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Certification / CPD

Administration Specialist Training

Move beyond task execution and operate as a strategic support function, advanced organisational, communication, and digital skills for today's administrators.

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Duration
4–6 Weeks
Assessment
Practical Tasks & Portfolio, No Exams
Delivery
Virtual & In-Person | Abu Dhabi · Online GCC
Recognition
CPD Certified

Overview

About This Certification

The Administration Specialist Training programme is designed for administrative professionals who want to develop the advanced organisational, communication, and digital skills that today's most effective administrators bring to their roles, whether supporting a team, a department, or a C-suite executive.

Delivered by Skills Plus with a practical, workplace-focused approach, this training is immediately applicable across organisations of all types in the UAE and GCC.

Who Is It For?

Who Is It For?

Office Administrators
Administrative professionals who want to advance their skills and take on greater responsibility.
Executive Assistants
EAs and personal assistants supporting senior leaders who want to operate more strategically.
Office Managers
Those managing office operations who want a recognised certification to validate their expertise.

What You Will Achieve

What You Will Achieve

  1. Organise and manage complex schedules, projects, and communications effectively
  2. Draft professional correspondence, reports, and presentations with confidence
  3. Apply advanced Microsoft 365 and collaboration platform tools
  4. Coordinate projects, events, and multi-stakeholder activities with precision
  5. Manage sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
  6. Support senior leaders as a strategic and trusted business partner

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this suitable for those new to administration?

Best suited to those with some administrative experience wanting to advance. Speak to our advisors if you are completely new to the field.

What digital tools are covered?

Advanced Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), SharePoint basics, and project coordination tools.

How is it assessed?

Through practical tasks and a portfolio of workplace evidence. No formal examinations.

Will this help with a promotion?

Yes. This certification demonstrates advanced capability in a professional administrative role and is recognised by employers across the UAE and GCC.

Let’s discuss what you need.

Tell the academy about your role and what you would like the learning to help you do.

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