It’s great that so many EAs, PAs and administrative professionals are attending free and complimentary training sessions and webinars. There’s a lot of valuable content out there and I applaud you for being proactive and ensuring you take advantage of the free and complimentary opportunities available to help you with continuous professional development (cpd).
With the ever changing world and EA/PA responsibilities, it’s never been more important to bulletproof your career. We believe the best way to do that is with accredited training and qualifications. And whilst our accredited training and qualifications do have a price tag on them* we know it’s a great investment for you and your current or future employers.
In this article we’ll share the benefits of this investment with you. We will encourage you to reconsider the “why-would-I-pay-for-training-when-I-can-be-learning-for-free?” mindset.
We’ll shine a spotlight on the undeniable benefits of accredited training and qualifications versus (and complementary to) the “free stuff”.
(*Whilst we know we are competitively and fairly priced in the market, we also know that the cost may be a barrier to you right now which is why we can help you if you have to self-fund your development by arranging a payment plan – head to our webpage here.)
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Certification on completion
Upon successful completion of our Essential PA Programme which incorporates an Ofqual regulated Qualification, SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Professional Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant & Administration Skills, you will receive an electronic certificate and be welcomed into our exclusive Alumni group.
Add your qualification details to your CV /resume and LinkedIn profile and you’ll provide evidence of having committed to high quality accredited training which will make you stand out to future employers and recruiters. Your dedication to ongoing development is a main focus for employers as this comment from Sarah Howson, Co-Founder at Strategic PA Recruitment confirms:
“In a competitive market where roles can attract 200 to 300 applications, standing out has never mattered more. The Essential PA Programme equips professionals with credibility, confidence and commercial awareness that truly differentiates them. An accredited qualification or professional membership signals commitment to personal development and a genuine growth mindset. Combined with a compelling CV and LinkedIn profile, it positions assistants not just as applicants, but as standout strategic talent.”
As a conscientious, supportive training provider we’re immensely proud of our students who have excelled in their career and taken advantage of the inevitable benefits of accredited training and qualifications. Students who have graduated with us have improved their chances of employment, they’ve gone on to further growth and development in their organisations, they’ve “found their niche” and specialism. Their learning journey has been a real boost to their confidence as this video from our Graduate Gemma McCreath testifies:
If you want to find out more about our accredited training and qualification Programme, contact lindsay@yourexcellency.co.uk.
