Virtual Assistant Training Oxford
Start your VA Career
Start Your VA Career with confidence
Our Virtual Assistant Training Oxford programme gives you the skills, knowledge, and support to set up and grow your own VA business. Whether you’re looking for a virtual assistant course in Oxfordshire, need virtual assistant training in the UK, or simply want to learn how to become a VA in Oxford, this workshop gives you the practical tools to take the next step.
Who this course is for
- Personal assistants or administrators who want to go freelance.
- Anyone returning to work who needs a flexible, home-based career.
- PAs, EAs, and secretaries in Oxfordshire who want to upskill with virtual assistant training UK.
Julie Farmer
Senior Partner
Why choose this Virtual Assistant Course in Oxford?
- Learn how to set up your VA business pricing, contracts, and services that clients actually buy.
- Develop the core skills clients want: diary management, inbox organisation, document preparation, and meeting scheduling.
- Gain confidence with technology: video calls, project management tools, and cloud collaboration.
- Explore how to use AI tools as a VA, from drafting emails and creating content to automating repetitive admin tasks. We’ll show you how AI can save you time and increase client value.
- Receive a certificate of completion to show potential clients.
What are the advantages of being a VA?
- You are your own boss
- You can set your own hours
- You can work around your family
- Abel to work from home
What are the advantages of being a VA?
- You are your own boss
- You can set your own hours
- You can work around your family
- Abel to work from home
What you will learn
- How to become a virtual assistant in Oxford and position yourself in the UK market.
- How to set your rates and packages confidently.
- Marketing yourself: LinkedIn, networking in Oxfordshire, and building an online presence.
- Using AI as your silent assistant — learn prompts and workflows that help you deliver more value to clients.
- Legal and practical essentials: contracts, GDPR, and insurance.
How much can I earn
This all depends on your location and the service you can offer. However, it is common to offer the following:
- Hourly rate £18-25 per hour
- 5-hour packages £99.00 (introduction package)
- 10-hour packages £195.00
- Project prices depend on tasks
- Typing – Audio £1.40 per recorded minute
- Minute Taking £22.50 per hour
Course format
- Location: Delivered in central Oxford venues or directly in your workplace.
- Duration: One-day practical workshop with pre-course materials.
- Delivery: In person or live online training for Oxford, London, Birmingham, and across the UK.
- Support: Post-course resources and checklists to help you start your VA business.
This course will give you the skill you need to start your own business as a Virtual Assistant and offer services to your clients. You will cover all of the essential skills you need to be a Virtual Assistant, including effective communication, marketing and finance.
You will already have many transferable skills but if you come from an office, administrative or secretarial background you may find this an advantage, but it is not necessary. It is more important than you are passionate about a new goal, about setting up your own business as a Virtual Assistant and understanding that you will become a business owner.
Our Virtual Assistant Training Course is covered in 5 sections
- Section One – About you (including your Employment and Skills, your availability, time and support)
- Section Two – Sales and Marketing (Including business cards, networking, websites, talks, Marketing strategy)
- Section Three – Finance (invoicing, credit control, accounts terms)
- Section Four – Running Your Business (Your first client, forms, communication strategy, contracts etc)
- Section Five – The Services You Can Offer (a list of services you can offer)
Who created this course and what gives this course the authority to say it’s a good course.
This course has been created by Julie Farmer, who has been a Virtual Assistant since 2005. It is based on her experience, her knowledge and the drive to get more women in the business world. To help women understand that they are businesswomen and have a valuable place in the working environment.
Only 8 Home Course left at £350.00 each
- Study at home
- Study at your convenience to fit around your family
- Discuss the course | solutions with family and friends
- No commute and travel costs
Testimonials and Reviews
The training course was fantastic. Really enjoyed it and learnt so much. Will addend any training course from Julie.
Very knowledgable, made the training enjoyable and fun. Thank you.
Very interesting, knowledgabel, really helpful and i would recommend her training.
The training course was fantastic. Really enjoyed it and learnt so much. Will addend any training course from Julie.
Julie was immensely supportive of us all and hugely knowledgeable, and is a great source of information. Highly recommended, absolutely amazing Julie
Become your own boss now with our Virtual Assistant Training Course.
Enrol now and get started on your new career as a Virtual Assistant! This course is perfect for anyone who wants to become their own boss, and make a real difference in their business. Get started today and see the success that you can achieve!
By the end of this Virtual Assistant Training Course, you will have all of the skills and knowledge that you need to start your own Virtual Assistant business. You will know how to effectively communicate with clients, market your business, and manage your finances. Get started today and see the success that you can achieve!
So what are you waiting for? Enrol now and get started on your new career as a Virtual Assistant! This Virtual Assistant Training Course is perfect for anyone who wants to become their own boss, make a real difference in their business, and learn essential skills that they need to be successful. Get started today and see the success that you can achieve!
Questions you may have
If your questions are not answered here, please send us an eamil and we will comeback to you as soon as we can.
How do I become a Virtual Assistant in the UK?
Our training gives you a step-by-step guide: choosing services, setting your rates, finding your first clients, and using technology to deliver work professionally.
Can I take this Virtual Assistant course online?
Yes, you can. We offer live online training, so you can join from anywhere in the UK.
Do you run this course in person?
Yes, we deliver in-person workshops in UK locations including Oxford, London and Birmingham. However, we can also run an online cohort from anywhere in the UK if you cannot attend in Oxford
Do I need previous admin or PA experience?
No, beginners are welcome. The course covers both the foundations and the advanced tools that help you stand out.
What do I receive after the course?
You’ll receive a certificate of completion, templates, and checklists to help you launch or improve your VA business.
Do you offer in-house VA training for teams?
Yes, we deliver private sessions for organisations across the UK. Content can be tailored to your team’s needs.
How much does the Virtual Assistant Training cost?
Our training is competitively priced for individuals and corporate groups. For individuals the price if £850.00, Corporate clients should contact us directly.
Is this course accredited?
No, this is not a CPD-accredited course. It is a practical skills workshop with a certificate of completion, focused on real-world delivery.
Virtual Assistant training serivces
SOME OF THE
services you are able to offer are listed here, but this list is not exhaustive.
Most Virtual Assistants work from home and never meet their clients, however, I have met all my clients as I wanted long term clients.
Day to Day Admin
The majority of your work will be the day to day administrative work for small businesses and individuals.
Diary | Emails
Looking after diaries and emails for your clients. Be proactive on engagements and responses on your clients behalf.
Finance
Raising invoices, logging expenses and credit control. You may even do some basic bookkeeping.
Travel
Organising and planning travel by booking flights, hotels, meeting rooms and in some instances family holidays.
Typing
Typing is the obvious service for a VA. There are three types of typing services, Copy, Audio and Dictation
Surveys
Looking after clients reputation by conducting surveys and collecting testimonials.
Quotes
Getting your clients quotes and estimates ready for dispatch and chasing when necessary.
Research
You may be asked to do some research to create a database, on your client’s competition or something else.
There are over 101
individual tasks that a Virtual Assistant can do and offer their clients. It all depends on your skills, what you are prepared to do and what services you would like to offer.
ITS ALL DOWN TO YOU