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As a virtual assistant, you design your own work schedule around your life. Work independently from home, operate your own business, or work as a freelancer or through a virtual staffing company. 

With an average salary of $49,194 in 2022, now is a great time to carve your own career path within the industry.¹

• Accredited. This program is nationally and regionally accredited, meaning you will receive a licensed, quality education.
• Self-paced. Learn online, on your own time, and at the pace that's right for you.
• Mobile-friendly. Our custom-designed learner center is easy to use at home or on-the-go.
• Supportive. Receive support from our certified instructors, success coaches, teaching assistants, and student help staff.
• Affordable. Choose from our flexible payment options to find the right plan for your budget.

Penn Foster Career School’s online Virtual Assistant courses are designed to help you start a business, obtain work, and build a career as a virtual assistant. Learn about starting your own business, time and client management, written communications, creating presentations, and more.

Get started today on your path towards an exciting career as a virtual secretary with Penn Foster Career School's accredited, online virtual assistant classes.

Whether you want to break into the growing administrative assistant field or take the first steps towards starting your own business, Penn Foster Career School wants to help. Learn about the virtual assistant industry, starting your own business, communications, presentations, managing clients, and more - and since there is no set class schedule, you study at a time, location, and pace that works for you.

Self-Paced Program

Accredited

Dedicated Faculty

Relevant Coursework

Affordable Education

Penn Foster College is nationally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).

Learn at your own pace with no deadlines or due dates. Our flexible programs allow you to study anytime, anywhere.

Our experienced faculty members are here to help you through the program.

Course topics include information to help expand your knowledge and advance your career.

Low monthly payment options. Quality education that's affordable and accessible.

We're here to help you with 0% interest and low monthly payments. Get started today and take the first step towards a new career. There is no classroom needed — learn it all at home at a pace that's right for you.

Penn Foster Career School and College have both met the high standards of integrity and performance set by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) in Washington, D.C. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

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¹ * PayScale. "Virtual Assistant Hourly Pay." Accessed October 2, 2023.