In any organisation, the traditional model of strict command and control wastes a significant amount of time and money. Mutual trust, employee motivation and readiness to perform can easily be undermined. Performance management, on the other hand, offers a different, much more effective approach. In formal terms, performance management involves the achievement of performance targets through the effective management of people and the environment in which they operate. It’s about setting achievable goals for the organisation and targets for individuals and teams.
More often than not, the people who excel in their job, or are high achievers manage their time effectively, in a way that makes them work in a more efficient manner. This course has been designed to ensure you have the techniques to improve your efficiency, output and ability to function more effectively – whether in your ordinary day or when deadlines loom and the pressure is building.
A leader doesn’t necessarily have to be a ‘manager’, but it’s difficult to see how a manager could be truly effective without having at least some leadership skills. This course will introduce you to some of the import techniques and theories that can help you to improve your leadership skills and be more effective in your role.
This course examines bribery and the legislation, measures and procedures that can uncover, control and reduce the impact of this criminal activity. This information is broken down into the following sections; Why corruption and bribery occur, The UK Bribery Act, Anti-bribery policies, anti-bribery management systems and how to deal with bribery in the workplace.
This course will start with the essentials – defining exactly what we mean by delegation and why it’s so important. It then goes into details about the elements of delegation, overcoming the barriers to delegation, how you can choose which tasks to delegate and who to, the process of delegation and much more.
This course will help you to understand the different types of absence and Identify ways of measuring absence. It covers why you should complete return-to-work forms and how to conduct effective return-to-work meetings. The course finishes off by explaining the formal processes involved in managing absence and how to apply appropriate policies.
This course will start by defining sexual harassment and explaining how protection comes from both employment law and criminal law. You’ll see from workplace statistics how widespread and serious the problem is, and how the management response to concerns raised is often poor or non-existent. It also addresses how allegations should be handled, explains the importance of having clear and robust policies and the role line managers tend to take when it comes to dealing with these situations.
This course aims to help you write effective objectives that deliver results. It covers the importance of goals and objectives and why we need them, the barriers to you achieving your objectives and how to overcome them, what SMART objectives are and how to write and identify them and concludes with some tips for successful objective setting.
This course is intended to provide you with the information you needed to understand and spot the signs of drug and alcohol misuse. It covers the legal and social implications for the individual and for your company if you find out an employee is misusing drugs. This course discusses the law, different types of drugs, and policies that can be put in place to protect yourself, your business and your employees.
Give a compliment to your career and take it to the next level. This Secretarial Skills and Office Administration will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills required to shine in your professional career. Whether you want to develop skills for your next job or want to elevate skills for your next promotion, this course will help you keep ahead of the pack. The course incorporates basic to advanced level skills to shed some light on your way and boost your career. Hence, you can reinforce your professional skills and knowledge, reaching out to the level of expertise required for your position. Further, this course will add extra value to your resume to stand out to potential employers. Throughout the programme, it stresses how to improve your competency as a person in your profession while at the same time it outlines essential career insights in this job sector. Consequently, you'll strengthen your knowledge and skills; on the other hand, see a clearer picture of your career growth in future. By the end of the course, you can equip yourself with the essentials to keep you afloat into the competition. Along with this course, you will get 10 other premium courses. Also, you will get an original Hardcopy and PDF certificate for the title course and a student ID card absolutely free. What other courses are included with this Secretarial Skills and Office Administration? Course 1: Commercial Law 2021 Course 2: GDPR Course 3: Level 2 Microsoft Office Essentials Course 4: Document Control Course 5: Touch Typing Essentials Course 6: Online Meeting Management Course 7: Minute Taking Essentials Level 2 Course 8: Workplace Confidentiality Course 9: Stress Management Training Course 10: Workplace Safety Course As one of the top course providers in the UK, we're committed to providing you with the best educational experience possible. Our industry experts have designed the course to empower you to learn all at once with accuracy. You can take the course at your own pace - anytime, from anywhere. So, enrol now to advance your career! Benefits you'll get choosing Apex Learning: One payment, but lifetime access to 11 CPD courses Certificate, student ID for the title course included in a one-time fee Full tutor