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PITMAN TRAINING: OFFICE SKILLS
DIPLOMAS & AWARDS:
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Course Objective:
To provide you with the vital IT skills and professional office
skills training to improve your employment opportunities and
ensure you become a valuable asset to any business.
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Designed For:
Individuals who wish to learn the Microsoft Office applications
for use in employment.
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Prerequisites: None.
Course Content:
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Microsoft Word
Learn word processing skills to a good business standard.
This course will enable you to create professional looking
documents, produce tables, insert pictures and much more
OR
Microsoft Word Expert Learn advanced word processing
skills including mail merge, graphs, macros, creating an index,
table of contents and more
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Microsoft Excel
- Learn spreadsheet skills to a good business standard. This
will enable you to create spreadsheets, enter data, formulas and
functions, create charts and more
OR
Microsoft Excel Expert Learn advanced spreadsheet
skills, covering areas such as importing and exporting data,
creating and using templates, linking workbooks, data
management, using analysis tools and pivot tables
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Microsoft
PowerPoint Gain competency in creating slide
presentations. Areas covered include formatting, inserting
tables, pictures, sound and hyperlinks and applying transition
and timing effects
Benefits:
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The essential
Microsoft applications to help you when applying for a position
in an office environment
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The flexibility and
value of a self-study course designed to enable you to work at
your own pace
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Personalised
workbooks to use as a reference guide on completion of your
training
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The opportunity to
gain a Pitman Training Certificate that is recognised nationally
and internationally by employers
Duration: 80 hours / 4
weeks full time (based on a 20 - 30 hour week)
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Course Objective: To give value of learning how to use and
control Microsoft applications that will equip you for faster,
more effective computer work in the office or at home.
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Designed For:
Individuals who wish to validate their skills using Microsoft
Office applications.
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Prerequisites: None.
Course Content:
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Microsoft Word
Learn word processing skills to a good business standard.
This will enable you to create professional looking documents,
produce tables, insert pictures and much more
OR
Microsoft Word Expert Learn advanced word processing
skills including mail merge, graphs, macros, creating an index,
table of contents and more
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Microsoft Access
Develop database skills from initial design stage to running
reports and queries
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Microsoft Excel
Learn spreadsheet skills to a good business standard. This
course will enable you to create a spreadsheet, enter data,
formulas and functions, create charts and more
OR
Microsoft Excel Expert Learn advanced spreadsheet
skills, covering areas such as importing and exporting data,
creating and using templates, linking workbooks, data
management, using analysis tools and pivot tables
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Microsoft Outlook
Learn how to share, manage and schedule information
electronically
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Microsoft
PowerPoint Gain competency in creating slide
presentations. Areas covered include formatting, inserting
tables, pictures, sound, hyperlinks, and applying transition and
timing effects to a slide show
Recommended Electives
choose two
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Computer Keyboard
Skills
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Keyboard Speed
Development
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Office Fast Modules
1 3
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Office Fast Modules
4 - 6
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Microsoft Excel
Expert
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Microsoft Word
Expert
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Microsoft Publisher
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Go
Get That Job!
Benefits:
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The flexibility and
value of a self-study course designed to enable you to work at
your own pace
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Personalised
workbooks to use as a reference guide on completion of your
training
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The opportunity to
gain a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and
internationally by employers On successful completion of this
diploma, and after successfully achieving four of the following
Microsoft courses and examinations: Word Expert, Excel Expert,
PowerPoint, Access or Outlook, students are eligible to achieve
Microsoft certification.
Duration: 140 hours / 5
weeks full time (based on a 20 - 30 hour week)
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Course Objective: To provide you with the essential IT
and other office skills required by todays business world, for
whichever area you decide to pursue your career.
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Designed For:
Individuals who wish to gain an understanding of the variety of
skills required in todays busy office environment.
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Prerequisites: None.
