Executive Assistant Professional
Support executives at a senior level: gatekeeping, prioritisation, board packs, confidential files, projects and stakeholder management.
Level & requirements
Master advanced concepts, strategy and leadership.
- Required experience
- Extensive professional experience, ownership of strategy, architecture or team leadership.
- Prerequisites
- None — you can start today.
- Career roles this supports
- SeniorOffice & Secretarial Support Professional
Executive Assistant Professional is a professional, project-driven course designed for career-focused learners. Across 28 lessons in 7 modules you build hands-on skills, complete practical exercises, and finish a real project that is assessed against professional standards.
What you will learn
- Manage an executive's time and priorities
- Prepare board and management packs
- Handle confidential information safely
- Coordinate projects and stakeholders on behalf of the executive
Curriculum
The Executive Assistant Role
Scope and trust · Working with senior leaders · Judgement and discretion · Boundaries
- Lessons are being published.
Time and Priorities
Executive calendar strategy · Gatekeeping · Protecting focus time · Handling conflicts
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Meetings and Boards
Board and management meetings · Preparing packs · Minutes at board level · Follow-through
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Communication
Writing on behalf of an executive · Stakeholder communication · Escalations · Crisis communication
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Confidentiality
Classifying information · Secure handling · GDPR in practice · Records and access
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Projects
Coordinating initiatives · Tracking actions · Reporting progress · Working with project managers
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Professional Growth
Building influence · Working with other assistants · Tools and automation · Career development
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Requirements
- No prior experience required
- A computer with internet access
- Commitment to the practical project