Certificate in Office Skills – starts 5 January – Strand House

Overview

Build the skills and confidence to take your first steps towards a career in administration. This practical course provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills needed to work in an office environment, leading to two recognised Ascentis qualifications and a City & Guilds qualification. You’ll also receive support with career planning, job applications and interview preparation.

Course start date / time / duration:

The course starts on Tuesday 5th January at our Strand House centre and takes place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from: 9.45 – 2.45 pm

The course runs for 11 weeks (ends on 25th March 2027)

Who is this course for

This 11-week course is ideal for anyone looking to develop their administrative and IT skills in preparation for employment. It’s particularly suitable if you’re considering a career in an office-based role, returning to work or looking to gain recognised qualifications to improve your job prospects.

What will I learn on this course?

You will develop skills and knowledge in:

• Essential office and administrative tasks.
• Using ICT skills in a workplace environment.
• Working independently and managing administrative responsibilities.
• English skills, including grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Career planning and identifying employment opportunities.
• Completing job applications and preparing for recruitment interviews.

How will this course benefit me?

You’ll gain practical, workplace-related skills and nationally recognised qualifications to help improve your employment prospects. You’ll also develop greater confidence in using IT, communicating effectively and taking responsibility for administrative tasks, alongside valuable support to help you prepare for your next career move.

What are my progression opportunities:

On completion, you may wish to progress to further qualifications in business administration, digital skills or other related subjects. You can also use your new qualifications and skills to apply for entry-level administrative and office-based roles.

Course entry requirements:

To ensure the course is the right fit for you, you will need to attend an information and assessment session which will be on Thursday 17 December 2026 (10.00am) at CALAT, Strand House, Thornton Heath

Course fees:

The course is free to those on low income or qualifying benefits.

Joining instructions:

Fill in the simple form below and we’ll get touch to arrange a place on the information and assessment session.