Administration Pathway – Reception

Take your reception career to a whole new level

There’s a real need out there for the right people with this particular skill set. So if you have the desire to work as a receptionist and advance your career, this course is absolutely ideal. It combines the Certificate in Reception & Office Support and the Diploma in Business Administration giving you a wide range of sought-after office and administration skills.

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Duration & Course Level

~400 Hours | 18 Months Access

Study in your own time, at your own pace. Students generally complete one module per-week.

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Obtain Your Dream Career

Be awarded with an industry and employer recognised certificate of achievement on completion of this course.

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How you'll benefit

  • Be promoted and become a senior receptionist or executive PA
  • Receive an industry and employer recognised Certificate and Diploma – greatly increase your job prospects in reception
  • Gain essential skills in using Microsoft Word, Excel and other advanced administrative areas
  • Learn online, at your own pace, with professional tutor support by phone and email.
  • Flexible online study – work at your own pace in your own time.

Course Modules

  1. Role of a Receptionist
  2. Effective Business Communication
  3. Introduction to Microsoft Word
  4. Time Management, Ethics and Professionalism
  5. Organise Schedules
  6. Office Organisation and Procedures
  7. Workplace Health and Safety
  8. Customer Service Skills
  9. Customer Relationship Management
  10. Using Microsoft Excel
  11. Dealing with Invoicing, Credit Policies and Cash Management
  1. Introduction to Xero Online
  2. Aged Receivables & Payables in Xero
  3. Managing Fixed Assets with Xero
  4. Budgeting with Xero
  5. Tracking Categories in Xero
  6. Report Preparation and Analysis in Xero
  7. Customising Templates in Xero
  8. Introduction to Projects and Expenses

Receive access to Xero’s official advisor certification. This contains assessment questions to test your knowledge and understanding of Xero, based on what you have learned in the Certificate in Xero, Certificate in Xero Payroll and Advanced Certificate in Xero. This certification is issued by Xero and is a frequent request of employers.

  1. Organise Schedules & Meetings
  2. Time Management, Ethics and Professionalism
  3. Understanding Key New Zealand Business Legislation
  4. Workplace Health and Safety
  1.  Accounting and Bookkeeping Fundamentals
  2. General Journal
  3. General Ledger & the Trial Balance
  4. Managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Cash Management
  5. Accounting with Xero
  6. Accounting with MYOB
  1. Introduction to Project Management
  2. Establishing Timelines and Milestones
  3. Project Implementation, Completion and Evaluation
  4. Using Microsoft Excel

Why The Career Academy?

We're an internationally recognised online education provider, who partners with industry to deliver you the latest and most up to date content. We have over 15 years experience in online education and help change the lives of over 20,000 students every single year.

  • Upskill and be awarded with a certificate of achievement to help you reach your potential & earn more.
  • Flexible online learning so you can study whenever and wherever you want.
  • Get free access to the career centre who will review and improve your CV to help you succeed.
  • 83% of our graduates say our qualifications improved their ability to get a new job or promotion.

Receive unlimited tutor support

Our professional tutors at The Career Academy are industry experts who are passionate about helping students succeed. They’re committed to providing exceptional online course support and personal tutoring to help you succeed. Throughout your course, you’ll receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email.

Be awarded with an industry recognised certificate

Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll be presented with a Professional Certificate by The Career Academy. This an industry recognised certificate which will go a long way to helping you get a new job or promotion. You’ll also be given access to our exclusive Career Centre and be eligible for a free CV Review.

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After enrolling, you’ll receive an 14-day cooling off period (or trial period). If you decide the course isn’t for you within the trial period, you’ll get a full money back guarantee.

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Frequently Asked Questions​

There are no entry requirements or pre-requisites to enrol into this course. You can enrol online directly by clicking on “Enrol Now” and follow the prompts. 

This course takes approximately 400 hours, and you’ll have up to 18 months to complete. Study in your own time, at your own pace. Most of The Career Academy courses are designed so that you do one module a week. But if life gets busy you can take longer and even apply for a course extension if you need more time.

Upon the completion of this course, you can obtain a job as a Receptionist or Administrator.

Employers also constantly approach The Career Academy looking for students and employers also advertise jobs in the Career Centre (available once you enrol). You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.

This qualification is Internationally recognised. Our qualifications are highly sought after by employers around the world and accredited by global industry bodies such as ICOES.

Your course will be delivered through our online learning platform. You can access our online learning platform from any web browser 24/7 so you can work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the resources you need at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates, you can start whenever you are ready. Your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way.

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