support available from Monday to Friday Free up your time - don't waste time and money travelling for classes Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors Learn at your ease - anytime, from anywhere Study the course from your computer, tablet or mobile device CPD accredited course - improve the chance of gaining professional skills Gain valuable and in-demand skills without leaving your home. How will I get my Certificate? After successfully completing the course you will be able to order your CPD Accredited Certificates (PDF + Hard Copy) as proof of your achievement. PDF Certificate: Free (Previously it was £10 * 11 = £110) Hard Copy Certificate: Free (For The Title Course) If you want to get hardcopy certificates for other courses, generally you have to pay £20 for each. But this Fall, Apex Learning is offering a Flat 50% discount on hard copy certificates, and you can get each for just £10! P.S. The delivery charge inside the U.K. is £3.99 and the international students have to pay £9.99. Curriculum of Secretarial Skills and Office Administration Bundle Course 1: Legal Secretary Understanding the Concept of Paralegal Key Legal Terminology Effective Communication Skills for Paralegals The Legal Workplace & Professionals Law & Legal Systems Contract & Business Law Property Law Wills, Probate, Estate Law Criminal Law Common Paralegal Legal Matters Human Rights Conflict and Conflict Resolution Professional Conduct and Ethics of Paralegals Mandatory Knowledge Fields and Survival Tips for Paralegals Course 2: Commercial Law 2021 Introduction of Commercial law Business Organisations International Trade: the Theory, the Institutions, and the Law Sales of Goods Law Consumer Law and Protection E-Commerce Law Competition Law Course 3: GDPR GDPR Basics GDPR Explained Lawful Basis for Preparation Rights and Breaches Responsibilities and Obligations Course 4: Level 2 Microsoft Office Essentials Excel 2016 Getting Started with Microsoft Office Excel 2016 Performing Calculations Modifying a Worksheet Formatting a Worksheet Printing Workbooks Managing Workbooks Word 2016 Getting Started with Word Formatting Text and Paragraphs Working More Efficiently Managing Lists Adding Tables Inserting Graphics Objects Controlling Page Appearance Preparing to Publish a Document Workbooks - Microsoft Word 2016 (Beginner) PowerPoint 2016 PowerPoint Interface Presentation Basics Formatting Inserting Options Working with Objects Table Charts Review and Presentation Access 2016 Introduction to Access Modify Data Working with Queries Access Forms Working with Reports Course 5: Document Control Introduction to Document Control Principles of Document Control and Elements of Document Control Environment Document Control Lifecycle Document Control Strategies and Instruments Document Management Quality Assurance and Controlling Quality of Documents Project Document Control Electronic Document Management Systems and Soft Copy Documentation Course 6: Touch Typing Essentials Introduction How to Set up Your Computer How to type the letters F and J How to type the letters D and K How to type the letters S and L How to type the letter A and ; (semicolon) How to type the letters E and I How to type the letters R and U How to type the letters T and O How to type CAPITAL letters How to type the letter C and , (Comma) How to type the letters G and H How to type the letters N and V How to type the letters W and M How to type the letters Q and P How to type the letters B and Y How to type the letters Z and X How to type Colon and Semicolon How to type Full Stop and Comma How to type Question Mark and Exclamation Mark How to type Dash, Parentheses and Quotation Marks Course 7: Online Meeting Management Online Meeting Management Module 01: Planning and Preparation Module 02: Online Meeting Platforms Module 03: Meeting Etiquette and Tips Course 8: Minute Taking Essentials Level 2 Introduction to Minute Writing Preparation for Minute Taking The Meeting Structure Minute Meeting, Decision and Action Roles and Responsibility of Minute Taker Tips for Minute Taking Technology in Minute Taking Building Confidence Course 9: Workplace Confidentiality Module 01: Introduction to workplace confidentiality Module 02: Business Etiquettes and Types of Confidentiality Module 03: The Importance of Confidentiality Module 04: Confidentiality with Co-workers Module 05: Preventing Confidentiality Breach Module 06: How Employers Can Protect Confidential Information Course 10: Stress Management Training Beginning Concepts Specific Stress Management Techniques MORE Stress Reduction Strategies Still MORE Stress Reduction Techniques - Part 1 Still MORE Stress Reduction Techniques - Part 2 Still MORE Stress Reduction Techniques - Part 3 BONUS Video & Wrap Up! Special LIVE Bonus Video! Course 11: Workplace Safety Course Health and Safety at Work and the Laws Managing for Health and Safety Risk Assessment and Common Risks Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare Accidents and Ill Health at Work Electrical, Fire and Gas Safety Secretary Safety in Different Work Settings Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control Other Health and Safety Hazards at Work CPD 115 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Anyone from any background can enrol in this Secretarial Skills and Office Administration bundle. Persons with similar professions can also refresh or strengthen their skills by enrolling in this course. Students can take this course to gather professional knowledge besides their study or for the future. Requirements Our Secretarial Skills and Office Administration is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career path Having these various CPD certificate will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple job sectors.