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Business Administration Skills Course

Duration: 1 Day

Master Business Administration Essentials and Become Indispenable in One Day.

Business Administration made simple: practical tools you can use immediately

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500+ Trained This Year

What's Included:

Small groups (max 12)
Expert trainers
All materials included
Lunch & refreshments
3-month support
Courses available in Birmingham | Leeds | Liverpool | London | Manchester | Widnes

Public Course Pricing

1 Place
£375
+ VAT
2 Places
£690
+ VAT
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3 Places
£975
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Why Choose This Course?

Develop essential business admin skills that will strengthen organisation, boost efficiency and increase productivity.

Effective Business Administration Is Your Competitive Edge

Great business administrators are the backbone of every successful organisation—keeping things running smoothly, anticipating needs, and making their managers' lives easier. Whether you're new to admin or want to sharpen your skills, mastering diary management, professional communication, meeting coordination, and document control separates exceptional admins from the rest.

Our practical 1-day course gives you the essential business admin skills employers value. You'll learn professional diary management, how to coordinate effective meetings, document control best practices, professional communication techniques, and how to prioritise competing demands. Leave with practical tools and the confidence to excel in your admin role.

Practical techniques you can use immediately

Expert trainers with real-world experience

Interactive exercises and role-playing scenarios

Business admin skills training

What You'll Learn

A carefully crafted programme covering all essential business administration skills you need to excel in your role

1

Diary Management Excellence

  • Managing complex diaries
  • Scheduling and prioritising
  • Handling diary conflicts
  • Travel and appointment planning
2

Professional Communication

  • Business writing skills
  • Professional email etiquette
  • Telephone skills
  • Stakeholder communication
3

Meeting Coordination

  • Planning effective meetings
  • Preparing agendas
  • Booking rooms and resources
  • Post-meeting follow-up
4

Document Control

  • Filing systems
  • Version control
  • Document formatting
  • Confidentiality and data protection
5

Organisation & Prioritisation

  • Time management techniques
  • Task prioritisation
  • Managing competing demands
  • Workflow optimisation
6

Professional Excellence

  • Building relationships
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Professionalism and discretion
  • Your development plan
Perfect For

Who Should Attend This Course?

This course is designed for anyone who wants to communicate more effectively, confidently, and persuasively in professional settings

New Administrators

Starting an admin career and needing to develop professional office skills and workplace confidence quickly

Office Coordinators

Managing office operations, coordinating meetings, and wanting to improve organisation and efficiency

Receptionists

First point of contact for visitors and callers, wanting to develop broader administrative capabilities

Team Assistants

Supporting multiple team members and needing to juggle priorities, manage diaries, and stay organised

Anyone Returning to Admin

Re-entering the workforce or transitioning to an administrative role and wanting to update skills

Career Changers

Moving into office administration from another field and needing to build professional business skills

Available Course Dates

Choose your preferred location and date

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Your Day at a Glance

Please note: this is a guide only. Your trainer may adapt the schedule based on group needs and discussion.

AM

09:30 - 12:30 | Morning Session

Foundations of Professional Business Administration

  • The role of the modern business administrator
  • Professional communication and email etiquette
  • Time management, prioritisation and handling multiple tasks
  • Diary management, meeting support and minute-taking
  • Producing professional documents and correspondence
Includes mid-morning refreshment break

12:30 - 13:00 | Lunch Break

Enjoy a provided lunch and network with fellow delegates

PM

13:00 - 16:30 | Afternoon Session

Advanced Skills for Efficiency and Impact

  • Supporting managers and stakeholders effectively
  • Handling confidential information with discretion
  • Dealing with difficult situations professionally
  • Using digital tools to boost productivity
  • Your personal development action plan
Certificate presentation and course close
Interactive Workshop Format Maximum 12 delegates • Small-group learning • Real-world focus • Personal feedback

The Transformation You'll Experience

Before Training

  • Reactive and disorganised
  • Double-booking meetings
  • Unclear communication
  • Missing important tasks
  • Lacking confidence
  • Constant fire-fighting

After Training

  • Proactive and organised
  • Managing diaries expertly
  • Professional communication
  • Staying on top of tasks
  • Streamlined workflows
  • Confident and capable

What's Included

Everything you need for an outstanding learning experience

Course Materials

Comprehensive workbook, templates, and reference guides to take away

Lunch & Refreshments

Full lunch with dietary requirements catered for, plus tea, coffee, and snacks

Certificate of Attendance

Personalised certificate to mark your completion of the course

3-Month Support

Post-course email support to answer questions as you apply your learning

Action Plan

Personalised development roadmap tailored to your specific goals

Premium City-Centre Venues

Easy-to-reach venues with excellent transport links and facilities

Small Groups

Maximum 12 delegates ensuring personalised attention

Expert Trainers

Experienced professionals with real-world expertise and engaging delivery styles

What Our Participants Say

Join thousands of satisfied professionals who have transformed their business admin skills.

