THE NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL SECRETARIES

(Association of Professional Secretaries – Established under Act No.1 of 1990)

NATIONAL SECRETARIAT: 18A Modele Street, Off Ojuelegba Road, Surulere, Lagos.

NIPS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE: 94 Ikorudu Road, Fadeyi Bus Stop, Lagos

Tel: 01-8197299, 08033011365, 08058441143

E-mail: nipsec05@yahoo.com Website: www.nipsecretaries.net

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We are very pleased to bring you our Training Programmes for the year 2013 and hope you will find it both interesting and helpful.

We have been influenced by favourable comments to retain the format used previously and have avoided changes for the sake of change.

Existing clients will, however, note:

- A slight pruning of our range of programmes which has become necessary to provide capacity for growth areas.

- A general up-dating of contents with changes of emphasis as demanded by the ever changing business environment.

For those not yet familiar with our Training and Consultancy Services, we have tried to give a fair reflection of what we believe are the prime reasons for our considerable growth in recent years, namely

- Our practical approach

- The seniority, experience and presentation skills of our staff

- A beautiful environment

In spite of the foregoing, no brochure can tell the whole story and we would greatly value any opportunity to discuss our programmes further with you.

DR. LARRY A.W. ODIGIE

President

2013 MANDATORY CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (MCPD) PROGRAMMES FOR MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS

In pursuant to rule 9(b) of the Nigerian Institute of Professional Secretaries, the following sessions for 2013 Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (MCPD) Programme will hold as follows:

SESSION	DATE	VENUE
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4	May 6 – 10, 2013 May 13 – 17, 2013 May 20 – 24, 2013 May 27 – 31, 2013	Kaduna Lagos Benin City Lagos
Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8	June 3 – 7, 2013 June 10 – 14, 2013 June 17 – 21, 2013 June 24 – 28, 2013	Benin City Kaduna Lagos Benin City
Session 9 Session 10 Session 11	July 1 – 5, 2013 July 8 – 12, 2013 July 22 – 26, 2013	Lagos Kaduna Benin City
Session 12 Session 13 Session 14 Session 15	Aug. 5 – 9, 2013 Aug. 12 – 16, 2013 Aug. 19 – 23, 2013 Aug. 26 – 30, 2013	Lagos Benin City Kaduna Lagos
Session 16 Session 17 Session 18 Session 19	Sept. 2 – 6, 2013 Sept. 9 – 13, 2013 Sept. 16 – 20, 2013 Sept. 23 – 27, 2013	Kaduna Lagos Benin City Lagos
Session 20 Session 21 Session 22	Oct. 7 – 11, 2013 Oct. 14 – 18, 2013 Oct. 21 – 25, 2013	Benin City Kaduna Lagos
Session 23 Session 24 Session 25 Session 26	Nov. 4 – 8, 2013 Nov. 11 – 15, 2013 Nov.18 – 22, 2013 Nov. 25 – 29, 2013	Kaduna Lagos Benin City Lagos
Session 27 Session 28 Session 29	Dec. 2 – 6, 2013 Dec. 9 – 13, 2013 Dec. 16 – 20, 2013	Benin City Lagos Lagos

COURSE FEE: Members N40,000.00 and Non-Members N50,000.00 (To cover Tea/Coffee, Lunch and Course Materials)

FOR WHOM: It is compulsory for every member of the Institute to attend, at least once a year. There is no exemption. The sessions mentioned above are meant for members in every zone as stated above.

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE MCPD

1. To create a forum for sharing institutional and corporate experience in secretarial Management and training

2. To equip members of the institute with technical skills and understanding in the discharge of professional duties.

3. To educate members on the implication of poor secretarial administration.

PROGRAMME FACILITATORS

Facilitators would be drawn from experienced professionals in Secretarial Practice and Management with extensive experience in each subject areas.

1. The MCPD is compulsory for every member of the Nigerian Institute of Professional Secretaries.

2. Prospective members may also attend.

NOTE: 1. MCPD attracts 40 credit Points per year and is compulsory for all members

2. Members who do not earn up to 20 credit Points in a year stand the risk of their names

being deleted from the membership register.

