Who is a secretary?

A secretary, administrative professional, or personal assistant is a person whose work consists of supporting management, including executives, using a variety of project management, communication, or organizational skills. 

Some Secretarial Courses includes;

Administration and Office Management: Best Practices and Technologies

Assertiveness Behavior & Communication Skills for Personal Development

Business Report Writing and Minutes of Meeting

Communication, Minutes Taking and Report Writing Skills

Computer-Based Office Administration and Organization

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point Presentation, using antivirus, Database, Managing Google Applications, Drive Sharing, Drop Box, Email and Calendars on a Laptop and Smart phone, etc.

Customer Care and Professional Reception

Customer Care Excellence through Professional Phone Etiquette

Customer Care: – Inclusive of Communication and Emotional Intelligence Skills

E-Record Management: Computerized Information and Records Management

Events and Meetings Organization and Management Skills

Effective Cleaning, Practices and Procedures

Effective Office Management and Administration Skills

Effective Time Practices that Prevent Stress and Produce Work Results

Emotional Intelligence Skills

Executive Administrative Skills for Personal Assistants and Secretaries

Management Skills for Administrative Professionals

Minutes taking and Report Writing

Office Protocol, Corporate Etiquette and Professional Image

Organizing your work: New Techniques for Administrative Professionals

Partnering with Your Boss: Strategic Skills for Administrative Professionals

Performance Management Skills: Getting More Tasks Done within less time

Professional Cleaning Practice and Procedures Healthy and Safe Work Places

Professional Business Writing, Minute Taking and Report Writing Skills

Professional Reception, Switchboard and Telephone Etiquettes

Professional Secretarial and Receptionist Skills

Secretarial Schools In Namibia

The International University of Management

Corporate Secretarial Services CC

The Centre for Training and Projects Development (Pty) Ltd (CTPD)

The Knowledge Academy

Global Edge Training Institute

International Training College – Lingua

What is secretarial education?

Secretarial Education is a vocational programme that is offered in Secondary schools, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education and Universities primarily to educate and train students to become secretarial teachers and administrators with the appropriate skills and competencies to take up a career in teaching, office occupation and business.

What does a secretary do in a school?

At most schools, the secretary is a key player in communicating with parents and community members about what’s happening at school. The school secretary is an important person to know at your child’s school. He or she takes care of administrative details, schedules appointments and handles school communication.

What is the major for a secretary?

A secretary is hired based on ability and experience, though an Associate’s Degree in office management or vocational training as a secretary are preferable. Previous experience in a secretarial position may take the place of any formal training for some schools.

What you need to be a secretary?

To become a secretary, you need a high school diploma. A college degree is usually not required for general office positions, but may be advisable for certain fields, like legal and medical secretaries. In any position, you will receive on-the-job training to help you get used to office procedures.

What is the duties of a secretary?

• Ensuring meetings are effectively organised and minuted. Liaising with the Chair to plan meetings.
• Maintaining effective records and administration.
• Upholding legal requirements.
• Communication and correspondence.