"Bridging the gap between proven methods and serious results through education"

Welcome to the Virtual World…Approaching society and adjusting to the everyday demands of financial stability, educational training and family support can and is an overwhelming responsibility. Introducing this new business trend that serves a dual purpose for both the stay at home mom or woman who wants the convenience to work from home and the struggling business owner is the solution of outsourcing. A program that trains women on how to provide back office support by providing administrative assistance offline at the same time establishing a relationship with their family and adjusting to their environment.

The Mission:

We are revolutionizing the virtual assistant industry by giving it credibility, integrity, quality and proven methods for serious results with our training. The Ultimate VA Training is designed to systematically give women and stay at home moms information, instruction and the ability to acquire the tools they may need to work from home or transition back into the work force smoothly. We intend to create Mompreneurs and Solopreneurs through fostering an entrepreneurship mind.

Our goal is to train the under skilled with the requirements that small business owners and corporations require in order to grow their business besides the general day-to-day operational support. Your goal should be to do whatever it takes to absorb and learn new skills as well as providing the ULTIMATE support that your clients need to turbo charge their business.

A Hands On Course Curriculum

Each session includes working on a component of your support service plan, practical hands-on learning techniques, and peer accountability groups that interact offline, and virtual homework.

The Program

Trends in telecommuting, the growth of the Internet, and corporate downsizing have contributed to the growth of the virtual assistant profession. This online program will provide opportunities for students to gain entrepreneurial skills, attitudes, technology skills and related knowledge to adapt to providing office services virtually from their home offices and will also provide confidence to take their career offline. Students will also learn how to create and market a viable home-based business using their technological skills to contract office support to for-profit businesses and not-for-profit agencies.

There are three intakes: beginning January, June, September of each year. Each course is 14 weeks in length. Upon completion there will be an Awards ceremony and a business matching making event. This program is intended to launch in the major cities across the U.S.

Related Careers

Certificate graduates are prepared to operate an office services home-based business, or become a qualified administrative or executive assistant.

Recommended

Note: In order to be successful students should have basic computer skills (able to function independently on basic computer software programs and able to carry out basic Internet navigation). Because of the entrepreneurial nature of Virtual Assistants, students should be independent learners who use time management skills to accomplish tasks.

Course Curriculum

1. Lesson 1 - What is a Virtual Assistant - This lesson introduces the business of virtual assisting. First, you’ll look at the lifestyle of self-employment and determine if that s right for you. Then, you’ll learn about virtual assistants and determine if that is the best business choice for you.

2. Lesson 2 - History of the Virtual Assistant - This lesson will introduce you to the evolution of the virtual assisting industry - where it began, how it developed, and what virtual assistants do today.

3. Lesson 3 - Benefits of the Virtual Assistant - This lesson examines the benefits of virtual assistants for both you and your client. You’ll learn what you have to gain, and how you can sell your clients on the benefits of a virtual assistant.

4. Lesson 4 - Necessary Skills for a Virtual Assistant - In this lesson you will learn about skills you should have, or need to acquire, to be successful as a virtual assistant. You’ll learn about administrative, computer skills communication skills that are important to the virtual assistant.

5. Lesson 5 - What Services to Offer - In this lesson you’ll look at the services you should offer as a Virtual Assistant. You will learn about the typical services that most VA’s offer, some specialized ones that may appeal to you, and creating a unique niche for yourself.

6. Lesson 6 - Setting Up Shop - This lesson contains information for setting up shop. It covers issues such as building a team of advisors, legal formation, naming your business, establishing a presence and equipping your office. Included is a mini-business plan template.

 7. Lesson 7 - Communication - Covers the communication tools that will help you run and promote your virtual assisting business as well as effectively serve clients. A special focus is on virtual tools that will allow you to operate your business from anywhere, at any time.

8. Lesson 8 - Pricing, Billing, and Collections - This lesson deals with setting fees and payment. Selecting your rates is important in attracting customers. Billing and collections are key administrative issues of your business. In this lesson learn what to do and not do, and how to get paid quickly.

9. Lesson 9 - Marketing - This lesson is a complete look at how to get customers. You will learn how to properly target your potential clients, and then reach them with a great deal of success. You will learn how to avoid the common and costly mistakes new marketers often make.

10. Lesson 10 - Record Keeping - In this lesson, you'll learn about the basic components of your record keeping system. You'll learn kinds of records to keep, and what kinds of calculations to make, for management and tax purposes. Examples will be provided.

11. Lesson 11 - Basics of Taxes - You'll learn about the basics of business tax deductions and business taxes. You'll learn how to take business deductions and how to access potential business-related deductions from your personal affairs. Case studies will be provided.

12. Lesson 12 - Resources for Support - Here, you will be introduced to dozens of resources that can provide assistance with building your business. You will be introduced to books, local organizations, and federal, state, and local government programs that exist to serve entrepreneurs.

13. Virtual Internship/ The Buddy System – 30 hours of practical online experience with a business working with a VA Buddy to work through an Intern project.

FAQs about Virtual Assistant Transition Program

Is a formal training program really necessary? No. But it's a zoo out there. You could easily spend a year or more figuring everything out on your own or you could invest 14 weeks and learn from the pros. We are committed to maintaining high individual and industry integrity and believe that training emerging VAs is one way to accomplish that goal.

How long is the program? 14 weeks

How can VATP train in less time and for less money than other programs? We focus on what we do best: providing the tools, coaching and training to enable VAs to work successfully in the virtual work environment. We can direct you to resources to help you brush up on hard skills or business startup basics but we won't spend your time or money on things that many VAs have told us they already know.

Where are the classes held? Classes are held via our interactive, online classroom or via teleconference.

How big are the classes? 3-7 students

What kind of time commitment is required on a weekly basis? It will vary but will probably be 5+ hours/week.

What happens if I miss classes? VATP does not offer refunds or make-up classes. We encourage you to attend all sessions but realize that is not always possible. If you miss a class, you may get the notes/assignment from a classmate, use a coaching session to go over the material that you missed or sit in on the class during the next session.

Will you refer me to clients after I have completed training? Students that complete the program and assignments will be added to our directory and will be entitled to receive client referrals.