Diploma for Virtual Assistants
Business & Management
A course by
The Career Academy
Gain the skills to launch and grow your own VA business, learning business support, communication, office technology (Microsoft Office, Xero), and project leadership in a 100% online, industry-accredited programme.
NZ$2,529
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Operate as a Virtual Assistant
Set up, promote, and manage a VA business, delivering administrative and client support remotely.
Master Office and Digital Tools
Use Microsoft Office, Xero, and digital marketing platforms for daily business operations.
About This Course
The Diploma for Virtual Assistants equips students with practical business, administration, and digital skills to work as a virtual assistant or in a range of business support and management roles. Master communication, office organisation, Microsoft Office, Xero, digital marketing, and project leadership. Graduates will be able to set up and manage a VA business, attract clients, manage workflows, and deliver high-quality support remotely in New Zealand’s digital-first business environment. The programme is delivered fully online, with flexible study options and unlimited tutor support.
Course Content
- Certificate in Business - Virtual Assistant
- Starting up your Virtual Assistance Business
- Effective Business Communication
- Office Organisation & Procedures
- Time Management, Ethics & Professionalism
- Introduction to Microsoft Word
- Using Microsoft Excel
- Introduction to Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Business Types and Structures
- Transactions and Financial Statements
- Introduction to GST
- Certificate in Xero
- Managing Contacts, Sales, Purchases, Invoices, Bills, Reconciliation and Reporting in Xero
- Certificate in Project Leadership
- Foundations and Strategies for Project Leadership
- Planning, Implementation, Monitoring, Control, Closure of Projects
- Leadership Skills for High-Performance Teams
- Communication and Stakeholder Management
- Advanced Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
- Certificate in Digital Marketing with AI (optional)
- Digital Marketing Fundamentals
- Content Creation with AI
- Google Advertising
- Meta (Facebook & Instagram) Advertising
- Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO)
Build towards these roles
Virtual AssistantRemote Executive AssistantRemote Personal AssistantBusiness Support SpecialistOffice AdministratorProject AdministratorAccounts AdministratorClient Services CoordinatorOnline Business ManagerDigital Marketing AssistantFreelance Virtual Assistant
The Career Academy is here to transform your future. As an internationally recognised online education provider, they partner with industry to deliver courses that are practical, flexible, and designed to get results. With expert tutors, a 4.8/5 star student rating, and graduates in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK, The Career Academy has already helped over 25,000 learners each year gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take their next step. You could be next.
