To become a secretary, you need a high school diploma. A college degree is usually not required for general office positions, but may be advisable for certain fields, like legal and medical secretaries. In any position, you will receive on-the-job training to help you get used to office procedures.
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies
Beam International College
Milestone Institute of Professional Studies
Mombasa Technical Training Institute
Africa College Of Aviation And Management
The Regional Institute of Business Management
Rift Valley Technical Training Institute
How long does a secretarial course take?
Colleges Offering Certificate in Secretarial Studies(Secretarial Studies) Course Duration: 6 months per stage.
What are the duties of a secretary?
Typical responsibilities of the job include:
- answering calls, taking messages and handling correspondence.
- maintaining diaries and arranging appointments.
- typing, preparing and collating reports.
- filing.
- organising and servicing meetings (producing agendas and taking minutes)
- managing databases.
- prioritising workloads.
How do you become a Certified Professional Secretary?
Find out how to become a certified professional secretary.
Meeting Requirements.
| Degree Level | No degree is required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree recommended |
|---|---|
| Degree Field | Secretarial science or office administration |
| Experience | Certain employers require or prefer at least 1-2 years of experience |