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CAREER DEVELOPMENT LOAN

These are Government loans that allow you to defer repayment to the end of your course then repay the loan in instalments. Please ask for details.


Please see below for a list of our courses available. Please click on subject required.

Secretarial PA/Secretarial Courses

Are you an organised person? If the answer is "yes" - excellent and welcome to our college! If you are not that organised, no worries, we can help! You need one of our secretarial courses which can help you to reach PA status, perhaps helping to run a company.

These courses are a "jumping-off" point to many different careers using your degree and/or other background knowledge. A "foot-in-the-door" to the career of your choice!

Shorthand Shorthand Courses

From letters to lectures, telephone messages, court and parliamentary reports and speeches - even diaries and reminders. Once you have it you'll have to use it.

Typing Typing Courses

If you love to chat on the "net" our special touch typing technique will allow you to think of a sentence and your fingers will automatically and quickly produce the words on your screen without even a glance at the keyboard.

Expand your knowledge of business display - letters, memos, invoices, balance sheets, reports, legal documents, minutes, CVs, proof reading and more.

Computer Computer Courses

Everyone nowadays, it seems, has "had a go". However, if you want to learn the fastest way to create a database, set up a spreadsheet, lay out a letter, arrange an on-screen presentation, OR MORE, you can't beat one of our week long or half-day training courses!

Audio Audio Courses

Improve your listening comprehension, spelling and speed on the computer and become "in demand". Audio equipment is used extensively. Language graduates can become bilingual secretaries or translators with this skill.

Company Company Courses

All the above courses are available for company students. Click above for further details.

Foreign Students Courses for Oversea's Students

Do you want to improve your English? Take our six month or one year secretarial course and learn English for both office and social use. Alternatively, any of our courses can be taken or adapted to suit your needs, from typing to a half-day computer course.

We have our very own Japanese Liaison Officer, for Japanese students, who can help you with any specific problems you may have. We can arrange English tuition at an ARELS recognised college if you feel the need for extra help.

COURSE SUITABILITY

If you wish to discuss your course requirements, or are not sure which course to take, it is advisable to visit the College where we can help you to choose the right course. If you are not able to visit we can advise you over the telephone. Please ask to speak to Deborah Fraser.

ATTENDANCE HOURS

All courses can be arranged to suit your own timetable. As little as one half-day per week can be arranged in most subjects. Normal hours of attendance are 9.45 am - 12.45 pm and 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm. Extra time is available after hours up to 6.00 pm free of charge. Computer course times are slightly different and these are shown in the course descriptions.

ENROLMENT

To enrol for any course please telephone us or send us an e-mail telling us which course you are interested in. Contact us We will send you an enrolment form which you should then complete and send together with your deposit to the College. If you are unsure of starting dates or availability please telephone Deborah Fraser to check. -->
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