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1 Skills Academy Skills Academy & ICB Office Management Courses

2 Office Management Studies Office Management is a vital part of any business, no matter the industry or the size of the business. It may sound like a broad term, and that s because it is a broad job. There are many unique challenges and problems that you will face as an Office Manager. These challenges also bring about a sense of reward and excitement as you solve the different problems you encounter. Office Management Studies Page 2

3 Welcome to Skills Academy Office Management Studies Welcome, come inside, and make yourself comfortable. As we at Skills Academy take you on an educational journey into the fulfilling, well-paid, in-demand and well respected profession of Office Management. Every company in any industry you can think of needs someone who can take charge. Who can deal with any issues that may arise and make sure that the members of their team are delivering on time and performing as expected. This is Office Management. What is Office Management? Office Management is making sure that the support staff and structure of the business is running smoothly. As an Office Manager you will be an important administrator to any company, as you are responsible not only for yourself but also those who you need to lead. No Day Is The Same Why should I study Office Management? Responsibility More Money Your roles could vary greatly on a day to day basis. One day you re dealing with ordering office supplies; the next you are working with petty cash and welcoming a new employee. Since you re handling such a big responsibility; you start to earn more respect and become more trustworthy to those around you. You deal with many issues as an office manager. You display the patience, skills and professionalism to handle them all and contribute to a business success. You deserve to be paid well. Page 3 Skills Academy Office Management Studies

4 Skills Academy Offers the Following Non-Accredited Office Management Courses: Short Course Certificate in Office Management A short 4 month Management Course that consists of 3 Subjects. This course is great for helping you refresh your managing Skills or getting you that promotion that you want. Proficiency Certificate in Office Management With this course you can pursue a career as an Office Manager. It will equip you with all the basic tools and skills to become a successful manager in your work environment. Advanced Certificate in Office Management An advanced course that covers every aspect of becoming a successful office manager. This course is perfect for anyone that wants to work in a corporate environment. Skills Academy also Offers Accredited Office Administration ICB Courses These Office Management courses are 100%, fully accredited courses that when completed successfully; will give you qualifications that companies will respect and increase your chances landing a good job. Here are our courses on offer: ICB National Certificate :Office Administration (Junior Office Admin) ICB Higher Certificate : Office Administration (Office Admin) ICB Diploma: Office Administration (Certified Office Manager) Course List Page 4

5 Short Course Certificate in Office Management A wonderful and easy way to start your Office Management learning experience. Course Information: We highly recommend you start off with this course, get a feel for this and decide if you would like to carry on to the more advanced levels in our Office Management programme. If you are currently working, then you can use this course as a way to improve your skills and make an impression with your newfound skills. The Short Course Certificate in Office Management consists of the following subjects: 1. Introduction to Business English 2. Face-to-Face Communication 3. Organisational Skills How many assignments are there? You will required to submit two (2) Assignments per subject Programme Type: Award Type: Accreditation: SAQA ID: NQF Level: Course Duration: Entrance Criteria: Provider Programme Skills Academy Short Course Certificate Non-Accredited Not Applicable Not Applicable Up to 4 Months Grade 10 AND Must be able to read and write in English Learners must be at least 16 years of age How will I be assessed? Skills Academy will require you to complete the recommended assignments. The assignments are designed to help you through your learning to make sure that you completely understand all the topics covered and that you can apply this to your working environment. There are absolutely no exams for this course. Page 5 Short Course Certificate in Office Management

