Global PA Business Diploma, ILM Executive Assistant Advanced Business Programme

Global PA Business Diploma - Advancing the Career Prospects of Executive Assistants & Personal Assistants across the World


The aim of the Global PA Association & Training Academy has always been to raise the status and professionalism of the EA & PA Profession. We have been global champions of you all for 20 years, which started at BT plc when I founded the BT PA Network in 2003. This initiative led to many other organisations establishing their own PA Networks and so the industry as we know it today was born.


Here at Global PA we understand how important the role of Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Private PAs, Admin Assistants, Team PAs, Office Managers, Virtual PAs are to the success of any business. Often regarded as the 'Unsung Heroes of the Business World', quietly working away in the background supporting the achievements of their Executive.


With lifelong learning now the norm the profession has to continually evolve and once again Global PA led the way with our Academic Research & University Teaching links to some of UK's top Universities - which include Kingston University Business School, Birkbeck, University of London, University of Northumbria. As Recognised ILM Training Providers, Members of the CPD Standards Office, the CIPD & Institute of Leadership we ensure that your Profession remains visible, relevant and is at the forefront of learning and growth.


The ILM Executive Assistant Advanced Business Skills Programme (Global PA Business Diploma) equips EAs & PAs with business knowledge and awareness to support their Executive's challenges in a fast paced working environment. As a result you are able to anticipate issues arising and identify opportunities for improvement, streamline processes and make informed recommendations.


The aim of the course is to discover and advance your leadership and management skills and capabilities in the business world.  Your confidence will be increased and working collaboratively with your Executive you will be able to take on additional responsibility.


The programme is interactive and engaging and includes breakout groups, assessments, videos, case studies, discussion, problem solving, coursework and achievement of the ILM Digital Award to showcase on Linked In. 


Join us in London for Classroom training on: 24th January-26th January 2024 or 24th April - 26th April 2024
 Online: Friday 2nd February - Friday 22nd March 2024, 1 Module a week, 8 Modules, 0930.11.00 GMT.

 This programme can be delivered into companies across the world, online or in person. Global PA regularly deliver

 training  in the Middle East.
Reserve your place at enquiries@globalpa-association.com or call our office on 0207 071 7311. We can arrange a 15 minute Teams Call to discuss the programme with you. We look forward to supporting your career development.
 
 I look forward to welcoming you to the Course.

 Rosemary Parr, Founder & CEO Global PA Association & Training Academy

Global PA Conference and Awards logo supported by Pitman Training

Global PA Conference & Awards Friday 12th July 2024 London

By Rosemary Parr • May 16, 2024
Do not miss the Executive Assistant Conference of the Year!  Venue: Carlton Tower Jumeirah Hotel, 1 Cadogan Place, London SW1X 9PY

A PA is the Powerhouse, Not “Just” a PA.

By Rosemary Parr • March 27, 2023
Over the years, the role of PAs has evolved into business assistants rather than personal. They have become specialists in office management, but we still hear people (including PAs themselves) refer to them as “just a PA”. This observation shows that the role is underrated sometimes and that even some of the people who have those roles, do not realize how important they are to every executive they are assigned to and the organization as a whole. It is concerning because if you do not understand your value and authority, you probably will not deliver in the right capacity needed. Here are some points to highlight the importance of the PA with the right skills.

How to become the Assertive PA In Demand

By Rosemary Parr • March 15, 2023
When we train PAs and Managers, one of the most frequently asked questions we get is how to become more assertive in the workplace. We have observed this to be a struggle for many people due to their own nature. Some people do not like confrontations or difficult conversations, therefore, they would rather be passive and just take instructions, tasks, or whatever is thrown their way, even if they have better ideas they could suggest. Some others have been labelled “aggressive”, and for fear of challenging higher authorities and losing their jobs, they avoid speaking up. Then there is the category of people who do not know how to present their thoughts without actually being aggressive. This article will help you find the balance on how to be assertive rather than passive or aggressive. Here are some ways you can politely decline or contribute without being rude or taking more than you can handle and eventually burning out.

How To Prepare for Networking Events.

By Rosemary Parr • March 6, 2023
Global PA Association is known amongst many other qualities, for organizing networking events for PAs and we understand that networking events are part of the life of a corporate worker, and planning to attend them can be quite tough. The idea of being in a room with numerous people meeting themselves for the first time, striking up a conversation, and holding a conversation for some time can be difficult to deal with. Hence, we have noted down some useful tips on how to show up and make your presence memorable with good conversations at networking events.

Benefits of LinkedIn in the Corporate World

By Rosemary Parr • February 24, 2023
Social media has changed the ideology of traditional networking. It has provided various platforms for virtual networking in diverse industries. Every industry has a platform where it sells best and for the corporate world, LinkedIn is one of the best marketplaces. If you are wondering why the buzz about LinkedIn, then you definitely need to learn a lot about the app. Get to know the key beneficial factors to gain from a LinkedIn profile as a job seeker, recruiter, executive, or employee.

The Most Effective Ways to Communicate Confidently

February 10, 2023
Communication is beyond speaking and writing, it also involves non-verbal messages. Good communication encompasses the way a message is passed from one person to another. Here are some useful tips on how to communicate confidently to get the attention you need.

1:1 Executive Assistant Training Day at the IOD, Pall Mall, London SW1

By Rosemary Parr • August 11, 2022
Are you a Senior EA looking for Professional Development, but the time commitment is an issue?
Business Group

Importance of upskilling and keeping up with new tech for EAs & PAs

By Rosemary Parr • February 6, 2022
Upskilling the Executive Assistant Profession

Rosemary Parr quoted in Daily Mail Wednesday 7th July 2021

By Rosemary Parr • July 7, 2021
An article in the Daily mail on Tuesday 6th July 2021 today highlighted the evolution of the EA and PA role post Covid. It is true that Covid has accelerated workplace change, probably bringing it forward by as much as 5-10 years. Larger organisations are re-structuring and it is often the Office Support function that feels the impact and loss of jobs. However a new dawn is emerging as the rise of the Virtual Assistant has accelerated in the last 10 years, offering flexibility to SMEs and a valuable asset to larger corporations as 'back up' support. Technological advances are moving so fast that we are all running to catch up - EAs, PAs & Secretaries are the anchor in companies who use their initiative and get to grips with the technology first, and then train everyone else. I strongly believe in the value of VAs, EAs, PAs & Secretaries to an organisation - they are the engine room, who ensure the seamless flow of processes and systems, they are agile and flexible whilst remaining calm through pandemics, terrorism, floods, fires and anything else that is thrown at them! They are worth their wait in gold, they offer overwhelmed Executives who are juggling multiple priorities the space to breathe, reflect, problem solve and make the right decision. They will never be eliminated in the workplace, I certainly could not do without mine. They have moved from 20th century stereotyping to 21st century modernity, coping with every twist and turn in the road whilst smiling serenely and gliding along like a Swan! Article Daily Mail: Link here Author: Rosemary Parr
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