SINÉAD HUGHES – Teaching Proposal Address: Dublin, Ireland - Phone: 00 353 877 4592 74 Portfolio: www.sineadportfolio.com

SINÉAD HUGHES – TEACHING PROPOSAL

PROGRAMME TITLE – Office Administration General

Participant Profile

This course will suit people interested in working in an office/clerical environment.

Programme Aim To prepare students to assist in a wide variety of office settings. The role of the student graduate is to support the management of an organization by carrying out three functions: organizing, processing information, and communication.

Programme Objectives

To prepare students for employment in a variety of entry-level administrative assistant and clerical positions in manufacturing, transportation, telecommunications, entertainment, government, education, banking and numerous professional services.

Outline Syllabus

Time management and organizational skills.

Organization skills to maintain and respond to electronic and paper communications/records.

Appropriate document formats and procedures.

Effective communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Business computer applications such as word processing, desktop publishing/graphics, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, groupware, E-mail, and Internet.

Training Method

The focus of the training delivery concentrates on a balance of:

Instruction

Presentations

Demonstrations

Discussion Groups

Giving And Receiving Feedback

Training Facilities

Course notes

Facilities available in centres i.e projector when required, flipcharts, whiteboard etc.

Assessment Method

Weekly short assessment tests designed to fit with the course material

Certification

Those attending 75% of the Course will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance.

Programme Duration

10 nights, 3 hours per night.