Third St and Chitepo, Harare, Zimbabwe
Secretarial & Office Management

Speciss Receptionist Certificate

Reception / Front Office Management

Programme overview

About this course

Are you eager to learn the skills that will make you a great receptionist?

Who will issue your certificate?

Once youve completed your study with Speciss College and passed the exams, youll be awarded the Speciss College Receptionist Certificate. This is the foundation for your future career!

Speciss College is the largest private education institution in Zimbabwe. We provide a diverse range of education and training facilities; just take a look at the menu of courses we offer, and youll see that we cover more than 20 different fields of study!

The Colleges well-deserved reputation for quality established over 40 years - ensures that our students have a head-start in the job market and in their academic careers. Speciss Colleges training facilities are outstanding and the teachers and lecturers perform to the highest standards.

Speciss students regularly achieve results above international and national averages. A qualification from Speciss College will equip you with skills to succeed in todays competitive world!


Entry requirements for this course

To join the Speciss family and kick-start your career, you need to have passed 5 O levels, or be older than 18 years of age. Bring certified copies of your qualifications when you come to register at Speciss College!

What you will learn

This is what youll study in the Receptionist Certificate course:


    Qualities of a receptionist
    Customer care and public relations
    Word processing
    Telecommunication services usage
    Switchboard
    Petty cash control
    Filing and office organisation
    Grooming and hygiene
    Person Friday duties

What exams will you write?

Exams are held at the end of each month-long course. Youll register for the exams with the Speciss College Exams Officer.

When and where are the classes and what are the fees?

Lessons are offered at different times on different campuses, with some lessons being held during the day, and others in the evening or at weekends. Often the same course can be studied at a variety of different times, so you can choose the one which is more convenient to you.

Youll get your personal timetable when you register at Speciss College.

What about books and stationery?

You'll need to bring your own notebook and writing materials to your classes. For your convenience, we have a range of stationery items at the Speciss bookshops.

Similar courses you should consider at Speciss

Similar courses which are offered at Speciss College include: Speciss College Executive Secretarial Diploma; ICDL; short computer courses; Microsoft Office software courses.

What you need to know

Course information

Certification

After successfully completing the programme, you will receive the applicable recognised qualification offered through Speciss College.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements vary by programme level. Contact admissions for an assessment of your qualifications.

Examinations and learning resources

Examination dates, applicable fees, prescribed books and stationery requirements are confirmed for each intake by the College.

Lesson times

Study mode: Varies by campus and intake

Duration: Confirm with admissions

Course codes
Harare (Chitepo) Campus CRECET Bulawayo Campus BSREC
Current and upcoming study opportunities

Available intakes

3 intakes
EVENING Course in progress

SPECISS CHITEPO CAMPUS

Starts6 January 2026 Ends21 December 2026 Registration opened 1 December 2025
CHARGED PER QUALIFICATION
FULL TIME Course in progress

SPECISS CHITEPO CAMPUS

Starts6 January 2026 Ends21 December 2026 Registration opened 1 December 2025
CHARGED PER QUALIFICATION
WEEKEND Course in progress

SPECISS CHITEPO CAMPUS

Starts6 January 2026 Ends21 December 2026 Registration opened 1 December 2025
CHARGED PER QUALIFICATION