Description
The Executive Assistant Diploma offers a Level 5 Diploma for those exempt from the PA Certificate. To gain an approved exemption, you must contact our office before booking this option. The Exemption applies to the core PA Certificate Course module. This program is internationally recognised and combines specialist and advanced skills with the Executive PA Diploma. This course is ideal for candidates looking to progress into high-paying executive assistant roles and will give them an edge during recruitment and consideration.
Course Format
Our courses are held in a live virtual classroom environment. The Level 5 Executive Assistant Diploma is delivered both online through an interactive learning system and through live classes where students can engage directly with the tutor. An experienced tutor delivers this course and has years of experience training students at a high level. The course also includes work-simulated practical sessions and tests that maximise learning and embed the knowledge taught in classroom sessions.
Executive Assistant Diploma
Course Content
The Executive Assistant Diploma Level 5 provides advanced practical skills and includes the Executive PA Diploma course in addition to:
- PA Certificate Course (Exempted due to your experience, must be agreed upon by the office)
- Executive PA Certificate Course
- Microsoft Office Diploma for an EA
Students can also select three qualifications from the following courses.
Specialist Administration Courses
- Report Writing Workshop
- Minute Taking Workshop
- Events Management Course
- Project Management for PA’s (one day)
- Finance for an Executive Assistant
- Bookkeeping Courses
- Executive PA Advanced Performance – Personal Effectiveness
- Executive PA Advanced Performance – Communications and Negotiation
- Digitalisation and AI for an Executive Assistant
- Human Resources Course
- Social Media Course
- Digital Marketing Course
- Virtual Assistant
- Business English workshop
Course Benefits
- IEAA accredited and recognised internationally
- Upon completion of the course, attendees will be given the IEAA Executive Assistant Diploma at Level 5
- Gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to be a successful Executive Assistant
- Build your CV and career options
Course Dates & Duration
The EA Diploma lasts up to 6 months.
In-class times (virtual classroom)
- Executive PA Certificate Course (3 days from 10:30 am – 4:30 pm)
- Microsoft Office Diploma for an Executive Assistant (online interactive learning on a flexible study basis with 6 months to complete)
- Advanced Business Skills (1-day courses from 10:30 am – 4:30 pm – all courses are scheduled every two months and you should complete your options within a 6-month timeframe)
Additional information
| Dates | 19 October 2026, 23 November 2026, 25 January 2027, 22 February 2027, 15 March 2027 |
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