Virtual Assistant Training Courses

There are several Virtual Assistant training courses and programs available. It's a matter of choosing which one is right for you. Below you will find a list of Virtual Assistance Training Programs available including the costs and requirements.

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Virtual Assistant Training Programs

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Assist U

20-week Virtual Assistant Training Course

Cost / Description:

$2,695 - Placed in a small group with 5 other students
$3,595 - One on One training with AssistU Trainer
$8,995 - One on One training with Stacy Brice
(Scholarships and payment plans available)

Prerequisites / Requirements

• A minimum of two years of administrative support experience within the past eight years.
• Internet access and a good working knowledge of how to use the Web, email, attachments, browser, etc. 
• A home office (or the space and resources to set up same). 
• A computer with Windows 95, 98, 2000 or XP operating system and basic software applications (i.e..., Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
• A strong desire for employment or an employment change.
• The ability and willingness to attend all phases of the Program.

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Ajia

Cost / Description

Total hours for software training track I:

50 hours / 10 weeks / 5 hours per week

$325.00 USD per student (the cost can be spread over three months at $108.33USD per month). The rate is based on 5 students per class. Ajia can also customize a training track to fit your schedule

Ajia offers Virtual Assistance training in the latest software technology that can be used in every aspect of your Virtual Assistant Business. Software training includes Microsoft FrontPage, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Dreamweaver, and Adobe Professional. Ajia also offers customized software training packages specific to your needs.

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CyberStarVA (Real Estate)

Description / Cost:

Must be a member of this organization

10-week Virtual Assistant Training Program

$799.00 - one time fee

$900.00 - Invoiced over the course of 8 weeks, payment of $225.00 is due every 2 weeks.

Course covers all aspects of real estate from terminology to transaction coordination.

Prerequisites / Requirements:

Minimum one year administrative/VA or other support role, and can document the types of support performed.

• Internet access
• Website
• Headset with microphone

A home office set up with the following:

- Pentium computer Win 98 or 2000, XP
- min 32 megs of RAM
- 1 gig hard drive
- cable or internet modem with Internet access
- Internet Explorer, Netscape, Firefox and/or Opera
- MS Office
- Current/Updated Virus protection software
- Printer
- Fax

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Executive Solutions (ES)

Cost / Description:

$160 (Web-based and Instructor Lead 12-week program). Modules and/or classes can be also be taken individually.
$107. 64 (Independent and self-paced Virtual Assistant Study Guide Program)

Prerequisites / Requirement:

• Must have administrative background
• Basic understanding of the internet, and computer with enough memory to download class lessons.

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International Association of Virtual Assistants (IAVA)

Cost / Description:

£150 for IAVA Members (Based in UK)
IAVA Membership
First year: £100.00* (Joining fee plus annual subscription)
Annual renewal: £75.00

Prerequisites / Requirements:

Must be a member of IAVA to receive discount on Virtual Assistant training program.

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Military Spouse Virtual Assistants (MSVA)

Cost / Description:

FREE for active-duty US military spouses.

Prerequisites / Requirements:

• A minimum of two years of administrative support experience within the past eight years.
• Internet access and a good working knowledge of how to use the Web, email, attachments, browser, etc.
• A home office (or the space and resources to set up same).
• A computer with Windows 95, 98, 2000 or XP operating system and basic software applications (i.e..., Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.).
• A strong desire for employment or an employment change.
• The ability and willingness to attend all phases of the Program.

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Red Deer College

Cost / Description:

$3,619.75

Program includes 8 to 11 courses. Each course is 14 weeks and costs $391.25 plus the cost of textbooks.

Prerequisites / Requirements:

Academic Requirements
* Keyboarding Speed of 30 net words per minute on 3, 3-minutes timings with 3 or fewer errors on each timing.
* 50% in English 30 or 65% in English 33, or equivalent.

OR

You must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school at least one full year before the program commences, and have a minimum mark of 50% in English 30 or ELA 30-1 or English 33 or ELA 30-2, or a minimum score at the 50th percentile on the English component of the College Board Placement Test and a score of 2-3 on a writing sample.

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REVA Training Center

Cost / Description:

$875 - 10 Week Course

Virtual Assistant Training Course Includes:
Introduction to Real Estate Virtual Assistance

• Risk Management
• Creating a Virtual Work Environment
• Overview of Real Estate Programs 
• Virtual Tours
• Getting Started with Top Producer 7i
• Imprev
• Listing Coordination
• Introduction to Online Transaction Coordination
• Website Promotion for Real Estate Professionals
• Introduction to GuruNet
• Marketing to Real Estate Agents
• Six one-on-one mentoring sessions

Prerequisites / Requirements:

All participants, must have either 1 year as a full-time Virtual Assistant and/or formalized Virtual Assistant training (i.e... Virtual Assistance U, AssistU)