6 Proficiency Certificate in Office Management This is the 2nd level in our Office Management programme. If you have completed our short course in Office Management, then you will not have to do the first three subjects. This course adds on subjects such like Business Etiquette and Professionalism: this deals with how you handle and conduct yourself around your place of work. Also included here is Project Teams: here you will learn how to manage a team whenever you have a project in place. The Proficiency Certificate in Office Management consists of the following subjects: 1. Introduction to Business English 2. Face-to-Face Communication 3. Organisational Skills 4. Business Etiquette and Professionalism 5. Project Teams How many assignments are there? Programme Type: Award Type: Accreditation: SAQA ID: NQF Level: Course Duration: Entrance Criteria: Course Information: Provider Programme Skills Academy Certificate Non-Accredited Not Applicable Not Applicable Up to 6 Months Grade 10 AND Must be able to read and write in English Learners must be at least 16 years of age You will be required to submit eight (8) Assignments How will I be assessed? Skills Academy will require you to complete the recommended assignments. The assignments are designed to help you through your learning to make sure that you completely understand all the topics covered and that you can apply this to your working environment. There are absolutely no exams for this course. Certificate in Office Management Page 6

7 Advanced Certificate in Office Management This is the highest level in our Office Management programme. If you have completed our short course or proficiency certificate, then you do not have to take any subjects that you have already done. This course adds on to our Intermediate Proficiency Certificate and covers every aspect of Office Management that you need to know in order to be an effective leader in the Office. The Advanced Certificate in Office Management consists of the following subjects: 1. Introduction to Business English 2. Face-to-Face Communication 3. Organisational Skills 4. Business Etiquette and Professionalism 5. Project Teams 6. Process Improvement 7. Office Management How many assignments are there? You will be required to submit twelve (12) Assignments Programme Type: Award Type: Accreditation: SAQA ID: NQF Level: Course Duration: Entrance Criteria: Course Information: Provider Programme Skills Academy Advanced Certificate Non-Accredited Not Applicable Not Applicable Up to 8 Months Grade 10 AND Must be able to read and write in English Learners must be at least 16 years of age How will I be assessed? Skills Academy will require you to complete the recommended assignments. The assignments are designed to help you through your learning to make sure that you completely understand all the topics covered and that you can apply this to your working environment. There are absolutely no exams for this course. Page 7 Advanced Certificate in Office Management

8 Skills Academy also Offers Accredited Office Administration ICB Courses These Office Management courses are 100%, fully accredited courses that when completed successfully; will give you qualifications that companies will respect and increase your chances of landing a good job. Here are our courses on offer: ICB National Certificate :Office Administration (Junior Office Admin) ICB Higher Certificate : Office Administration (Office Admin) ICB Diploma: Office Administration (Certified Office Manager) Certificate in Office Management Page 8

9 ICB National Certificate: Office Administration This is the first of 3, great, fully accredited certificates in our Office Management Programme. This course is perfection for those who have a talent for keeping things in place and in order. Here we ll teach you the essentials needed to be the go-to guy or girl for all necessary need to know information around the Office. The ICB National Certificate in Office Administration consists of the following subjects: 1. Business and Office Administration 3. Bookkeeping to Trail Balance (BKTB) 4. Business Litracy (BUSL) 5. Business Law and Administrative Practice (BLAP) 6. Cost and Management Accounting (CMGT) NQF Registerd Qualfication: NQF L5 (SAQA ID: 23618) Total credits: 120 Course Information: Programme Type: Provider Programme Award Type: ICB National Certificate Accreditation: ICB Accredited SAQA ID: NQF Level: Level 5 Course Duration: 12 Months Entrance Criteria: Grade 12 (Std 10) or equivalent How will I be assessed? Our unique study method has been designed to give you the best chance at succeeding. You ll get a Portfolio of Evidence which includes 3 assignments and 2 tests, then you will write a final exam. There s also college tuition, textbooks, workbooks and study support from your college. Page 9 Advanced Certificate in Office Management

