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5th July 2002

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Highflyers

Walton House, 27 Banbury Park, Shiphay, Torquay TQ2 7HN

Highflyers offers specialist programmes of study in the business support field, the flagship award being the prestigious Executive Personal Assistant Diploma. As well as interesting and enjoyable study modules, an unequalled level of support is available, plus a high degree of adaptability to students’ individual needs. ddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
Tel : 01803 551636
Tel & Fax : 01803 614740
Principals: Marie Dart & Valerie Pyburn

vpyburn@compuserve.com or marie@highflyers00.freeserve.co.uk
www.highflyers-dl.co.uk

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Executive Personal Assistant Diploma


This course gives you an opportunity to study at your own pace, in any location, and at a time which is convenient to you. It is based on ten study units (modules), which have been designed and written by Valerie Pyburn and Marie Dart.

The course aims to provide you with:

An opportunity to increase your earning capacity;
An understanding of office politics at executive level;
The confidence to maximise your existing skills;
A thorough knowledge of advanced office systems, leading to increased efficiency and effectiveness;
An awareness of career possibilities and the self-motivation to pursue them;
An up-to-date knowledge of business procedures and how to implement and audit them;
Practical experience of dealing with common situations and sharpening decision-making skills through a series of enjoyable, simulated tasks;
The ability to utilise financial and human resources to best effect;
Analytical skills to establish where change is beneficial within your working environment;
An appreciation of your own potential and your value to your employer.

The course is made up of ten modules, each complete in itself and containing information and theory, practical activities references and recommendations, coursework to be assessed by tutor, and reflection on achievement. There are also ten study themes for the course, and these will cover a range of topics, including:

Public Relations; Time Management; Business Travel Meetings; Personnel Control; Project Planning; Office Administration; Effective Communication; Data Organisation; Understanding Finance ; Glitz and Glamour.