Professional Executive and Personal Assistant Certification
Overview
Take this unique programme to gain the skills and insight to support leaders, managers and organisations from a practical, hands on point of view. There is compelling evidence to show that often an executive personal assistant role can be a steppingstone to other roles within an organisation.
This program was designed to consist of three parts, starting with Business and Administration Certificate, Professional Executive Essentials Certificate, and ending with our Digital Marketing and Computer Essentials certificate. The course is jam packed with with top skills relevant and needed in the workplace. Upon completion you will be able to hit the ground running and immediately add value to any organisation.
- PART 1Part1: Business and Administration Certificate
- PART 2Part2: Professional Executive Essentials Certificate
- PART 3Part3: Digital Marketing and Computer Essentials Certificate

Part 1: Business and Administration Certificate
In this module you will gain the skills and insight to carry out departmental or organisational goals, policies and procedures. Direct and oversee the organisation's financial and budgetary activities and manage recruitment and staff resources.
- Meetings and Minutes
- Office Administration, Systems and Etiquette
- Health & Safety Essentials
- Introduction to Accounting
- Xero Accounting
- Human Resource Management
- Project Management

Part 2: Professional Executive Essentials Certificate
In this module students prepare for the workplace and learn the softskills needed in a workplace environment such as problem solving en events planning and organising. It is also required of the executive to make travel arrangements for people within the organisation.
- Event Management
- Travel Administration
- Typing
- Creative or Critical Thinking
- Soft Skills
- Workplace Preparation

Part 3: Digital Marketing and Computer Essentials Certificate
Social Media Marketing is an art combining consumer insight and in-depth knowledge into the internet of things. This certificate program will teach you how to market effectively in the digital space by applying the best of online marketing technologies such as SEO, PPC and leading social media platforms. This module combines the digital marketing platforms you will be using and give you the essential skills needed in Microsoft Office.
- Digital Marketing (Social Media for Business, SEO and Social Media Apps)
- Microsoft Office Beginners (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Features and Benefits
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This program incorporates the Project Management Institute’s (PMI ®) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ®), integrated into its project management curriculum, an invaluable asset to your career as it increases employment prospects and helps you do your job more effectively. The PMI (Project Management Institute) aligns its process with certification industry best practices, such as those found in the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. The PMP® certification is also accredited against the internationally recognized ISO 17024 standard.


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Practical skills were added to improve job and industry readiness such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more.




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Through our myWay learning methodology, a unique and modern approach to blended learning we deliver our programmes via flexible study method options including class-based sessions and blended learning for the online student.
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For online students, we ensure that you are supported by technology and people throughout your academic journey. We focus on a blended learning approach, combining online Virtual Classrooms, at-home exercises, activities and project-based assignments bundled with fully developed video lectures, all managed by our student learning platform.
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Get a free Office 365 Education A1 license, valid for the duration of your studies.

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Job placement assistance through our industry network and online recruitment portal, exclusively available to AIE graduates. Visit www.recruitgraduates.co.za for more.


