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Executive Assistant Skills

Working effectively as an executive or personal assistant. Covers the partnership with the executive, gatekeeping and representing them, managing information and inbox, preparing them for meetings and board work, discretion and handling sensitive matters, working with senior stakeholders, influence without authority, and sustaining yourself in the role.

Taught by Icompetent Solutions

Modules
7
Lessons
30
Duration
5h 57m
Level
Intermediate
Quizzes
7 graded
Enrolled
67
1 review
5.0

Course content

7 modules · 30 lessons · 5h 57m

How the role fits together, the forms it takes, and how to start well with a new executive.

  • How the Role Fits Together
    Preview
    11 min
  • Types of Executive Support Arrangements11 min
  • Understanding Your Executive’s Work12 min
  • Your First Ninety Days with a New Executive12 min
  • Orientation quiz8 questions · pass 70%

Topics covered

Executive Assistant
Gatekeeping
Stakeholder Management
Discretion
Board Support

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Part of a program

Office and Executive Administrator · 7 courses

  1. 1Office Administration EssentialsFree
  2. 2Business Writing and CorrespondenceFree
  3. 3Email and Telephone EtiquetteFree
  4. 4Diary and Travel CoordinationFree
  5. 5Minute Taking and Meeting SupportFree
  6. 6Records and Information ManagementFree
  7. 7Executive Assistant SkillsThis course

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow! I am so happy I came across iCompetent and enrolled in the Office and Executive Administrator course. Completing this course feels like a real step forward for me. I feel proud of myself because I have learned something new, improved my knowledge, and done something positive for my future. I appreciate that iCompetent provides free learning opportunities for people who want to develop their skills and improve their career prospects. Sometimes, all someone needs is an opportunity to learn and grow, and this course has reminded me that progress is possible when you take that first step. I am grateful for this experience, and I look forward to learning more and applying my skills in the workplace. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone interested in office administration and executive assistant roles. Thank you, iCompetent, for making learning accessible! ❤️

October 23, 2026

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