Virtual Assistant courses can help you learn time management, customer service techniques, social media management, and basic bookkeeping. You can build skills in effective communication, task prioritization, and using project management tools to streamline workflows. Many courses introduce software like Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and various scheduling tools, showcasing how these skills enhance productivity and support business operations.

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Oral Expression, Influencing, Teamwork, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Telecommuting, Driving engagement, Active Listening
★ 4.8 (4.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Distributed Computing, Virtual Environment, Data Integrity, Virtual Machines, Algorithms, Verification And Validation
★ 4.6 (7.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Internal Communications, Data Store, Corporate Communications
★ 4.5 (23) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Predictive Modeling
★ 4.7 (139) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Product Roadmaps, Virtual Teams, Information Technology, Agile Project Management, Computer Hardware, Stakeholder Management, Sprint Planning
★ 4.7 (7.4K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, LLM Application, AI literacy, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, OpenAI API, Expense Management, AI Personalization, Business Process Automation, Email Automation
★ 4.8 (9.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, AI powered creativity, Ideation, Verification And Validation, LLM Application, AI literacy, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Data Visualization, Risking, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Organizational Skills, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation
★ 4.8 (9.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Sterilization, Urinalysis, Patient Communication, Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Asepsis, Nutrition and Diet, Pathology, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Geriatrics, Laboratory Testing, Direct Patient Care, Venipuncture, Hand Hygiene
★ 4.8 (56) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Interactive Design, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Storyboarding, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Animations, Computer Graphic Techniques, Application Design, Display Devices
★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skillshare
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Responsible AI, HR Tech, Human Resources Software, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, AI literacy, Human Resource Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Machine Learning
★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, Google Gemini, AI literacy, Project Management, LLM Application, AI Enablement, Project Management Life Cycle, Data Ethics, Case Studies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Project Documentation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Automation, Machine Learning
★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months