Virtual Assistant Fundamentals
Creator: Mistura Ayinde September 16, 2026What You'll Learn
- Filter client inboxes into priority folders and configure automated scheduling tools like Calendly and Google Calendar to streamline communications.
- Perform essential data entry and file organization using Google Sheets, Google Drive, and customer relationship management (CRM) platforms.
- Assemble a concise PDF client portfolio to present your service offerings without needing to build a complex website.
- Structure 20-, 40-, and 80-hour monthly service packages, track billable time with Toggl, and generate weekly recap reports for clients.
- Pitch prospective clients using personal outreach templates, personalized Loom videos, and structured follow-up routines.
- Moderate online client communities and answer customer inquiries across social channels, email, and member platforms like Facebook and Kajabi.
About This Course
This course guides you through establishing and operating an independent virtual assistant business using the administrative and organization skills you already possess. You will master the daily operations small business owners rely on most, from filtering inboxes and resolving calendar conflicts to organizing spreadsheets and moderating online member communities. You will also establish your business foundations, learning how to price your services into recurring monthly packages, track your hours with Toggl, and deliver regular client progress reports. By the end of the course, you will create a streamlined PDF portfolio and implement a direct outreach process to pitch prospective clients, conduct discovery calls, and onboard your first paying accounts.
Who this is for: This course is designed for aspiring freelancers, career switchers, and stay-at-home parents who want to build a flexible, remote business supporting small business owners. You do not need previous virtual assistant experience—only a reliable computer with an internet connection and basic familiarity with tools like email and word processors.
Modules
01: Introduction to Virtual Assistance
34 min
02: Essential Virtual Assistant Tools
35 min
03: Inbox and Calendar Management
31 min
04: Client Communication and Relations
18 min
05: Mastering Bookkeeping and CRM
14 min
01: Introduction to Virtual Assistance
34 min
02: Essential Virtual Assistant Tools
35 min
03: Inbox and Calendar Management
31 min
04: Client Communication and Relations
18 min
05: Mastering Bookkeeping and CRM
14 min
Final Quiz
Covers all 5 modules. Pass with 80% or higher to complete the course.
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