From Beginner to Pro
We walk you through every step of becoming a VA — no guesswork, no overwhelm, just real results.
Community Support
Ask questions, get unstuck, and celebrate wins with people on the same path as you.
Proven Path to Success
Follow a step-by-step curriculum designed to take you from beginner to booked VA with zero guesswork.
Learn the Skills. Land the Clients. Build Your Freedom.
This course is for anyone ready to start working online as a virtual assistant, but unsure where to begin. If you’re looking for a proven path, expert guidance, and the support of a powerful VA community, you’re in the right place. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to launch your career with clarity and confidence, even if you’re starting from zero. Join us to turn your skills into income, your time into freedom, and your potential into a business you’re proud of. Enrollment gives you instant access to training, tools, and real-world strategies designed to help you succeed.
About the Creator
GoThrive is more than a course - we’re a global platform designed to launch and elevate virtual assistant careers. We started in Europe, where our training programs helped over 400 students go from unsure beginners to confident, in-demand VAs. Along the way, we built one of the strongest VA communities in the industry — a space where people support, grow, and learn from each other every day. In 2026, we’re bringing that energy to the U.S., led by VA expert and mentor Rachel Dorsey, and backed by the same proven training and values that built our success overseas. We don’t believe in gatekeeping. We believe in clear steps, real skills, community support and making the online work world more accessible to those who are ready to grow. Whether you're launching your freelance journey or looking for a trusted VA to join your team, GoThrive is where careers start and businesses scale.
Course Curriculum
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1
Welcome
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Start Here!
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Onboarding Guide
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Setting up your business
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Your Mindset: Thinking Like a Business Owner
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Your Business Entity
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Registering Your Business
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Deciding Your Services
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200+ virtual assistant services grouped by category
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Tracking Your Income and Expenses
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Your Business Account
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Paying Your Taxes
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Invoicing Your Clients
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Recording Your Expenses
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Stripe
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Wave Apps
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Pricing Your Services
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Client Contracts
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Business Services Agreement
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How to Price Your VA Services
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Hourly rate calculator
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Clockify
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Dubsado
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Assignment #1 (Clockify)
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Assignment #2 (Contract Template)
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Finding Your Clients
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Defining Your Capacity
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How to find ideal clients and how to negotiate?
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Kick-off call – possible questions for the client
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TEMPLATE: Follow-up email after the kick-off call
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Client Onboarding Checklist
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Your Social Platforms
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Protecting Your Data
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Data protection
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Bitwarden
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Dashlane
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1Password
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Onboarding Your Clients
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Onboarding Overview
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Client Contracts
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Client information and onboarding
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Virtual Assistant Services Overview
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Serving Your Clients with Excellence
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Calendar management
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Calendar and Time Management
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Updating the calendar
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Calendar tools – time blocking and color coding
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BCC and why to use it
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Calendly
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Clockwise - AI for calendar management
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Assignment #3: (Create and Send a Calendar Invitation)
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Email management
- Email Management Free preview
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Email organization
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Bulk deleting unnecessary emails
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Inbox zero
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Creating an email signature
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Archiving and snoozing emails – example
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The Gmail Book
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Assignment #4 (Block Time in a Client’s Calendar)
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Assignment #5 (Organize Gmail Folders and Labels)
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Communication platforms
- Communication Plaftorms Free preview
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Zoom
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Google Meet
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Slack
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WorldTimeBuddy
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FATHOM AI notetaker
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Assignment #6 (Schedule an International Business Meeting)
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Data storage
- Data Storage & File Management Free preview
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Google Drive
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Dropbox
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Data Storage & File Management
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Social media
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Social Media Management
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Buffer
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Later
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Hootsuite
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Remove.bg
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Canva
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Canva AI
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Vista Create
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Metrics
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Social media tracking - Metrics
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Lead generation
- Lead Generation Free preview
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Hunter.io
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Email permutator
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Hubspot
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Airtable
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Mailchimp
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LinkedIn Outreach
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TEMPLATE: Linkedin Outreach messages
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Project management
- Project Management Free preview
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Asana
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monday.com
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ClickUp
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Consumer Voice - check the ratings
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Research
- Research Free preview
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Types of research and how to conduct them
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Information research
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Comparative research
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Data collection
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TEMPLATE: Research data
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Travel organization
- Travel Organization Free preview
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How to plan your travel
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Skyscanner
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Kayak
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Booking.com
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Locktrip
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Tripadvisor
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Airbnb
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Calendar
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Travel planning checklist
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Travel planning – templates
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Event planning
- Event Planning Free preview
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How to plan an event?
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Evenbrite
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MeetUp
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Event planning checklist
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Communication skills
- Communication Skills Free preview
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When a client requests a service you don’t know how to deliver
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What if a client is late with payment?
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When a client assigns more tasks than your agreed hourly scope
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Daily/weekly/monthly reporting
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Respond time
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EXAMPLE: Weekly (Monthly) Report
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Website and blog creation
- Website & Blog Creation Free preview
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Squarespace
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How to write a blog post?
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SEO
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Artificial intelligence/AI
- Artificial Intelligence Free preview
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Pros and cons
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Best prompt practices
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Chat GPT
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Perplexity
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Claude
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Zapier
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THE LIST: Best AI apps for different purposes
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AI Tool: From Idea to Execution
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Congratulations!
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YOU DID IT!
