Executive Assistant (Voucher Included)

Becky Swaim

Becky Swaim has taught since 2000, focusing on Administrative Assistant Fundamentals, Administrative Assistant Applications, and Individual Excellence. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication from California State University, Long Beach. Her experience includes managing large staff in medical billing and collections and as a program manager to various medical practices.

Katrina McBride

Katrina McBride's career reflects extensive experience in organizational leadership, marketing strategies, and market development in multinational corporate environments. Her leadership abilities have been utilized to develop new programs and functional areas. In director-level positions for Nortel Networks, she led strategy for competitive intelligence, emerging markets, and lead generation. McBride holds an M.A. in organizational management and a B.S. in psychology.

Katherine Squires Pang

Katherine Squires Pang, J.D., LL.M., M.Ed has practiced law with since 1983. She has served as an adjunct faculty member in the Graduate School of Management at the University of Texas, Dallas, and has been an adjunct faculty member of many universities, including New York University and the University of California, Irvine. She received her B.A. in 1980 from Clark University, her J.D. from the University of Dayton Law School in 1982, her LL.M in Taxation from Georgetown University Law School in 1983, and her M.Ed from the University of Texas in 2001.

Jerry L. Partridge

Jerry L. Partridge is a Certified Project Management Professional with experience as a project and program manager for a major retail organization. He is a certified instructor for IBM project management courses and hosts university seminars for project managers seeking certification. He has worked extensively with the Project Management Institute, previously leading a team that developed a practice standard for Earned Value Management Systems and volunteering as a subject matter expert for an update to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Partridge holds a Master of Business Administration from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University.

Instructor Interaction: The instructor looks forward to interacting with learners in the online moderated discussion area to share their expertise and answer any questions you may have on the course content.

Prerequisites:

You should have basic keyboarding and computer skills, be comfortable navigating the Internet and using email, and have an understanding of a word-processing program (such as Word). This course is intended for anyone interested in developing their management skills.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Office (not included in enrollment) or LibreOffice (free).
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• QuickTime.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbook will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• Managing by the Numbers: A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and using your Company's Financials
• Strategic Planning - A Pragmatic Guide
• The Administrative Professional, Rankin and Shumack

Please Note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Certification Eligibility Requirements:

Candidates must meet specific education and administrative office support professional experience, which are:

• No College Degree - 4 years of relevant work experience is required
• Associates Degree - 3 years of relevant work experience is required
• Bachelor's Degree - 2 years of relevant work experience is required

All relevant work experience must have been earned within the last ten years.

Relevant work experience qualifies as office and administrative professionals who engage in some, if not all, of the following:

• Communicate within the organization (both verbal and written)
• Conduct business writing, including proofreading and editing
• Maintain office functions and record keeping
• Plan meetings, events, and arrange travel
• Manage projects
• Engage in or support human relations activities, such as hiring and compliance issues
• Maintain budgets and basic accounting functions
• Manage time and other resources for themselves and others
• Utilize technology, including virtual and mobile, with strong computer and internet research skills
• Coordinate communications between internal staff and/or external clients

Please visit https://www.iaap-hq.org/page/Certification for more detailed information on eligibility.