10 ICB Higher Certificate: Office Administration The ICB Higher Certificate is the 2nd level of our Office Management Programme. This is the half-way mark toward mastering Office Management. This is for those of you who felt that a National Certificate is just not enough - you ve seen the impact Office Administration has had in the workplace. However, you know that there s more to know. With this course you can take your skills to the next level with the ICB Higher Certificate in Office Administration. The ICB Higher Certificate in Office Administration consists of the following subjects: 1. Business and Office Administration 3. Bookkeeping to Trail Balance (BKTB) 4. Business Literacy (BUSL) 5. Business Law and Administrative Practice (BLAP) 6. Cost and Management Accounting (CMGT) Course Information: Programme Type: Partner Programme Award Type: ICB Higher Certificate Accreditation: ICB Accredited SAQA ID: NQF Level: Level 5 Course Duration: 24 Months Entrance Criteria: Certificate: Office Administration, which consists of the previous 6 subjects. 7. Business and Office Administration 2 8. Human Resources Management and Labour Relations (HRLR) 9. Economics (ECON) How will I be assessed? Our unique study method has been designed to give you the best chance at succeeding. You ll get a Portfolio of Evidence which includes 3 assignments and 2 tests, then you will write a final exam. There s also college tuition, textbooks, workbooks and study support from your college. Certificate in Office Management Page 10

11 ICB Diploma: Office Administration This course is the 3rd and final level of our Office Administration Programme. Here you are taught all of the advanced skills and knowledge that a highly effective Office Manager needs. This course is the last step to becoming The One! The master of organisation in administration. The ICB Diploma in Office Administration consists of the following subjects: 1. Business and Office Administration 3. Bookkeeping to Trail Balance (BKTB) 4. Business Literacy (BUSL) 5. Business Law and Administrative Practice (BLAP) 6. Cost and Management Accounting (CMGT) 7. Business and Office Administration 2 8. Human Resources Management and Labour Relations (HRLR) 9. Economics (ECON) Course Information: Programme Type: Partner Programme Award Type: ICB Diploma Accreditation: ICB Accredited SAQA ID: NQF Level: Level 6 Course Duration: 36Months Entrance Criteria: Higher Certificate: Office Administration, which consists of the previous 9 subjects. 10. Corporate Strategy (CRPS) 11. Financial Statement (FNST) 12. Management (MGMT) How will I be assessed? Our unique study method has been designed to give you the best chance at succeeding. You ll get a Portfolio of Evidence which includes 3 assignments and 2 tests, then you will write a final exam. There s also college tuition, textbooks, workbooks and study support from your college. Page 11 Advanced Certificate in Office Management

12 Why choose Skills Academy? We are the only College where you pay less if you study faster We love helping students We work at Skills Academy because we love helping students. We often ask for their feedback, and here are some of those comments: If you finish your course fast, then you pay less. If you register for a twelve-month course, but you finish in ten months, then you don t pay for the last two months. Great academic support and we keep you motivated You can call us, us or chat to your lecturer in your online study group. We will respond on the same day if you submit a request or query before 3 in the afternoon. You have unlimited access to your tutor. Studies have shown that students who engage with their tutor and ask questions during their studies perform better in the exams. Fast Marking and Feedback - we make sure you are fully prepared for the exams. Your assignments are marked within a week. And you get useful and detailed feedback from your Tutors. Your Study Plan tells you which questions, progress tests and mock exams you must do. And when you must do them. Study Debt? We are the only college where you can study with monthly payments, and when you get your Certificate you STOP paying us. So you walk away with your Certificate and ZERO study debt. My tutor was always there for me when I needed help Tim Johnson I always get in touch with Skills Academy and their response is excellent Erik Williams I am happy that you guys constantly send SMSes and s to offer help... thanks for caring so much Nathan Jones The advantages of choosing Skills Academy Page 12

13 How do I register at Skills Academy? At Skills Academy we want to make your life as easy as possible and registering with us is a quick and paperless process. You can register in one of two ways: Option 1 Phone us on to speak to a friendly Student consultant. You can complete your registration on the phone, no paper work needed. Option 2 Visit the following page on our website to complete a free online registration process. You simply complete the online form and submit it s as easy as that! Option 3 We now offer a WhatsApp contact facility that makes applying of your studies and making queries that much simpler. You can start changing your future instantly! Our WhatsApp number is Call us on Register Today and Start Studying in Only Three Days Page 13 Register Today

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