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Santa Rosa Junior College

This college offers three Virtual Assistant Training Courses:

VA Administrative Support
VA Bookkeeping
VA Promotional/Marketing

Core Requirements can be found at their website. (too many to list here)

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Universal Class

Cost / Description:

$99 - Basic Course
$117 - Certificate Option

Textbook Required in Course: 
How to Start a Home-Based Desktop Publishing Business by Louise Kursmark. (c) 2002 ISBN 0-7627-2250-9

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University of Virtual Assistants

Cost / Description

$1,100 to $1215 USD 10-week program

Virtual Assistant Training Program (VATP) is a 10 week extensvie and comprehensive Virtual Assistant program. We will cover all aspects of business start-up, operation, financial issues, budgeting, marketing materials, creating a marketing strategy, dealing with clients, and day-to-day operations. Each participant will recieve ongoing one-on-one coaching throughout the 10 week training period.

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VA Trainer

Cost / Description

$695 AUD - 10 week program

• Will guide you in setting up your business
• Get you started on your own website
• Guide you in setting rates that are right for you
• Teach you how to deal with clients, what questions to ask and how to quote
• Will help you learn to network and market your business
• During the program you will be given access to materials that consist of books, software programs, hardware items and other things essential in assisting with the operation of your VA business.

This is a 10-week program designed to help those who already have good
computer skills to develop or advance their Virtual Assistant business. This
program includes:

• Weekly email lessons, with homework to complete (some research will be involved)
• Fortnightly 60 min online classroom sessions, with Q&A
• Unlimited email support, (and some phone support via Skype), if required

Prerequisites / Requirements  

• Good knowledge of the computer keyboard and the ability to use it.
• Good operating knowledge of a word processing package, either MS Word, WordPerfect or similar.
• Basic knowledge of other programs with the ability to learn quickly.
• Knowledge of how to use an email program.
• Understanding of basic web and computer technology, i.e. menu, taskbar, icons, toolbar, etc.
  

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VA Training

Cost / Description:

The VA Jumpstart (8 week program) - $100
Includes 8 coaching sessions, unlimited email support, training manual, access to audios, client leads, and other resources.

The Savvy VA (12 week program & includes VA Jumpstart Program) - $225

The Virtuoso VA (16 week program and includes the VA Jumpstart and Savvy VA Program) - $375

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Virtual Assistance U

Cost / Description:

$1000 (partial 50% scholarships for $500 are available and most participants qualify)
Books and stationery for projects are extra.

20-week Virtual Assistant training program conducted online in a voice interactive meeting room. Speakers and microphone or headset combination required. Online sessions alternate with one on one coaching conducted over the phone or in the meeting rooms for team members outside of the US.

Prerequisites / Requirements:

Experience:

• At least two years recent full time experience as an administrative or executive assistant. 
• Proficient competency levels in the software that will be used in the practice.

Equipment:

• Computer
• modem
• duplex soundcard
• phone line separate from internet access
• headset or microphone
• speakers to participate in the class.

Software:

• MS Word 97, 2000 or XP professional, email program supporting attachments.
  

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Virtual Assistant Start Up System (VAS System)

Cost / Description:

$495 not including shipping and handling

The Virtual Assistant Start-up System (VAS) includes a step-by-step workbook which provides a collection of advice and practical guidance for starting your own successful Virtual Assistant business. Also included is a CD-ROM of over 100+ VA related business templates plus resource books, VA Business Plan, VA Coaching Session with Tawnya Sutherland, VA website, domain name registration, hosting for a year plus too much more to list.

Prerequisites / Requirements:

• Computer with CD-ROM
• Microsoft Office compatiable software
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Secretarial Work History
• Home Office Space & Equipment

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Virtual Assistant Training Program (VATP)

Cost / Description:

$900 plus (GST) for Canadians. Payment plans are available.

9 week Course

Prerequisites / Requirements:

• A phone (with a long distance plan)
• A computer
• Internet access
• Microsoft Office
• At least a basic understanding of the above

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Virtual Business Owners

This company offers a variety of virtual training courses for military spouses including:

• Starting a Virtual Business
• Marketing a Virtual Company
• Introduction to Virtual Assistance 101

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Virtual Business Training

Cost / Description

10 week program is $795 USD.

Virtual Business Training cultivates tomorrow's Virtual Associates through
an intensive training program designed to assist them in launching viable,
sustainable virtual service businesses through:

• Group and Individual Instruction, Coaching and Mentoring
• Assistance with Marketing Materials/Website
• Presentations from Industry Colleagues
• Providing resources, tools, advice and environment to accelerate
  the formation of technology-based virtual businesses
• Extensive Reference Library resources
• Client' Exercises and Interaction

Upon completion of the course you will receive:

• Directory Listing (upon completion of program requirements)
•  Virtual Business Trained logo for website

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