Pre-Diploma in Computer Application and Secretarial Management

Pre-Diploma in Computer Application and Secretarial Management course is completed in 1 year and 3 months. The aim of the program is to produce competent workforce equipped with required skills and knowledge to undertake any clerical and secretarial profession. This program is based on the job required to be performed by an Office Secretary/Computer Operator. This curriculum deals with office system and management, secretarial functions, record management, computer application, office equipment and financial management.

The program aims to equip trainees with required underpinning skills and knowledge. The focus of the course will be on exploring areas related with office operation so as to build competency of course attendants and thus enable them to undertake their duties independently. It is hoped that after completing the course successfully they will be able to undertake any clerical and secretarial profession. 

This course is based on practical exposure in different areas as required. In every subject, topical explanations will be followed by demonstrations by instructors and in all tasks, trainees will be asked to practice by themselves through do-it yourself/hands-on exercises so that they can internalize what they learn in the classroom. 

Objectives:

• After completing this curricular program, the students will be able to:
• Maintain the office environment and safety
• Perform a reception work
• Maintain records and indexes
• Familiarize with computer applications
• Handle email, internet and web page
• Write letters, memoranda and notice/circulation and report
• Assist to organize interviews, meetings, workshop and conferences
• Handle and operate different office equipment
• Handle accounting