Virtual Assistant Certificate

How would you like to start an exciting career working from home providing administrative support to businesses worldwide?

The Virtual Assistant profession is a growing profession that has become a global phenomenon.  By using today’s technologies, anyone anywhere can conduct business right from the comfort of their own home. The Virtual Assistant is a leading example of how these technologies have created a new spin to an older profession.  By merging today’s technologies with leading edge administrative support, the Virtual Assistant can provide administrative services to small, medium and home based businesses worldwide, without having to leave their home office. 

The Virtual Assistant Certificate program offers online courses for individuals who want the opportunity to receive cutting edge Virtual Assistant training, be their own boss, work from home and enjoying all of the benefits that come along with it such as:

Please see our Program and Course guide for more information on the Virtual Assistant Certificate and how you can get started with the training you need to become a Virtual Assistant.

WHAT’S NEW!!!

September 2011
Welcome new Virtual Assistant students along with our returning VAs!
We are trying something a little different this year: a Virtual Tea on Friday, September 23, at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (MDT) online in Wimba. VA students will have the opportunity to connect with their instructors, fellow classmates, and two graduates of the program who are operating their own successful VA business. We hope to answer any questions you may have about the VA Certificate. RSVP to bev.mccrostie@rdc.ab.ca and we will send you the webinar link.

June 2011
Last week at the RDC Convocation 5 of our 10 graduates were able to attend the ceremonies. I love teaching online but it's also great to connnect face-to-face.
I am so looking forward to the Virtual Assistant Online Conference prepared by this year's grads. Be sure to set aside June 23 morning and join us for FREE. Register here.

April 2011
Wow! This semester went by so fast. Something we forgot to mention was that Mary Smith, one of our VA students, won silver in women's singles, bronze in women's doubles, and silver in mixed doubles at the ACAC Badminton Championships the February 11 and 12 weekend. These wins qualify Mary for Nationals!
The Spring semester begins May 2. So there is still time to register in OADM 201 Electronic Spreadsheets (Mondays & Wednesdays) and/or VA 140 Office Management for a Virtual Business (Tuesdays and Thursdays).

February 2011
What a fantastic month to do something nice for yourself.  In our Virtual Office Management course, our students are learning the importance of Self-Care, the act of taking really good care of ourselves. It's extremely important in a work at home career to practice good work/life balance.  So during this cold month of February, treat yourself to some "me" time.  Take the time to read a book, catch up with friends or spend a day at the Spa!  Remember, if you don't take care of yourself first, how can you possibly manage to take care of your clients, family, etc.

January 2011
Happy New Year.  Our students are back in the swing of things and the Winter term has started off brilliantly.  The Virtual Assistant Certificate Program would like to welcome our new students and welcome back our existing students.  Have a great winter term!