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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend Lewis College to anyone who wants to further their career or gain additional skills and knowledge. The tutors are friendly, supportive and very hands on, responding to all que... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was a bit hesitant at first beleiving this was a scam, but when I wanted to enroll Penny answered all of my questions and I was SOLD ! Guys ! I took the Executive Assistant diploma and must... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can highly recommend Lewis College after my experience with them. Simon especially has been very supportive and encouraging throughout. My advice to anyone looking at studying - just make sure you s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was a great course to do with lots of good ideas and support along the way. It gives you all you need to know to be a medical secretary with great tips and advice from typing, managing your day... See more

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Established in 1984, OCR accredited since 1986 and NCFE CQ accredited since 2016. We specialise in training for Executive Assistants, Office Managers, Personal Assistants, Medical Secretaries and Administrators. Students can train with this through online distance learning from anywhere in the UK and from abroad. We are known for our personal support throughout and high level of success. Our home study courses provide flexibility, value for money and an opportunity to gain well respected and widely recognised qualifications.


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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Lovely tutors, course needs reviewing.

My experience can be fairly easily divided into my opinions on the college itself and the tutors, and my opinions on the course (Executive Assistant Diploma).

The college and the tutors are lovely - really helpful, knowledgeable and responsive and always do their very best to help with any issues or questions you might have. Jen in particular is great - I could not have asked for more from her.

The course (in my opinion) has its ups and downs. Certain aspects are great; I definitely learned a lot in the software focused modules and the psychological aspect of some of the reading material was really interesting.

On the other hand, some of the modules seem quite outdated and I did question the fact that some of the exemplars had dates from around 15 years ago on them, which made me think that some of the topics/techniques might be a bit outdated too. However, my main issue was around what students were asked to do for the management aspect of the course. At various times these involved asking senior colleagues to engage with fictional scenarios and requested the sharing of internal policies (which I was not allowed to do). Although Jen was really helpful in this respect as well and we came up with suitable and COVID sensitive workarounds, I feel that this might be an issue for a lot of people in a PA/EA position in completing the course.

To summarise - I cannot fault the dedication, helpfulness and positivity of the staff, but I would suggest that the course would benefit from a review; updating the content and reconsidering what students can reasonably be expected to do in the workplace.

February 8, 2021
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Many thanks for your comments here.

We have in fact been updating the course ware a great deal, especially over the last few months and we continue to do so monthly, following some delays in the early part of last year due to COVID.

With regards to the Managerial Diploma Assessments we now have a College based Assessment so students do not need to involve their work place if they do not wish to. In the past this has not been a problem with students but of course with COVID more students are working remotely so we adjusted the Assessments to provide more flexibility.

Students now have the choice of using a work based Assessment or they can choose a College based Assessment for the Managerial Administration Diploma which applies only to the Executive Assistant Diploma course and the Office Manager Diploma course.

Thank you for your helpful comments.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

PA Diploma

PA Diploma - 5 stars - A wonderful experience. The tutors were great and super helpful throughout the course. The content was organised and easy to follow. Overall, if you want to be a PA, defiantly give this course a go.

February 5, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Executive Assistant Diploma Level 3! Greatest thing ever

I was a bit hesitant at first beleiving this was a scam, but when I wanted to enroll Penny answered all of my questions and I was SOLD !

Guys ! I took the Executive Assistant diploma and must I say the course is VERY professionnally made, im always happy going through my units and submitting my assessments.

Lewis College is extremmely welcoming, teachers and tutors are the most kind people there is.

Don't hesistate giving youreslf a chance to a good diploma.

Thank you again Lewis College :)

January 2, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really great!

Really great, easy to follow. Interaction with tutors was second to none. They were very responsive and encouraging at all stages.

December 30, 2020
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Lewis College!

Thank you Lewis College!!

The tutors are amazing and friendly, and reply to questions really quickly, they are always there to help.

Studying the course with Lewis College allowed me to continue to study in my own time working around a full time job, which became more demanding during the pandemic. I cant thank my tutors enough for the help they have given me in this difficult year.

The way the online training is set up you always know where you are in your studies, so it's always clear what you have left to do.

This course really helped improve my confidence in my work and in my self. The great feed back that I Received from the tutors and the assessors at the end of every unit was really useful.

If you are looking to study online around a full time job, part time job or family - Give Lewis College a go, I would recommend it.

December 1, 2020
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Medical secretary diploma

I recently completed my medical secretary course. I was a bit afraid at first to give my trust (and money) to an online course, but I have to say I very happy. The teachers are very reactive and will answers your questions quickly. The units are well explained and the exercises prepare you well for the assessments.
So I would say you can go for it and you should end up with a diploma

November 3, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful and supportive

I had looked for some time for a PA course only finding online ones. I chose Lewis college because of the reviews and where it was based. The fees were reasonable and the ability to do it in my own time was great.
Since enrolling I have had all manner of health problems which has caused delay upon delay in me completing my course however the team were great. Lewis college were understanding and supportive. I am already a secretary so some things I already knew but I learnt so so much. I can’t thank the team enough. I can honestly say I would recommend them 100%.

