Executive Assistant Courses
The EA InstituteOur Executive Assistant Courses
At The EA Institute, we empower Executive Assistants to excel and drive organisational success through specialised courses, training, and recruitment services. Our programs enhance EA skills and initiative, providing the tools to support executives with unmatched support and efficiency.
Whether you’re an EA seeking advancement or an executive maximising your EA’s potential, our courses deliver the essential knowledge and skills to get you there. We also connect executives with top EAs and VAs through our recruitment services, ensuring your organisation thrives with the right support.
Essentials for EA Technicians
Designed for professional EAs seeking to build and refresh foundational skills. Cover the bases by mastering core competencies like software proficiency, communication and organisational dynamics.
EA Manager
For EAs seeking to enhance their strategic and managerial skills. Become a dependable strategic thinker, advanced communicator and project manager.
EA Leader
For EAs aspiring to reach their ultimate leadership and executive partnership potential. Become the go-to EA for vision and strategy development, executive partnership and organisational leadership direction.
Ready to take your seat at the table?
Our flagship course, The High Performing EA is designed to help Senior and C-Suite level Executive Assistants discover their true performance potential. See immediate results in confidence and personal and professional performance to truly make an impact.
the EA instituteWhat Our ClientsSay
[Jacqueline] Thank you so much for coaching me over the past couple of months. It has been very enlightening and you are a fresh of breath air!I looked forward to each of our session together. You made me feel comfortable and in a safe place where I could dig deep and made it easy for me to share my experiences.You are a phenomenal listener and during our time together I have become more self-aware and gained some great tips on how to have a different perspective on certain matters, in particular my relationships with others.I like how you were always prepared and ready to help me work through things and had on hand a variety of different exercises and resources to suit the situation that you generously shared with me. This helped me to refocus my energies and as a result I’ve been able to work on some exciting goals.I believe you provided me with some great tips to improve my performance and has helped in both in my career and personal life.Once again, thanks for being there for me and giving me different tools and techniques to start creating the life I want.
A culmination of events had upended my life personally and professionally, leaving me disheartened and disorientated.Jacqueline's holistic coaching sessions laid the foundations for my personal journey of true transformation. She is an intuitive, empathetic teacher and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking assistance with their own personal journey.
Amanda’s passion for transferring her knowledge and supportive follow-up mentoring, led me towards embracing greater responsibilities within the organisation. From participating in one of her training sessions, I now feel empowered to take on a greater level of leadership within our business and support our director in a new way.Thank you, Amanda, for your patience and expertise in guiding me though the learning process.
Thanks very much again for this training. It was exactly what I needed. I am very much a systems person and have been struggling over the last year and a half or so to figure out something that captured absolutely everything and had a super simple, adaptable workflow (honestly, the number of apps I’ve run through trying to make something work is a little bit terrifying). I took to your framework like a fish to water, and having exactly what I knew I needed laid out for me was such a help. Next step—personalize.I appreciated the emphasis on the mindset shift as I am definitely guilty of stressing over the length of to-do lists and trying to get it done. It’s so relieving to know that everything’s noted and will be taken care of in due time.
This training has been so valuable for me. Going through a rough time at work, with lots of change, this program has helped ground me and realign my focus to what’s important. It’s been really insightful and very good to learn about the psychology and science behind what makes us tick. I would highly recommend this training, you can do it in your own time and revisit whenever you’re having a tough day or week.
Before I started this training, having done a huge amount of learning and development, I had some idea of what mindfulness was, however this has given me a far greater understanding and helped me greatly in my role as Executive Assistant. The session on judgement had a big impact, and every time I do the training another light bulb goes off. If you are on the fence about doing this training, I would say go for it. There are so many resources included, and it will help just as much in your personal life as it does for work.
The EA Institutes leadership training program provided me with an all round overview on how to lead and the methodologies used were at a very high standard. I have accomplished so much and as a result so many opportunities have opened up for me at KPMG
I highly recommend the The High Performing EA course. I was continually pushed out of my comfort zone and I am now reaping the rewards not only in my work life but it also translates through to your personal life
The EA Institute changed my life! Seriously! I could not dream up a more inspiring, challenging and encouraging six months of growth that I experienced through ‘The High Performing EA
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the EA instituteMeet Amanda
Amanda is an Internationally Accredited Coach, Trainer and Keynote Speaker, Meta Dynamics Practitioner, Accredited EDISC Consultant and an unshakable optimist.
A born and raised Perth girl with nothing more than a passion for leadership and human behaviour, Amanda made it her mission to minimise the struggle for EAs around the world. During her 13 years as an EA, Amanda realised that by focusing on 3 elements of development; Mindset, Leadership and Branding, you can significantly increase your contribution, your confidence and fulfilment in your role.
In 2017, Amanda founded the EA Institute with a vision to reposition EAs from “just an EA” to becoming strategic business partners. As a Keynote speaker and workshop facilitator onstage, in a boardroom or virtually online, Amanda delivers highly engaging, interactive, and educational workshops designed to have an immediate impact with lasting change.
Amanda is passionate about helping EAs reach the highest levels of their potential and delivers essential skills to support Executive Assistants in mastering their mindset, elevating their leadership skills and developing their professional brand which has a significant impact on their effectiveness, performance and overall contribution to their organisation.
the EA instituteFrequently Asked Questions
What qualifications should an Executive Assistant have?
A formal qualification is not necessary to become an Executive Assistant however, training is always advantageous on your resume. It not only tells the reader what skills you have acquired but demonstrates that you are interested and proactive in your own learning and development.
What are the top 3 skills of an Executive Assistant?
- Organisational skills: Planning skills and an eye for detail combined with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks while remaining calm under pressure are a must for all EAs. Working within tight deadlines is required every day.
- Communication skills: Executive Assistants need excellent verbal and written communication skills to succeed. You must be comfortable communicating with senior management and be able to maintain good relationships with all levels of personnel. You may also be required to produce official internal and external written communications.
- Computer skills: You need the ability to work with various software packages including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Google programs and Social Media platforms.
How do I start as an Executive Assistant?
It is useful for those who are looking to start a career as an Executive Assistant to have prior experience in administration or supporting a team or project in the workplace.
Round out your skills and knowledge with Executive Assistant courses. Look for training specifically incorporating leadership skills, managerial skills and computer skills.
What does a CEO look for in an Executive Assistant?
A CEO is looking for an Executive Assistant who can anticipate their needs and requirements without being reminded or continuously guided. They also look for an EA who has exceptional scheduling skills and the ability to be highly systematic. An EA with the ability to make sound decisions and speak on the CEOs behalf is also very highly regarded.
How long does it take to become an Executive Assistant?
As with any job, with experience comes expertise, but everyone has to start somewhere! As you progress in your career you will naturally acquire skills when you are assigned greater responsibility. Being able to self-assess and fill your skill gaps with training and development will fast-track your career and future job prospects.
