Whether it's a basic understanding of how a modern office operates, how to administer meetings or the main functions of business activity, LCCI's Business and Secretarial qualifications cover all the essentials.

Highlighted here are some LCCI Business Administration and Secretarial diplomas. For full details, please refer to the Certificate and Diploma Structures section.

Level	Award	Requirements
3	Diploma in Business Administration (DBA3)	Passes required in three Level 3 subjects within a 24 month period. Candidates must choose two subjects from Business Administration, Business Practice or Understanding Meetings, plus one additional subject.
3	Private Secretary's Diploma (PSD)	Passes required in the following subjects within a 24 month period: Business Administration L3, Business Practice or Understanding Meetings L3, English for Business L2 plus one additional Level 3 subject.
3	Diploma in Managerial Principles	Passes required in six Level 3 subjects within a 24 month period. Subjects must include Business and Industrial Administration and Principles and Preactice of Management plus a choice of four other Level 3 subjects.

Business and Secretarial Qualifications

Business Administration : Levels 1 -3

These qualifications have been developed for those who work, or wish to work, in areas of business that involve an understanding of business administration. The qualifications test a candidate's understanding of basic routine administration, procedures and standards and also their knowledge of standard office equipment,
business services, supplies and management support.

Business Practice : Levels 2 - 3

These qualifications are aimed at candidates who wish to demonstrate their knowledge of the main functions of business activity and their understanding of the individual's contribution to the business organisation. The qualifications test a candidate's understanding of the influences on the business organisation and what the success factors of the business might be.

Principles and Practice of Management : Level 3

This qualification is suitable for candidates who work or intend to work in management.The aim of the qualification is to give candidates a broad understanding of the role of management within organisations. Candidates are required to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles, purposes, processes and practices of management.

Business and Industrial Administration : Level 3

This syllabus, designed to test understanding of the core activities of administration in the business world, has been completely revised and updated for first teaching from September 2007, and first examinations from November 2008. The qualification covers all aspects of business including marketing, finance and personnel and also includes new learning aims relating to new technologies.

Meetings : Levels 2 - 3

The syllabus has been revised and updated for first teaching from September 2007 with first examinations in November 2008. Additional learning aims relating to health and safety, disability access and new technologies have been combined to ensure candidates gain a thorough undertsanding of how to arrange, conduct and review meetings.

Text Production : Levels 1 - 3

These qualifications are suitable for those who wish to demonstrate proficiency in transcribing business documents from printed/handwritten copy. Candidates should be able to keyboard accurately at speeds up to 50 words per minute.