UCT Professional Communication and Office Management | Short course

Registrations close:	2 August 2013
Course begins:	12 August 2013
Course fee:	R8,200

7 hours per week

More about our flexible payment options

The course in a nutshell:

10-week part-time short course presented online throughout South Africa
Learn the skills to manage information and communication efficiently so that timely, relevant and accurate information is available to managers and colleagues at all levels
Gain a solid foundation in professional administration and office management
Results in a Certificate in Professional Communication and Office Management from the University of Cape Town

Course modules:

Module 1    Business documentation
Module 2    Communication in a multicultural society
Module 3    Word processing and new media communication
Module 4    Internet, email and telephone management
Module 5    Office administration
Module 6    Information management
Module 7    Meeting management and presentation skills
Module 8    Organisation and personal effectiveness
Module 9    Event organisation
Module 10 Basics of project administration

Who should attend this course?

The course is suitable for anyone interested in developing his or her office administration and management skills. Whether you are interested in entering this field for the first time or have worked as a secretary, personal assistant, office manager or receptionist for a number of years and wish to update and improve your knowledge, this course will assist you in achieving your goals. Owners of small or medium businesses and entrepreneurs who need to manage many of the administrative functions of the business themselves will also find this course to be an important step in reaching their business' full potential.