What is this course about?
The online course “Virtual Assistants: Work as an Unemployment Solution” equips unemployed individuals with the essential digital, organisational, and communication skills needed to access entry-level work opportunities in the rapidly growing virtual assistance industry.
Designed as a self-paced, fully online learning experience, the course uses interactive, practical lessons across ten comprehensive modules — covering remote work tools, professional communication, time management, software skills, bookkeeping basics, social media support, online research, personal branding, and job searching.
By building both technical proficiency and soft skills, the course empowers learners to enter the digital labour market with confidence, turning remote work into a realistic pathway toward employability, financial independence, and long-term career growth.
Duration of the course: 240 minutes.
The course is mobile-friendly, but we recommend taking it on a desktop computer.
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