A TRAINING GROUND FOR ASPIRING FILIPINO VAs
Want to become a virtual assistant, but don't know where to start? Learn what VAs actually do, find a niche that fits you, and practice the skills you'll use with clients.
You don't have to learn everything at once.
COURSES WE'RE PREPARING FOR YOU
Explore the training we're building for your VA journey. Full lessons are coming soon.
Understand the different VA roles and connect what you already know to a service you can offer.
Get familiar with the tools VAs use to organize tasks, share files, communicate, and support clients.
Explore what it takes to support a business owner through inboxes, calendars, priorities, and follow-through.
Learn how to present your skills with useful samples—even if you haven't worked with a VA client yet.
Practice asking questions, sharing updates, and handling feedback with US and other international clients.
Explore the work behind managing a client's social media, from content planning to approvals and reporting.
Browse the course previews freely. You'll need an Academy account to access lessons when they're available.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN HERE
Choose the stage that fits where you are. You can come back to the rest when you're ready.
Understand VA work, explore niches, and see where your existing experience fits.
Practice organizing tasks, working with shared documents, and planning your day.
Prepare honest portfolio samples and learn how to introduce what you can do.
Know what to ask, confirm expectations, and communicate across time zones.
Work through realistic briefs, check your output, and practice following through.
Free to join, with free resources to get you started. Some workbooks are available by free access request. Additional paid products will be listed separately when available. Browse the resources →
WANT TO WORK WITH TASK FORWARD?
Your training can help you prepare for VA work—and give potential clients a clearer picture of what you can do. We're preparing a way for Academy learners to be considered when clients come to Task Forward looking for support.
Coming soon · Training-to-client pathway Explore the planned coursesHERE'S HOW IT WILL WORK
Your completed courses will be recorded in your Academy profile. You'll be able to add your completed training and practice projects to your portfolio to show what you've learned.
If you'd like to take the next step, you'll be able to complete an optional assessment. Your results will be saved with your training record, and you can choose to be considered for Task Forward client opportunities.
When a client is looking for a VA, we'll review learners whose skills match the role. With your permission, we'll share your relevant completed courses, practice work, and any assessment results with the client. This can help you be considered for their interview shortlist.
You can keep learning for free. Advanced courses and assessments are completely optional. Take them when you feel ready, or continue with the free courses at your own pace.
Training records, assessments, and candidate matching are coming soon. Completing a course or earning a strong score won't guarantee an interview or a job; opportunities will depend on client needs and your fit for the role.
A NOTE FROM JENNIFER
Hi, I'm Jennifer, the founder of Task Forward. Before I became a VA, I worked in BPO for seven years. I know what it's like to spend hours commuting and wonder what else might be possible.
If you're thinking about VA work but don't know where to start, I want this to be a place where you can ask questions, learn the skills, and practice before you work with a real client.
I want to help you understand the work behind the job title—what to do when a client says yes, how to communicate, and how to become someone they can count on. Start with where you are. We'll take it one stage at a time.
A COMMUNITY FOR VAs
Choosing a niche? Nervous about a client call? Share what you're working through with other VAs. There's room for honest challenges and the small wins, too.
Join the conversationChanging careers, coming from BPO, or exploring VA work?
Tools, applications, client communication—start here.
Your first sample or a clearer client update counts.
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