Course introduction

 

Having such course, LCCI intends to develop a range of genuine skills that will be relevant to administrative and secretary roles in any business function.

 

 

Course Objectives

This Double Diploma provides candidates with practical task-based examinations reflecting today’s business environment. This also allows an access to a new and flexible LCCI Career Path in both Secretarial and Business Administration.

 

Course Modules

 

1.                  Business Practice

This module requires a candidate to identify the influences on business organization and what the success factors might be, and to highlight the contribution, which the individual can make to success of the business. Syllabus topics include

·      Influences on Business Activity

·      The Functions and Organisation of Business

·      Business Management

·      Personal Contribution to Business Effectiveness

·      Business Values and Culture

·      Communication in Business

 

2.                  Text Production

Text Production tests a candidate’s ability to transcribe business documents from printed and handwritten copy to a mailable business standard. Candidates will need to know standard layouts of routine business documents and be able to produce documents that are accurate and acceptable for signature.

 

3.                   English for Business

This module is designed to test communication in business with task based on real business activity. The examination for each level consists of various sections, which test some of the following:

·      A writing task designed to develop the situation by asking the candidate to complete a message or a memo

·      The composition of a letter or a memo

·      A passage of text for comprehension

·      A look and think comprehension task

·      A look and write production task

·      A reformulation task requiring candidates to expand, reduce or selectively rewrite a passage of English

 

4.                  ICT – Practical Skills

This practical computing is an on demand practical assessment scheme in which candidates must demonstrate competence in a minimum of 2 applications packages:

·      Presentation Graphics

·      Word Processing

 

5.                   Business Administration

This module qualification is designed to test a candidate’s knowledge and understanding of the way in which a modern office works, and of the various support services it provides. Examination questions at are presented as in-tray exercises simulating real business situations. Syllabus topics include

·      Office Organisation, Documentation, Material & Stationery

·      Storage and Retrieval of information, Office Machinery

·      Internal and External Communication

·      Equipment, Materials, Services and Supplies

·      Work environment and controls procedures, Communication and Personal effectiveness

 

 

Course Material

 

LCCI  Books ($32.00 per module)

 

 

Course Duration

 

8 months

 

 

Course Fees andSchedule