Advanced Certificate for the Executive Assistant Course (Dubai, United Arab Emirates - March 22-26, 2020) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The "Advanced Certificate for the Executive Assistant (ACEA®): Dubai" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The Advanced Certificate for the Executive Assistant: ACEA is a world-leading intensive and interactive 5-day executive-level training programme, that equips current and aspiring Executive Assistants with the skills and knowledge they need to become true Business Partners.

The role of the Executive Assistant is on a journey and the responsibilities of this highly demanding and visible role continue to grow exponentially. To succeed in their role in modern times it is now imperative that Executive Assistants have a deep understating of the business' and their Executives' role & responsibilities. Organisations are looking for Assistants that possess Executive Level' business acumen and skills now more than ever. Uniquely delivered from an Executive led perspective the ACEA programme focuses on delivering a fundamental conceptual understanding of business and organisations as well as practical skills, including:

• Strategic Thinking
• Corporate Visions & Missions
• Understanding the linkages between Strategy, Projects & Operations
• Governing & Managing Projects,
• Communication Skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Leadership skills including Influencing, Negotiation and Conflict Management
• Change Management and Problem Solving,
• Risk Management and Corporate Governance
• Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility
• Understanding the role of Financial and Management Accounting,
• Developing Productivity and Time Management techniques,
• and much more

Over 1,500 Executive Assistants have now participated in this globally recognised and ground-breaking ACEA programme which is delivered in both Public and In-House/On-Site formats as requested. On completion of this five-day training course you will receive your certificate which has been fully accredited by Qualifi, an official UK Government recognised awarding body.

Benefits of Attending

By attending this interactive ACEA course you will be equipped with the skills to:

• Gain a broader understanding of business, increase business acumen & bring new ideas/skills to your organisation
• Give your Executive greater confidence to delegate more important and critical tasks to you
• Be able to manage projects more efficiently and assist your Executive in their role as Project Sponsor,
• Develop skills to increase your productivity through enhanced Time Management and Delegation Skills
• Gain respect from senior executives and the Board
• Join & share experiences with EAs from other sectors and nationalities
• Stand out with a globally recognised accredited certification
• Enhance the recognition of the role & its responsibilities
• Show everyone what you are capable of
• Rejuvenate your passion for your career and take the next step up the career ladder
• Learn from world-renowned Executive trainers & accomplished business leaders.

Key Topics Covered:

Introduction

• Personal Introductions
• Course Background
• The Journey

Fundamentals of Modern Corporate Behaviour

• Exploring the characteristics of today's global business environment
• Understanding the role of the executive assistant in a modern world
• The role of the modern Executive Assistant

Strategy

• Strategy understanding
• Corporate vision and mission
• Delivering the strategy
• Goals vs objectives
• Principles of planning
• Project alignment with strategy and organisational goals

Balanced Scorecards

• Understanding and measuring corporate performance
• Drilling down to the Executive Assistant role
• Measuring success

Business Ethics

• Corporate social responsibility
• Business ethics

Time Management

• Prioritising
• Tactics
• Delegation
• Managing effective meetings

Financial Awareness

• Financial Accounting vs Management Accounting
• Understanding the 4 key financial statements
• Principles of budgeting

People Management & Leadership

• Understanding leadership
• Identify your leadership profile and explore how you can use this knowledge to create your own future
• Assess your leadership competencies and learn how you can develop your strengths
• Identify those additional skills and tools that can make you a better leader

Motivation

• Motivation theory
• Motivation through rewards

Fundamentals of Project Management

• What is a project
• Project methodologies
• Work Breakdown Structures
• Project estimating
• Implementing effective project governance
• Controlling the project, including status meetings and issues management

Effective Communication & Conflict Management

• Develop your ability to influence and communicate with others
• Understanding communication
• Diversity, assumptions and stereotypes
• Listening skills
• Verbal and non-verbal communication

Other Essential Management Skills

• Stakeholder management
• Risk management

Problem Solving & Multitasking

• Differentiate and define various types of problems
• Root cause analysis
• Evaluate solutions and apply creative thinking techniques to problem-solving

Presentation Skills

• Understanding fear
• Planning presentations
• Overcoming nervousness
• Presentation preparation

Emotional Intelligence (EI)

• Emotional Quotient (EQ) vs Intelligence (IQ)
• Emotional Intelligence framework
• Using Emotional Intelligence
• Personality and behaviours (DISC)
• Know your inter-personal style and how your behaviour impacts others

ACEA Examination *

*Only those who successfully complete the examination and participate effectively in the course case studies will receive the Advanced Certificate for the Executive Assistant ACEA.

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