Please note that registration would commence from 10.00 a.m. on the first day of the course at the same venue.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MEMBERS:

Please note that it is the prerogative of your management to release/sponsor you to any of our programmes and members should therefore, co-operate/liaise with their management in this regard.

2013 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS

This is to remind members that the 2013 Annual Subscriptions including arrears, if any, will be due for payment on or before March 31, 2013 as follows:

1. Fellow - N5,000.00

2. Member - N3,000.00

3. Associate - N2,500.00

2013 6^TH ANNUAL NATIONAL SECRETARIAL CONFERENCE

Date: October 16 - 19, 2013

Venue: Benin City, Edo State

Conference Fee: Member N35,000.00 Non-Member – N40,000.00

CHAPTER TWO – SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS

INVITATION TO ATTEND NATIONAL SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS FOR MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS DESIGNED FOR SECRETARIES, PERSONAL ASSISTANTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS

Many organizations in the country today have had to assign higher roles and sometimes Managerial responsibilities to Secretaries and Personal Assistants. It is therefore imperative that their skills be constantly updated. This programme presents participants with special advantages to enable them cope with the higher responsibilities and also be dynamic.

It is on this backdrop that this programme has been designed to sharpen the skills of the participants to work more effectively with the management team. Appreciate the problems the management faces and better supports the boss and team up with them for long term mutual gain.

We therefore, invite you to nominate participants for the under listed programmes holding as follows:

TRAINING CENTRES:

LAGOS: NIPS Training and Development Centre, 94 Ikorodu Road, Fadeyi, Lagos

BENIN CITY: Hotel Felona, Dawson Street, Benin City

KADUNA: Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna

COURSE TITLE	VENUE	DATE	AMOUNT
Enhancing the Competencies of Secretaries and Personal Assistants for Superior Performance	Lagos Benin City Kaduna	Feb. 4 – 8, 2013 Feb. 11 – 15, 2013 Feb. 18 – 22, 2013	N50, 000. 00
Management Development Programme for Secretaries and Personal Assistants	Kaduna Lagos Benin City	Mar. 4 – 8, 2013 Mar. 11 – 15, 2013 Mar. 18 – 22, 2013	N50, 000. 00
Upgrading the Skills and Competencies of Secretaries and Personal Assistants	Lagos	Mar. 25 – 29, 2013	N50, 000. 00
The Senior Secretaries and Personal Assistants Development Programme	Benin City Kaduna Lagos	April 1 – 5, 2013 April 8 – 12, 2013 April 15 – 19, 2012	N50, 000. 00
Executive Leadership Development Skills for Secretaries, Personal Assistants and & Admin. Officers	Lagos	April 22 – 26, 2013	N50, 000. 00
The Roles of Secretaries and Personal Assistants in Effective Office Management	Kaduna Lagos Benin City	May 6 – 10, 2013 May 13 – 17, 2013 May 20 – 24, 2013	N50, 000. 00
Upgrading the Skills and Competencies of Secretaries and Personal Assistants	Lagos	May 27 – 31, 2013	N50, 000. 00
Electronic Mail Handling and Records Keeping for Secretaries/Persona/Administrative Officers	Benin City Kaduna Lagos	June 3 – 7, 2013 June 10 – 14, 2013 June 17 – 21, 2013	N50, 000. 00
Executive Leadership Development Skills for Secretaries, Personal Assistants and & Admin. Officers	Benin City	June 24 – 28, 2013	N50, 000. 00
The Principles of Management and Office Administration for Secretaries, Personal/Executive Assistants	Lagos Kaduna Benin City	July 1 – 5, 2013 July 8 – 12, 2013 July 22 – 26, 2013	N50, 000. 00
The Law and Procedures of Minutes Taking for Secretaries and Personal Assistants	Lagos Benin City Kaduna	Aug. 5 – 9, 2013 Aug. 12 – 16, 2013 Aug. 19 – 23, 2013	N50, 000. 00
Upgrading the Skills and Competencies of Secretaries and Personal Assistants	Lagos	Aug. 26 – 30, 2013	N50, 000. 00
Office Administration, Accounting and Records Management	Kaduna Lagos Benin City	Sept. 2 – 6, 2013 Sept. 9 – 13, 2013 Sept. 16 – 20, 2013	N50, 000. 00
Executive Leadership Development Skills for Secretaries, Personal Assistants and & Admin. Officers	Lagos	Sept. 23 – 27, 2013	N50, 000. 00
The Secretary/Personal Assistants in Modern Office Management	Benin City Kaduna Lagos	Oct. 7 – 11, 2013 Oct. 14 – 18, 2013 Oct. 21 – 225, 2013	N50, 000. 00
The Performance Improvement and Management Development Skills	Kaduna Lagos Benin City	Nov. 4 – 8, 2013 Nov. 11 – 15, 2013 Nov. 18 – 22, 2013	N50, 000. 00
Advanced Secretarial and Basic Office Management Development Skills	Lagos Benin City	Nov. 25 – 29, 2013 Dec. 2 – 6, 2013	N50, 000. 00
The Corporate Office Administration and Management Development Skills for Secretaries and Personal Assistants	Lagos Lagos	Dec. 9 – 13, 2013 Dec. 16 – 20, 2013	N50, 000. 00

