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Virtual Assistant Training
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Offer ends 28 February 2026
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
9.9 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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Overview

1,500+ Positive Reviews from Learners

Virtual Assistant Training: Master the Skills for Remote Administrative Success

  • Bonus Courses – Personal Assistant Training | Organisational Behaviour | GDPR UK Training | Minutes Taking | Document Management | EDI & Diversity Training

Train with HighSkills Training – CPD Accredited
Step confidently into the world of remote administration with this CPD-accredited Virtual Assistant Training. Whether you’re starting a career as a virtual assistant or upskilling to enhance your remote administrative expertise, this course provides practical skills, legal knowledge, and professional strategies to help you succeed.

This course is perfect for:

  • Aspiring and current virtual assistants

  • Personal and executive assistants

  • Administrative and office support professionals

  • HR and business support staff seeking CPD-accredited training

What’s Included in This 10-in-1 Bundle?

  1. Virtual Assistant Training – £25.00
    Master essential remote administrative skills, time management, and client communication to thrive as a virtual assistant.

  2. Personal Assistant Training – £25.00(Bonus Course)
    Learn to manage emails, calendars, travel, and executive support tasks efficiently.

  3. Organisational Behaviour Training – £25.00(Bonus Course)
    Understand workplace dynamics, team interactions, and leadership influence to excel in remote environments.

  4. GDPR UK Training – £25.00(Bonus Course)
    Gain practical knowledge of UK data protection laws for safe and compliant handling of sensitive information.

  5. Organisational Design – £25.00(Bonus Course)
    Learn how to structure processes, teams, and roles for optimal efficiency in virtual operations.

  6. Minutes Taking Diploma – £25.00(Bonus Course)
    Take accurate, professional meeting minutes for seamless communication and follow-up.

  7. Document Management Training – £25.00(Bonus Course)
    Organise, store, and retrieve documents efficiently in virtual and hybrid work environments.

  8. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Training – £25.00(Bonus Course)
    Build an inclusive virtual workplace by understanding and applying EDI principles.

  9. Unconscious Bias Training – £25.00(Bonus Course)
    Recognise biases in decision-making and interactions, fostering fairness and inclusivity.

  10. Gender Identity & Expression Training – £25.00(Bonus Course)
    Support diverse gender identities and ensure a respectful, professional virtual environment.

Purchased separately, these courses would cost £250. The bundle gives you all ten for one price.

Why This Course Stands Out

  • Comprehensive Training – Administrative, legal, communication, and diversity skills in one bundle

  • Study Your Way – Self-paced, fully online learning with unlimited assessment retakes

  • Current & Relevant – CPD-accredited and aligned with UK industry standards

What You’ll Be Able to Do

  • Efficiently manage remote administrative tasks and support executives

  • Apply GDPR, EDI, and workplace inclusion principles professionally

  • Take accurate meeting minutes and organise virtual documents effectively

  • Communicate confidently in virtual and in-person professional environments

  • Boost your employability with CPD-accredited qualifications

Why Learn with HighSkills Training?

  • Trusted Accreditation – CPD-certified credentials recognised across multiple sectors

  • Flexible Learning – Study anywhere, anytime, on any device

  • Expert Tutor Support – Guidance from experienced virtual assistants and administrative professionals

  • Peace of Mind – 14-day money-back guarantee

  • Lifetime Access – Review course materials whenever you need

What Learners Are Saying

"This course helped me transition into a successful virtual assistant role. The GDPR and communication skills courses were especially valuable!" — Lucy H.
"I feel much more confident managing documents and communicating effectively. The EDI and unconscious bias training were eye-opening!" — David T.

Take the First Step Towards Administrative Excellence
Whether you want to start your career as a virtual assistant or enhance your current skills, HighSkills Training equips you with the knowledge, CPD-accredited certification, and confidence to excel in remote administrative roles.

Enrol today and become a skilled virtual assistant with the expertise you need!

