The Program
Virtual Assistant Certificate Requirements
Eight, 3-credit required courses, including a 120-hour practicum; plus one 3-credit course option.
Plan and organize an effective home office; apply principles of priority and time management.
Operate and troubleshoot a variety of office equipment, including photocopier, facsimile, telephone, digital scanner, and printer.
Network with other virtual assistants; learn the basic principles of marketing and how to market yourself as a VA; understand and use various telecommuting skills and techniques.
Certificate will transfer to other Office Administration programs at Alberta colleges.
Courses
VA 100 – Document Formatting
VA 110 – Communication Skills
VA 120 – Basic Bookkeeping for Home Businesses
VA 130 – Starting a Virtual Assistant Business
VA 140 – Office Management for Virtual Businesses
VA 150 – Marketing Your Virtual Business
VA 160 – Virtual Practicum
OADM 200 – Desktop Publishing
Options (select one):
VA 170 – Web Design
OADM 201 – Electronic Spreadsheets
OADM 220 – Automated Accounting
