Course Details

The overall aim of this Administration and Office Management course is to equip learners with knowledge and competence in Office Administration. The module is designed for those wishing to gain an understanding of organising administrative services within an organisation. The module aims to provide learners with well-rounded skills and competencies to manage a wide range of administrative services including facilities and procurement functions. The programme will also equip learners with supervisory skills such as delegation, motivating staff and managing meetings. The programme covers:

• The role and function of administrative services within an organisation.
• An overview of relevant workplace legislation in Ireland which includes privacy and data protection.
• The management of health and safety as it pertains to the provision of administrative services in an organisation.
• Communication skills, delegation, team working and managing meetings.
• Motivating staff in a work environment.
• Managing suppliers and the principles and techniques associated with supplier selection and procurement.

This distance learning, QQI accredited course means that learners can study flexibly at home, or at work, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification. This course is designed for those working in Large Companies, SMEs or the Public Sector.

By choosing to study this course with CMIT, Students have 24×7 access to CMIT eLearning for the duration of the course. This includes a comprehensive Course Manual, Video, Quizzes and personalised Tutor Support. The course documentation for this QQI certified course is detailed and easy to read. You will also be able to upload assessments online and receive online feedback. You can use the eLearning system from any computer that has internet access.

Who should complete this course?

• Office Managers and Supervisors: This course is highly beneficial for office managers and supervisors, focusing on organising administrative services and enhancing supervisory skills like delegation, motivating staff, and managing meetings, crucial for effective office management​​​​.
• Administration Management Professionals: Professionals in administration management roles will find this course valuable, as it covers a wide range of administrative services, including facilities and procurement functions. The course’s focus on managing suppliers and the principles and techniques associated with supplier selection and procurement is particularly relevant for these roles​​​​.
• Facilities Managers: Those responsible for managing facilities within an organisation would benefit from the course’s content on health and safety management and facilities management planning, aligning with the responsibilities of a facilities manager​​.
• Human Resources Managers: HR managers, especially those involved in compliance and employee relations, would find the course’s comprehensive coverage of workplace legislation in Ireland, including employment contracts, discrimination, and data protection laws, highly applicable​​.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

• Level 5 Certificate / Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or relevant life or work experience.
• As part of the assessment for this course, you will be required to complete a number of practical administrative tasks in an organisational setting. You must be either working or have access to an organisation where you can complete this (this can be on a voluntary basis).
• As this NFQ level 6 qualification is delivered through English it is necessary learners will have sufficient written English skills to complete this course.
• A basic working knowledge of computers in addition to a computer with internet access and word processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word or Google Docs) is required to do the course.
• Learners must be a resident of Ireland / based in Ireland.
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