Free Online Office Administration Courses

Office administration is one of our most popular topics for the Alison family of learners to study. Why? Because it gives you skills you can use anywhere in the world and in any kind of organisation, even your own household. Here are some useful courses to get you started:

1. Administrative Support

A good option for beginners as it breaks down what good organisational tactics are, how to manage your time and how to improve your verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

2. Introduction to Office and Administrative Management

Another excellent choice if you’re just starting out. Learn about workplace professionalism, telephone etiquette and how to run a roster of meetings.

3. Diploma in Administrative Procedures and Support in the Office

Once you know for certain that this is the career for you, enrol in a full diploma course, purchase the certificate and add this qualification to your CV or resume!

There is almost no limit to the fields, industries or organisations that require qualified and experienced office managers. You can link your skills to another passion you have to work in an environment that interests you. Some ideas include:

• Veterinary clinic

• Medical practice

• Legal practice

• Political party or campaign

• University or college administration

• Corporates

• NGOs or charities

• Media organisations

If you enjoy reading about psychology but don’t want to be a psychologist, you could work in a mental health practice. Or if you enjoy children but don’t want to be a teacher, you could work at a school. The choice is practically endless.

While a diploma in office administration is very useful, backing it up with other credentials is even better, especially if you’re just starting out and don’t have much experience yet. Here are good courses to consider for boosting your offering to potential employees:

1. Taking Meeting Minutes

Keeping an accurate record of decisions taken in meetings - and why they were taken - is crucial. You have to be a good listener and work quickly. Who knows, you could one day be taking minutes at the United Nations or for a head of state!

2. Paper Organisation: Maintaining Paper Systems

Situation: your boss needs a receipt to prove to the tax department that they paid for a very expensive item. Could you find that receipt in seconds and help solve the issue? This course explains how to keep hard copies in good order and why filing is important.

3. Microsoft Word for Administrative Professionals

You can save yourself a lot of effort and time if you know the tricks and hacks to use MS Word effectively. Take your understanding of this popular program to new levels and get more productive.