| Virtual Assistants choose this field because they | | | | marketing help with a boot camp program at This |
| either have vast experience in the administrative | | | | program is priced reasonably and Patty also hires |
| field or because they've gone through one of the | | | | you on as part of her team and provides you |
| training programs or some combination of both. | | | | with an earned reference once the work is done. |
| With Virtual Assistance becoming one of the "hot" | | | | VA Training - |
| new careers for individuals wanting independence, | | | | Dale & Becki Noles head up an extensive |
| flexibility and the chance to "make it on their | | | | training program that includes both a jumpstart |
| own," VA training programs are popping up all | | | | program for those wanting a quicker start and |
| over the place. Let's take a look at some of the | | | | other programs that work more in detail to get |
| more popular programs out there (please note | | | | your business into the best shape possible. They |
| that this is not an exhaustive list: | | | | have a number of tuition options and work well |
| Virtual Assistant Startup System - | | | | with their coaching students to make sure that |
| Tawnya Sutherland is a certified Virtual Assistant | | | | everyone receives the best possible experience |
| and the creator of this system. The Virtual | | | | from the program they choose. |
| Assistant Start-up System (VAS) includes a | | | | Virtual Dynamos - |
| step-by-step workbook which provides a | | | | Rebecca & Jon Trelfa head up this |
| collection of advice and practical guidance for | | | | reasonably-priced training program providing |
| starting your own successful Virtual Assistant | | | | students with one-on-one telecoaching, unlimited |
| business. Also included is a CD-ROM of over 100+ | | | | email correspondence, and assessments and |
| VA related business templates plus resource | | | | training sheets for you to work through. While this |
| books, VA Business Plan, VA Coaching Session | | | | is a relatively new training program, it seems |
| with Tawnya Sutherland, and a VA website | | | | well-developed and thought-provoking. |
| amongst other things. | | | | When choosing a training program, ask lots of |
| Virtual Assistance U - | | | | questions such as: |
| This organization was founded by Janet L. Jordan, | | | | * How long has the coach been coaching? How |
| MVA, who passed away earlier this year after | | | | long have they been in business? Most VA |
| being an industry leader and a mentor and friend | | | | coaches are or were practicing Virtual Assistants. |
| to many in the industry. It's kept going because | | | | Ask for coaching references and client references |
| of the other high-quality coaches who helped Mrs. | | | | to see how they are to work with/for. |
| Jordan with training programs. VAU offers a | | | | * What is the coach's background? What |
| variety of courses and mini-courses to help out | | | | experience do they have with teaching, |
| not only new Virtual Assistants, but also | | | | mentoring, training, administrative work, etc.? |
| experienced Virtual Assistants who want to | | | | * What is the cost of the program? Can you |
| expand their businesses or make their practices | | | | afford it? Do they take partial payment in the |
| more successful. | | | | form of trade hours, especially if your budget is |
| AssistU - | | | | tight? Do they offer a payment plan? |
| Stacy Brice heads up Assist U as the President | | | | * Did they study under a coach or take a formal |
| and Chief Visionary Officer. AssistU offers a | | | | coach-training class? |
| variety of blogs, articles and more for aspiring and | | | | * How long is the training program? What does |
| experienced VAs. They also offer flexible | | | | the lesson plan look like? Is it structured well? Do |
| payment options and personal care for each of | | | | you have the time to invest? |
| their coaching students. | | | | * What does the "textbook" look like? Is it a |
| JERPAT VA Coaching - | | | | comprehensive text, full of helpful information and |
| Patty Benton heads up this program of intensive | | | | guidelines; or does it look like a pamphlet? |
| group coaching. Tele-meeting in a small group with | | | | By asking these questions you'll be better |
| one to two coaches and a small group of | | | | equipped to determine which program better suits |
| coaching students offers peer advantages and | | | | your needs. |
| great brainstorming sessions for new Virtual | | | | Copyright © India Jordan. All Rights |
| Assistants. She's also recently expanded her | | | | Reserved. |
| program for established VAs who are looking for | | | | |