"This course completely changed how I communicate at work. The practical techniques for handling difficult conversations have been invaluable. I'm now much more confident in all my interactions."
EW

Emma Williams

Project Manager, Construction Ltd

★★★★★
"As someone who dreaded presentations, this course was transformative. The trainer's approach was encouraging and the techniques actually work. I now present regularly with confidence."
JC

James Carter

Sales Director, Tech Solutions

★★★★★
"Excellent value for money. The skills I learned have improved both my professional and personal relationships. The active listening module alone was worth the investment."
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Sophia Anderson

HR Business Partner, Retail Group

★★★★★

Choose Your Learning Option

Flexible training delivery to suit your schedule and budget

Virtual Classroom

£325

per delegate | 1-day course

  • Live interactive training via Zoom/Teams
  • Same quality as in-person
  • Regular breaks built in
  • Certificate of Achievement
  • Course notes & slides
  • 3-month online support
  • Max 12 delegates
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In-Person Public Course

£375

per delegate | 1-day course

  • Premium city-centre venues
  • Lunch & refreshments included
  • Certificate of Achievement
  • Comprehensive course materials
  • Course notes & slides
  • 3-month online support
  • Max 12 delegates for personal attention
  • Available in 6 UK locations
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In-House Training

POA

4-12 delegates | 1-day course

  • Daily rate (not per-delegate)
  • Delivered at your workplace
  • Tailored to your team's needs
  • More cost-effective for groups
  • All materials included
  • Certificate of Achievement
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Nationwide delivery

⚠️ Limited Availability: With only 12 places per course, sessions fill quickly. Our next available dates are booking up fast—secure your spot today to avoid disappointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the course

When Will I Receive The Course Joining Instructions?
You will receive your Course Joining Instructions along with the venue details 7-10 days in advance of the course start date.
Do You Cater For Special Dietary Requirements?
We are able to cater for special dietary requirements, ie. vegetarian, dairy free, etc as long as we are notified a couple of days in advance of the course so we have time to notify the venue.
Do You Have Any More Dates Available?
If the dates listed on the website are not suitable for you, it is always worth contacting us to request some alternatives as we do have the option of adding additional dates
What If I Change My Mind? Do You Offer A Refund?
We appreciate that sometimes people need to cancel courses for a variety of reasons. We will always work with you to offer alternative dates for you to attend a course at a different time. If this is not an option for you, we will offer a full refund in accordance with our Refund Policy which can be found in the “About Us” section of the website.
Can I Transfer To A Different Date If Necessary?
We aim to be as flexible as possible where delegates are unable to attend a course on a particular date. We will always do our best to swap you across to a different date at a later time, at no extra charge.
Do I Need To Prepare Any Work In Advance?
We don’t generally ask delegates to prepare any work in advance for any of our courses. The only 2 exceptions are our Presentation Skills Course and our Train The Trainer Course where we ask for a 10 minute presentation to be prepared in advance.
Do I receive a Certificiate for Attending?
Yes. We issue a Certificate of Achievement to every delegate who attends our courses. If the specific course you have booked is CPD Accredited, you will also receive a CPD Certificate on successful completion of the e-Learning Module.
What Is Your Course Refund/CancellationPolicy
https://assettrainingacademy.com/course-refund-policy/

Business Administration Skills Training Across the UK

We deliver our 1-day Business Administration skills training course in six major UK cities, with excellent transport links and modern training facilities.

Business Administration Skills Training Birmingham

City centre venue with excellent access from Birmingham New Street station. Our Birmingham Business Administration skills courses provide hands-on training for professionals across the West Midlands.

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Business Administration Skills Training Manchester

Located minutes from Manchester Piccadilly. Our Manchester Business Administration training venue offers interactive workshops for professionals throughout the North West.

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Business Administration Skills Training London

Central London location with easy Underground access. Our London Business Administration courses serve professionals from across the capital and South East England.

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Business Administration Skills Training Leeds

Conveniently located near Leeds station. Our Leeds Business Administration training provides practical skills for professionals across Yorkshire and the Humber.

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Business Administration Skills Training Liverpool

City centre venue close to Liverpool Lime Street. Our Liverpool Business Administration courses offer expert-led training for professionals across Merseyside.

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Business Administration Skills Training Widnes

Our Widnes training centre offers free parking and excellent motorway access. Ideal for professionals from Cheshire, Lancashire and surrounding areas.

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Can't find your location?

We also offer in-house Business Administration skills training delivered at your workplace anywhere in the UK. Perfect for teams of 4 or more.

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Join 100+ companies who've chosen Asset Training Academy for business administration training

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Toyota
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Why Choose Asset Training Academy

Flexible Rescheduling

Transfer to any future date free of charge up to 14 days before your course starts.
We understand work pressures.

Expert Trainers

Every trainer is experienced, vetted, and rated 4.5+ by delegates. Quality guaranteed on every course.

3-Month Support

Free post-course support via email for 3 months as you apply your new skills in the workplace.

Trusted By 80,000+ Professionals

Join the thousands who've transformed their skills with us

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Professionals Trained

Since 2010

Ready to Excel in Business Administration?

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