People
- Managing Upwards
- Workplace Stress Management
- Working Effectively as Part of a Team
DAY 5: Presentation Skills
- Telephone Skills
- Writing Skills
- Email Etiquette
- Presentation Skills
- Review of the Week
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.


About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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