Your Excellency

Accredited training for executive and personal assistants

Your Excellency is a British company specialising in professional training and qualifications for executive assistants (EAs) and personal assistants (PAs). Its offering combines programmes regulated by Ofqual and accredited by the Institute of Administrative Management (IAM) and SFJ Awards, with the aim of helping participants develop confidence and broaden their career opportunities. The company states it has trained more than 6,000 executive and personal assistants worldwide.

Featured programmes

The catalogue includes two main five-month programmes, delivered online through its virtual academy:

• The Essential PA Programme for Rising PAs: aimed at emerging professionals seeking a qualification in the field of personal assistance. The next edition starts on 10 September 2026.
• The Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants: an intensive five-month programme for senior and executive assistants who want to acquire business and leadership skills. The next edition starts on 11 November 2026.

In addition, the course Making Sense of Business Finance for EAs & PAs is offered, which at the time of analysis had a session scheduled for 17 September 2026.

Other training formats

The company complements its offering with live events such as Lunch N Learn Live, a Business Finance Masterclass, standalone one- or two-day courses, one-to-one coaching, in-house and bespoke programmes for companies, and recruitment support services. It also offers a subscription called The Learning Passport Subscription, which gives access to over £2,300 worth of premium training for £39 per month (VAT included), through the Thinkific platform.

Methodology and reach

Training is delivered online, allowing participants to fit their studies around their personal and professional lives from anywhere in the world. The courses are led by qualified and experienced trainers. The company presents itself as a world leader in EA and PA training, a claim it supports with the figure of more than 6,000 professionals trained.

Recognition and added value

According to the information published, regulated and accredited qualifications are more widely recognised by employers than other online training alternatives. The programmes aim to develop strategic and leadership skills, as well as expand professional networks by learning alongside other assistants in the industry. The company has a community of graduates who have shared positive feedback on the usefulness of the courses for their career progression.