Virtual Assistant Professional Certification Course
- 9 Sections
- 94 Lessons
Module 1 - Introduction to Virtual Assistance
- Our Founder's Note to you - Must Read
- About this course
- Meet Your Tutors - Erin Booth
- Meet Your Tutor (2) - Le-an Lai Lacaba
- Course Introduction
- Introduction to Virtual Assistance: Defining Roles and Responsibilities
- - Types of Virtual Assistants | Common VA Roles and Responsibilities
- VA Types
- ★★ You've come to the end of Day 1, Day 2 Begins with the Next Lesson >>
- Week 1 Task: VA Job Hunt and Visibility task
- - How Do You Become a Virtual Assistant?
- - How Do You Become a Virtual Assistant? PRT 2
- We've now come to the end of Module 1.
Module 2: Must-have skills & Tools of a VA
- Top Virtual Assistant Skills
- 10 Essential Skills Every VA Needs - Videos
- ★★ You've come to the end of Day 2, Day 3 Begins with the Next Lesson >>
- Essential tools for a Virtual Assistant
- Essential tools for a Virtual Assistant - 2
- Core Tools Virtual Assistants Use
- -- CRM Tools & Software
- ★★★★★ Important Task - Trustpilot Review ★★★★★
- ★★ You've come to the end of Day 3, Day 4 Begins with the Next Lesson >>
- -- More detailed Explanation of CRM
- -- Top 7 CRM Software Used by Organisations
- We've now come to the end of Module 2
Module 3: Getting Started: Finding Your Niche & Setting up your VA Business
- Finding Your Niche
- Advantages of Niching down
- How to find a Niche .1
- How to find a Niche .2
- First Assignment
- ★★ You've come to the end of Day 4, Day 5 Begins with the Next Lesson >>
- Skills Assessment
- Choosing Your VA Services
- How to Start a Virtual Assistant Business
- We've now come to the end of Module 3
Module 4: Business Side of Virtual Assistance
- How To Prepare To Be A Virtual Assistant
- ★★ You've come to the end of Day 5, Day 6 Begins with the Next Lesson >>
- Setting your VA Rates
- ★★★★★ Important Task - Trustpilot Review ★★★★★
- Client Management
- Data Security Measures
- How To Get Clients As A Virtual Assistant | Best Practices To Get Clients
- ★★ You've come to the end of Day 6, Day 7 Begins with the Next Lesson >>
- VA JOBS FOR YOU - HOW TO GET THEM!
- ★★ Important Information - DO NOT SKIP
- Stop the Generic Pitch! How to Write Virtual Assistant Proposals that Land More Clients!
- How To Build A Personal Brand For Your VA Career
- We've now come to the end of Module 4
Module 5: VA Skills in Action - How to actually do the Work (by Le-an Lai Lacaba)
- Email Management Walk Through
- ★★ You've come to the end of Day 7, Day 8 Begins with the Next Lesson >>
- Working with Virtual a Team
- Calender Management Walk through
- Social Media Management Walk Through
- ★★ You've come to the end of Day 8, Day 9 Begins with the Next Lesson >>
- Lead Generation Walk Through
- Admin Support - A Vital Part of Virtual Assistance
- Finding your clients - Important things to consider
- ★★ You've come to the end of Day 9, Day 10 Begins with the Next Lesson >>
- How to use Hubspot CRM
- Zoho CRM Tutorial
- How to use monday.com sales CRM
- We've now come to the end of Module 5
- Second Assessment ★★
- ★★ You've come to the end of Day 10, Day 11 Begins with the Next Lesson >>
Module 6 - VA Practice Tasks & Solutions (By Erin Booth)
- Welcome to VA Practice tasks (By Erin Booth)
- VA Practice Task: Research
- VA Practice Task: Organizing digital files
- Practice Task: Meeting planning
- ★★ You've come to the end of Day 11, Day 12 Begins with the Next Lesson >>
- VA Practice Task | PROOFREADING
- Practice Task for VAs: Social media caption writing
- VA Practice Tasks | 3 TRAVEL Tasks (Easy / Medium / Hard) |
- ★★ You've come to the end of Day 12, Day 13 Begins with the Next Lesson >>
- Practice task: Customer Service
- - Practice Task: Customer Service Emails
- VA Practice Tasks | Calendar, Research, Travel
- We've now come to the end of Module 6
- ★★ You've come to the end of Day 13, Day 14 Begins with the Next Lesson >>
Module 7: Expanding your VA services - Le-an Lai Lacaba
- How to get started as a Personal Virtual Assistant
- How To Get Started As A Marketing Virtual Assistant
- How To Get Started As A General Virtual Assistant
- ★★ You've come to the end of Day 14, Day 15 Begins with the Next Lesson >>
- How To Get Started As A Social Media Virtual Assistant
- How To Get Started As A Project Manager Virtual Assistant
- How To Get Started With Your Client As A Virtual Assistant
- We've now come to the end of Module 7
Module 8: Building Expertise - Le-an Lai Lacaba
- How To Build A Strong Foundation For Your VA Career
- ★★ You've come to the end of Day 15, Day 16 Begins with the Next Lesson >>
- How To Build Expertise & Specialty In Your VA Career
- How to Conquer the Challenges of Being a Virtual Assistant! (+PROVEN Tips for Instant Success)
- How To Take Your VA Career To The Next Level
Master the in-demand skills and strategies to build a successful virtual assistant business and design a career you love.
