Course details
Course description
Virtual Assistant Essentials If you’re thinking of becoming a Virtual Assistant, our VA Essentials course will help give you a rounded overview of what is involved in running your own business as a Virtual Assistant. You’ll look at the complete picture of the role of a VA. You’ll look further into the career and lifestyle of a VA, necessary attributes for the role, business plans, equipment and software, legal requirements, risk management, data protection, finance and marketing, the delivery of the VA service and much more. In this online course there are 5 modules: - Module One Introduction - This module includes an introduction to who the Virtual Assistant is and the role they perform; the VA’s potential client and case studies. Module Two Becoming a VA - In this module you’ll cover the reasons to become a VA; business goals; the attributes necessary to be a VA; the career and lifestyle; peer support. Module Three Starting up a Business - You’ll look at the business plan; types of business; your office location; equipment and software; business name; legal requirements; risk management; insurance; data protection; finance; accounting/tax/IR35; marketing and USPs. Module Four Providing the Service - The fourth module looks at the initial contact; consultation preparation; consultation structure; safety; structuring services and packages; the contract; customer care; hours and charging; legal responsibilities regarding clients; complaints; recommendations; cover and contingency. Module Five Summary - The final module gives a course round up and you’ll have the opportunity to test yourself on the knowledge learnt. Pitman Training Certificate on Completion and Tutor support is available throughout the course as and when required. Course Duration 4 hours CPD Points 4
Entry requirements
no pre requisites
Course options
Course details
Distance learning
25th Feb 2023 to 25th Feb 2024
Cost: £285.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Pitman Training Edinburgh
4 Queen Street
Edinburgh
EH2 1JE
Course details
Flexible
25th Feb 2023 to 25th Feb 2024
Cost: £285.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Pitman Training Edinburgh
4 Queen Street
Edinburgh
EH2 1JE
Course details
Distance learning
25th Feb 2023 to 25th Feb 2024
Cost: £285.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Pitman Training Glasgow
1/1 82 Union Street
Glasgow
G1 3QS
Who to contact
Caroline Meikle
Training Manager for Edinburgh and Glasgow
caroline.meikle@pitman-training.com
01412230090
Course details
Flexible
25th Feb 2023 to 25th Feb 2024
Cost: £285.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Pitman Training Glasgow
1/1 82 Union Street
Glasgow
G1 3QS
Who to contact
Caroline Meikle
Training Manager for Edinburgh and Glasgow
caroline.meikle@pitman-training.com
01412230090