Business Skills Diploma with Marketing and PR

Sponsored links

Creative services jobs like Marketing and PR (public relations) are very
attractive, which is why the competition for first positions can be fiercely
competitive. Those with the best qualifications will shine through the interview
process - and this Diploma course will prove that you are just that, one of
the best. Not only will you learn computer skills and total command of Microsoft?s
universally accepted software programs, but you will also be able to start
your new career with a solid understanding of the Marketing and PR business
that will stand you in good stead from day one.

Delivery:
  • In house
Category:

Further Details

Learning these skills
is easy with Pitman Training. Our tried and trusted methods
are the best available and are designed for speedy results.


You work at your own pace in our comfortable premises, helped by experienced
tutors as required. The atmosphere is relaxed and non-competitive.


You choose your own hours,
working when it suits you and keep the reference books
and training manuals when the course is over.


The subjects covered are shown below. Together, they will equip you to start
a secretarial career with complete confidence.


On completion of your
final exams, you will receive a Pitman Training Diploma that
is recognised nationally and internationally by employers.


Invest in yourself


Acquiring these vital
business skills and your Pitman Training
Diploma
to prove it will repay the cost in improved employment opportunities and
job advancement potential. What better investment in your own future?


The sooner you start, the sooner you will benefit.


Why Pitman Training?


No-one has helped more
people gain valuable business skills than Pitman Training.
That unbeatable experience is your guarantee of success.


Our teaching methods are proven; our course materials are the best of their
kind.


There are no hidden costs. The Diploma package includes certification fees
and all training.


A Pitman Training
Diploma
is an industry standard; your passport to a better career.


Designed for individuals who wish to gain essential office
and computer skills in preparation for a career in Marketing and PR.


Core Subjects


Keyboard Skills


Learn how to touch type accurately, using the correct keyboard technique.
This will help to reduce the risk of RSI (repetitive strain injury).


Effective Business
Communication


Learn to communicate effectively in business - via letter, email, telephone
and personal presentations. This will cover correct use of grammar, punctuation,
principles of letter writing (using positive words and avoiding jargon) etiquette
and different types of letters eg complaints, apologies, thank you and circular.
It also includes CV writing.


Microsoft Word
Proficient


Introductory and intermediate word processing skills to
a good employable standard. This course will enable you to create professional
looking documents, produce tables, insert pictures and much more.


Microsoft Excel
Proficient


Introductory and intermediate spreadsheet skills to a good
employable standard. This course will enable you to create a spreadsheet,
entering text, numbers and formulas and creating charts.


Mailmerge


Learn how to combine documents and data sources in order to send mailshots
including envolopes and lables. Also covers the use of filtering and query
options.


Microsoft PowerPoint


Gain competency in creating slide presentations. Areas covered include formatting,
inserting tables, pictures, sound, hyper links, applying transition and timing
effects for a slide show


Microsoft Access


Develop database skills from initial design stage to running reports and
queries.


Microsoft Publisher


Learn desktop publishing skills using this Microsoft programme. Create various
publications, inserting text, pictures, frames and tables.


Get into Marketing


Learn the main principles of marketing covering subjects such as product
life cycle, pricing and promotion strategies, advertising, attending and exhibiting
at Trade Shows.


Get into PR


Learn the main principles of public relations, creating a company newsletter,
the PR plan, press releases, crisis management and pr and the internet.


Microsoft Outlook


Learn how to share, manage
and schedule information electronically. Covers the use
of email, electronic calendar, scheduling meetings and appointments, creating
and assigning tasks, creating address lists.


Recommended
Electives - choose 1


Keyboard Speed
Development


Develop your typing speed to improve productivity using graded copying exercises
and timed dictations. A number of stages are available, taking you up to a
speed of 70wpm.


Windows Operating
System


This course is for complete beginners and will teach basic computer skills
from using a mouse to file management; using the internet and email, creating
and printing a document in WordPad.


Internet Skills


Learn the main principles of using the internet, become familiar with Internet
Explorer, learn search techniques and how to send
an email using Outlook Express.

This Training Course is offered "in house" at the following locations:
Luton

Guide Price: Credit Options are available including interest free options