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ALX Virtual Assistant Program
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Anthony Olajide
Jan 2, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Hello
I know certain questions popped when you saw this thread
I'm undergoing the software engineering program of ALX and I don't intend to quit!
This thread are for people who applied for virtual assistant. I will be updating this thread with information pertaining to alx virtual assistant program, Incase you want to pursue a career with a short learning duration.
ALX Virtual Assistant Program is a two(2) month program, (8 weeks) that will equip you with the skills you need to become a virtual assistant, 40-50hrs a week and 10hrs a day or less.
If you apply for the program, you will undergo four stages of test and if you pass, you will accepted on board.
If you succeed in the program after 2months, you will be added to the "ROOM" for job opportunities and networking. Below, I will be sharing the brochure and curriculum for better understanding of the program.
I know certain questions popped when you saw this thread
I'm undergoing the software engineering program of ALX and I don't intend to quit!
This thread are for people who applied for virtual assistant. I will be updating this thread with information pertaining to alx virtual assistant program, Incase you want to pursue a career with a short learning duration.
ALX Virtual Assistant Program is a two(2) month program, (8 weeks) that will equip you with the skills you need to become a virtual assistant, 40-50hrs a week and 10hrs a day or less.
If you apply for the program, you will undergo four stages of test and if you pass, you will accepted on board.
If you succeed in the program after 2months, you will be added to the "ROOM" for job opportunities and networking. Below, I will be sharing the brochure and curriculum for better understanding of the program.
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
This ALX virtual assistant program cost $750 but is being offered to Africans for free through several partners sponsorship. So don't listen to anyone that tells you to pay certain amount of fees.
I think this is the second batch but they already commenced the program today, so if you register now, you will be starting on August 15th.
I think this is the second batch but they already commenced the program today, so if you register now, you will be starting on August 15th.
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
Nice one, just keep up the momentum. you will literally bulldoze your way into the Tech Industry. Keep it up
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
After attending yesterday's onboarding program, they spoke a lot about the role of a virtual assistant, the opportunities and the sponsors of the program (Master card).
Some of the graduates from the virtual assistant program were present, they spoke about the program, the "ROOM" AND how some of them are currently handling 2-3 jobs, through the program, many learnt why recruiters don't normally get back to get when they apply and how to apply for opportunities.
The modes of learning in Virtual Assistant is through Canvas, Slack, Google suite (Word processor, Presentations, and Calendar).
The Slack is a big community for sharing infos with your peers and mentors. Many things were said about the "ROOM" but will only be Access to those who graduate.
So even if you finish your projects but you refuse to peer with your colleagues when necessary, you won't graduate. A lot of events will be hosted with recruiters and mentors so it is highly suggested that you attend to avoid missing out on anything.
Canvas is the platform to access your lectures and materials. A learning mode platform for virtual assistant.
Some of the graduates from the virtual assistant program were present, they spoke about the program, the "ROOM" AND how some of them are currently handling 2-3 jobs, through the program, many learnt why recruiters don't normally get back to get when they apply and how to apply for opportunities.
The modes of learning in Virtual Assistant is through Canvas, Slack, Google suite (Word processor, Presentations, and Calendar).
The Slack is a big community for sharing infos with your peers and mentors. Many things were said about the "ROOM" but will only be Access to those who graduate.
So even if you finish your projects but you refuse to peer with your colleagues when necessary, you won't graduate. A lot of events will be hosted with recruiters and mentors so it is highly suggested that you attend to avoid missing out on anything.
Canvas is the platform to access your lectures and materials. A learning mode platform for virtual assistant.
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
The world is unfair. These online bootcamps sucks. They can't train real programers. Although their grads easily get the jobs.
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
Disgusting
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
I applied for the virtual assistant program but lack of a laptop is holding me back.
Would have loved to participate fully in it.
Would have loved to participate fully in it.
