Reed Learning and the Institute of Administrative Management launch accredited qualifications & membership for PAs and office professionals
Reed Learning, one of the UK's largest providers of corporate training & development, is launching two new fully accredited qualification programmes for PAs, office managers and administrators. The qualifications have been over a year in development and are now approved on the nationally recognised Qualifications & Credit Framework (QCF) at Levels 3 and 4, and accredited by the Institute of Administrative Management (IAM).
Reed Learning conducted research with over 1,200 PAs, which
revealed that the role of the administration professional has
evolved to include wider responsibilities such as recruitment,
training, budgeting, events, marketing and facilities
management.
In response to these demands, the qualifications provide units in
specialist skills including project management, finance, HR and
event management. To recognise the aspirations of PAs and
administration professionals, Reed Learning and the IAM have
created a Level 4 qualification which offers progression and a
chance to step up their skills with topics such as people
management and commercial awareness.
Jenny Hewell, Chief Executive of the IPA and IAM says, "These
qualifications are exclusive to Reed Learning and will offer a
direct route to membership with the IAM and IPA. Our membership has
been designed to meet the growing needs of 21st century
administrators and PAs and provide all the support and skills they
need to advance their careers".
Emma Hicks, Strategic Partnerships Manager from Reed Learning
says, "Our research with over 1,200 PAs and office managers showed
that 86% felt training was more effective when it formed part of an
accredited qualification, 74% felt qualifications were a vital part
of becoming a successful PA and 94% felt membership of a
professional institute added value to their role. We're delighted
to be launching these new qualifications and have already seen
great interest from the PA community."