Executive Assistant Qualifications

Executive Assistant Qualifications

The Institute of Executive Assistants and Administrators is a specialist in Executive Assistant training. They offer professional qualifications for Executive Assistants, Executive PAs and Personal Assistants. Each level in our Qualifications represents a level of your career.

The Executive Assistant Qualification ensures you have the complete skill set to succeed in your career. Once a student attains a Level, they are issued certified qualifications from the IEAA. You can learn how to register for our courses by contacting our training providers on our training page.

Level 3 is the core skill for a PA. This level will provide the skills to become a successful PA. You will gain the Certified Personal Assistant qualification of the IEAA. The course focuses on gaining the Office and Assistant skills needed to be an effective PA. These skills will need to be developed in order to progress your career to Executive PA or Executive Assistant roles in the future. You can take Level 4 and Level 5 later in your career. The main benefit of our qualification for PAs is it offers opportunities for continuing your professional development thereby assisting you to build your career and earning potential.

Level 4 enables students to attain the status of Certified Executive PA. This will require completing the main Executive PA qualification, which focuses primarily on developing skills required to function at the Executive Level. This is a very popular course, as it focuses on gaining the necessary skills and confidence to work with and support high-level executives.

The highest level of the Executive Assistant Qualification is Level 5. This enables students to gain the Accredited qualification of a Certified Executive Assistant endorsed by the IEAA. Executive Assistant jobs attract the highest salaries due to their specialist business skills and their ability to use managerial skills at the Executive Level. The main aim of the Executive Assistant’s role is to provide valuable business support to Executive level management. This means extensive and advanced business knowledge is the main requirement. A wide range of training options is available to suit Executive Assistants from all types of organisations.

Level 2 – Optional

The Executive Assistant and PA Qualification framework commences at Level 2, where the core skills are developed. This enables students to gain the Administrative and Office skills needed to work as a PA/Secretary, Team Secretary or Receptionist. This is an optional level. Many students can opt to commence training at Level 3 if they have the skills and experience to skip Level 2. This is because Level 3 is the core skills level for a PA.

Anyone with doubts about the best level for their needs should contact our office. Our advisors are experienced in advising delegates on their ideal training courses.

All of these courses are available at our Accredited training providers on our training pages.

The Administration and Office Manager Qualification framework enables Office Managers and Administrators to gain qualifications to build their CVs and Careers. For details of this qualification framework and training options, please CLICK HERE.