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
@"bennyflipy"#p684 You can use your phone until you get a laptop
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
@"Anonymous6o6"#p685 Really??
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
@"bennyflipy"#p686 Yeah
Might be difficult but not impossible
Might be difficult but not impossible
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
Today I received several emails pertaining joining Canvas, ALG community (Will soon explain what ALG is all about), I'm yet to receive the one for Slack which others have received.
I Had to chose a time-zone while registering for canvas because Africans timezone differs. Canvas is the platform used to alx to lecture it's students. Materials are provided on the dashboard with limited time.
In today's work session, they talked about two type of ALX virtual assistant students, the normal ones and honorary ones.
The normal ones graduate with a certificate and proceeds for job opportunities.
The honorary ones are provided opportunities and connected! To be along the honorary ones, you have to always do your projects on the first milestone. After the first milestone, your grade will decrease.
I Had to chose a time-zone while registering for canvas because Africans timezone differs. Canvas is the platform used to alx to lecture it's students. Materials are provided on the dashboard with limited time.
In today's work session, they talked about two type of ALX virtual assistant students, the normal ones and honorary ones.
The normal ones graduate with a certificate and proceeds for job opportunities.
The honorary ones are provided opportunities and connected! To be along the honorary ones, you have to always do your projects on the first milestone. After the first milestone, your grade will decrease.
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
@"Anonymous6o6"#p687 I applied, I'm waiting for reply in weeks time.
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
Hello,thanks for the update. I applied and got admitted for the programme. I will be starting on August 15th.I just pray I will be able to combine it with my work.
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
I was accepted for this programme but I haven't been sent any mail about setting up the learning platform.
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
@" Dharmie02"#p691 You should be able to combine ALX VA and work but that depends on you
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
This is the second week of the virtual assistant program, for each week, you're required to solve one milestone (milestones are projects done after watching tutorials videos compiled by ALX).
Week one was basically an introduction for ALX virtual assistant (VA), we were required to watch tutorials on Canvas, Slack, The ROOM fellowship and more. After which we did one milestone project, which involved self-introduction, goals and ambition.
Emphasis was made for live events because it will be attended by recruiters, mentors and many great people alike. Also, last week ended with an explanation about the ROOM fellowship, the benefits, and getting jobs in there.
Week one was basically an introduction for ALX virtual assistant (VA), we were required to watch tutorials on Canvas, Slack, The ROOM fellowship and more. After which we did one milestone project, which involved self-introduction, goals and ambition.
Emphasis was made for live events because it will be attended by recruiters, mentors and many great people alike. Also, last week ended with an explanation about the ROOM fellowship, the benefits, and getting jobs in there.
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
@"Anonymous6o6"#p688 can I still apply?
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
@"Healthquest"#p696 Yeah!
If you apply now, you will be starting on August.
If you apply now, you will be starting on August.
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
There's been a lot of activities going on for the virtual assistant program.
[s]\[/s]- I was added to group 9 on canvas, this is different from the group I was added on slack, alx really emphasize engaging with peers.
[s]\[/s]- One of the task for this week is peer review, you had to review a peer's project (compulsory because it will affect your grades) and grade them.
[s]\[/s]- A lot of materials to study and in it, they listed out the skills required of a virtual assistant, technical skills, software and tools for work. Personality test and lot more in order to be successful and grow.
[s]\[/s]- An event was hosted yesterday which was mandatory for all VA students to attend because a lot of times, recruiters attend this events and give their opinions about skills and required for the job.
[s]\[/s]- The VA program took a lot of time to explain the benefits of the ROOM and how to make the most of it when added. Please note that, you don't automatically get a job once you're added, you have to make a difference and utilize the materials before you.
[s]\[/s]- I was added to group 9 on canvas, this is different from the group I was added on slack, alx really emphasize engaging with peers.
[s]\[/s]- One of the task for this week is peer review, you had to review a peer's project (compulsory because it will affect your grades) and grade them.
