Description

Advanced Professional Qualification for Experienced Office Managers

The Advanced Office Management Diploma is designed for ambitious Office Managers, Senior Administrators, Operations Coordinators and Business Support Professionals who want to develop a broader range of management, business and digital skills required in today’s evolving workplace.

Delivered through a combination of live virtual classroom training and flexible online learning, this advanced qualification enables participants to strengthen their operational, leadership, technology and business management capabilities while gaining a recognised professional diploma. The programme combines core office management expertise with specialist business skills, creating a comprehensive pathway for career progression into senior office management and operational leadership roles.

Why Choose the Advanced Office Management Diploma?

The modern Office Manager is increasingly expected to contribute beyond administration and office coordination. Today’s organisations require professionals who can manage projects, support digital transformation, understand business operations and contribute to organisational effectiveness.

This diploma has been designed to help Office Managers diversify their expertise, remain competitive in the marketplace and build the broader commercial awareness increasingly expected in senior support and operations roles.

Live Virtual Classroom Learning

The programme combines interactive virtual classroom training with flexible online study.

Participants benefit from:

  • Live trainer-led workshops
  • Interactive discussions and practical exercises
  • Real-world business scenarios
  • Expert tutors with specialist subject knowledge
  • Flexible online learning components
  • Learning from anywhere in the Netherlands
  • No travel costs or disruption to work schedules

The virtual classroom format provides a highly engaging learning experience while maintaining flexibility for working professionals.

Diploma Structure

The Diploma is a mixture of courses that offer a comprehensive set of advanced skills for an Office Manager:

  • Office Manager Certificate Course is a 3-day virtual classroom taught by an experienced trainer in Office Management.
  • Microsoft Office Diploma for an Office Manager. Here you will complete training in the following programmes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Office 365, Teams and SharePoint. All training is delivered by a Microsoft Academy and written by Microsoft Platinum Partners. The training is delivered in an interactive online system that instructs you and provides exercises. The system automatically updates to the latest versions of Microsoft Office.
  • 3 advanced business skills courses from the list below. All of them are virtual classroom courses that are held for one day. All trainers are specialists in their respective fields.
    • Report Writing Workshop
    • Minute Taking Workshop
    • Events Management Training Course
    • Project Management for Executive Assistant
    • Bookkeeping
    • Finance for non-finance professionals (one day)
    • Digitalisation and AI Course
    • Digital Marketing Course
    • Executive PA Advanced Performance – Personal Effectiveness
    • Executive PA Advanced Performance – Communications and Negotiation
    • Human Resources Course
    • Social Media Course
    • Virtual Assistant
    • Business English workshop

These specialist modules allow participants to tailor the qualification to their professional development needs and industry requirements.

Who Should Attend?

This programme is suitable for:

  • Experienced Office Managers
  • Senior Administrative Professionals
  • Operations Coordinators
  • Business Support Managers
  • Executive Assistants with operational responsibilities
  • Professionals preparing for senior office management positions
  • Career changers seeking a recognised management qualification

No specific entry requirements are required, although the programme is particularly valuable for professionals seeking progression into more senior administrative, operational or management roles.

Professional Benefits

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

  • Lead office operations more strategically
  • Strengthen management and leadership capability
  • Improve business and commercial awareness
  • Develop advanced digital workplace skills
  • Manage projects and organisational initiatives more effectively
  • Increase confidence in decision-making and problem-solving
  • Enhance career progression opportunities

The combination of management, business and technology skills helps participants build a more versatile professional profile suitable for a wide range of modern operational and management roles.

Professional Qualification

Successful participants receive an Advanced Office Management Diploma and CPD certification, demonstrating advanced professional development and commitment to continuous learning.

The qualification supports progression into roles such as:

  • Senior Office Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Business Support Manager
  • Office and Facilities Manager
  • Administrative Services Manager
  • Business Operations Coordinator

The diploma is designed to strengthen professional credibility and provide evidence of advanced management capability.

Flexible Study Format

Advanced Office Management Diploma – Virtual Classroom Programme

The programme combines:

  • Live virtual classroom training
  • Specialist business skills workshops
  • Interactive Microsoft Office learning
  • Practical workplace assignments
  • Professional certification

Participants can attend from anywhere in the Netherlands, making the qualification accessible to professionals nationwide while maintaining the high level of interaction and practical learning associated with classroom-based training.