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FRBSS Certificate

Foundation In Secretarial Studies

Foundation In Secretarial Studies (FRBSS) is a 1-month certificate course in Business and Strategic Management, studied online, examined by Finstock Evarsity College. The full fee is KES 15,000.

Overview

Foundation in Secretarial Studies

Course Overview

The Certificate in Foundation in Secretarial Studies Course offered at Finstock Evarsity

College is a 1 month online program examined by Finstock Evarsity College. A certificate of

completion is issued upon completion of the course.

The program is designed to educate students to understand office equipment, machines, furniture and be able to process and store documents in the office. Students would be exposed to a range of secretarial and management skills that are useful to succeed in the current secretarial environment.

The program develops student’s competence with computer packages including Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases / Filing Systems, and Information Network Systems. It also provides a very thorough general business studies background, both on a practical as well as on a theoretical level, in a wide range of business disciplines like Office Administration, Management, Business Communication, Accounting, Marketing and Public Relations.

However to access this free course, you must register for the free course by paying $10 or kes 1000.You will also get free access to  another free short courses called Certified Online Learning(COL)(Valued $200)which is supposed to guide on how to access coursework and how to use e-learning system

Mode of Delivery

Home and/or office-based media employing a variety of self-instructional electronic and

online self-study materials, such as; written self-instructional study modules, online

interactive devices and self-tests, cloud-based content, videos of lectures mediated

technical learning materials e.g., audio visual and e-learning materials.

Objectives

On completing this course, a student will be able to:

  • Determine the secretary’s role and its importance in the modern offices
  • Develop the important secretarial skills required in a modern-day business
  • Emit the drive to grow in secretarial practices
  • Create a positive impact on the performance of the organization as a whole
  • Boost your written and face-to-face communication
  • Enhance their interpersonal skills
  • Set priorities and manage time efficiently
  • Learn to think proactively and positively
  • Learn to set up effective filing and records management systems
  • Learn to organize and manage petty cash
  • Manage stock and stationery supplies
  • Handle Stress and learn stress management techniques

Benefit

  1. Improve your CV- Most of us will seek new employment at some point in our careers, and when we do, we need our CV to stand out. The employment sphere is competitive, and unless your application is memorable, you will not be contacted for an interview. Official secretarial training is one way to make it so.
  2. Increase your skill set- By gaining a qualification, you will be equipped to work efficiently and effectively not only in your current role but in any future employment where things may be done a little differently.
  3. Qualify you for career progression- n order to move up the career ladder, formal training could be exactly the boost you need and will mark you as having the ambition and ability to progress to better-paid and more skilled administrative work in a range of sectors.
  4. It enhances the students to get acquainted with the skills, procedures and methods of work to be performed by the secretary

Careers Opportunities

  • PROs,
  • Front office managers,
  • Clerks, Receptionists
  • And any Secretarial related opportunities.

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What you will study

  1. FRBSS001 Foundation In Secretarial Studies

Fees

ItemAmount
RegistrationKES 1,000
TuitionKES 14,000
TotalKES 15,000

Paying in instalments

All fees are payable in a lump sum or in instalments. The course runs over one trimester, and each trimester's fee can be paid in 3 instalments.

TrimesterTotal per trimester
Trimester 1KES 15,000 ($ 150)
TotalKES 15,000 ($ 150)

The trimester fee of KES 15,000 ($ 150) is payable in 3 instalments of KES 5,000 ($ 50).

Requirements

Practical requirements

The cost of practicals, internships or industrial requirements is KES 30,000 ($ 300) and only applies to courses that require practicals.

Good to know

  • All Fees are payable in installements, for details check FAQs.
  • Digital (downloadable) certificates are available. Printing and shipping of hardcopy certificate can be done at a cost of KES 2,000 ($ 20).

Instructors

  • JAMES MBURU KIMANI

Frequently asked questions

Secretarial Studies focuses on office administration, communication, records and administrative support.

Secretarial skills help organisations operate offices efficiently and professionally.

A secretary supports administrative activities such as communication, scheduling and document management.

Office administration involves coordinating activities and resources needed for efficient office operations.

Good communication helps secretaries interact effectively with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders.

Document management involves creating, organizing, storing and retrieving documents.

Records management involves controlling records throughout their lifecycle.

Useful computer skills include word processing, spreadsheets, email and digital file management.

Students, office assistants, administrative staff and aspiring secretaries can benefit.

Learners can develop communication, office administration, computer and records management skills.

Reviews

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  • FARIDAH ABDALLAH MWACHARO
    Kenya ·

    Rated 5 out of 5

    “I loved how affordable this course was really felt like I was getting great value for my money. The lessons were clear and straight to the point, and I could study at my own pace around my job. By the time I finished, I felt confident handling office tasks and using key secretarial tools. Totally practical and worth every shilling!”

  • CONSTANTINE RONO
    Kenya ·

    Rated 5 out of 5

    A worthwile course i can reccommend, cost effective and flexible...Thumbs up

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