About this programme
Busy founders, coaches and small companies, in Nigeria and abroad, pay for reliable people who keep their inbox, calendar and admin under control. A good virtual assistant becomes the person they cannot do without. You can do this job from your phone and laptop, from anywhere.
This eight-week programme teaches the tools and habits clients expect: email and calendar management, documents and spreadsheets, customer support, light social media and simple project tracking. You also learn how to find clients, price your work and get paid safely.
By the end you’ll be able to
- Manage a client's inbox and calendar with filters, labels, templates and scheduling links
- Create clean documents, trackers and simple reports in Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
- Handle customer enquiries professionally by email, chat and phone
- Set up a VA profile, write proposals and land your first paid client
Why Aremu Academy
- Beginner friendlyNo experience needed. We start from the basics.
- Live classes, twice a weekLearn with your cohort and ask questions as you go.
- Every class recordedMissed one? Watch it back on your phone.
- Real projectsFinish with work you can show employers.
- Seen by employersGraduates are highlighted to employers hiring on Aremu.
What you will learn
8 modules over 8 weeks. Tap a module to see what’s in it.
- What clients actually hire VAs for
- Professional communication
- Working across time zones
Tools you’ll use
What the job pays
- Junior Virtual Assistant₦150k–220k/mo
- Executive / Administrative VA₦200k–300k/mo
- Senior VA / Operations Assistant₦280k–400k/mo
327 Virtual Assistant jobs were posted on Aremu in the last 90 days.
Source: Aremu job listings, Aug–Oct 2026
Roles you can go for
One payment secures your seat for the whole 8-week programme. Early-bird price until Sun 8 Nov; ₦31,500 after.
- 8 weeks of live classes, twice a week
- Recordings of every class
- 8 modules and a portfolio project
- Highlighted to employers hiring on Aremu
9 of 30 seats left for Mon 16 Nov
Questions
I have no experience. Can I join?
Yes. Every programme starts from the basics and is built for beginners, graduates and career switchers.
What do I need?
A smartphone or laptop and internet for the live classes. Some programmes are easier on a laptop; we’ll tell you what to install before the first class.
What if I miss a class?
Every live class is recorded, so you can catch up on your own time within the cohort.
Will I get a job?
No one can honestly promise that. You’ll leave with real skills and projects, and graduates are highlighted to employers hiring on Aremu.
Can I get a refund?
If you change your mind before your cohort starts, message us and we’ll refund your seat fee in full.
Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com (Unsplash License). Salary ranges are estimates from the sources shown and vary by employer and experience.