Virtual Assistant - Level 3 Distance Learning Course

What does a Virtual Assistant actually do? We are now well and truly in the Digital Age. In this current climate where companies are being forced to look at their overheads and ways of maximizing their profits more and more companies down sizing and reducing their number of staff to save costs. The rising number of people being employed as out workers&44; and the increase in the number of short-term contracts of employment have unlocked up an entirely new business opportunity for appropriately qualified people. This exciting brand-new home study course focuses on the skills and techniques and give you the understanding of how to "market your case&226;&128;&157; as a Virtual Assistant. If you've were unlucky enough to be made redundant as a secretary&44; personal assistant&44;
administrator or HR person&44; it will give you a prime opportunity to put yourself in a position where you will be able to work from home&44; and earn a competitive salary from the comfort of your own home! A Virtual Assistant provides business support services such as clerical support&44; administration&44; writing correspondence and other communications&44; filling in returns&44; filing documents online&44; taking notes&44; managing diaries and schedules.... Almost anything an in-house secretary or Personal Assistant would otherwise do that. Clearly&44; all of these activities and responsibilities are carried out remotely using the telephone&44; the Internet&44; fax machine etc. One of the biggest plus of this is that you can work from where ever&44; when ever and from anywhere in
the world. No more battling through the gridlock or rush hour on public transport. If you already have worked in an office environment and have good communication skills&44; then it's an outstanding way to create a new business or even supplement your current income. And if you don't have work experience&44; this course is all-inclusive enough to set you up for a new profession as a Virtual Assistant. What will I learn on the virtual assistant course? You will learn all the necessary skills and techniques to start your own business including marketing and staff hiring. How to research and design a business plan and strategy. Gain an understanding of how the Internet works&44; email&44; and virus protection&44; and how to create a website. As you will be working from home&44; it's
absolutely perilous that you thoroughly proofread every bit of information you send out &226;&128;" you won't have (in most cases) somebody else to double check it through for you as you would if you were working for someone else in an office. This section alone is worth the price of the course. Course Materials As a student on one of our courses you will receive all the course materials in a single pack&44; this has been designed like this to increase the speed at which you can complete the course.