Professional Virtual Assistant Course
- Six Units of Virtual Assistant Training
- Quick and Easy Online Exam
- Content Updated Monthly
- Payment plans available
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Course Last Updated: March 2024
Here's What You'll Learn in our Professional Course
Unit One - Introduction to Becoming a Virtual Assistant
Our virtual assistant certification course begins with exploring what it takes to become a virtual assistant, and the qualities that will help you succeed. By the end of this unit you’ll have a thorough understanding of what a virtual assistant does, and begin thinking about what aspect of this role interests you the most.
- Overview of the virtual assistant industry
- Essential qualities of a successful virtual assistant
- Services Provided by a virtual assistant
- Choosing your niche
Unit Two - Essential Soft Skills for Virtual Assistants
This unit explores the important skills that every virtual assistant needs to excel in their career. It focuses on the soft skills required to become an exceptional virtual assistant in any role or industry.
- Effective Communication
- Organizational Abilities
- Technological Proficiency
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
Unit Three - Essential Hard Skills for Virtual Assistants
A week in the life of a virtual assistant can involve a range of different tasks, and this unit strives to prepare you for some of the more common tasks you may be asked to complete.
- Overview of common administrative tasks
- Introduction to email management
- Introduction to appointment scheduling
- Introduction to data entry
- Introduction to social media managment
Unit Four - Getting Clients as a Virtual Assistant
There are a number of ways to attract clients as a virtual assistant, from freelance platforms, to cold outreach, to networking and referrals. We cover the most effective ways to get a steady stream of clients.
- Understanding and targeting your niche
- Pricing your services as a virtual assistant
- Marketing oneself as a virtual assistant on freelance platforms
- Networking and generating referrals
- Meeting with prospective clients (virtually) and selling your services
Unit Five - Optimizing Your Digital Presence and Personal Branding
For virtual assistants personal branding and maintaining a strong digital presence will ensure you stand out from the crowd. There are thousands of virtual assistants competing for jobs, and a virtual assistant certification coupled with a strong online presence will lead to a steady stream of jobs.
- Basics of personal branding for virtual assistants
- Collecting and publishing client testimonials
- Creating a professional virtual assistant website
- Leveraging social media as a virtual assistant
Unit Six -Tools and Technology for Virtual Assistants
A virtual assistants main tools is their laptop, and a WIFI connection, so it goes without saying that an in-depth understanding of the various tools and technology you’ll encounter as a virtual assistant is an important part of any training course.
- Essential software and tools for virtual assistants
- Introduction to using and managing cloud storage
- Tools for successful collaboration in a remote or virtual team
- Advanced Course Only
Unit Seven - Specialized Services in Virtual Assistance
- Overview of niche areas (e.g., social media management, content creation, technical support)
- Developing skills in a specialized service areas
- Advanced Course Only
Unit Eight - Health and Wellness for Remote Workers
Working from home can have it’s challenges, no matter the industry you work in. Being a virtual assistant means you work remotely, from a desk, with little in-person interaction with colleagues. In Unit Eight we teach tips & tricks to manage this challenge.
- Best practices for maintaining physical health while working remotely
- Strategies for managing stress and avoiding burnout
- Importance of work-life balance and how to achieve it
- Advanced Course Only
Unit Nine - Continuing Education and Professional Development
It’s important to stay up to date with industry trends, technology, and tools. The virtual assistance industry is fast moving and making a plan for ongoing learning and development will ensure you stay in demand as a virtual assistant.
- Staying updated with industry trends and tools
- Creating a plan for ongoing learning and skill development
- Advanced Course Only
Unit Ten - Frequently Asked Questions
The final unit covers all the nitty-gritty questions you may have about becoming, and thriving, as a virtual assistant. We use real questions from our past students and provide in depth answers and guidance. This section is updated frequently with the latest questions we are receiving.
- Real questions from past students, answered by our experts
- Case studies on how to navigate some common scenarios
Quick & Easy Virtual Assistant Exam
Professional Virtual Assistant Course Summary
Who the Professional Course is aimed at:
The Professional Virtual Assistant training course is our base-level course that teaches everything required to become a competent virtual assistant or to teach further skills to existing virtual assistants.
Length of the Professional Course:
The Professional Course contains approximately 20 hours worth of reading, along with interactive quizzes and visual slides. Most of our students take four to eight weeks to complete this with part-time commitment in the evenings or around other work. It can be completed in as little as two weeks with more focused effort.
Cost:
$247 One-off payment.
(or six monthly payments of $42)
How to Get Started:
- Confirm whether you want to take the Professional Course or the Advanced Course
- Purchase below, either with a one-off payment or using our payment plan.
- You'll then be given instant access to your student dashboard
- Login and start learning at your own pace, while browsing and download our bonus resources
- Complete the quizzes and assignments as you go
- Sit the quick and easy online exam whenever you feel ready
- You'll then receive your Certified Executive Assistant Professional digital certificate you can add to your resume
