FAQs Archive - Page 12 of 15

Q: Can training be invoiced this year and delivered next year?

Yes. Good providers will invoice in the current year for a place in the next, and if dates are not yet published you can buy a training credit so the invoice is dated this year and the date is chosen later. eavolve offers both, with a deadline of Tuesday 15 December 2026 for a 2026 invoice.

Q: What if the training budget has already been spent?

Ask which budget. Central L&D, the team training line and the executive's discretionary spend are usually separate. If all three are gone, ask for your request to be written into next year's plan now, while planning is happening, rather than waiting until the new year.

Q: How much does PA training cost in the UK?

From around £200 for a single coaching session to more than £4,000 for a week-long course. Most specialist in-person training days sit between £500 and £1,750 plus VAT. We have compared the main UK providers' prices in how much EA training costs in the UK , and the same figures apply to PAs because the good providers train both roles together.

Q: Is cheaper online EA training worth it?

Sometimes. A short virtual course is a reasonable way to learn a specific tool or technique, and some are well taught. What it rarely does is change how you operate, because that needs practice on your own work, honest feedback and other EAs in the room. If the brief is "learn Excel", buy the cheap course. If the brief is "become more strategic", budget for a day in person with people who have done the job.

Q: Do I need an accredited EA qualification?

In fifteen years as an EA, and hiring EAs for my own team, I was never asked for one and never asked for one. Accreditation matters in two situations: when your L&D team needs CPD hours to approve the spend, and when you want a recognised certificate on your CV early in your career. For experienced EAs, the evidence of what you have delivered counts for far more than a qualification, and the best training is judged by what changes in your executive's diary afterwards.

Q: How much should an employer expect to pay for EA training?

For one EA, between £675 and £1,750 plus VAT for a full day of specialist in-person training, or £200 to £300 for a single coaching session. For a team, most organisations pay less per head by booking an in-house training day or a monthly retainer. Our free employer funding guide sets out how to make the case, and our corporate training page covers the team options.

Q: Should I offer to pay for part of my own training?

Only as a last step, and only if you would do it anyway. Offering to split the cost can unlock a hesitant yes, and some EAs treat it as an investment in a pay rise or a move that will repay it many times over. Before you offer, make the full case first. Most employers will fund training that is clearly in the executive's interest, and the Future Ready and Strategy Training Days are built so that the return shows in the executive's diary within a month.