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Student Testimonials
300+ hundred European students have rated our VA course with 5 stars
I have completed several virtual assistant trainings, but this one exceeded all my expectations. It is the only course where I received absolutely everything I needed - from starting my own business, obtaining grants, and learning various work tools, to work organization, client communication, and managing my own finances. The training led by Katarina Zubatović and her team truly provides everything you need to become a virtual assistant, covering all essential information from A to Z. What impressed me the most was mentor Katarina Zubatović herself. She is incredibly thorough, provides a wealth of useful information, and includes resources for future work. It is clear how much she genuinely cares about us participants and our success. She selflessly shares her knowledge and offers help and consultations whenever needed. I also greatly appreciate the continued support even after the course has ended.
Virtual Assistant
The course exceeded all of my expectations. The experienced instructors shared their extensive knowledge and real-world experience, and they had answers to every question asked. One of the most valuable aspects was the opportunity for consultations. I was also impressed by the materials provided throughout the training - from useful resources and real-life examples to guides and tools. Every detail was carefully prepared. After completing the course, I feel confident and motivated to begin a career in virtual assistance. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone who wants to work in this dynamic and increasingly in-demand industry.
Virtual Assistant
Although I already work as a virtual assistant, I enrolled in this course to further expand my knowledge, but I gained far more than that. I truly believe it covers everything needed to start working as a virtual assistant, and I highly recommend it both to those who want to become one and to virtual assistants who want to thrive. In addition to various tools, applications, and skills related to organization, communication, and administration, we also received bonus guidance on starting a business and personal branding. Honestly… can you ask for more?
Virtual Assistant
This course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn about and pursue a career in virtual assistance. The top-quality instructors introduce you to a wide range of tools that make your work easier and help you become professional in your future career. Both during and after the course, they are available for any questions and support. With their guidance, you can be confident that every challenge will be resolved. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to become a top virtual assistant. 🙂
Virtual Assistant
GoThrive platform is a creator of a better future. Many thanks to the wonderful Katarina Zubatović for an excellently designed virtual assistant training - the most comprehensive and thorough in our region. I had the opportunity to strengthen my existing knowledge and learn new things from top experts. I am already applying what I learned in practice. This outstanding training opened new horizons for me and allowed me to meet amazing people with a great vision for the future. Full marks all around.
Virtual Assistant
The course exceeded all my expectations. It is very detailed, yet clear and easy to follow. Katarina’s approach, as well as that of the other instructors, is brilliant - both professional and friendly. I would recommend it to anyone looking to expand their knowledge and create the opportunity to work from home.
Virtual Assistant
After a long period of research, reflection, and comparison, I decided to enroll in the GoThrive VA course, which I currently consider the best course of its kind in terms of price and quality. The course covers modules that are applicable to both everyday work and life, followed by practical assignments that can also be used as part of a portfolio to present to future clients. The course is continuously updated with new content, and Katarina and the team are always working on useful and innovative ideas. One of these is a series of masterclasses designed to help participants find their niche and stand out in the job market with their unique skills. This course is suitable not only for those who are already working in the field or in similar roles but also for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge and apply it in their personal or professional life.
Virtual Assistant
I recently completed the virtual assistant course on the GoThrive platform, and I’m absolutely thrilled! The program is extremely detailed and covers all aspects needed for a successful career as a virtual assistant. From flexibility and self-employment opportunities to specialization in various areas, the course provides all the necessary tools and knowledge. Regular group consultations with Katarina Zubatović further enhance the value of this course. Having completed several VA courses, I can say this is by far the most comprehensive one, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to become a virtual assistant.
Virtual Assistant
The outstanding quality and expertise of Katarina Zubatović are a great inspiration and motivation for my personal and professional growth!
Virtual Assistant
The knowledge and insights gained from this training are applicable across all areas of business and I would even dare to say, in life itself.
Virtual Assistant
For the past two years, the idea of trying myself as a virtual assistant had been coming back to me from time to time. After attending this course, that idea has slowly started to become a reality thanks to Katarina and her collaborators, who introduced us to dozens of useful tools, showed us how to further develop our skills, and, most importantly, made it clear that whenever we get stuck, we can turn to them for advice at any time.
Virtual Assistant
This is an exceptionally well-organized training that helped me improve my skills not only as a virtual assistant but also in my regular work. The practical tasks and simulations made the learning very hands-on, and the support from the instructors was invaluable. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to gain real tools, knowledge, and confidence to excel as a virtual assistant.
Virtual Assistant
An excellent training full of information, tips, and tricks.
Virtual Assistant
This course was one of the best decisions I’ve made. It is excellently structured and provides insight into the knowledge you need if you want to work as a virtual assistant. It introduces you to the most important tools, over 50 of them! The most valuable part comes after completing the training, which in reality lasts as long as you are ready to keep learning. The dedicated GoThrive team continually offers additional masterclasses and trainings, so you can always stay up to date. I really appreciate the supportive approach to the course participants, which is encouraging and reflects the style of the best mentors. In short, it’s all about building mutual trust. You can always ask Katarina for advice. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to become a VA and even to those who are undecided, because there’s no better place to clear all doubts about a VA career than in this course.
Virtual Assistant
Today, there are many courses on the market that offer training with all the tools you need to work as a virtual assistant. However, no other course provides the level of support and expertise offered by the instructors here. That’s why I would describe this training as truly high-quality. Katarina responds to every possible question promptly and demonstrates real expertise in what she does. Then there’s Nikola, her right-hand person, full of knowledge and enthusiasm about technology and the projects he manages. Seeing them in action, you really get the sense that they know exactly what they’re doing. Another great thing is that you can always go back to the lessons, as they remain available on the platform once you’ve paid for the course. All in all, this is an excellently structured training with all the tools you need to confidently step into the world of virtual assistants with continued practice.
Virtual Assistant
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