Office Management and Secretarial Skills
Offered by
Benaadir Research, Consultancy & Evaluation Center (BRCE)

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LevelAll Levels
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Total Enrolled7
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Duration5 hours
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Last Updated20/06/2025
Course Description
The Office Management and Secretarial Skills course is designed to equip learners with practical and professional knowledge essential for efficient office administration and effective secretarial support. The course provides a comprehensive overview of modern office procedures, time management, communication skills, documentation, meeting coordination, and the use of common office technologies. Whether you’re starting a career in administration or looking to upgrade your skills, this course will give you the tools to thrive in any fast-paced office environment.
Why should you take this course?
- Gain in-demand administrative skills relevant to various industries.
- Learn how to organize and manage daily office operations with confidence.
- Improve your communication, documentation, and coordination abilities.
- Increase your chances of employment or promotion in administrative roles.
- Stand out as a professional who understands the core of workplace efficiency.
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Who is this course for:
- Aspiring secretaries, receptionists, or office administrators.
- Office assistants who want to enhance their efficiency.
- Fresh graduates looking to enter the workforce with practical skills.
- Business owners or entrepreneurs managing their own administrative tasks.
- Anyone seeking to understand modern office systems and etiquette.
What you’ll learn:
- Principles and practices of office management
- Time management and task prioritization
- Verbal and written business communication
- Filing systems and records management
- Scheduling meetings and managing calendars
- Professional email writing and phone etiquette
- Confidentiality, ethics, and workplace professionalism.
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Are there any course requirements or prerequisites?
- No formal qualifications are required.
- Basic literacy in English.
- Willingness to learn and apply skills practically.
- Basic computer knowledge is beneficial but not mandatory.
What you earn after completion of this course:
Upon successful completion of the Office Management and Secretarial Skills course, you will earn:
- A Certificate of Completion from Laambad e-Learning Platform.
- Confidence and competency in office and secretarial roles.
- Practical skills to support professional growth or job entry.
- Eligibility to pursue more advanced business or administrative courses..
Course Curriculum
Chapter 0. Course overview
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Course Pre-Lesson
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Course Files
Chapter 1. Introduction to Office Management
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1.1 Definition & Scope of Office Management
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1.2 Definition of Office
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1.3 importance of offices
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1.4 Types of Office
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1.5 Office Manager
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1.6 Records Management
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1.7 Filing
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1.8 Classification of Files
03:43 -
1.9 Indexing
03:47
Chapter 2. Mail and Mailing Procedure
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2.1 meaning and definition
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2.2 Types of Mail Service
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2.3 Importance of Mailing Service
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2.4 Centralized Correspondence
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2.5 Handling of Incoming Mail
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2.6 Handling of Outgoing Mail
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2.7 Handling of Electronic Mail
04:42
Chapter 3. Modern Office Equipment
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3.1 Office Automation
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3.2 Office Mechanization
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3.3 Objectives of Office Mechanization
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3.4 Factors for Selecting Equipment
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3.5 Types of Office Machines
02:48
Chapter 4. Office Location and Layout
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4.1 Office Location and Layout
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4.2 Office Location Key Principles
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4.3 Office Layout Key Principles
05:42
Chapter 5. Administrative Procedures
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5.1 Objective of Office safety
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5.2 Work Place Hazard
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5.3 example of Safety initiatives
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5.4 Assessment and Activities
01:11
Chapter 6. Time and Task Management
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6.1 Time and Task Management
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6.2 Key Principles of Time & Task Management
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6.3 Tools for Time & Task Management
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6.4 Strategies for Effective Task Management
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6.5 Time and Task Management for Teams
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6.6 Maintaining Work-Life Balance
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6.7 Measuring and Improving Time Management
02:59
Chapter 7. Customer Service and Front Office Operations
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7.1 Receptionist – Key Responsibilities
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7.2 Customer Service
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7.3 Visitor Management Systems
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7.4 Handling Complaints & Queries
04:35
Chapter 8. Leadership and Professional Development
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8.1 Leadership and Development
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8.2 Key Elements of Leadership and Development
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8.3 Leadership & Development Benefits
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8.4 Decision-Making & Problem-Solving
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8.5 Types of Decision-Making
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8.6 Skills Needed for Effective Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
02:06
Chapter 9. The Secretary
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9.1 who is a secretary?
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9.2 Importance of a Secretary
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9.3 Attributes and Role of Personal Secretary
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9.4 Functions of a Personal Secretary
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9.5 Duties of Personal Secretary
06:42
Chapter 10. Meetings
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10.1 meaning of meeting
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10.2 Types of Meeting
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10.3 Private Meeting Types
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10.4 Secretarial Duties Before Meeting
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10.5 Secretarial Duties Day of the Meeting
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10.6 Secretarial Duties After the Meeting
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10.7 Knowledge of Preparation of Notice, Agenda and Minin Utes
05:25
Chapter 11. Company Secretary
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11.1 Company Secretary
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11.2 Administrative Duties
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11.3 Company Secretary Position
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11.4 Appointment
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11.5 Rights and Liabilities
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11.6 Secretary Dismissal
01:22
Chapter 12. Secretary Role in Customer Service & Public Relations
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12.1 Secretary Role in Customer Service & PR
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12.2 Secretary Role in Customer Service
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12.3 Secretary Role in PR
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12.4 Handling Visitors and Clients
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12.5 Managing Complaints and Inquiries
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12.6 Professional Appearance & Behavior
04:24
Chapter 13. Secretary Role in Document Management
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13.1 Secretary Role in Document Management
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13.2 Importance of Document Management
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13.3 The Impact of Document Management
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13.4 Advantages of Document Management
12:12
Chapter 14. Office Technology and Tools for Secretaries
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14.1 Office Technology and Tools
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14.2 Why Office Technology & Tools Matter for Secretaries
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14.3 Advantages of Office Technology and Tools
09:38
Chapter 15. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
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15.1 Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
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15.2 Critical Thinking
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15.3 Conflict Resolution
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15.4 Handling Pressure and Stress
19:38
Chapter 16. Documents and Guidance
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16.1 Office Procedures Manual
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16.2 Records Management Guidelines
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16.3 Meeting Management Templates
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16.4 Business Correspondence Samples
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16.5 Document Formatting Guides
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16.6 Time & Diary Management Tools
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16.7 Telephone Etiquette Script
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16.8 Training Manual on Secretarial Skills
06:52 -
16.9 Soft Skills Workbook
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16.10 Report Writing Structure
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