Virtual Assistant

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Virtual Assistant Skills Achievement Award. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability.

Following this pathway will help you earn a Virtual Assistant Skills Achievement Award. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree.

Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.

The BOSS Virtual Assistant (VA) Skills Achievement Award will prepare students to become a virtual business owner utilizing business and technical support specialists. The award will address topics of managing a virtual business.

A VBA is an entrepreneur/business providing administrative, creative, managerial, technical, business office, andrpersonal support services in a virtual affiliation as well as building relationships/partnerships in the global industry.

The VBAs use the most advanced means of communication, and the newest, most efficient and time-saving office products and work delivery methods, regardless of geographic boundaries.

They typically work from their own homes, often on an on-going, contractual basis. Hence, the virtual assistant award will prepare students to become virtual business owners because of the independent nature of the services provided and the need:

• To establish a plan to efficiently and effectively provide assistance to those who may need their services, and

• To establish a personal business plan for handling the marketing, organizing, operating, and financing of their virtual business.