[s]\[/s]- A lot of materials to study and in it, they listed out the skills required of a virtual assistant, technical skills, software and tools for work. Personality test and lot more in order to be successful and grow.
[s]\[/s]- An event was hosted yesterday which was mandatory for all VA students to attend because a lot of times, recruiters attend this events and give their opinions about skills and required for the job.
[s]\[/s]- The VA program took a lot of time to explain the benefits of the ROOM and how to make the most of it when added. Please note that, you don't automatically get a job once you're added, you have to make a difference and utilize the materials before you.
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
I think they've shifted the date to 3rd October. Just got admitted for the program.
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
@"Skillz0355"#p699 The date for the commencement of the program? Oh... I had no idea
You sure that's not a different batch?
You sure that's not a different batch?
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
The skills we will be learning for the next 7weeks until graduation to become a virtual assistant.
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
Thanks a million for this. Can we also have a course outline sort of for alx SE. At least for the first 4 weeks? I appreciate you effort and contributions.
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
@"ajerimitan"#p702 I already shared them, stroll up to see them.
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
How long does it take for alx to respond within the 2 weeks time frame in general and realistic term speaking. Do they really wait till 2 weeks to send admission status?
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
Thanks for this. As for the technical skills, can u kindly give us a breakdown how each skill is taught? Are we going to be using the tools simultaneously with the technical skills?
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
I received a mail that says our new date is Oct 3rd. It is no longer August 15th
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
@" Dharmie02"#p706 Hmmm... I guess they must have their reasons. Meanwhile, we're graduating on 12th of September.
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
@"bestbiz17"#p705 Yeah
I will.
Give me some time
I will.
Give me some time
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
@"bennyflipy"#p686 You can use your phone. Put your Chrome in desktop view. Although, in the 7th week, you'll need to use a laptop, however, you can use a Cybercafe for that. Don't tell me you can't afford that either.
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
@"LikeAking"#p682 So, how exactly can real Programmers train? Which medium is best? I would like to learn from you.
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
@"UyaiIncomparabl"#p709 Since that's a new date for the commencement of the new program, I'll fix my laptop before then, I just need a new hard disk drive.
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
@"UyaiIncomparabl"#p710 Let me be real with you. I dey beef Dem.
Jokes apart more of self thought, or coding is d best.
Not comparing with uni CS degree here.
Jokes apart more of self thought, or coding is d best.
Not comparing with uni CS degree here.
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
@"Anonymous6o6"#p700 Please send me link for the alx group or any community where I can get relevant information, I have just been selected for the financial analyst course/training. My email: chigoz4reall@yahoo.com
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
@"Anonymous6o6"#p681 this is so cool, i really wish to join but too damn busy
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
@"Huzzle001"#p713 Up until now, there was no WhatsApp group for VA but I was recently added to one. Will send to your mail
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
Been ages since I was here!
Since this week I didn't open week 3 project until today, well I have a lot to do and read on but I'm happy because ALX slack community reached out to me to show they will be there for anyone struggling.
I don't have much to say except that I have been learning a lot from this program. Before now, I was a crazy introvert (still one except I communicate more with people) and this has been thanks to alx! I look forward to learning more!
Since this week I didn't open week 3 project until today, well I have a lot to do and read on but I'm happy because ALX slack community reached out to me to show they will be there for anyone struggling.
I don't have much to say except that I have been learning a lot from this program. Before now, I was a crazy introvert (still one except I communicate more with people) and this has been thanks to alx! I look forward to learning more!
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
@"Anonymous6o6"#p715 Did you use the same email you used in registering for software engineer for virtual assistant?
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
@"ZingyRacy"#p717 No but I know people who did.
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Anthony Olajide
1 week ago
Currently on the 4th week of the virtual assistant program, mehn... Last week was hectic, and we write a test at the end of the weeks curriculum. I'm currently studying and mehn... I think I'm at my limit using phone for the project!