Free online course for secretarial assistant with commercial functions in English (level B1)

The course aims to provide the skills in English language suitable for the professional figure English-Speaking Secretarial Assistant with Commercial Functions following a line conforming to that traced by theInApp (formerly ISFOL)

The modules that distinguish the course offer content related to the following topics:

• knowledge of the English language for the acquisition of the four essential skills (SPEAKING, WRITING, LISTENING, READING) through the rules of grammar, syntax and phonetics consistent with achieving level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference;
• acquisition of skills relating to the roles of secretarial staff and more specifically in written communication, de visu, as well as by telephone with English-speaking customers and suppliers. All this with particular reference to specific terminology, welcome formulas and in general to the management of the interlocutor as the simplest (provide information about the company you belong to, request information) to the more complex one (request quotes, propose offers, etc.).

TARGETS: The objective is to train professionals who, in English, can communicate effectively with English-speaking customers and suppliers externally. Specifically, the program aims to equip them with the skills to: provide information about the company; propose goods and services; request quotes; and manage orders.

From this perspective, the above-mentioned objective expresses English language skills in managing telephone and in-person communications, as well as in drafting business letters considering the type of information that must be provided.

The above is preparatory to the achievement of another objective, that is, to achieve knowledge of the English language in level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference, in the four essential skills (SPEAKING, WRITING, LISTENING, READING) through the exploration of rules of grammar, syntax and phonetics appropriate to reaching the indicated level.

The course is completed through the achievement of the objectives relating to the acquisition of rights and duties of temporary workers and of the general principles (general part) on health and safety in the workplace as provided by the State-Regional Agreements

FUNDING BODY: Formattemp

PROMOTING BODY: New Frontiers Work spa

IMPLEMENTING BODY: Ideas Together soc.coop.soc.

PRICE: the course is free (financed by Formatemp);

DURATION: 120 hours from day 26 SEPTEMBER per day November 08 2022 – 30 days of 4 hours each VIRTUAL CLASSROOM (online);

CERTIFICATE: of frequency (minimum 70% of total hours including attendance at mandatory lessons);

VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LESSONS: Monday to Friday from 09.30 am to 13.30 pm;

MEMBERSHIPS: To submit your application you must register on the website http://www.ideeinsieme.it/index.php/register | and, once you have uploaded your personal documents and CV, type SEND (by 09/21/2022 at 5:00 PM);

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS: the course is aimed at candidates for temporary work missions (both unemployed and jobless) registered and selected from the Employment Agency;

- for foreigners, knowledge of the Italian language and grammar, even if NOT certified;
- basic knowledge of English;
- you need to have a desktop PC (desktop), laptop or tablet with a stable wired connection (HIND) or wi-fi, webcam and microphone;

SELECTION METHOD: Access to the course will take place through several preliminary steps:

- Correct submission of the required documentation;
- Analysis of the CV submitted;
- Check the connection devices to be carried out in videoconference;

SELECTIONS: Those who have joined will be contacted by email for the confirmation (by 21/09/2022 at 6:00 PM) of the verification of videoconferencing connection devices foreseen day 22/09/2022 from 10.00 am then in a group;

REGISTRATION: The selected candidates will be contacted by email and telephone. (by 23/09/2022 at 8:00 PM) to attend the first day of the course on the day 26/09/2022 at 09.30 on the online platform after sending the entry link.

PROFESSOR: The teacher chosen for the course, a graduate, in addition to having teaching experience in English language courses, is certified AIM AWARDS-ANGLIA – recognized by MIUR – level Advanced Business English (B2).