Get ready to apply
Learn to find genuine roles and spot job scams, tailor your CV and cover letter, and prepare for remote interviews.
Becoming a Remote Worker · Online VA course
Apply with confidence. Do the work well.
For complete beginners and VAs who want a solid refresher. Learn to find genuine roles, tailor your CV and cover letter, and prepare for interviews, then practise the everyday work of a virtual assistant.
✓ Self-paced, no deadlines✓ Once-off payment✓ Full refund within 7 days
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Course introduction
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Your path into remote work
Explore the possibilities, choose your direction, and build dependable skills one step at a time.
17 practical modulesLearn → practise → reflect
Your work stays yoursDownload your portfolio & certificate
JOB SEARCH ✦ CV & COVER LETTERS ✦ INTERVIEWS ✦ INBOX & CALENDAR ✦ CUSTOMER SUPPORT ✦ AI TOOLS
The Course
Learn the work. Practise the workflow. Build proof you own.
This isn't a course you only watch. Every module has a video, a reading, a hands-on worksheet and a short quiz, so you practise each skill before you move on.
Watch the free preview →Do the everyday work
Practise the everyday work behind inboxes, calendars, CRM records, research and customer support.
Work like a professional
Write clear updates, protect client information, use AI carefully and juggle more than one client.
What's inside
17 modules, from your setup and job search to the everyday work.
17 modules + intro6 sections22+ hours of learning
Open a section to see each module and how long it takes.
01Start HereUnderstand the Course, choose a useful direction, and make a realistic learning plan.
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Course IntroductionSee how the Course works, choose a useful direction, and create a realistic completion plan.
30 min02VA Foundations and Professional ReadinessUnderstand modern VA work, reliability, and professional communication.
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The Modern VA Role, Terminology, and Tool LandscapeRead a role description for the real work behind the title, map it to useful outputs and tools, and describe your experience honestly.
50 min▶
Remote Work Setup, Appearance, and ReliabilityTest your setup against real work, plan a backup for internet, power, and device failures, and prepare for professional video calls.
65 min▶
Communication Standards and Professional ExpectationsWrite messages that make progress, questions, and risks easy to act on, and propose a communication standard for a client or team.
75 min03Preparing to Apply and Start WellPrepare honest application materials, interviews, role acceptance, and onboarding.
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Finding the Right Roles and Managing Your Online PresenceFind credible remote roles, spot job scams, check your fit before applying, and make your public profile match your CV.
75 min▶
CV, Cover Letter, and Intentional ApplicationsTurn a job posting into truthful CV bullets and a short introduction, and check every detail before you submit.
75 min▶
The Remote Interview Process and Follow-UpPrepare for remote interviews with evidence-based STAR stories, answer tool questions honestly, and follow up at the right time.
95 min▶
Accepting the Role: Scope, Contract, Pay, and AdministrationReview an offer before accepting: clarify hours, pay, payment, scope, and spending rules, and set up a simple administration record.
70 min▶
Client Onboarding, SOPs, and the First 30 DaysTurn a new role into tested access, clear priorities, a written SOP, and a first-month plan built on evidence.
95 min04Core VA Tools and Administrative ExecutionPractise common office, inbox, calendar, CRM, and research workflows.
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Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 FoundationsPrepare clear documents, accurate spreadsheets, and simple slides in Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, and share them safely.
75 min▶
Email, Inbox, Calendar, and Meeting CoordinationProcess an inbox into decisions, schedule across time zones, send complete invitations, and track every follow-up.
75 min▶
CRM Fundamentals and Record ManagementKeep CRM records accurate: update contacts and deals correctly, handle duplicates safely, and check imports before they run.
65 min▶
Online Research and Information QualityScope a research request, judge sources, log your evidence, and write a short recommendation a client can act on.
75 min05Client-Facing Support and Content OperationsPractise customer-support and content-operation workflows.
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Customer Support and Client Success BasicsRespond to customers by email, chat, and phone, keep tickets honest, escalate within your authority, and confirm the outcome.
75 min▶
Social Media and Content SupportTurn an approved brief into posts for two channels, with alt text, version control, approval, and publishing checks.
65 min06Secure, AI-Enabled, High-Performance WorkWork securely, use AI carefully, and manage priorities across clients.
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Security, Confidentiality, and Access ManagementProtect accounts and files with least-privilege access, spot phishing and payment fraud, and report mistakes quickly and accurately.
75 min▶
AI Fundamentals and Everyday VA Use CasesWrite clear AI prompts, check every output against your sources, protect client information, and keep a reusable prompt library.
95 min▶
Productivity, Project Management, and Multiple ClientsCapture every request, prioritise by deadline and impact, plan a realistic day across clients, and communicate before deadlines slip.
80 minBuilt around practice
Get feedback while you practise.
AI feedback on your worksheet answers, a CV check against any job ad you paste in, and guided help with cover letters. All of it works from your real experience.
AI worksheet feedback
Ask for feedback on a worksheet answer and get specific notes on what to strengthen before you move on.
See an example →CV Reviewer & Cover Letter Builder
Upload your CV, paste in a job ad and see what to sharpen. Then write a cover letter for that role with guided prompts.
See an example →Portfolio & certificate
Keep your completed worksheets, quiz results, CV and cover letters in one place, then download your certificate when you finish.
See an example →Try before you buy
Watch the free preview first.
Six short videos, about four minutes in total, walk you through every section. You'll also see sample AI and CV feedback. No account needed.
Watch the free previewAI Review exampleFictional response · no account needed
YOUR RESPONSE
“I am good at organising and want to be an executive assistant.”
COACHING NOTE
Good direction. Add one real situation where you organised people, information, or a deadline. Specific evidence will make this stronger.
One payment. Your pace.
Get the whole course for a once-off payment.
Work through it whenever suits you. No live sessions, no deadlines.
- 17 modules plus an intro, with videos, readings and transcripts
- Job-search modules: finding genuine roles, your CV and cover letter, interviews and checking an offer
- A hands-on worksheet and short quiz in every module
- Optional AI feedback on your worksheet answers
- CV Reviewer and Cover Letter Builder
- A portfolio of your finished work and a certificate of completion
Good to know
Honest answers, before you begin.
Do I need virtual-assistant experience?＋
No. It's built for complete beginners, and for people with some experience who want a solid refresher. You'll learn to connect what you've already done, at work, school, home or volunteering, to the tasks VAs handle.
Does it help me apply for jobs?＋
Yes. A whole section covers it: finding genuine roles and spotting scams, your online profile, tailoring your CV and cover letter, remote interviews and checking an offer before you accept. The CV Reviewer and Cover Letter Builder help you put it into practice.
Does this course guarantee me a job?＋
No. Remote Academy provides education, guided practice, and learner-owned career tools. It does not offer placement or guarantee employment, income, or a professional qualification.
How long does it take?＋
About 22 hours in total. It's self-paced with no deadlines. At 3 hours a week, that's about 8 weeks.
How does personalised AI feedback work?＋
Add a few details to your profile, like your experience and goals, to unlock AI feedback. We show you the context it used, keep versions of your work, and never let AI silently rewrite your response.
Can I download my work?＋
Yes. Save your portfolio of completed worksheets, quiz results, CV and cover letters as a PDF, and download your certificate when you finish. Course video and transcripts stay inside the learning workspace.
What if it's not for me?＋
Email support@remoteacademy.org within 7 days of purchase for a full refund. You don't need to give a reason.
Is the certificate an accredited qualification?＋
No. It confirms you completed every required worksheet and passed every required quiz, and anyone can check it online with the ID printed on it. It isn't a formal or accredited qualification.