Office Administration Fundamentals
About this course

Overview

Most admin functions are busy rather than organised, and the difference between the two is systems. This covers records, procurement, basic finance, and the routines that let an office run predictably instead of reacting to whatever arrives.

What you will be able to do

Learning outcomes

  • Set up and maintain reliable filing systems
  • Run routine procurement and ordering
  • Process basic financial transactions and records
  • Turn recurring tasks into standard procedures
  • Keep the office running smoothly and proactively
What the course sets out to do

Course objectives

  • Organise records and information systems
  • Support procurement and supplier processes
  • Handle basic finance and petty cash
  • Design simple administrative systems
  • Coordinate office operations day to day
Course content

Modules

01

Records and Filing

Organising, storing, and retrieving physical and digital records.

02

Procurement Basics

Requisitions, supplier liaison, and receiving goods and services.

03

Office Finance

Petty cash, invoices, and basic financial record keeping.

04

Administrative Systems

Building repeatable procedures and checklists for routine work.

05

Office Coordination

Scheduling, facilities, and coordinating the flow of daily operations.

06

Working Proactively

Shifting from reactive tasks to anticipating and preventing problems.

Who it is for

Target audience

Office administrators, coordinators, and support staff responsible for the day-to-day running of an office.

Before you start

Prerequisites

None. Suited to office administrators and support staff at any stage.

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