October 27, 2020
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended!

Highly recommended!!

As someone hoping to return to work after having a family, I was slightly unsure what to expect and how I would cope with a return to studying partiularly as I was unfamiliar with Outlook. However, this has turned out to be the perfect course and proves the point that you are never too old to learn! It enables you to study at your own pace, at times that suit you and with invaluable support and reassurance provided by the tutors whenever needed.

The course itself is detailed, thorough and extremely well-structured, guiding you through unfamiliar information step-by-step whilst allowing you to work at a faster pace on more familiar content. The assignments are both relevant and interesting and there is a real sense of progress and achievement as you move through the course.

I feel confident that I now have the skills to embark on a new career as a medical secretary, so thank you Lewis College!

October 20, 2020
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing tutors and extremely useful…

Amazing tutors and extremely useful course

Studying online at Lewis College was a really nice experience for me.
The tutors were very friendly, helpful and supportive.
Working through the units at my own pace was really important and helpful.
The knowledge I gained is valuable.
I highly recommended to everyone who wants to improve their skills and knowledge.

Special thanks to my tutors: Rebecca, Simon and Jen. It was a pleasure working with you all! Wishing you all the best!

Thank you Lewis College!

September 29, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Invaluable! (PA Diploma)

The skills I learnt on this course have been invaluable. As someone who has only studied creative subjects at school and higher education, this course has helped me to go from very little knowledge with Office to being fully competent and confident.
Tutors are incredibly supportive and quick to respond to any queries and questions you might have
My only criticism would be that a few of the units felt a little repetitive at times in terms of completing the same 3/4 exercises as assignments and then doing the exact same thing again for the assessments. (The Analysing & Composing Business Documents unit springs to mind as an example of this).
Overall this course have been incredible and has helped me not only change my career, but also fast-tracked a promotion for me.
I also completed this course whilst working full time!
Thank you to Penny, Rebecca and Simon for all of their help and support during my time with the college.

August 4, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An Excellent College

An Excellent College, you can do it in your own course of time. Very understanding and the tutors go out of their way to help you when required.
I am very Extremely happy with the service they provided. I truly recommend anyone to join them.
I am an International student

July 29, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Medical secretary diploma

I have just completed the Medical Secretary Diploma. I currently work full time but this course gave me the flexibility to study at anytime without being pressured. The exercises we’re very easy to follow with a high level of information and depth. The staff are extremely supportive and approachable and are always happy to help.

I especially enjoyed the medical personal development module, it allowed me to explore ways to manage situations within the workplace and I now use some of the tips I have learnt everyday at work.

I would recommend this course to anyone who is looking to increase their knowledge and understanding of becoming a medical PA/ secretary.

Thank you Lewis college!

July 28, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really enjoyed this course

Really enjoyed this course, I felt the modules covered a varied amount of topics, which will help me in my career as a PA. It was really helpful to brush up on my IT skills and I particularly enjoyed the personal skills section of the course and learning about the psychology of working with people and their different styles of working.

The team have been fully supportive throughout this course and I would definitely recommend Lewis College to anyone.

July 23, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is one of the best courses I have…

This is one of the best courses I have ever been on. The courses have good knowledge and although in depth easy to understand. Staff are very approachable as well. I recommend the business course, well worth it.

May 22, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This course is an excellent option for…

This course is an excellent option for those who work full time. It gives you chance to study on your own terms. The college provides all the necessary resources, the tutors are always here for you to help. I had all the support I needed.

May 15, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great course and excellent tutors

I have nearly completed my Executive PA Diploma. It has been a really useful and interesting course allowing me to improve on my PA skills in many different ways. I have also improved on my Microsoft skills.

I have worked through the units at my own pace which is helpful when working full time.

Thank you my tutors Simon, Rebecca and all at Lewis College who have been extremely supportive throughout my studies.

I would highly recommend Lewis College to anyone looking to gain experience and qualifications as a PA.

May 5, 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Executive PA Course

Executive PA Course

If you are looking to change your career then i would recommend this course. I have learnt so much and used so many of the skills from this course in my current job. The support from Simon,Rebecca and Jenny have been invaluable.

March 30, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful and friendly college

I really enjoyed the course (CPD Professional Business Documents) and the tutors were always there to answer any queries and offer helpful feedback. I would certainly recommend the college to anyone thinking of enrolling on a course.

March 13, 2020
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