// SAGE Virtual Staffing
Virtual Assistant
Academy
Learn the Skills. Land the Role. Launch Your Remote Career.
Welcome to the Virtual Assistant Academy by SAGE Skill Builders™—your fast track to becoming a confident, capable, and in-demand VA. Whether you're a teacher looking for summer income, a parent returning to the workforce, or a professional ready to explore remote opportunities, this course is designed to meet you where you are and get you ready to work.
This isn’t fluff. It’s hands-on, real-world training focused on the skills today’s businesses actually need.
6-Module Course to Land Remote VA Jobs
Module 1: Welcome to the World of Virtual Assisting
✅ What is a virtual assistant? Roles & industries served
✅ Common services VAs provide
✅ Who hires VAs? What do they expect?
✅Freelancer vs. agency vs. W2 jobs
✅ Skill audit: What you already bring to the table (especially for people switching industries!)
Module 2: Communication Mastery & Email Management
✅ Professional email writing (subject lines, tone, etiquette)
✅Common email platforms (Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail)
✅ Inbox management: flagging, filtering, labeling, and follow-ups
✅ Drafting templated responses
✅ Scheduling via email/calendar integrations
✅ Practice: Writing and responding to client emails
Module 3: Tools You’ll Use on the Job
✅Overview of essential VA tools:
Google Workspace & Microsoft 365
Zoom & Google Meet
Slack, Voxer, Loom
File sharing: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive
✅ Walkthroughs + mini tech labs
✅ Bonus: Navigating multiple platforms with confidence
Module 4: Calendar & Schedule Management Like a Pro
✅ Understanding time zones, calendar types, and availability management
✅ Mastering Google Calendar & Outlook
✅ Coordinating meetings, setting up recurring calls, scheduling across teams
✅ Syncing calendars, integrating with Zoom, setting permissions
✅ Creating buffer time & time-blocking
Module 5: Project Management & Task Tools
✅ Intro to Asana, Trello, ClickUp, and Monday.com
✅Assigning & managing tasks
✅ Creating client workflows
✅ Real-life use cases: content calendar, client onboarding, internal team tasks
✅ Practice: Build a sample board for a fictional client
Module 6: Landing the Job & Being a Rockstar VA
✅ Resume tips for VA work (with a teacher’s experience!)
✅ Where to find jobs: Upwork, LinkedIn, job boards, agencies
✅ How to ace a VA interview
✅ Time tracking tools (Toggl, Clockify)
✅ Soft skills: confidentiality, proactivity, attention to detail
✅ Final checklist: what you need to start work on day one
CLIENT REVIEWS
What say our Customers
Jamal VuiyanWeb Developer
Ellen EyreAdmin & Manager
Jamal VuiyanWeb Developer
Ellen EyreAdmin & Manager
// WHY SAGE
Why Choose SAGE SkillBuilders™ Courses?
SAGE SkillBuilders™ was created to bridge the gap between ambition and execution. Our industry-informed training helps virtual assistants, executive support pros, and remote team members gain the practical, job-ready skills needed to thrive in a modern business environment.
Whether you're an individual looking to grow your career or a company wanting to upskill your team, our flexible learning options make it easy to get started.
✅ Available On-Demand – Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.
✅ Private 1-on-1 or Team Training – Personalized instruction designed around your goals, schedule, and learning style.
✅ Real-World Skills – Each course is packed with tools, templates, and guidance you can put into practice immediately.
With SAGE SkillBuilders™, you’re not just learning—you’re leveling up.
Location
Nationwide
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info@sagevirtualstaffing.com