This document advertises a 5-day training conference on project management and leadership skills for executive assistants. The conference will be held from February 29th to March 4th, 2016 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. Attendees will learn time management, communication, finance management, and technology skills to help advance their careers. Upon completing the training and passing an exam, attendees will receive the Chartered Personal Executive Assistant (CPEA) certification, which is recognized in over 150 countries. The training will be led by an expert facilitator with extensive experience in business, accounting, and management.

1. CHARTERED
PERSONAL EXECUTIVE
ASSISTANT (CPEA )
Certified by the American Academy of Project Management ® (AAPM ®).
under
International Board of Standards - Global Academy of Finance Management
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29th February - 4th March 2016
Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
Recognized in over 150+ countries via
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2. 29th February – 4 March 2016
Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi,
Kenya.
CHARTERED PERSONAL EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (CPEA )
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AAPM ® CPEA ® Course Overview:
In present day’s business practice, the role of a Personal/Executive Assistant is gradually changing
from business support to being essentially a business partner.
No application fits well to serve the crucial objective of this transition than Project Management.
Administrative duties in an organization can be excellently executed if the principles of project
management are applied in an organization’s daily practice. The ability to plan effectively within a
specified period of time and budget to deliver value to an organization’s customer draws the actual
difference between a performing and a non-performing Personal/Executive Assistant.
This course will arm the delegates with the necessary skills and techniques to meet and exceed the
organizations expectations on them. It aims at differentiating the attendees from the rest of the
mainstream practicing personal assistants by equipping them with the most innovative techniques
of performing their duties. It will additionally open their eyes to numerous opportunities for growth
and professional advancement.
Who Should Attend
» Personal Assistants
» Executive Assistants
» Senior and Junior Secretaries
» Group Secretaries
» Office Administrators
» Departmental Secretaries
» Project Officers
» Office Managers
» Office Executives
The Added Benefits You
Will Receive Include:
» The ability to use the designation CPEA® on your
business card and resume
» Membership verification to the AAPM®
» Access to the AAPM® network and body of
information online
» Access to the AAPM international journal Published
online
» The CPEA® shows that you have completed highest
professional level in Executive Administration and
Management education and you have substantial
experience in managing projects on a regional and global
level

3. 29th February – 4th March 2016
Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
CHARTERED PERSONAL EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (CPEA )
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Course Outline
DAY 1:
DUTIES & ROLES OF AN EXECUTIVE PA
Working with Management
»The modern PA vs the Old
» Creating the objectives of a modern PA
» Strategies for multi-tasking
» Managing and organizing your boss
» Improving your relationship with your boss
Effective Meeting Planning, Email & Diary
Management
» Planning effective meetings
» Effective email management
» Diary management tools & techniques
»Taking minutes/action points at meetings
Time Management & Travel Planning
»Time management techniques & Tools
» Causes of poor time management
» Prioritizing your tasks & goals
» Factors to consider in planning for travel
» Setting objectives and use of available tools for
travel management
Communication, Business/Report Writing &
Presentation
»What is communication?
» Communication skills and body language
»Verbally presenting your ideas to management
» Listening skills
» Business / Report Writing: -Types of reports and
templates
» Improving & Planning for Presentations
Group work session at the end of each topic
according to the trainer’s relevance
Case studies: May include Video and Use of
computers
» Understanding Leadership & People Management
» Key competencies of people manager
» Developing your leadership style
» Identifying & Analysing different causes of conflicts &
Problems
» Improving your problem solving & decision making skills
» Implementing skills and strategies to manage & resolve
conflicts
» Developing People skills – maximizing effective
communication
»The rules of negotiation
» Identifying what the other party needs from you
» Practicing win-win negotiation
» Continuous personal improvement and balance score
cards
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
»What is emotional intelligence?
»Why is emotional intelligence (EQ) so important?
» How to raise your emotional intelligence
» Emotional Intelligence attributes:
» Self-awareness
» Self-management
» Social awareness.
» Relationship management
DEVELOPING A CAREER GROWTH PLAN
» Improving your performance
» Staying on track in your professional development
» Using Social Medial & Networking as a development
resource
» How to identify tasks that add value to your role
» Managing PA stress
» Goal setting: writing a personal development plan
Group work session at the end of each topic according to
the trainer’s relevance
Case studies: May include Video and Use of computers
DAY 2: EXECUTIVE PA’S PROFESSIONAL
PROGRESSION LEADERSHIP & PEOPLE
MANAGEMENT

