Virtual Assistant Career Diploma
Penn Foster

Program Details

Prepare for a career as an independent professional with the online Virtual Assistant Career Diploma program. Whether you aspire to be your own boss, start a virtual assistant business, or work as a freelancer, this flexible online training allows you to acquire the skills needed to succeed from the comfort of your home. 

Participants will learn to develop effective strategies for managing a successful freelance career, create a business plan for an internet-based profession, and enhance writing skills for both online and traditional media. Additionally, the curriculum includes instruction on setting up and managing social media accounts for business purposes, and incorporating search engine optimization and analytics to support business goals. Learners can progress at a pace that works best for them.

Some of the courses students will take during this online program include:

  • Written Communication and Presentations
  • Using Social Media and Web Tools
  • Managing Time and Clients
  • Working as a Contractor

Learning Pace

Self-Paced

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Penn Foster is accredited by:

Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)

Penn Foster High School, Penn Foster Career School, and Penn Foster College have all met the high standards of integrity and performance set by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). 

Penn Foster Career School is regionally accredited for non-degree granting postsecondary programs, and Penn Foster High School is accredited for grades 9 through adult, by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association for Colleges and Schools.

Penn Foster Career School has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)

All Penn Foster programs are affiliated with DANTES, which qualifies U.S. military personnel for tuition reimbursement.

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Open Admission