What is virtual assistant in a startup ecosystem?

The virtual assistant is a boon for a startup to manage multiple tasks and keep operations smooth. The startup generalist & virtual assistant course offers training on the same.

What is the duration for the Startup Generalist & Virtual Assistant Training?

Henry Harvin®'s Startup Generalist & Virtual Training Course in 96 Hours online sessions.

Are there any weekend batches available?

Yes, there are multiple weekend batches available for professionals with busy schedules.

Does Henry Harvin® offer Corporate Training?

Yes, Henry Harvin® offers corporate training to organizations of all sizes small, medium, and large.

What are the placement options after completing the course?

Professionals get placement assistance for complete 1 year after completing the course.

Who are the trainers, and how do they get selected by Henry Harvin®?

All of our highly qualified trainers are Certified Professional Trainers with more than 15 years of experience in training and working professionally in the field. Each has to appear through a rigorous selection process that includes profile screening, technical evaluation, and live training demonstration before they are certified to train for us. We also ensure that only those trainers who maintain a high alumni rating continue to train for us.

The Startup Generalist & Virtual Assistant Training Course

Q: What is the duration for the Startup Generalist & Virtual Assistant Training?

Henry Harvin&reg;&#39;s Startup Generalist &amp; Virtual Training Course in 96 Hours online sessions.

Q: Does Henry Harvin® offer Corporate Training?

Yes, Henry Harvin&reg; offers corporate training to organizations of all sizes small, medium, and large.

Module 1: Role and Expectations From a Virtual Assistant
- Why is there a huge demand for virtual assistants?
- What is the scope for talent arbitrage if you are a virtual assistant?
- How does a virtual assistant add value?
- What are the tasks that can be performed by a virtual assistant?
- What is the career growth trajectory of a virtual assistant?
Module 2: Organizational Design of a Funded Startup/Mid-Sized Organization
- Common organizational structures and various functions in an organization (startups, law firms, nonprofits, and MNCs)
- Common policies and procedures followed in various organizations relevant to employment and performance conditions
- General hierarchy of communication
- Professional appearance, behavior, and communication on the phone and in virtual meetings
Module 3: Document Design, Structure, and Review
- Common types of documents that you will come across while working as a virtual assistant and their formats: emails, proposals, reports, job descriptions, letters, invoices, notices, etc.
- How to use templates and precedents
- Transcription of documents from video/audio recordings
- Formatting, pagination, footnotes, acknowledgments for external references
- Proofreading of documents for grammar, accuracy
- Use of software for spelling and grammar check
- How to check the consistency of layout and style
- How to use suggestions mode/track changes
- How to redact documents
- How to prepare and use checklists for document review
- How to prepare a document summary
- How to create and use flowcharts/tables in Google Slides/PPT
Module 4: Key Software to be an Effective Virtual Assistant
- Calendly
- Google Calendar
- Google Keep and Google Tasks
- Canva
- Google Docs/Word
- Google Slides/Powerpoint
- Excel/Sheets
- Google forms
- Grammarly
- Wix
Module 5: Maintenance of Records and Documentation
- How to organize documents in appropriate folders
- Data security and confidentiality protocols in managing client data or other confidential data
- How to implement access controls and other types of restrictions on documents
- Basic checks to ensure that a document has necessary authorization - resolution/signatures/corporate seals
- Secrets to effective note-taking
- Best practices for keeping backups
Module 6: Formal and Informal Information
- Difference between Formal and Informal communication - what kind of language is acceptable in which context and scenario
- Use of slang and short forms - where is it not appropriate to use
- Use of emojis, GIFs, forwards etc.
- How to be effective in one-to-one and one-to-many communications
- Gender sensitivity in communication
- Answering questions
- How to present an argument or a different point of view
- Persuasive communication
- Presenting data and information for better and easier comprehension
Module 7: E-mail Communication
- E-mail addresses, replying, copying, and blind copying etiquette
- Use of delivery receipt tools
- Best practices for follow-up emails
- Managing attachments, sorting inboxes into folders, and tracking responses
- Email signatures
- Configuration of autoresponders
Module 8: Communicating on Telephone Calls and Audio Conferences
- How to initiate and end a telephone conversation with various stakeholders
- General courtesy on phone and conference calls
- How to respond when you don’t have the answers or the authority to agree to something
- WhatsApp dos and don’ts for individual communication and group communication
- How to manage WhatsApp groups as an admin
- How to take a screen recording on WhatsApp
- Use of disappearing images
- Whatsapp Account features in Whatsapp Business
Module 9: Calendar Management
- Monitoring calendars and fixing meetings
- How to use Calendly to schedule meetings
- Advanced calendar settings in GSuite
- How to check the availability of your colleagues
- Configuration of reminders
Module 10: Meeting Management
- How to set up meetings through Zoom, MS Teams, or Google Meet
- Reminders/follow-ups to confirm attendance
- Background, lighting, mic, and camera management during video conference meetings
- Hosting video conferencing meetings, managing meeting controls given to other attendees, muting and unmuting participants
- Screen sharing and using a whiteboard
- How to take minutes of meetings, identify actionable and follow up on progress
Module 11: How to Assist in Operations
- How to prepare a checklist
- How to prepare a process document/manual
- How to track the functioning of a process on Excel/Google Sheets
- How to manage the expectations of your client
- How to send invoices, reminders, and follow-ups for payments
- Managing MIS for revenues, expenses, or other operational tasks
- How to interpret analytics and reports
- How to use dashboards and filters
Module 12: Management Knowledge in an Organization
- Organizing and managing templates and standard form precedents for future use;
- Making best practice checklists
- Designing workbooks, playbooks, training manuals
- Creating slides and pitch decks;
- Organizing webinars and sending regular industry-relevant updates
- Connecting with potential clients on social media on behalf of your senior
- How to maintain and manage an email list
Module 13: Marketing
- How to identify your target audiences and their pain points
- What are the different stages of a marketing funnel for your target audience
- Content strategy for different stages of your audience
- Deployment of marketing automation and email delivery tools
- How to track effectiveness - email open rates and click rates
- WhatsApp messaging for the target audience
- How to use dashboards and filters for fetching the filtered data for analysis
- How to interpret analytics and reports
Module 14: Social Media Marketing and Management
- About Social Media Platforms and their Algorithms: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube
- How to develop a good social media page for your product, company page, and your page
- Identification of appropriate target audience
- Preparation of a content strategy for your target audience
- How to use social media to get traffic/leads
- Ad spends, cost per click, click-through rates
- Measuring the results from your social media strategy

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