BECOME A CERTIFIED EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

There are two ways to register for an ACEA® event:

1. Complete our 'Contact Form' with the particular event you wish to inquire about, and one of our sales representatives will contact you with all the relevant details.

2. View our 'Upcoming Events' and click 'Book Now / Pay Later' for our specific events.

Both options allow you to secure your spot without immediate payment, giving you flexibility in your planning.

Yes, ACEA® Online is delivered over a 3-week period consisting of 6 sessions of 4 hours each, plus a final session of 2 hours. Our public courses typically run on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for the first 2 weeks, and then on the Thursday of the final week.

For In-House/On-Site programs, the schedule can be customized to suit the client. The online program is more than just Zoom; it is supported by the BMTG e-learning Academy, an online portal where delegates can:

• Conduct coursework
• Collaborate with other delegates
• Undertake quizzes
• Complete the ACEA® assessment

ACEA® is marketed exclusively by our licensed global event management partners including:

• Lucy Brazier OBE's Executive Support Magazine
• Innoverto Fze, Dubai
• Opus Kinetic, Malaysia
• Ken Knowledge, Singapore
• Gwiji Africa, Kenya

The ACEA® program typically takes 12 weeks to complete. The program is designed to be flexible, allowing participants to balance their work commitments while advancing their professional development.

The curriculum is structured into weekly modules, each building upon the previous week's learning. Participants can expect to dedicate 8-10 hours per week to coursework, including live sessions, self-paced learning, and practical assignments.

The ACEA® program has successfully reached over 3000 delegates worldwide, representing renowned organizations from the private and public sectors.

This prestigious program holds certification from Qualifi, a recognized awarding body in the United Kingdom. Additionally, it carries accreditation from the CPD Standards Office and is an Approved program by the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP).

For over a decade, ACEA® has been strongly endorsed and championed by Lucy Brazier OBE, a visionary figure in the administrative profession. Lucy serves as the CEO of Marcham Publishing, an influential global entity known for organizing world-class conferences and training events such as Executive Support LIVE and Modern-Day Assistant. Marcham Publishing is also the proud publisher of Executive Support Magazine, which sets the benchmark for training materials in the administrative professionals' domain.

Leading brands in the shipping, management consultancy, and oil & gas sectors, both within the private and public spheres, have consistently chosen ACEA® as their preferred on-site/in-house certified program for administrative professionals. These brands include prominent organizations in the United Kingdom, European Union, and the United States.

ACEA® has rapidly emerged as the essential credential for ambitious administrative professionals, establishing itself as the de-facto standard in the field.

ACEA® was the original "Executive" led business acumen focussed programme and is only ever delivered by Executives or ex-Executives.

ACEA® is not reliant on a single trainer. Through our global stable of 9 experienced trainers we can deliver continuity whilst minimising the risk of cancellation.

Unlike many similar programs ACEA® is independently certified, accredited and approved by leading educational and professional bodies and is not simply a "Certificate of Attendance" issued by the course providers.

Yes.

In 2022 ACEA® was voted the top Business and Management Course for Executive Assistants and Administrative Professionals and also the top Business Administration tutor led course.

And in 2021 ACEA® was awarded the top online live and interactive Business Administration course on findcourses.co.uk

Yes.

This is a great way to save on the public course fees as not only does it work out cheaper per delegate you also save on travel and accommodation costs.

Commercially this can become economic if you have 8 or more internal staff wishing to attend.

Further savings and/or free places are available for any organisation that is prepared to host a "public" event on their premises.

For further details please contact us and one of our regional partners will respond with more details.

As ACEA® is an advanced level course we look for a combination of skills and experience. Entry to ACEA® can be granted if you fulfil two of the following criteria:

• University degree or equivalent
• 3 years' experience in role or similar role
• Associate level or above of any recognised local PA/EA Association
• More than 5 years in the administrative profession

Yes ACEA® is independently accredited by the CPD Standards office and offers 30 CPD Credits equivalent to 30 CEU Credits.

We are delighted to offer a convenient "Book Now / Pay Later" option, allowing you to secure your place on the Course without needing to pay upfront.

Once you reserve your spot, you will have 14 days to complete the payment. If payment is not received within this time frame, your reservation will be released and the place will be made available to others on a first come, first served basis.

Please note, your booking may be referred to our local event organizing partners, who will reach out to confirm your reservation and assist with the payment process, if applicable.

Important: The "Book Now / Pay Later" option is available only for bookings made up to 6 weeks before the event start date. For reservations made within 6 weeks of the event, payment terms will be arranged on a case-by-case basis. In all cases, payment must be received prior to the course start date.

If you are a member of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) by achieving ACEA® provides you will be awarded with 28 CAP re-certification points.

Yes. There are no re-certification requirements.

ACEA® is owned and delivered by BMTG (UK) Ltd and is marketed by our event management partners globally.

• Lucy Brazier OBE's Executive Support Magazine
• Innoverto Fze, Dubai
• Opus Kinetic, Malaysia
• Ken Knowledge, Singapore
• Gwiji Africa, Kenya

The ACEA® Online Assessment is conducted Online in the BMTG e-Learning Academy.

The Assessment is based on the multiple choice model and consists of 50 questions.

The ACEA® Online Assessment based on the multiple choice model and consists of 50 questions.

Delegates must achieve 70% or above to be awarded to Advanced Certificate for the Executive Assistant.

Course fees vary depending on format (Classroom or Online) and location.

Early bird rates are also available.

Full details of all our upcoming events along with prices can be obtained by selecting requesting our course brochure.

Sorry, we do not offer scholarships.

No.

In the United Kingdom only academic qualifications such as GCSEs, A-Levels etc. are consider to be regulated. Regulated qualifications are overseen by official regulatory bodies such as Ofqual (England), Qualifications Wales, SQA (Scotland), and CCEA (Northern Ireland).

VAT, or Value Added Tax, is a UK sales tax currently set at 20% and is applicable to certain courses depending on where it is taking place and / or the residency of the buyer and / or whether the buyer is a business or an individual.

As an example VAT is charged at 20% for all events running in the UK and should be paid by every delegate unless the delegates' organisation is exempt (ie the United Nations). Non UK events may or may not have a local sales tax chargeable depending on local registration.

An online event does not attract VAT for any delegate / organisation not resident in the UK.

With effect from 1/1/2025 EU clients for Online courses may be charged the VAT of their home countries although the application of this legislation is somewhat confusing to say the least. Non UK or EU clients do not pay VAT on online courses.

All as clear as mud!!

The requirements vary depending on the format you choose.

For our 5-day classroom sessions, there is a small amount of pre-course work, taking around 60 to 90 minutes. After the course, you will complete an online assessment, which typically takes about 90 minutes and can be spread over 7 days. There is no offline course work.

For our online sessions, the pre-course work and post-course assessment are similar in duration. However, there is additional in-course "homework," which takes approximately 6 hours over a two-week period, followed by a final offline assignment that should take 4 to 5 hours to complete within a 7-day window.