Mastering Digital Technology for Administrative Professionals

Learn the essential digital skills to be an efficient and effective administrative professional in today’s modern working environment.

This course equips Administrative Professionals with essential digital and technology skills to enhance collaboration and productivity within their organisations.

By mastering digital tools and technologies, participants will develop the confidence and capabilities needed to navigate the modern workplace effectively. The course covers various topics, including collaboration platforms, virtual meeting management, social media campaigns, and cybersecurity, ensuring that learners can apply these skills in real-world scenarios.

Designed for
Anyone in a administrative role who wants to adapt to new digital tools, enhance their technological capabilities, and contribute to a more tech-savvy, secure, and productive organisation.

Learning content

• Introduction to digital technologies for collaboration
• Managing virtual meetings effectively
• Leveraging mobile technology in the workplace
• Cybersecurity essentials for administrative professionals
• Presenting financial Information with technology
• Creating social media information campaigns
• Best practices in website content management

Learning Outcomes

• Explore the role and purpose of digital technologies in facilitating teamwork, comparing various collaboration tools, and applying them effectively within your organisation.
• Gain skills in organising and conducting virtual meetings, understanding organisational needs, and utilising tools such as Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet.
• Identify and evaluate mobile tools to support organisational goals and enhance productivity.
• Learn essential cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive information and mitigate risks, particularly when working remotely.
• Discover how to use technology to present financial data clearly and effectively, ensuring that stakeholders can easily understand key insights.
• Learn how to create and evaluate impactful social media campaigns that align with your organisation’s objectives, using various platforms.
• Understand best practices for managing website content, from identifying needs to updating and presenting information effectively.

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Benefits for Your Organisation

• Enhanced Productivity. Empower your administration team with the skills to utilise digital tools effectively, leading to improved workflow and efficiency.
• Improved Collaboration. Foster a collaborative environment through the use of modern technology, ensuring seamless communication and teamwork.
• Increased Engagement. Equip your professionals to create impactful social media campaigns, enhancing your organisation's online presence and engagement with stakeholders.
• Stronger Cybersecurity. Protect your organisation from potential cyber threats by instilling best practices in cybersecurity among your administrative staff.
• Adaptability to Change. Prepare your team to adapt to emerging technologies and digital trends, ensuring your organisation remains competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Duration
One day, 9am – 4.30pm

Group
Limited to a maximum of 12 participants. 

Your facilitator – Sherie Pointon 
Sherie Pointon is the director of Admin Advantage, and her passion is the professional development of all business support professionals.

Sherie has been an administrative professional for over 20 years in the public and not-for-profit sector, and has held positions such as the National 1st Vice President of the Association of Administrative Professionals NZ Inc (AdmiNZ), Executive Officer at the Institute of Public Administration NZ (IPANZ), Personal Assistant to the Principal of a large New Zealand Secondary School, Personal Assistant to tier two Managers in the Education Government Agencies (ERO and TEC) and Business/Project Manager at Ako Aotearoa, the National Centre for Tertiary Teaching Excellence as well as a range of administration roles. Sherie has also been a finalist two years running in the prestigious Administrative Professional Award.

Sherie continues to work in business support roles on contract, including as Executive Officer of AdmiNZ. Being an active practitioner is an important part of knowing what current practice in administration is. Sherie is also the Chair of Carterton School Board of Trustees, Board Member of Hockey Wairarapa and Trustee of the Wairarapa Sports Artificial Turf Trust.

Sherie is a popular speaker at conferences throughout New Zealand and internationally and has an interactive and fun training style that allows participants to expand their skills and knowledge. Sherie holds qualifications in teaching (Tertiary and Secondary) along with a Bachelor of Arts degree and AdmiNZ Certification.