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Curriculum

12
sections
59
lectures
9h 56m
total
    • 1: Welcome to the Course 02:00
    • 2: What will you Do as a Virtual Assistant? 03:11
    • 3: Common Questions About Being a Virtual Assistant 02:50
    • 4: What are the seven stages of the pipeline of becoming a personal assistant? 04:25
    • 5: The Benefits of Being a Virtual Assistant 07:14
    • 6: The Mindsets That Require 04:29
    • 7: Understanding Your Startup Budget 03:52
    • 8: Essential Equipment for Every Assistant 03:57
    • 9: Maximise Microsoft Word and Google Docs for Efficiency 07:09
    • 10: Boost Productivity with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets 07:55
    • 11: Utilise PowerPoint & Google Slides for Effective Presentations 08:32
    • 12: Google Meet and Zoom for Virtual Communication 08:26
    • 13: Types of Email Marketing 02:49
    • 14: Basic Steps on Email Marketing 03:10
    • 15: Social Media Management 03:49
    • 16: Create Simple Graphics 03:21
    • 17: Introduction to Travel Management 02:45
    • 18: Itinerary Planning 05:21
    • 19: Book Flights and Accommodation 02:24
    • 20: How to Manage Travel Budgets? 02:01
    • 21: Handle Last-Minute Changes 02:33
    • 22: Tools and Apps for Travel Management 02:55
    • 23: Enhance Your Written and Verbal Communication 04:59
    • 24: Master Time Management for Greater Efficiency 03:53
    • 25: Cultivate Strong Organisational Skills 04:47
    • 26: Improve Your Attention to Details Skills 03:52
    • 27: Boost Your Problem-Solving Abilities 04:59
    • 28: Improve Your Multitasking Skills 05:20
    • 29: The Importance of Building Strong Relationships 03:50
    • 30: Pre-order an Accredited Certificate 01:00
    • 31: Develop Trust in Professional Relationships 03:35
    • 32: Maintain Clear and Precise Communication 05:44
    • 33: Navigate Challenging Situations and Conflicts 06:15
    • 34: Handle Sensitive Information with Care 05:40
    • 35: Key Strategies for Organising Meetings and Events 05:17
    • 36: How to Take Effective Meeting Minutes? 10:50
    • 37: Practice Self-Care for Optimal Performance 06:27
    • 38: Friendly Reminder 01:00
    • 39: Identify and Manage Stress in High-Pressure Situations 04:49
    • 40: Balance Between Personal and Professional Life 03:59
    • 41: Document Management Training 1:05:00
    • 42: "Friendly Reminder" 01:00
    • 43: Congratulations ! 01:00
    • 44: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Training 35:00
    • 45: Personal Assistant Training 1:35:00
    • 46: Organisational Behaviour Training 1:05:00
    • 47: Introduction to GDPR and Key Principles 12:00
    • 48: Data Processing, Consent, and Individual Rights 10:00
    • 49: Roles and Responsibilities of Data Controllers and Processors 13:00
    • 50: Data Breaches, Incident Response, and Reporting 11:00
    • 51: Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Security Measures 10:00
    • 52: Ethical and Social Implications of Data Protection 11:00
    • 53: Organisational Design 28:00
    • 54: Minutes Taking Diploma 32:00
    • 55: Unconscious Bias Training 13:00
    • 56: Gender Identity & Expression Training 08:00
    • 57: Quiz 02:00
    • 58: Congratulations ! 01:00
    • 59: Get Your CPD Accredited Certificate 01:00

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Description

Course 1 : Virtual Assistant Training

Section 1: Introduction to Your Role

  • What will you Do as a Virtual Assistant?
  • Common Questions About Being a Virtual Assistant
  • What are the seven stages of the pipeline of becoming a personal assistant?
  • The Benefits of Being a Virtual Assistant
  • The Mindsets That Require

Section 2: Preparing for Success

  • Understanding Your Startup Budget
  • Essential Equipment for Every Assistant

Section 3: Essential Software for Your Workflow

  • Maximise Microsoft Word and Google Docs for Efficiency
  • Boost Productivity with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
  • Utilise PowerPoint & Google Slides for Effective Presentations
  • Google Meet and Zoom for Virtual Communication

Section 4: Manage Social Media and Email Marketing

  • Types of Email Marketing
  • Basic Steps on Email Marketing
  • Social Media Management
  • Create Simple Graphics

Section 5: Travel Management

  • Introduction to Travel Management
  • Itinerary Planning
  • Book Flights and Accommodation
  • How to Manage Travel Budgets?
  • Handle Last-Minute Changes
  • Tools and Apps for Travel Management

Section 6: Develop Essential Skills for Success

  • Enhance Your Written and Verbal Communication
  • Master Time Management for Greater Efficiency
  • Cultivate Strong Organisational Skills
  • Improve Your Attention to Detail
  • Boost Your Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Improve Your Multitasking Skills

