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Certified Virtual Assistant — Kenya

Learn to organise inboxes, manage calendars, clean spreadsheets and prepare social content for Kenyan businesses and international clients. Work through eight lessons and build a practical portfolio for a fictional Nairobi business. Certificate eligibility requires both the knowledge exam and a reviewed practical assessment.

8 lessons4–5 hours including practice15 exam questions75% pass mark6 months access
Enroll now — KSh 999Preview lesson 1 freeKCIT certificate included free until 30 Nov 2026 · pay by M-Pesa

What you'll learn

  • ✓Organise an inbox and prepare professional replies without exceeding your authority
  • ✓Schedule dated meetings across Nairobi, London, New York, Dubai and Doha
  • ✓Clean order data, use lookup formulas and write a sourced research comparison
  • ✓Prepare a two-week social content plan and a simple performance report
  • ✓Calculate service prices and create an honest profile and portfolio
  • ✓Manage scope, approvals, confidentiality, AI use and client handover

Who this is for

  • →Fresh graduates looking for income without formal employment
  • →Stay-at-home parents wanting to earn from home
  • →Cyber experts wanting to expand beyond government services
  • →Anyone with a laptop, good internet, and willingness to be organised

Learn by doing

Eight text-based lessons with worked examples, an editable workbook, practice CSV files and a reviewed portfolio for a fictional Kenyan business. A laptop or desktop, internet connection and basic document skills are needed. Study time includes exercises; review time is additional.

Assessment: 40% knowledge exam and 60% practical portfolio. Both require 75%; security and judgment also needs 15/20. The exam allows three attempts. You can revise a portfolio after reviewer feedback without another course payment.

Certificate issuer: Kaziiko Academy in partnership with Kings College of Information and Technology (KCIT). This is not government accreditation, expert verification or a job guarantee. No live tuition or video library is included. Ask about course support or review status.

Course curriculum

1
The VA Opportunity in Kenya Right Now
25 min
Free Preview
2
Tools You Must Know Before Taking Your First Order
35 min
3
Email & Calendar Management
30 min
4
Data Entry, Research & Reports
28 min
5
Social Media Management for Kenyan Businesses
32 min
6
Working with Diaspora & International Clients
30 min
7
Setting Up Your VA Profile on Kaziiko
28 min
8
Contracts, Boundaries & Growing Your Practice
30 min

Course details

Price
KSh 999 once, by M-Pesa
Certificate
KCIT certificate included free until 30 Nov 2026
Access
6 months, self-paced
Exam
15 questions · 75% to pass · 3 attempts

Frequently asked questions

How do I pay for the course?

Pay KSh 999 by M-Pesa. Enter your number and confirm the prompt on your phone, or pay Paybill 1336254 (account ACADEMY) and submit the M-Pesa code. The course activates within minutes.

How long do I have access?

6 months from the day your payment is confirmed. Study at your own pace; progress is saved lesson by lesson.

How do I get the certificate?

Finish the 8 lessons and pass the 15-question exam with 75% or more. You get 3 attempts. The certificate is issued jointly by Kaziiko Academy and Kings College of Information and Technology (KCIT) and carries a number anyone can verify online. It is included free until 30 Nov 2026.

Are there live classes or videos?

Lessons are written, with worked examples and tips, so they load fast on a phone and you can study any time. There are no live classes or a video library.

Will this get me work?

The certificate shows a verified skill; it is not government accreditation or a job guarantee. Graduates list the matching service on Kaziiko under Virtual Assistants and take client orders paid by M-Pesa.

Need this done rather than learning it? Hire a verified Virtual Assistants expert on Kaziiko.

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