Course Content:
choose 4 subjects
from below
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Computer Keyboard
Skills Learn how to touch type accurately, using the
correct keyboard technique
AND/OR
Keyboard Speed Development Develop your typing speed to
improve productivity using graded copying exercises and timed
dictations. A number of stages are available of up to 70 wpm
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Microsoft Word
Learn word processing skills to a good business standard. This
will enable you to create professional looking documents,
produce tables, insert pictures and more
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Microsoft Word
Expert Learn advanced word processing skills including
mail merge, graphs, macros, creating an index, table of contents
and more
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Microsoft Excel
Learn spreadsheet skills to a good business standard. This
course will enable you to create a spreadsheet, enter data,
formulas and functions, create charts and more
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Microsoft Excel
Expert Learn advanced spreadsheet skills, covering areas
such as importing and exporting data, creating and using
templates, linking workbooks, data management, using analysis
tools and pivot tables
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Microsoft Outlook
Learn how to share, manage and schedule information
electronically
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Communication at
Work Learn how to communicate effectively in the workplace
using verbal and non-verbal communication. Understand the
principles and structure of written communication
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Health & Safety
Essentials Learn health and safety essentials, fire
safety, manual handling, workstation safety and basic first aid
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Basic Book
Keeping - Gain a clear understanding of the basic principles
of book-keeping. Learn how to maintain a cash book, petty cash
books and reconcile a bank statement
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Book Keeping
Level 2 Module 1 To teach manual book-keeping as well as
introduce the basics of keeping accurate accounting records to
those running a small business
Benefits:
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The flexibility and
value of a self-study course designed to enable you to work at
your own pace
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Personalised
workbooks to use as a reference guide on completion of your
training
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The opportunity to
gain a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and
internationally by employers
Duration: 80 hours / 3
weeks full time (based on a 20 - 30 hour week)
Course Content:
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Computer Keyboard
Skills Learn how to touch type accurately, using the
correct keyboard techniques
OR
Keyboard Speed Development Develop your typing speed to
improve productivity
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Effective
Business Communication - Learn to communicate effectively in
business by letter, email, telephone and personal
presentations
OR
Business Document Production Develop skills and
understanding of routine and complex business documents
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Microsoft Excel
Learn spreadsheet skills to a good business standard. This
will enable you to create spreadsheets, enter data, formulas and
functions, create charts and more
OR
Microsoft Excel Expert Learn advanced spreadsheet
skills, covering areas such as importing and exporting data,
creating and using templates, linking workbooks, data
management, using analysis tools and pivot tables
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Microsoft Word
Learn word processing skills to a good business standard
OR
Microsoft Word Expert Learn advanced word processing
skills including mail merge, graphs, macros, creating an index,
table of contents and more
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Microsoft
PowerPoint Gain competency in creating slide
presentations. Areas covered include formatting, inserting
tables, pictures, sound, hyperlinks, and applying transition and
timing effects to a slide show
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Microsoft Outlook
Learn how to share, manage and schedule information
electronically
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Go
Get that Job!
Learn how to produce a CV, write a cover letter, job
searching and interview techniques
Recommended Electives
choose Two
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Computer Keyboard
Skills
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Internet Skills
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Microsoft Publisher
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Microsoft Access
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Microsoft Word
Expert
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Office Fast (Modules
1-3)
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Office Fast (Modules
4-6)
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Go
Make a
Difference!
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Health & Safety
Essentials
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Introduction to
Business Structure and Law
Benefits:
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Equip you to start a
new career.
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The flexibility and
value of a self-study course designed to enable you to work at
your own pace.
-
Personalised
workbooks to use as a reference guide on completion of your
training.
-
The opportunity to
gain a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and
internationally by employers.
Duration: 170 hours / 6
weeks full time (based on a 20 - 30 hour week)
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Course Objective: Individuals who wish to gain a range of
essential office and computer skills to be able to fulfil the
receptionist role - an integral role within a business
operation.
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Designed For:
Individuals who wish to gain a range of essential office and
computer skills to be able to fulfil the receptionist role - an
integral role within a business operation.
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Prerequisites: None.
Course Content:
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Computer Keyboard
Skills Learn how to touch type accurately, using the
correct keyboard technique
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Business Document
Production Develop skills and understanding of routine and
complex business documents
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Communication at
Work Learn how to communicate effectively in the workplace
using verbal and non-verbal communication. Understand the
principles and structure of written communication
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Microsoft Word
Learn word processing skills to a good business standard
OR
Microsoft Word Expert Learn advanced word processing
skills including mail merge, graphs, macros, creating an index,
table of contents and more
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Microsoft Outlook
Learn how to share, manage and schedule information
electronically
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Professional
Receptionist Workshop
Recommended Electives
choose One
Benefits:
-
The flexibility and
value of a self-study course designed to enable you to work at
your own pace
-
Personalised
workbooks to use as a reference guide on completion of your
training
-
The opportunity to
gain a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and
internationally by employers
Duration: 110 hours / 4
weeks full time (based on a 20 - 30 hour week)
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Course Objective: To equip you for the role of manager or team
leader
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Designed For: Those
new to management or team leadership, or who are aspiring to
this type of role.
