What does an EA/PA do?
An Executive Assistant (EA) provides high-level administrative support to executives or senior management, acting as an essential point of coordination and communication.
An EA’s responsibilities include time management, project management, booking travel arrangements, and organising meetings and appointments. By completing these tasks effectively, an EA/PA enables quick and accurate decision making at the highest level.
Explore our EA/PA Courses
EA/PA Courses
Executive PA Seminar
This seminar is run on a one or two-day basis and takes an in-depth look at the role of the Executive PA and the importance…
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Executive PA/Secretary – Tutor Led (Scotland)
Unlock the potential of Executive PAs with our 2-day course in Scotland. Enhance communication, time management, and problem-solving skills for PA excellence.
EA/PA Courses
Meetings and Minutes Seminar
This one-day tutor-led seminar is one of our most popular seminars ideal for anyone involved in organising meetings and taking notes at those meetings. You'll…
How do I become an executive assistant?
While no formal personal assistant training is typically required, employers expect candidates to have strong EA skills, including proficiency in office and administration skills, time management, social media and project management.
With Pitman Training’s comprehensive range of EA/PA courses, you learn all the essentials to becoming an executive assistant. You’re also able to work towards any of our EA/PA certifications at your own pace, in one of our learning centres.
Why study EA courses with Pitman Training?
- A highly respected training provider, Pitman Training executive assistant course instantly enhances your CV.
- Our courses cover everything from the basics of working as a virtual assistant to the managerial side of becoming an EA.
- You can combine our EA/PA courses with a related Pitman Training course to further improve your employability. Executive Assistant training pairs well with Microsoft Office and speedwriting courses.
- Courses run all year long across the UK in our centres. Prefer to learn EA skills remotely? All executive assistant courses are available online, too.
- All our Pitman EA/PA courses are CPD-accredited, earning you valuable CPD points that are highly regarded among employers.
- Study executive assistant courses at your own pace. Whether it is full-time or part-time, Pitman’s Executive Assistant training fits your schedule.
- Whether you’re training for EA/PA courses remotely or at one of our training centres, you can always count on the support of our course advisors, who guide and support your entire learning journey with Pitman.
Careers Using EA skills
- The average UK salary for a personal assistant is £35,000, with entry-level roles earning £25,000. An experienced EA can earn £45,000+.
- Those with EA training are highly valued in many sectors. This provides plenty of career opportunities across a wide range of industries for trainees.
- Graduates can also use their executive assistant course qualifications to enhance their CV for other admin jobs. Legal secretaries and medical secretaries, for example, both benefit from strong EA skills.
Pitman EA/PA Courses Available
With Pitman Training, you can study a diverse range of courses, diplomas and seminars – all essential training for EA/PA candidates.
Our Executive Assistant diploma provides that all-important first step towards becoming an EA, covering Teams and SharePoint and Successful Meetings and Minutes. If you’d like to pursue a career working from home, there’s also our VA Essentials course, which offers an overview of how to become a virtual assistant. Or, if working in the fashion industry is appealing to you then why not choose our EA with Fashion Diploma.
Not enough time to commit to our diplomas? Our Executive PA seminar offers an overview of how to progress your career as a personal assistant, giving a bite-sized version of our other personal assistant courses online.
When you begin training with Pitman, you’ll receive access to our advanced online learning system, myPitman. With your unique login, you can access your courses from one of our training centres, or remotely from home or work.
If you’d like to learn more about myPitman, or see a demonstration of our courses, contact your local training centre to arrange a free demo.
And if you get stuck at any point, our course advisors are always on hand to help you progress through your EA training courses.
Whichever training you choose, you can take it remotely or in-centre, our experienced course advisors are with you every step of the way. Just get in touch for a free, friendly career consultation with our training experts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a tutor-led training seminar a better way for you to learn?
Absolutely, tutor-led seminars, commonly known as instructor-led training sessions, offer an engaging and interactive approach to learning. Led by seasoned professionals, these sessions ensure a deeper understanding of the subject matter, providing immediate feedback and personalized attention. Whether it’s employee training or corporate skill development, these instructor-led sessions encourage direct interaction, fostering an environment conducive to active learning. At Pitman Training, our extensive collection of tutor-led training videos combines the flexibility of online learning with the live guidance of expert instructors.
Are the courses approved?
Yes our courses are accredited by awarding bodies and accepted by all employers.
When do the courses start?
We have monthly intakes for every course, please enquire to find out more.
I work nights, can I study part-time?
Yes, we recommend all our students allocate 8 to 10 hours per week. All our courses take up to 3 months to complete and our diplomas take up to 1 year.
Who will train me?
Some of our certifications are studied online using our interactive platform and some of our diplomas are conducted via online seminars.
Do I study online or at a training centre?
We offer a blended learning approach. Our courses and diplomas can be studied remotely from the comfort of your own home. You also have the option to also study in our centers if you prefer face-to-face learning.
If I fail an exam?
One re-sit is provided for our courses. However, we have a very high pass rates in completing the assessments.
Can I pay back over a period of time?
Yes, we offer various payment plans up to 36 months to help split the cost over a manageable period of time.
What is the cost?
Our costs vary for our courses and diplomas and start from as little as £20 per month over a 36-month payment plan period. Fill in the form to find out more.
Finance Options
Wherever possible our training is tailored to your needs. The cost of our training programmes depend on the course(s) you choose and varies according to duration and breadth. Rest assured we have a number of payment options available to ensure the cost of training is affordable and can be worked alongside your other financial commitments. Common ways people fund their training include: –
Self-Funded:
- Flexible payment plans to help you spread the cost* available at many of our centres;
- You could opt to pay upfront.
Company Funded:
Requesting funding from your employers needn’t be a daunting task. Many employers support and encourage their employees with their professional development and consider it a worthwhile investment to fund any training required.
What we can help with:
- Providing a comprehensive training programme outlining learning outcomes
- Tailored personnel letters
- Communication with finance departments to arrange payment options (upfront or payment plan*).
Funding & Grants:
There may be the opportunity to apply for funded grants that can help towards the cost of training. These include the Skills Development Scotland ITAs and the ReAct programme in Wales. All schemes will have different terms and conditions that will need to be met in order to qualify for a grant and these are managed by each individual centre.
We’d recommend you speak to a Course Advisor in your local centre to find out whether they are registered to offer any such schemes and discuss your requirements further.
* Terms and Conditions apply. Speak to a Course Advisor for full information on the options available to you.
Career Path
A great diploma that can help open the doors to a variety of careers thanks to its unique tailor-made set up. You could work towards any number of office administration type careers in roles such as Medical Secretary, Legal Secretary, PA, EA or Office Manager. Alternatively, you could utilise the skills gained to kick-start a rewarding career in an accounting role with positions such as Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant.
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