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Free courses for virtual assistants

87 short courses in 8 topics, each with video walkthroughs or step-by-step lessons, quizzes and a certificate when you finish.

SEO

Search engine optimization fundamentals & advanced techniques

Admin & Operations

Administrative skills, scheduling, email management

Time Management for Remote Workers

Master time management and productivity while working remotely

Beginner · 5 lessons · 20 min
AI-Powered Data Entry & Cleaning

Extract structured data and clean spreadsheets with AI

Beginner · 4 lessons · 30 min
Cybersecurity for Your Remote Workspace

Protect your clients' accounts and data while you work remotely: passwords and passkeys, two-step verification, phishing and AI scams, safe devices...

Beginner · 8 lessons · 1 h 4 min
AI Bookkeeping & Invoice Management

Automate expense categorization, invoicing, and financial reporting with AI

Intermediate · 4 lessons · 35 min
Financial Reporting & KPI Dashboards

Build reports and dashboards that help clients make data-driven decisions

Advanced · 5 lessons · 40 min
SOPs: Creating & Documenting Processes

Build SOPs that scale your team, write, organize, and maintain process documentation

Intermediate · 5 lessons · 35 min
CertificationExecutive Assistant in the Age of AI

Run an executive's inbox, calendar, meetings and reports with AI doing the first draft and you making the calls. Pass the test to earn a verified...

Intermediate · 9 lessons · 1 h 29 min
CertificationHome Services CSR and Dispatcher Specialist

Answer calls, book jobs, dispatch technicians and follow up for US home service businesses. Pass the test to earn a verified certification.

Intermediate · 8 lessons · 1 h 25 min
CertificationTruck Dispatcher Specialist (US Freight)

Dispatch for a small US trucking company: find and book loads, respect driver hours, vet brokers, keep the paperwork straight and report honestly...

Intermediate · 8 lessons · 1 h 26 min
AI-Powered Recruiting & Talent Sourcing

Write job posts, screen resumes, and manage candidates with AI

Intermediate · 4 lessons · 35 min
AI-Powered Research & Market Analysis

Conduct deep research and competitive analysis in minutes instead of hours

Intermediate · 5 lessons · 40 min

Tools & Software

Hubstaff, project management, CRMs, and VA tools

AI Foundations: How AI Works (Non-Technical)

Understand AI, machine learning, and large language models in plain English, no tech background needed

Beginner · 5 lessons · 35 min
Maximizing Claude for Client Work

Get more from Claude every day: brief it like a teammate, keep each client in its own Project, connect Gmail and Drive, get finished files back, and...

Beginner · 8 lessons · 29 min
Go High Level VA Mastery

Master the GoHighLevel CRM and marketing platform from a VA perspective.

Intermediate · 6 lessons · 45 min
Google Sheets: Beginner to Advanced

Master Google Sheets from basics to VLOOKUP, QUERY, Pivot Tables, and advanced formulas

Beginner · 8 lessons · 2 h
HubSpot CRM Basics

Learn to manage contacts, deals, and pipelines in HubSpot, the most popular free CRM for small businesses

Beginner · 5 lessons · 30 min
Advanced Prompt Engineering

Master the CRISP framework, chain-of-thought prompting, few-shot learning, and build a reusable prompt library

Intermediate · 6 lessons · 45 min
AI Automation with Zapier & Make

Automate repetitive VA tasks with Zapier, Make, and AI-powered workflows, save 5+ hours per week

Intermediate · 7 lessons · 45 min
ChatGPT & AI Tools for Virtual Assistants

Use ChatGPT and AI tools to 10x your productivity as a VA

Intermediate · 4 lessons · 40 min
Claude AI for Professional Work

Master Claude for business tasks, long document analysis, Projects, Artifacts, and real VA workflows

Beginner · 5 lessons · 35 min
Claude Desktop Installation & Troubleshooting

Step-by-step instructions for installing Claude Desktop on Windows. Covers how to resolve the common "Get an app to open this claude link" error and o

Beginner · 11 lessons · 55 min
Getting Started with Hubstaff

Learn how to use Hubstaff for time tracking and productivity

Beginner · 4 lessons · 30 min
Google Workspace Mastery

Master Google Drive, Docs, Calendar, and Gmail, the tools every VA uses daily

Beginner · 6 lessons · 35 min
WordPress Developer VA

Master WordPress development and site management as a Virtual Assistant.

Intermediate · 6 lessons · 50 min
AI Meeting & Calendar Management

Run efficient meetings, manage calendars, and automate scheduling with AI

Beginner · 3 lessons · 30 min
How to Use Claude AI in VS Code

A complete step-by-step guide to installing, setting up, and using the Claude Code extension in Visual Studio Code. Learn how to chat with Claude, edi

Beginner · 10 lessons · 50 min
Project Management with Trello

Organize tasks, manage projects, and collaborate with teams using Trello

Beginner · 3 lessons · 30 min
Slack & Microsoft Teams for Remote Work

Master the two most popular team communication platforms, Slack and Microsoft Teams, for effective remote collaboration

Beginner · 4 lessons · 30 min
WordPress Basics for VAs

Learn to manage WordPress websites, posts, pages, plugins, and basic maintenance

Beginner · 4 lessons · 35 min
CRM & Sales Support VA

Master CRM platforms, lead management, pipeline tracking, and sales reporting for client success.

