Course Description

Diploma in Administrative Procedures and Office Support





Learn essential skills needed in a Administrative Procedures and/and Office Support roll in this free online course. Looking to step into a role where every task you do keeps the office running smoothly? This course builds real-world skills in organisation, communication, scheduling, and executive support-giving you the edge to earn an office administrator certification and stand out in any office setting. This course was reviewed and approved by a qualified subject matter expert, Vianca Manuel, a virtual assistant and business administration consultant.

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Training ProviderAlison
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Diploma
Course Duration6-10 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives.

Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.
Career PathWhat You Will Learn In This Free Course
• Define types and formats of administrative procedures used in professional office settings
• Describe steps in creating a structured and organised office procedure guide
• Arrange binder contents to ensure accessible and professional document organisation
• Apply workflow tools and time management techniques to improve task efficiency
• Distinguish between proactive and reactive approaches in administrative problem solving
• Illustrate how communication tools enhance collaboration within administrative teams
• Categorise document types based on their role in records lifecycle and compliance
• Plan travel, meetings, and events with attention to detail, vendors, and follow-up tasks
• Evaluate client interaction techniques for maintaining service standards and handling complaints
• Calculate supply needs and expenses to support administrative budgeting and inventory control
• Summarise executive support strategies, including confidentiality and calendar management
• Assess personal performance to support professionalism, growth, and adaptation to change
Course Code7631
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