Virtual Assistant Online Training

Most Virtual Assistants choose this field because they either have vast experience in the administrative field or because they've gone through one of the virtual assistant online training programs or some combination of both.  With Virtual Assistance becoming one of the "hot" new careers for individuals wanting independence, flexibility and the chance to "make it on their own," Virtual Assistant online training programs are popping up all over the place.  Let's take a look at some of the more popular programs out there (please note that this is not an exhaustive list:

Virtual Assistance U
http://www.VirtualAssistanceU.com
This organization was founded by Janet L. Jordan, MVA, who passed away earlier this year after being an industry leader and a mentor and friend to many in the industry.  It's kept going because of the other high-quality coaches who helped Mrs. Jordan with training programs.  VAU offers a variety of courses and mini-courses to help out not only new Virtual Assistants, but also experienced Virtual Assistants who want to expand their businesses or make their practices more successful.

AssistU
http://www.AssistU.com
Stacy Brice heads up Assist U as the President and Chief Visionary Officer.  AssistU offers a variety of blogs, articles and more for aspiring and experienced VAs.  They also offer flexible payment options and personal care for each of their coaching students.

JERPAT VA Coaching
http://www.VirtualVACoach.com
Patty Benton heads up this program of intensive group coaching.  Tele-meeting in a small group with one to two coaches and a small group of coaching students offers peer advantages and great brainstorming sessions for new Virtual Assistants.  She's also recently expanded her program for established VAs who are looking for marketing help with a boot camp program at http://www.VAMarketingCoach.com.  This program is priced reasonably and Patty also hires you on as part of her team and provides you with an earned reference once the work is done.

VA Training
http://www.VATraining.com
Dale & Becki Noles head up an extensive training program that includes both a jumpstart program for those wanting a quicker start and other programs that work more in detail to get your business into the best shape possible.  They have a number of tuition options and work well with their coaching students to make sure that everyone receives the best possible experience from the program they choose.