Intermediate · 5 lessons · 40 min
ClickUp & Asana Project Management

Learn both ClickUp and Asana, the two leading project management tools clients use daily

Beginner · 4 lessons · 35 min
How to Install Skills to Claude Code from GitHub

Learn how to find, install, and use community-built skills (custom slash commands) for Claude Code from GitHub repositories. Skills extend Claude's ca

Beginner · 10 lessons · 50 min
How to Maximize Claude As an Executive Virtual Assistant

A comprehensive guide for Executive Virtual Assistants on how to leverage **Claude AI** to work smarter, faster, and more effectively. Learn how to us

Beginner · 12 lessons · 1 h
How to Use GitHub as a Source for Claude Code

Learn how to leverage GitHub repositories as a powerful knowledge source for Claude Code. Use open-source code, documentation, templates, and communit

Beginner · 9 lessons · 45 min
How to Use Google AI Studio

A complete guide to Google AI Studio, Google's free, browser-based AI platform. Learn how to use **Chat mode**, **Stream Realtime** (live voice, came

Beginner · 10 lessons · 50 min
How to Use Google Drive as Storage for Claude Files

Set up Google Drive for Desktop so your project files automatically sync to the cloud. Work with Claude AI on files that are backed up, accessible fro

Beginner · 10 lessons · 50 min
Maximizing VS Code + Claude Code for App Building & Automation

The complete guide for using AI-assisted development to build apps, automate workflows, and 10x your output. Learn how to set up VS Code + Claude Code

Beginner · 10 lessons · 50 min
Notion for VAs

Build powerful client workspaces in Notion, pages, databases, wikis, and AI-powered workflows

Beginner · 5 lessons · 35 min
Troubleshooting Claude AI in VS Code

A complete guide to fixing common issues with Claude Code in VS Code. Covers Node.js installation, the CLI vs GUI difference, blank panels, authentica

Beginner · 10 lessons · 50 min

Communication

Professional English, client communication, writing

Customer Support & Helpdesk VA

Master helpdesk platforms, ticket management, live chat, de-escalation, and knowledge base creation.

Beginner · 5 lessons · 35 min
Client Communication Mastery

Master professional communication with clients across all channels

Intermediate · 5 lessons · 35 min
Written Communication Mastery

Write clearly, concisely, and persuasively in every professional context

Beginner · 3 lessons · 30 min
Professional Email Writing for VAs

Write clear, professional emails that impress clients

Beginner · 3 lessons · 25 min
AI Content Writing & Blog Production

Produce high-quality blog content 5x faster with AI

Intermediate · 5 lessons · 45 min
AI for Customer Support & Helpdesk

Draft responses, build knowledge bases, and detect sentiment with AI

Beginner · 4 lessons · 30 min
Active Listening for Remote Teams

Listen better in video calls, chats, and emails, the most underrated VA skill

Beginner · 3 lessons · 25 min
Persuasion & Influence for VAs

Get buy-in for your ideas, negotiate better, and influence decisions without authority

Intermediate · 3 lessons · 25 min
AI-Powered Email Management

Use AI to triage inboxes, draft responses, and extract action items in minutes

Beginner · 4 lessons · 30 min
CertificationCold Caller and Appointment Setter Specialist

Make outbound calls for US small businesses the right way: calling rules, honest openers, proper bookings, insurance live transfers and truthful...

Intermediate · 8 lessons · 1 h 22 min
Conflict Resolution for VAs

Resolve disagreements, miscommunication, and tension without burning bridges

Intermediate · 3 lessons · 30 min
Cross-Cultural Communication

Work effectively with international clients across cultures and time zones

Beginner · 4 lessons · 30 min
Giving & Receiving Feedback

Handle constructive criticism gracefully and give feedback that actually helps

Intermediate · 3 lessons · 30 min
Loom & Video Communication

Master async video communication with Loom, save hours on meetings and create clear, professional screen recordings

Beginner · 4 lessons · 25 min

Social Media

Social media management and content creation

Social Media Management for VAs

Learn to manage social media accounts professionally, platforms, content planning, engagement, and reporting

Beginner · 5 lessons · 40 min
CertificationMeta Ads VA Specialist

Run Facebook and Instagram ads for a client the 2026 way: safe access, tracking, Advantage+ campaigns, audiences, creative, lead ads and honest...

Intermediate · 8 lessons · 1 h 25 min
Social Media VA Complete Guide

Complete guide to managing social media accounts: content strategy, scheduling, community management, and analytics.

Beginner · 5 lessons · 40 min
CertificationChatGPT Ads VA Specialist

Run ChatGPT ads for a client: safe account access, campaigns, context hints, tracking and honest reports. Pass the test to earn a verified...

Intermediate · 8 lessons · 1 h 25 min
CertificationEmail Marketing and Funnel VA Specialist

Run email and funnels for a client: safe access, the email laws, deliverability, sequences, landing pages and honest reports. Pass the test to earn a...

Intermediate · 8 lessons · 1 h 24 min
Google Ads VA Specialist

Master Google Ads campaign management as a Virtual Assistant.

Intermediate · 5 lessons · 40 min
Mailchimp & Email Marketing

Learn email marketing fundamentals and Mailchimp, from building audiences to automations and analytics

Beginner · 5 lessons · 35 min
Meta & Google Ads for VAs

Manage paid ad campaigns on Meta and Google for clients

Intermediate · 5 lessons · 40 min
AI Social Media Content Creation

Create scroll-stopping social content with AI, captions, visuals, and analytics

Intermediate · 5 lessons · 40 min

Design & Content

Canva, graphic design, video editing basics

E-Commerce

Shopify, Amazon, product listing, inventory

Leadership

Team management, client relations, problem solving

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