This training is for aspiring VAs who are new to General Administrative work, or who want a structured refresher of the fundamentals. You don't need any prior VA experience — you do need to be willing to actually work through the scenarios, not just read them.
13 lessons, each with a real work sample
Work through them in order — later lessons build on earlier ones (Lesson 9's SOP thinking leans on Lesson 2's workflow; Lesson 13's QA check applies to everything before it).
Your First Simulated Client — Northstar Home Services
Combine everything from Lessons 1–13 into one engagement: triage an inbox, build a calendar, clean a spreadsheet, research software, write an SOP, manage a task tracker, use AI responsibly, and handle a security situation. Output: Final Simulated Client Project
A starter portfolio, not just a checklist
Every lesson produces something real — a plan, a sheet, a checklist, a written message — that you keep. Together they form a 14-piece starter General Admin portfolio.
Important: these are training work samples made in a fictional practice environment. They show what you practiced — they're not paid client work or proof of real experience, and the training won't ask you to present them as either.
You won't find "how to create a Google Calendar event." You'll find how to schedule a meeting while respecting working hours, time zones, and prep time. The tool is the vehicle — the judgment is the lesson.
Every inbox, calendar, and spreadsheet you'll touch is fictional and built into the lesson. You never connect a real account.
When you choose an option, the lesson explains why it's right or wrong — not just a green check or red X.
No income promises, no "six-figure VA" talk. This training helps you understand the work and build real skill.
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