Office Administration & Management Skills Course
Learn to run the day-to-day work of an office: write clear business letters and reports, organise meetings from start to finish, keep records in order and carry yourself professionally at work.
R199 once-off. Study on your phone, at your own pace. Get a certificate when you finish.
Start for R199 →We will never ask you to pay for a job. R199 pays for the course, once.
What you will be able to do
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Behave professionally at work, from business etiquette to grooming and dress.
- Work and communicate respectfully with people from different cultures.
- Write clear business letters, short reports and other office messages.
- Speak and listen well, and handle conflict, stress and problems at work.
- Prepare for, run and follow up on meetings.
- Create, file and share documents using an organised filing system.
| Level | Entry level to working admin staff |
| Duration | Self-paced |
| Format | Online, self-paced |
| What you need | A smartphone, tablet or computer with internet and a browser |
| Price | R199 once-off. No monthly or registration fees. |
| Certificate | Purple Growth certificate of completion, ready to download when you pass. |
Who this course is for
- Job seekers aiming for receptionist, admin assistant or office administrator jobs
- Admin staff who want to work more professionally
- Office managers who want to run better meetings and records
- Anyone who wants to offer admin help as a virtual assistant
Where office administrators work
Almost every employer needs admin staff: schools, clinics, shops, government departments, corporate offices and small businesses. Smaller offices often have one person doing everything, while bigger companies hire receptionists, admin assistants and office managers. Receptionists earn about R8,000 a month on average and office administrators about R12,540 a month, according to Indeed and PayScale figures in our office admin salary guide.
Will this course get you hired?
No course can promise you a job, and anyone who does is not being honest with you. What this course does: it gives you the office skills employers look for, so you can talk confidently in an interview about writing business letters and reports, organising meetings, keeping records and behaving professionally, and add a certificate to your CV.
After you finish
- Add it to your CV under “Courses”, for example: Office Administration & Management Skills Course, Purple Growth eCampus (2026): business letters and reports, meeting management, records management, business etiquette, time management.
- Apply for entry-level roles such as receptionist, administrative assistant, admin clerk and general office administrator, and build experience by doing the admin for a church, school committee or family business. Never pay anyone for a job or an interview.
- Get job alerts. JobAlertsZA is a free tool that finds office admin and receptionist jobs near you.
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The certificate you get when you finish
Your full name, the course name and the date you finish. Download it as a PDF as soon as you complete the course and add it to your CV.
- R199 once-off. No monthly fees and no registration fee.
- Secure payment through PayFast.
- Start straight away once your payment goes through.
- Study on your phone, at your own pace.
- 1,800+ people have signed up to Purple Growth eCampus.
Questions people ask
Is this a scam? Will you ask me to pay for a job?
No. R199 pays for the course, once. We will never ask you to pay for a job, an interview or a placement. You pay through PayFast and the course opens as soon as your payment is confirmed.
Do employers accept this certificate?
It is a Purple Growth certificate of completion that shows you finished the Office Administration & Management Skills Course course and passed its assessments. It gives you proof of the skills you trained in and something concrete to put on your CV.
Can I earn money on the side with admin skills?
Yes. Many small businesses need admin help but cannot afford a full-time person, so you can offer letters and documents, record keeping, booking management or online virtual assistant work. RecruitMyMom, a South African agency, publishes virtual assistant rates of R250 to R300 an hour for basic admin work, so treat that as a guide and start with what local clients can pay.
Do I need matric or experience?
No. You don’t need matric or experience to do this course. Some employers ask for matric for their jobs, so check each advert.
How long does it take?
The course is self-paced and split into short learning units, each with an activity. You study at your own pace, with no deadline. Your progress is saved.
What if I fail a quiz?
You need 80% to pass each quiz, and you can retake them as many times as you need.
Can I get my money back?
Yes, within 7 days, as long as you haven’t opened any course content. See our refund policy.
Course Content
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Course Includes
- 47 Lessons
- 207 Topics
- 44 Quizzes
- Course Certificate
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