Admission Requirements:
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Students are expected to have passed matric or the equivalent (this requirement can be waived in special circumstances).
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Although subject choice will not detract from qualification entry, the subjects Mathematics, Accounting, Business Studies & English are an advantage.
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Students should be able to use basic computer applications and thus should have basic computer literacy. If this is not the case proof of training in basic computer literacy will be required in order to be eligible for this course.
Articulation Options
The following programmes are highly complementary, and students can articulate with direct access into the following:
Hardware Requirements
Please note that you are required to have your own computer for this qualification. AIE, in partnership with Dell and TripleH committed to supplying every student with a Dell laptop to support our DigitalCampus initiative. Available exclusively to AIE students, devices can now be financed with your tuition fees. We provide three models:
- CORECore Spec, Dell Vostro 3501 Series i3
- MEDIUMMedium Spec, Dell Latitude 3510, i7, 8GB
- HIGHHigh Spec, Dell Latitude 3510, i7, 16GB
R10 500.00Learn More
The laptop that meets all your everyday needs and looks good doing it.
10th Generation, Intel (R) Core (TM) 13-1005G1 Processor (4MB Cache, up to 3.4 GHz), 15.6 - Inch HD, (1366 x 768) Anti-Glare LED-Backlit Non-touch Display Narrow Border Display, 1X 4GB DDR4, 2666MHZ, RAM 1TB 2.5 5400 RPM, Sata HDD Intel (R) UHD Graphics, No DVD RW, Windows 10 Pro (64 Bit), 3Year Onsite Warranty
R18 000.00Learn More
The foundation for intense graphic and processor heavy tasks.
10th Generation Intel Core i7-10510U (4 Core, 8M cache, base 1.8GHz, to 4.9GHz), 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare LED-Backlit Non-touch, Camera & Microphone, Power Button with Touch Fingerprint Reader, 8GB,1x8GB, DDR4 Non-ECC, DDR4, M.2 256GB PCIe NVMe Class 35 Solid State Drive, 1Nvidia GeForce MX230 w/2GB GDDR5 Graphics Memory, 4 Cell 53Whr Express Charge Capable Battery, Windows 10 Pro (64 Bit), 1Y Collect and Return Service
R19 500.00 Learn More
Same foundation, more memory...for those who want to get a little more serious.
10th Generation Intel Core i7-10510U (4 Core, 5.6" FHD WVA (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare Non-Touch, Camera & Microphone, Power Button with Touch Fingerprint Reader, 16GB,2x8GB, DDR4 Non-ECC, 15.6" LCD Display Back Cover, WLAN, M.2 256GB PCIe NVMe Class 35 Solid State Drive, Nvidia GeForce MX230 w/2GB GDDR5 Graphics Memory, Windows 10 Pro (64 Bit), 1Y Collect and Return Service
Salaries & Skills
* All statistics are derived from www.payscale.com
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Pricing & Payment Options
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Duration
Full Time
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10 months (5 Sessions/Week, 3:00 hours each
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All hours are achieved via your study duration at the institute and project-based assignments.
Online
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Online = 10 Months (Online live Q&A classes, once/week, 17:00 - 18:00)
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Hours are obtained through a combination of live virtual Q&A sessions, pre-recorded video lectures and project-based tasks.
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Career Options
- Professional Executive
- Executive Assistant
- Personal Assistant
- Office Manager
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Study Kit
Your study kit is included in your fees and will contain:
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Free WIFI (On Campus only).
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Electronic study guides for online students.
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A prescribed textbook list and a recommended reading list will be issued to face to face students.
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Orientation kit including: Student Card, Welcome Letter, and Getting Started Guide.
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Access to our myAIE student portal and student support team via phone, email and tickets.
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What you get
- Professional Executive and Personal Assistant Certificate
- Business and Administration certificate
- Professional Executive Essentials certification
- Digital Marketing, and Computer Essentials certificate
- Project Management Certificate (PMI, Project Management International)

myWay Hybrid Learning is a technology mediated delivery method that extends the benefit of flexibility and technology to all students. Our unique and modern approach to learning three main delivery methods

#AnywhereAnytime
Have all your classes ready to be downloaded and watched, anytime, anywhere.

#NoStudentLeftBehind
Never miss a classs because of health, traffic, or transport issues.

#Flexibility
A personalized class schedule, attend class on campus, virtually or both.

Full Time, Hybrid Learning
A traditional method of full time learning with a modern-day add-on. Reach your full potential through our myWay Hybrid Learning Full Time classes. These classes can be attended on campus, virtually or both. This method gives each student the ultimate flexibility to combine on campus and virtual lecturers based on their individual preferences.

Part Time, Hybrid Learning
Designed for the working professional, our part time programmes provide you with the flexibility and benefit of our myWay Hybrid Learning with at home exercises/assignments, campus and/or virtual classes at a manageable schedule and pace. Part time sessions are conducted after hours and some sessions are conducted on Saturdays.

Online, Virtual Learning
We have re-defined online learning. Our myWay Online Learning ensures that the student is supported by technology and people throughout his academic journey. We focus on a blended learning approach, combining online Virtual Classrooms, at home exercises, activities and project-based assignments bundled with fully developed video lectures, all managed by our student learning platform.
Career Video
Watch this video to understand a day in the life of a personal assistant.
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Business Communication
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Meetings and minutes
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Office Administration, Systems and etiquette
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Health and Safety Essentials
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Introduction to Accounting
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Sage One Accounting
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Sage One Payroll
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Human Resource Management
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Project Management
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Event Management
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Travel Administration
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Creative and Critical Thinking
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Internship / Work Integrated Learning
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Microsoft Office Beginner and Intermediate (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
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Digital Marketing (Social Media for Business, SEO and Social Media apps)
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CampusRegistration Close DateStart DateType
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03 March 202108 March 2021Part Time
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03 March 202108 March 2021Correspondence
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03 March 202108 March 2021Full Time
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23 July 202127 July 2021Full Time
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23 July 202127 July 2021Part Time
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CampusRegistration Close DateStart DateType
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23 July 202127 July 2021Correspondence