4. 29th February – 4th March 2016
Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
CHARTERED PERSONAL EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (CPEA )
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DAY 3: UNDERSTANDING FINANCE & PROJECT
MANAGEMENT FOR THE MODERN EXECUTIVE
PA’S EXECUTIVE PA ROLE AS A PROJECT MANAGER
» Appreciating the Executive PA’s Roles and
Responsibilities as Project Managers Project Management
toolkits
» Project time management and schedule development
through to completion
» Managing change and maintaining stability in
organization
transformation process
» Implementing a project whilst juggling an existing
workload
» Laying out an effective project planning guide
» Causes of Project Failure & Active Problem Solving In
Project Management
Case study: - Setting up an office party, Board Meeting
etc.
- Case studies: May include Video and Use of computers
UNDERSTANDING MANAGEMENT CULTURE
Aligning your objectives and goals towards your
organization mission & Vision
Understanding your roles in various department
- CEO / Directors / Heads of Department
- Human Resources
- Finance - Procurement
- Information Technology
Differentiating and improving your performance in
different departments
UNDERSTANDING FINANCE MANAGEMENT
Basic accounting principles
» Accounting concepts and common terms
» Understanding and using the balance sheet
» Understanding and using the profit statement
» Recognizing the vital difference between profit and
cash flow
» Understanding and using the cash flow statement
»What financial statements can and cannot tell us
Group work session at the end of each topic according
to the trainer’s relevance
Case study: Use of a simple Financial Statement,
Balance Sheet & Cash flow templates to elaborate
their use and handling application for a PA.
DAY 4: MODERN EXECUTIVE PA & TECHNOLOGY
PA Pty Ltd - building a successful and valuable PA
brand
A strong personal brand is the difference between
getting the job or not. It is a valuable commodity
which can enhance your career prospects and earning
potential. How many of us have a distinctive personal
PA brand and do we utilise it correctly.
- What is a PA Brand
- What factors can enhance or erode your brand
- How do I build and add value to my personal PA
Brand
The Power of PA Networking PAs need to have
extensive and dynamic networks at their disposal.
Helping them to secure information and get things
done. Do you know how to grow, enhance and fully
utilize your network?
- Why networking is important
- How can a strong network support you and your
boss
- Steps to help you build a strong network
The Future of Technology
- Cloud Computing
- Virtualization
- Up and coming technological advancements
- Connectivity explained · Convergence
- Smart Devices
How to Choose your Smart Device
- Defining your personal and business needs
- Who pays the bill? You or your company
- Connectivity for your smart device
- Flowchart exercise to assist you in your choice
- Why PAs need to embrace Technology

5. 29th February – 4th March 2016
Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
CHARTERED PERSONAL EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (CPEA )
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- The business case for embracing technology
- Working smarter not harder
- How technology can enhance flexibility
- How to embrace your tech without fear
Group work session at the end of each topic
according to the trainer’s relevance
DAY 5: COURSE SUMMARY & EXAM
Motivation Session by the trainer
Full course summary
Questions & Answers
Exam: Multiple Choices Exam
This should be developed and moderated by the
Trainer with a pass mark of 50 marks out of 150
questions.
The exam to be administered by the
trainer and the training provider event host for two
and half hours.
At the end of the exam the trainer will mark the exam
and issue full scores for each candidate, candidates
who pass the exam will be issued their certification.
Those who fail the exam, to re-take the exam a week
after the end course where they will be requested to
write a well-documented report on the course using
their own case studies on each of the 4 modules for
a period of one week. If the trainer finds their work
sufficient, they will be awarded the certification.
End of the course and Certification.
ABOUT THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FINANCE
MANAGEMENT ® INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF
STANDARDS
The AAFM ® American Academy of Financial
Management ® is an independent worldwide Board
of Standards and Accreditation Council for
management professionals. We are a global SRO
" Self-Regulatory Organization " and certification
body that recognizes the highest criteria in academic
standards, exams, assessment, metrics, industry
experience, ethics, and continuing education
.
mandates as dictated by the IBANEZ and PEEL USA
Supreme Court decisions & dicta on financial board
certification and credentials. ©
The AAFM ® American Academy of Financial
Management ® is world recognized - independent
Board of Standards and Accreditation Council for
professionals with members in 150+ countries
offering exclusive certifications to candidates who
meet the highest standards and assessment.
AAFM ® is a global self-regulatory organization and
in alliance with the top 800 accredited business
school programs globally. The AAFM ® International
Board of Standards is a member of the ACBSP,
AACSB, ICE, ANSI, NOCA, AABFS and is referenced
by The United Nations, FINRA, US Department of
Labor, Investopedia Forbes Dictionary. AAFM ®
Certifications are recognized by the Arab Academy,
India Academy, Latin Consortium, and the African
Economist Association
Read More using this links:
www.AAPMAFRICA.com
www.certifiedprojectmanager.org
www.certifiedprojectmanager.us
MEET OUR EXPERT FACILITATOR
Manjit Biant BSc (Hons), ACMA, CGMA, CPEA
Manjit graduated at the prestigious Aston Business School,
the largest business school in Europe. His degree in Business
Administration included a placement year with Deloitte Haskins
& Sells, one of the top five Accountancy firms at the time.
He won the Ernst & Young prize for best Dissertation, based on his placement year.
He proceeded to continue his career with the newly merged firm Coopers &
Lybrand Deloitte. His experience included auditing some of the top firms including
National Grid, Barratt Homes and United Biscuits along with a number of local
government institutions.
He also spent some time in the insolvency and administrator department. After 2
years with this firm he moved on to complete his CIMA accountancy qualification
working for a number of firms including GRT Transport, Boots and Central & Carlton
Television. He spent 4 years in Edinburgh working for Lloyds TSB as a Business
Implementation Manager and then went on to work for AMP UK Financial Services,
the largest Insurance Company in Australia, as an internal management consultant .
He went on to work for Hays PLC as a Commercial Accountant, then finally decided
to run his own business and get street experience, putting his entrepreneurial skills
to the test. After selling his business at a young age, he now enjoys semi-retirement,
working as a part-time lecturer, free-lance trainer, business consultant & Internet
Marketing Coach.

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