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Virtual Assistant Diploma
Pitman Training Essex and Suffolk

Online course with study materials, tutor support and exams included.

Summary

Price
£2,999 inc VAT
Finance options

Flexible interest-free funding available over 3 to 36 months.

Low deposit from £99.

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Study method
Classroom + online
Duration
3 months · Part-time
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
130 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

Location & dates

Location

Address
4 Bloomsbury Square
Central London
London
WC1A2RP
United Kingdom
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Address
Pitman Training - Chelmsford
2 St Johns Court, Moulsham Street
CHELMSFORD
Essex
CM20JD
United Kingdom
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Address
2
Lansdowne Road
Croydon
Surrey
CR92ER
United Kingdom
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Address
Pitman Training - Ipswich
12 Northgate Street
IPSWICH
Suffolk
IP13DB
United Kingdom
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Overview

The fast changing world of work means that increasing numbers of business are turning to Virtual Assistants to provide flexible, remote support to their executives and teams.

The VA job role can combine some or all of the following tasks: office and secretarial support, accounting and bookkeeping, sales administration and marketing support.

Many Virtual Assistants work independently for their clients and so also need to develop effective skills at marketing and operating their own business.

At Pitman Training, our VA programmes are available with the flexibility to select core learning plus course packages that reflect your skills and interests; as well as a choice of study styles that reflect your preferences and lifestyle.

Certificates

CPD

130 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Standards Office

Description

Core Courses (42 hours)

  • VA Essentials
  • Effective Online Communication
  • Project Management Fundamentals
  • Marketing Essentials
  • Time Management

This programme is available with the following study packages to support your preferred learning style:

  • Independent
  • Campus
  • Professional

Optional Course Packs

Students may choose to participate in one of more of these additional programmes of learning to develop their skills and client offer.

1. Social Media for Business Pack (45 hours)

  • Social Media Strategy for Business
  • LinkedIn for Business
  • Blogging for Business
  • Facebook for Business

2. Business Pack (100 hours)

  • Understanding Business Accounts
  • Introduction to Business Structure and Law
  • Bookkeeping Transactions and Controls
  • Microsoft Excel Expert

3. Minute Taking Pack (14 hours)

  • Successful Meetings and Minutes
  • Speedwriting

For more information on certification options, please contact our Admissions Counsellors.

Who is this course for?

This course is recommended for experienced PAs looking to work remotely and/or independently as a Virtual Assistant.

Requirements

Students will need core administrative and secretarial skills to participate effectively in this programme.

Online students will need access to PC / laptop with a stable internet connection.

Career path

On completion of this programme, students will be able to work as a Virtual Assistant on an employed or self-employed basis.

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Legal information

This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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