Virtual Assistant
This course prepares you to work as a professional virtual assistant (VA). You will learn which services VAs offer, how to use essential tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Trello, Asana, Calendly, Zoom and Slack, and how to manage inboxes, calendars, documents and customer support. You will practise using AI tools responsibly, communicating clearly across time zones and keeping client data confidential. The final module covers finding clients, setting prices, writing simple agreements and getting paid safely from Nigeria.
Instructor: Future AI Faculty · English · beginner
What you'll learn
- Describe virtual assistant services and choose a niche
- Manage inboxes, calendars, documents and support tasks with standard tools
- Communicate professionally, use AI responsibly and protect client data
- Find clients, price your services and get paid safely
Who it's for
Graduates, job seekers, administrative staff, stay-at-home parents and anyone who wants flexible remote work.
Prerequisites
Basic computer and internet skills, a working email address and access to a laptop or smartphone.
Curriculum
4 modules · 12 lessons
- What a virtual assistant doesPreview18 min
- The essential VA toolkit22 min
- Module 1 quiz20 min
- Email and calendar management22 min
- Documents, data entry and customer support22 min
- Module 2 quiz20 min
- Professional communication across time zones20 min
- Using AI tools responsibly and protecting data22 min
- Module 3 quiz20 min
- Finding clients and presenting yourself22 min
- Pricing, contracts and getting paid22 min
- Module 4 quiz20 min