Educational background of a Personal Assistant
- For entry level personal assistant posts, high school degree along with the requisite office skills may suffice.
- In high schools they can take up vocational education programs which teach typing, computer and other office skills.
- A one or two year’s office administration program from a vocational/technical school or community college can be helpful.
- For more refined posts such as a personal assistant to the top executives require a college degree.
- They can opt for degrees related to the industry that they desire to work for as this increases their chances of getting good placements.
- Continuing education or on the job training provided by vendors of complex office equipment may also be necessary.
- For advancement on the job a personal assistant can attend classes or take online courses.