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Today many employers actively seek administration, secretarial and computer skills.

At MidKent College in Kent, we offer a wide range of courses that will help you gain these all-important skills – with shorthand included in most.

Our Administration & Office Skills departments housed at our campuses in Medway and Maidstone are bound to have a one-year course to suit you, whether you are a post-GCSE student, have completed A-levels and wish to gain some valuable job skills (either for going straight into employment or before going to university), or are a post-graduate learner.

There are also choices available for you if you wish to return to work after a career break.   



You will gain the skills needed for the workplace.

Depending on the level of course you complete, you may gain a range of secretarial and IT skills, including shorthand. You may also gain recognised book-keeping and computer qualifications. 

Courses offered include:

    Foundation Learning BTEC Diploma in Vocational Studies
> Business Administration Pathway (Entry Level)

    Foundation Learning BTEC Diploma in Business Administration
(Level 1)

    OCR Certificate in Administration (Level 2)

    OCR Certificate in Administration (Business Professional)
(Level 2)

    ILEX Certificate for Legal Secretaries (Level 2)

    ILEX Certificate for Legal Secretaries (Advanced) (Level 3)

    Award in Administration (Level 1)


Part-time only courses include Minute-Taking; Professional Letter-Writing Skills; and Office Skills with Book-keeping.

Click here to find out more about the different levels and which one will suit you.



All Foundation Learning courses aim to enable students to progress to a full Level 2 qualification.

Those who successfully complete the Level 2 OCR Certificate in Administration will gain the qualifications, experience and confidence needed to enable them to apply for office vacancies.

The ILEX Certificates for Legal Secretaries will qualify you for employment as a legal secretary. Plus, the skills you will acquire on these courses will also enable you to gain employment as a secretary or personal assistant in a wide range of office environments.

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