Executive Administrative Training

An executive administrative secretary receives training from an experienced employee.

Executive administrative training allows people to learn how to serve as the secretary or assistant for top-level executives. According to the Occupational Information Network, those who receive executive administrative training are known as executive secretaries and administrative assistants.

Program Type

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employers of executive secretaries seek candidates who have a college degree. A degree related to business or the specific industry where the job hunter is seeking employment can offer an edge over other applicants.

Study

According to College Board, a major as an executive assistant or executive secretary exists and often leads to an associate's degree. Students within this major learn subjects, such as written communications, business law, travel management and conference recording.

Training

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, once hired, these employers learn advanced skills through on-the-job training by other employees or by software or equipment vendors. Others may attend classes online and learn how to operate different types of office technologies.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
• Occupational Information Network: Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
• College Board: Executive Assistant and Executive Secretary