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Certificate in Administration and Office Skills

Certificate in Administration and Office Skills

Overview

Certificate in Administration and Office Skills

This in-depth administration qualification is validated by City & Guilds and Griffith College and is suited to participants who wish to obtain the skills and knowledge required to work efficiently and effectively in a busy office environment.

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Why Study Administration and Office Skills at Griffith College

The Certificate in Administration and Office Skills course is conducted on a part-time basis over a 26-week period. The aim of the course is to prepare graduates for positions in professional, financial and public sector employment.

  • Course covers the broad range of principles and techniques within the sphere of Administration work.
  • You will develop the skills required to function and succeed in a busy office environment.
  • You will gain practical experience in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Outlook on a MS Windows platform.
  • Validated by a global leader in skills development City and Guilds
  • Option to further your studies in the area of Business Management, with progression to Griffith’s Diploma in Business Management (ICM) course.

Intake Dates

We run 2 intakes for this course commencing in Spring and Autumn.

  • February*
  • October *

*subject to sufficient numbers

See timetable for next course dates.

Course details
Modules
Information Technology
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Text Production / Keyboarding Skills
  • On-line Cloud Storage
  • Office Application Cloud Storage Integration
  • File Storage Security Best Practices

 

Information and Administration
  • Functions of an Office
  • Planning and Scheduling
  • File Management and Security
  • Telephone Techniques
  • Equipment that Supports the Office
Business Administration
  • Business Correspondence e.g. Business Letters, proofreading
  • Business Meetings and Documentation
  • Administration & Accounting Duties
  • Systems and Procedures
Career Planning and Developmental Skills
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Career Goals
  • Interview Preparation
  • Letters of Application
Social Media in the Office

This module is aimed at office administrators and other support staff that are looking to understand their company's social media tools. It can be beneficial for anyone who is looking to start or maintain a Social Media Campaign, either for their own business or their employer.

  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook

Course Contacts

If you have any questions please get in touch with us at [email protected] or 01 415 0429.

Timetables

This course is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, 15th October 2019 in Griffith College Dublin. Contact [email protected] for further information.

This course will run one evening per week from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, over 26 Weeks, course dates outlined below.​

Year 2019

  • Oct:  15, 22, 29
  • Nov: 05, 12, 19, 26
  • Dec: 03, 10, 17

Year 2020

  • Jan: 07, 14, 21, 28
  • Feb: 04, 11, 18, 25
  • Mar: 03, 10, 24, 31
  • Apr: 07, 14, 21, 28
How to Apply

Entry Requirements

Mature Students 

If you are 23 years or over from the 1st January of this year, you can apply for this course directly using the College’s online application form.

Under 23 Years 

Old Leaving Cert (Pre 2017)

5 Ordinary Level D3s (subjects to include a language, English, Irish or another language) or equivalent exam taken.

New Leaving Cert

5 O6/H7 grades, to include a language (English, Irish or another language).

All applicants must be a user of Microsoft Office.

How to Apply

Directly to Griffith College Short Courses Department

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Fees

Study Mode: Part-Time

Fee: EUR 1,250.00

Progression

What further study can I do?

On completion of this course, participants are encouraged to further their studies through joining the Diploma in Business Management (ICM) course.

What career paths could I have?

Upon completion, this programme is the perfect foundation for participants who wish to progress in the workplace.

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