Section 7: Build Effective Relationships

  • The Importance of Building Strong Relationships
  • Develop Trust in Professional Relationships
  • Maintain Clear and Precise Communication
  • Navigate Challenging Situations and Conflicts
  • Handle Sensitive Information with Care

Section 8: Preparing for Successful Meetings and Events

  • Key Strategies for Organising Meetings and Events
  • Essential Questions to Ask When Booking a Venue
  • Take Effective Meeting Minutes

Section 9: Manage Stress and Prioritise Self-Care

  • Practice Self-Care for Optimal Performance
  • Identify and Manage Stress in High-Pressure Situations
  • Balance Between Personal and Professional Life

Course 2 : Organisational Behaviour Training
Course 3 : GDPR UK Training
Course 4 : Organisational Design
Course 5 : Minutes Taking Diploma
Course 6 : Document Management Training
Course 7 : Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Training
Course 8 : Unconscious Bias Training
Course 9 :Gender Identity & Expression Training

Whats Next ?

This course prepares you with the skills and knowledge required to enter this field. After completing the course,you can consider attending the following programs to get more professional certification:

  1. Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
    Certification: BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies) Accredited.
  2. Mental Health and Wellbeing Diploma
    Certification: MHFA England (Mental Health First Aid England) Approved.
  3. Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
    Certification: BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) Recognised.
  4. Time Management for Professionals
    Certification: CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Accredited.
  5. Diploma in Communication and Interpersonal Skills
    Certification: CPD Certified, Chartered Institute of Management Recognised.
  6. Clinical Psychology and Mental Health Certificate
    Certification: BPS (British Psychological Society) Endorsed.
  7. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Training
    Certification: UK Network for Mindfulness-Based Teachers Approved.
  8. Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Development
    Certification: Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Accredited.
  9. Advanced Counselling Skills and Ethics Diploma
    Certification: UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) Approved.
  10. Workplace Mental Health Awareness and Support
    Certification: IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) Accredited.
  11. Stress Management and Resilience Building Certificate
    Certification: CPD Accredited, NHS Recognised.
  12. Positive Psychology Practitioner Training
    Certification: International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) Recognised.
  13. Conflict Resolution and Mediation Training
    Certification: Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Approved.
  14. Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling
    Certification: BACP Accredited.
  15. Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) Training
    Certification: BCBA (Board Certified Behaviour Analyst) Approved.

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Who is this course for?

This Virtual Assistant Training course is ideal for anyone looking to build or enhance their skills in remote administrative roles. It is perfect for:

  1. Aspiring Virtual Assistants
    Individuals looking to start a career as a virtual assistant, providing administrative support remotely to executives, entrepreneurs, and businesses.

  2. Personal Assistants (PAs)
    Personal Assistants who want to transition into virtual roles and develop the skills necessary to manage remote tasks effectively.

  3. Executive Assistants
    Executive assistants seeking to broaden their expertise in virtual support, including remote scheduling, document management, and communication.

  4. Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
    Business owners who need to manage remote support staff or those seeking to become more efficient in handling virtual administrative tasks themselves.

  5. Admin Assistants & Secretaries
    Admin professionals who wish to specialize in remote roles and adapt to modern, digital work environments.

  6. Freelancers & Remote Workers
    Individuals working in or transitioning to freelance or remote work and looking to strengthen their administrative skills for a diverse range of clients.

  7. HR Professionals
    HR professionals looking to expand their understanding of virtual administrative support and how to manage remote teams effectively.

  8. Those Seeking Career Change
    Individuals looking to shift their career toward virtual assistant roles, including people with prior experience in customer service, administration, or office support.

  9. Corporate Professionals
    Managers, team leaders, or employees in corporate environments seeking to improve their efficiency by learning how to outsource or delegate tasks to virtual assistants.

Requirements

There is no prerequisite for this. Don’t worry—we will teach you everything step by step.

Career path

  • Virtual Assistant – £20k - £40k
  • Personal Assistant (PA) – £25k - £45k
  • Executive Assistant – £30k - £55k
  • Remote Administrative Assistant – £22k - £40k
  • Office Manager (Virtual/Remote) – £28k - £50k
  • Admin Assistant – £20k - £35k
  • Operations Assistant (Remote) – £25k - £45k
  • Business Support Officer (Remote) – £25k - £40k
  • Remote Office Coordinator – £22k - £40k

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