ADMN CE024 - Beyond Administration: The Modern Executive Assistant

(formally The Outstanding Executive Assistant)

The executive assistant (EA) in today’s professional landscape has evolved from the traditional supporting role to that of a strategic partnership.

EAs are expected to not only provide administrative support but also be responsible for strategic counsel, technical expertise, and critical analysis. A demanding role like this requires expert-level skills. Every executive assistant will have to develop a unique skill set based on their executive’s responsibilities, personality, and communication style. In this one-day course, you will explore battle-tested skills top executive assistants swear by and discover tools to elevate your EA game.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will learn how to: 

  • Adapt to the needs and styles of management 
  • Communicate through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods 
  • Improve time management skills 
  • Manage meetings effectively
Who should enroll

This course is ideal for:

  • Experienced executive assistants seeking to elevate their strategic impact
  • New or transitioning EAs looking to build confidence and refine their skills
  • Administrative professionals aiming to move into executive-level support roles
  • Office managers and coordinators who support senior leadership
  • Anyone interested in strengthening their problem-solving, communication, and decision-making as an EA
Duration and format

Duration    7 hours

Format       Face-to-face, synchronous

Withdrawals and refunds
NON-CREDIT COURSE REFUND POLICY


Withdrawal 7 days prior to course start time: Full Refund
Withdrawal after 7 days: No Refund

Please refer to the Tuition Refund policy.

This policy applies to all students taking credit courses at Yukon University and all noncredit students taking courses through the Continuing Studies division with Yukon University.

ADMN CE024
CRN Instructional method Instructor Location Start date Seats available* Cost
90007 Face-to-face Synchronous Whitehorse (Ayamdigut)
12
Cost: $299.00
Tax: $14.95
Class schedule
Start date End date Room Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Classroom - Face to Face C1530 - - - - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - -

* seats available are updated nightly

Note regarding courses with listed prerequisites: Depending on the circumstances, students may be granted permission from a program advisor or the course instructor to enrol for courses in which they do not have the specified prerequisites.

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