THE COURSE CONTENTS ARE AS SHOWN BELOW:

PHENOMENAL SECRETARIES AND PERSONAL ASSISTANTS

*Business Grooming and Etiquette

*Women in +

Business and emotional intelligence)

*Speaking with Confidence

*Emotional Intelligence

*Communication Skills

*Psychology/Sociology

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR SECRETARIES,

CLERICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE AND FRONT OFFICE OFFICERS

• Managing others through influence
• Managing Self for Personal Improvement
• Managing Change
• Effective Time Management
• Approach to a better working relationship with your Boss
• Communication and Information Management

THE SENIOR SECRETARIES AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

· The Secretarial and Office Ethics

· Effective Communication

· Developing Confidence

· Developing and Improving Key Skills

· Getting Results

· Human Resources Management

ELECTRONIC MAIL HANDLING AND RECORDS KEEPING, FOR SECRETARIES/PERSONAL/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS, AND MAIL ROOM OFFICERS

· The Birth, Growth and Development of the Computer

· Office Reprography

· Electronic Mail Handling

· Office Practice

· Records-Keeping and Management Controls

· Communication Skills

THE PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT AND OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

FOR SECRETARIES, PERSONAL/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS

• Leadership and Motivation
• Time and Stress Management
• Basic Management Principles
• Accounting for Office Transactions
• Efficient Records-Keeping, Mail Handling and Information Management
• Understanding Work and Corporate Ethics in Office Administration

THE LAW AND PROCEDURES OF MEETINGS, VERBATIM MINUTES TAKING, MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS FOR SECRTARIES AND PERSONAL/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS.

· The Chairman’s Role in Effective Management of a meeting

· The Role of the Secretary before, during and after each meeting

· Minutes, Report Writing. Motions and Proposals

· Verbatim Minutes Taking, Motions and Resolutions

· Glossary of Important Words and Phrases in Minutes and Report Writing

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION, ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES AND

RECORDS MANAGEMENT FOR NON-ACCOUNTING OFFICERS

· Basic Principles of Office Management

· Basic Accounting Procedures

· The Cash Book and the Imprest System

· Internal Controls

· Personnel Administration

· Profit and Loss Account and balance Sheet.

