The Academy
Learn the skills. Earn the credential.
The structured way to build or sharpen your skills as an Executive Virtual Assistant.
Whether you're starting fresh or already in the work, you'll get the training that matters. And a credential that opens doors to real, paid clients.
No spam. No pressure. Just a front-row seat.
The Academy is coming soon. Join the list and you'll be the first to know when doors open and the first to get in.
"Virtual assistant" doesn't mean what most people think it means.
When most people hear "virtual assistant," they picture someone answering emails and booking flights. And yes, those things are part of it. But the Executive VAs who build real careers, earn real income, and work with clients they actually respect? They operate at a completely different level.
They're strategic, proactive and two steps ahead. They understand how a business runs, what an entrepreneur actually needs, and how to deliver it without being asked twice. They build AI systems, they manage operations and they make growth possible for their clients.
That's what the Academy builds. Not a task-taker. A professional Executive Virtual Assistant.
This is for you if
—You're smart, capable, and tired of being in a role that doesn't use either.
—You want flexible work that fits around your life, not the other way around.
—You've considered the VA path but weren't sure if there was a real, structured way in.
—You want credentials that actually mean something, not a PDF certificate from a $47 course.
—You're ready to build something that's yours.
If that sounds like you, you're exactly who the Academy was built for.
No spam. No pressure. Just a front-row seat.
The Path
You earn your way up. Every level means something.
The Academy isn't a course you take and forget. It's a structured path, four levels, real requirements, with real credentials. Each one builds on the last. Each one opens a new door.
Get listed. Get started.
Complete The VA Course and you're automatically in The Catalog. You'll have the skills, the confidence, and a profile inside of IFCO's curated marketplace, where clients are actively looking for someone like you. This is where your career begins.
What you get
- ✓The Virtual Assistant Course (comprehensive foundational training)
- ✓Your profile in The Catalog
- ✓3 months of The Assistant Catalog (TAC) Community access included
- ✓Specialty badges as you add skills
STAR Framework Certified
Stand out. Signal your standard.
Complete The STAR Framework course and earn the STAR badge, displayed visibly on your Catalog profile. It tells potential clients you operate by a standard, not just a skill set. Stewardship. Trust. Action. Respect. These aren't just words when it comes to being certified with IFCO.
What you get
- ✓STAR badge on your public profile
- ✓Certification in the IFCO standard of client service
- ✓Eligibility to pursue Agency placement
Certified AI Integrator
Learn the AI so your client doesn't have to.
Complete the AI Integration Course and you become something not everyone can be: an Executive VA who doesn't just use AI, she builds it, manages it, and runs it for the people she works with. Prompts, automations, agents, systems. You handle it. They focus on their business.
What you get
- ✓Certified AI Integrator badge on your profile
- ✓Practical AI skills that command premium rates
- ✓Prerequisite complete for Agency Elite consideration
The Agency · Invitation only
The top 1–5%. Invitation only.
Agency placement isn't applied for, it's earned. IFCO watches. When you've put in the hours, held the standard, and proven your character through real work, you get the call. White-glove support on both sides. Premium clients. Premium pay.
What you get
- ✓DISC-matched Agency placement
- ✓Active coordination and ongoing support from IFCO
- ✓Access to Agency Elite community (private Slack with Shannon + Lexie)
- ✓All tools and ongoing education covered by IFCO
This level isn't a goal you set. It's a standard you live until IFCO notices.
The VA Course
Everything you need to start, nothing you don't.
The VA Course covers what an Executive VA actually is and does, the core skills to do it well, and the confidence to go find clients on your own terms. Whether you want to go deeper into the IFCO world or build your own independent VA business, you'll walk out ready.
First 3 months of TAC Community access included with every VA Course purchase.
What's covered
Voices from the IFCO community
"Being an Executive VA for IFCO allows me to use my organizational and technological skills to help my client and gives me the flexibility I needed. I love getting to build relationships with the other Executive VAs and watch the business grow and improve!"
Grace
"Being an Executive VA has given me the flexibility to be a stay-at-home mom while still supporting my family financially. I'm able to work around my life instead of the other way around, and that balance has made a huge difference for our family."
Lexi
"I'm so grateful to be working as an Executive VA with IFCO. It has made such a positive impact on my life. I feel like I'm in control of my time again, prioritizing what's important to me and doing fulfilling work that utilizes my skills."
Emma
"Working as an Executive VA with IFCO provides the flexibility to manage my schedule while remaining present for my children. I was drawn to the opportunity to work with an established agency to continue expanding my skill set within a supportive and professional environment."
Taylor
Find your way in
New to VA work, or already experienced?
Answer three quick questions and we'll point you to the right starting line.
Question 1 of 3
Have you worked as a virtual assistant, or in an admin or support role, before?
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