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Prerequisites: None
Course Content:
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Introduction to
Business Structure and Law - Learn about why different types
of business exist, terms relating to business, AGMs and EGMs,
roles and responsibilities of shareholders, directors and
company secretary
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Understanding
Business Accounts Will help you understand how to read and
interpret business accounts
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Microsoft Excel
Learn spreadsheet skills to a good business standard. This
will enable you to create spreadsheets, enter data, formulas and
functions, create charts and more
OR
Microsoft Excel Expert Learn advanced spreadsheet
skills, covering areas such as importing and exporting data,
creating and using templates, linking workbooks, data
management, using analysis tools and pivot tables
-
Microsoft
PowerPoint Gain competency in creating slide
presentations. Areas covered include formatting, inserting
tables, pictures, sound, hyperlinks, and applying transition and
timing effects to a slide show
-
Microsoft Word
Learn word processing skills to a good business standard
OR
Microsoft Word Expert Learn advanced word processing
skills including mail merge, creating and running macros,
creating an index, table of contents and more
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Microsoft Outlook
Learn how to share, manage and schedule information
electronically
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Time Management
Discover the techniques for getting more done in less time
Personalities, Profiles and Plans Gain insights into how team
members respond and examine various learning styles. Discover
methods for creating achievable goals
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Communications in
an Organisation The ability to communicate effectively is
a vital part of anyones career toolbox. Key areas include:
understanding what gets in the way of effective communication;
different types of information; finding and using the right
information
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Different
Leadership Attributes and Skills Examine different styles
of leadership topics and find out what type of leader you are.
Explore emotional intelligence and how it can help you in the
workplace
Recommended Electives
choose Two
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Office Fast (Modules
1-3)
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Office Fast (Modules
4-6)
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Get into Marketing
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Go
Make A
Difference
or
Go
Get That Job!
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Microsoft Excel
Expert
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Managing Internal
and External workplace communications
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Interpersonal
Communications
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Get Into HR
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Get Into PR
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Principles,
Standards and Conventions of Accounting
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Sage Line 50
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Book-Keeping Level 2
Module 1
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Marketing Mix
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Marketing Principles
and Practices
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Team Development
Benefits:
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Equip you to start a
new career.
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The flexibility and
value of a self-study course designed to enable you to work at
your own pace.
-
Personalised
workbooks to use as a reference guide on completion of your
training.
-
The opportunity to
gain a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and
internationally by employers.
Duration: 150 hours / 5
weeks full time (based on a 20 - 30 hour week)
Course Content:
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Computer Keyboard Skills
Learn how to touch type accurately, using the correct keyboard
technique
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Effective Business Communication
Learn to communicate effectively in business by letter,
email, telephone and personal presentations
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Book-keeping Level 2 Module 1
- Learn double-entry book-keeping in order to keep accurate
accounting records
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Microsoft Excel Learn
spreadsheet skills to a good business standard. This will enable
you to create spreadsheets, enter data, formulas and functions,
create charts and more
OR
Microsoft Excel Expert Learn advanced spreadsheet
skills, covering areas such as importing and exporting data,
creating and using templates, linking workbooks, data
management, using analysis tools and pivot tables
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Microsoft Word Learn word
processing skills to a good business standard
-
Microsoft Word Expert - Learn
advanced word processing skills including mail merge, graphs,
macros, creating an index, table of contents and more
-
Microsoft PowerPoint Gain
competency in creating slide presentations. Areas covered
include formatting, inserting tables, pictures, sound,
hyperlinks, and applying transition and timing effects to a
slide show
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Microsoft Outlook Learn how
to share, manage and schedule information electronically.
Get Into HR Learn the main principles of HR, including methods
of recruitment, reviewing application forms, preparing for
interviews, employee induction and contracts of employment
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Different Leadership Attributes
and Skills Examine different styles of leadership topics
and find out what type of leader you are. Explore emotional
intelligence and how it can help you in the workplace
Recommended Electives
choose Two
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Numeric Data Entry
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Understanding
Business Accounts
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Health & Safety
Essentials
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SpeedWriting
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Introduction to
Business Structure and Law
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Go
Get that Job!
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Practical Payroll
Level 2
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Sage 50 Accounts
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Sage Payroll
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Time Management
e-learning
Benefits:
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Equip you to start a
new career.
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The flexibility and
value of a self-study course designed to enable you to work at
your own pace.
-
Personalised
workbooks to use as a reference guide on completion of your
training.
-
The opportunity to
gain a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and
internationally by employers.
Duration: 200 hours / 7
weeks full time (based on a 20 - 30 hour week)
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I got the job! At the interview, I didn't have to think
about it, I knew I could do it, thanks to my Pitman Diploma
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Typing |
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Word |
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Excel |
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PowerPoint |
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Outlook |
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Access |
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Bookkeeping |
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Receptionist |
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Communications |
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Time Management |
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Leadership |
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