THE ROLES OF SECRETARIES AND PERSONAL ASSISTANTS IN EFFECTIVE OFFICE MANAGEMENT

*Psychology/Sociology

* Industrial/Public Relations

*Corporate Strategy

*Principles of Management

*Law and Procedure of Meetings

*Human Resources Management

THE SECRETARY/PERSONAL ASSISTANTS IN MODERN MANAGEMENT TODAY

1. Mail Handling, Document Security/Confidentiality and Correspondence

in Office Management

2. Identify your future strategic Management role

3. The Roles of a secretary and Office Professionals

4. Leadership Style in Office Management and Managing the Challenging Boss

5. Planning, Organizing and Taking Minutes of Meetings and Report Writing

ADVANCED SECRETARIAL AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRQAMME

1. Leadership and Motivation

2. Managing People

3. Time and Stress Management

4. Basic Management Principles

5. Accounting and Office Transaction

6. Understanding Work and Corporate Ethics in Office Management

THE PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT SKILLS

1. Managing Self and others for Personal Improvement through influence

2. Developing Career, Interpersonal/Public Relationship and Art of Speaking in Public

3. Communication and Information Management

4. Leadership and Motivation for Peak Performance

5. Approach to a better working relationship with your Boss

CORPORATE OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT SKILLS FOR SECRETARIES AND PERSONAL ASSISTANTS

1. Managing the Boss, Contemporaries and Subordinates

2. Taking Minutes of Meetings, Report Writing and Presentation Skills

3. Effective Communication and Presentation Skills

4. Leadership and Motivation for Peak Performance

5. Management Principles and Concepts

THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SKILLS FOR SECRETARIES, PERSONAL/EXECUTIVES/ADMIN. ASSISTANTS.

*Work Ethics and attitudinal change management

* Leadership and motivation for peak performance

* Effective delegation and supervision

* Modern office communications tools

* Developing career, planning and using interpersonal relations

* Personal effectiveness and crisis time management

UPGRADING THE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES OF SECRETARIES AND PERSONAL ASSISTANTS.

.* Corporate Duties, Responsibilities of Secretaries and Personal Assistants.

* The Impact of Technology in secretarial Administration

* The Secretary as a Supervisor and Manager of People

* Protocol Functions and Secretarial Support Services Efficiency

* The Role of Effective Communication in Management

ACHIEVING EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE – ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR SECRETARIES AND PERSONAL ASSISTANTS

· Basic Office Management Skills

· Effective Communication, Public Relations and Interpersonal Skills

· Managing the Boss – delivering high quality corporate support to senior executive and top management

· Deploying of ICT Tools in Secretarial Administration

· Personal effectiveness and time management promoting ethics in the workplace

ENHANCING THE COMPETENCIES OF SECRETARIES AND PERSONAL ASSISTANTS FOR SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE

*Developing and Adapting Effective Strategic Time and Stress Management Strategy

*Communication Skills and Information Management

*Approach to a Better Working Relationship with Your Boss

*Work Ethics and Attitudinal Change, Personal Effectiveness, Managing Self for Improvement and Time

Management

*Report Writing /Presentation Skills in Business

METHOD OF PAYMENT

All payments should be in Cash, or Bank Drafts made payable to NIPS Secretarial Training and Development. Alternatively, payment can be made by cash at the venue. Participants who wish to make payments in advance can pay into the Institutes Bank Accounts as follows:

METHOD OF PAYTMENT TO THE TRAINING CENTRE:

(1) At the Centre – By cash in person

(2) Through the Bank:

Account Name: NIPS Secretarial Training and Development

Bank Name: Skye Bank Plc

Account No. 1770901554

Sort Code: 076152377

ACCOMMODATION:

Participants will be responsible for their accommodation during the programmes. However, there are suitable Hotels and Guest Houses with suitable facilities at affordable prices around the Venues. Arrangements for accommodation can be made on request.

PROGRAMME FACILITATORS:

Facilitators would be drawn from experienced professionals in management practice with extensive experience in each of the subject area.

RESERVATION/BOOKING:

Please call or write to the Director, Training and Development, NIPS (see address below) not later than five days before the commencement of the course you/nominee is attending to enable us make the necessary arrangements.

CERRTIFICATES: Certificate will be given to participants who satisfactorily complete

The Courses

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

NIGERIA:

The Director, Training and Development,

NIPS Secretarial Training and Development Centre,

94 Ikorodu Road, Fadeyi Bus Stop,

Tel: 0l-8197299, 08033011365, 08022710595, 08030883198, 08027519942

Email: nipsec05@yahoo.com. info@nipstrainingcentre.com Website: www.nipstrainingcentre.com