Course Description:
In a world embracing remote work, virtual assistants (VAs) are essential partners to busy businesses and entrepreneurs. This comprehensive course unlocks your potential to become an in-demand VA. Develop the critical skills, business savvy, and client management techniques to design a thriving, flexible career.
This course includes:
- Understanding the multifaceted world of virtual assistance
- Mastering essential tools and technologies for remote work
- Practical tasks and Walk throughs of real life VA Roles
- Defining your niche and attracting your ideal clients
- Building a professional online presence for your VA business
- Pricing your services, onboarding clients, and managing projects
What you'll achieve:
Confidence providing administrative, technical, creative, or specialized VA support.
The know-how to start, market, and scale your own VA business.
Flexibility to design a career that works for your lifestyle.
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Who taught in this Course?
To bring the very best content, we reached out to partner with some of the best hands in the industry. Below are the tutors you'll be meeting in this course.
1. Erin Booth - (USA)

I'm Erin, and I've been living and breathing the world of virtual assistance since 2012. My journey started as a virtual assistant, and now I'm all about teaching folks like you who are eager to dive into this field.
Over the years, I've had the privilege to teach more than 45,000 students. Seeing them start their own successful businesses has been one of the most rewarding parts of my career.
Here’s what I understand about your journey:
• You feel overwhelmed by the amount of information online and are not sure where to start.
• You lack the self-confidence to start a business without any guidance.
• Past attempts at launching your business have gone unseen or unacknowledged. *Taps mic* is anyone out there??
🎯 Here’s how I guide you to success:
• Tested Learning Path: I've developed a methodology that provides step-by-step guidance, from setting up your VA business to mastering key skills, ensuring you're not just another face in the crowd but a standout VA.
• Proven Strategies & Insights: Sharing the tried-and-tested strategies that propelled my own VA career, and exclusive industry insights to give you a competitive edge. You'll learn not just the 'how' but also the 'why' behind effective practices that can skyrocket your business.
• Ongoing Support & Community Access: Offering continuous support and access to a community of like-minded individuals where you can exchange ideas, seek advice, and grow together. You're not just learning - you're becoming part of a network that nurtures long-term success.
2. Le-an Lai Lacaba - (Philippine)

Le-an Lai Lacaba is the CEO and Co-Founder of 2xYou, an outsourcing company that specializes in hiring, managing, and growing remote executive assistants for solopreneurs and small business owners.
She has been working from home since she was 15, published her own book at 18, became CEO at 20, and partnered up with her boss to start 2xYou Executive Services at 23 and aims to help 10,000 entrepreneurs grow remotely, and 1 Million Filipinos to work from home.
She also has a coaching brand on Youtube, where she trains Virtual Assistants on how to work from home. She is also an international speaker, and a content creation monster who has a blog, a Youtube channel, and an upcoming podcast.
Le-an is always looking to speak about outsourcing, mental health, starting a freelancing career, and hiring your first outsourced employee at schools, events, and summits.
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Reviews
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Mar 17, 2026 @ 7:47 am
An awesome and deeply educative journey.
A Professional Reflection on My Virtual Assistant Certification Journey By Ikpendu Joshua The Pursuit of Digital Excellence My journey toward professional advancement began with a clear objective: to master the intricacies of the modern digital economy. This pursuit led me to the Virtual Assistant program at Learn with DEXA, an experience that has proven to be a defining chapter in my career development. Looking back at my transition from a curious learner to a certified professional, I can summarize the experience in three core pillars: it was exceptional, sophisticated, and deeply educational. Technical Mastery and Curriculuted Depth The curriculum provided by DEXA Academy was remarkably comprehensive. Rather than focusing on surface level administrative tasks, the program challenged me to understand the strategic value a Virtual Assistant provides to high level executives. I gained significant proficiency in executive calendar management, complex project coordination using tools such as Asana and Trello, and the nuances of cross border professional communication. Each module was designed to ensure that the transition from theory to practical application was seamless. The depth of the instructional material ensured that I did not just learn how to operate software but how to provide high value solutions to business bottlenecks. The Collaborative Learning Environment One of the most impressive aspects of the program was the quality of mentorship and the caliber of the peer network. The instructors demonstrated a high level of expertise, offering insights that only come from years of industry experience. The environment was structured yet encouraging, fostering a culture of excellence that pushed every participant to deliver their best work. Engaging with fellow professionals in my cohort added a layer of collaborative learning that enriched the overall experience.
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Mar 16, 2026 @ 11:47 am
It was truly worthwhile .
It was really a worthwhile experience. I recommend any one whose willing to be a virtual assistant take this course t
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Mar 16, 2026 @ 4:41 am
It was an excellent one I never expected to gain this much from a free course. I appreciate it.
This is a full course that cut across every aspect of virtual assistance and what makes it better is the fact that the course introduces the business side of virtual assistance not just the about getting the work done. This is an amazing opportunity and I’m more than grateful for being part of this.
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Mar 13, 2026 @ 9:08 am
Awesome and interesting to learn
So happy to come across this wonderful training, my goal is to also learn more and be able to train those who are coming after me. DEXA is such a blessing.
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Mar 12, 2026 @ 3:31 pm
My experience so far has been smooth. The course has been easy to understand
Learning on DEXA has really helped my transitioning from Sales to becoming a VA a very smooth experience. Each module is packed with lots of knowledge. I recommend DEXA any day and anytime
