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Course Objectives

This course equips learners with the essential digital skills needed to thrive in remote job environments, especially when working with UK and US-based companies. Participants will become confident users of Microsoft Windows, macOS, and the Microsoft 365 suite—key tools required for remote success in roles such as virtual assistants, admin support, project coordinators, and client-facing professionals.

COST

Total – GH₵ 3,700

Initial Deposit – GH₵ 1,200

Instalment – GH₵ 625 over 4 months

Duration and Schedule

Duration – 4 months 

2 sessions per week (3 hours per session) + optional weekend project clinics

  • Navigating interfaces and file systems
  • Understanding system settings
  • Installing and managing apps
  • Troubleshooting common issues
  • Mini Task: Organise a digital folder system for client files on both Windows and macOS.
  • Setting up and managing email accounts
  • Calendar management and meeting scheduling
  • Task creation and contact organisation
  • Email etiquette and folder rules
  • Mini Project: Schedule a meeting and simulate professional email communication with a client.
  • Formatting business documents
  • Creating proposals, reports, and letters
  • Using headers, tables, and page layouts
  • Exporting and sharing documents
  • Mini Project: Create a 2-page proposal document for a virtual job application.
  • Creating and formatting spreadsheets
  • Basic formulas and data calculations
  • Tables, filters, and charts
  • Exporting reports
  • Mini Project: Create a budget tracker and data report for a client.
  • Slide design and layout
  • Using transitions and animations
  • Embedding images, charts, and videos
  • Delivering online presentations
  • Mini Project: Build a 5-slide pitch deck to present a product or service idea.
  • Simulating a remote client task using Microsoft 365
  • Combining Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Best practices for remote communication and task delivery
  • Final Task: Deliver a full simulated client project using multiple tools in a timed session.
  • Types: Freelancing, full-time remote jobs, consulting, digital products
  • Global & African landscape
  • Self-motivation, time management, communication
  • Google Workspace: Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail
  • Calendar and scheduling (Calendly, Google Calendar)
  • Zoom, Google Meet, Slack, WhatsApp Business
  • Trello, Notion, ClickUp
  • Toggl, Clockify
  • Google Drive, Dropbox, WeTransfer
  • Practice Task: Create a digital workspace using these tools

Choose 1 or 2 skill tracks to specialize in:

  • Track A: Virtual Assistance - Email management, research, calendar management, customer support
  • Track B: Digital Marketing Basics - Social media, content creation, Canva, email marketing (Mailchimp)
  • Track C: Graphic Design & Canva - Branding basics, designing social media posts
  • Track D: Writing & Content Creation - Blog writing, copywriting, content planning
  • Track E: WordPress & Website Management (Intro)
  • Platforms: Shapework, Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer, Toptal, Remote OK, Jobspresso, We Work Remotely
  • Identify your skills (and how to monetize them)
  • How to pitch services online (LinkedIn, Facebook groups, cold emailing)
  • Building a personal portfolio
  • Freelancing vs. Employment vs. Online Business
  • Creating a compelling profile
  • Networking strategies
  • Positioning yourself online
  • Social proof: Testimonials, portfolios
  • Using Social Media to Attract Clients/Opportunities - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
  • How to Write a Winning Proposal
  • Interview & Communication Skills
  • Client Relationship Management - Onboarding, updates, invoicing, and handling feedback
  • Contracts & Pricing Your Services
  • Delivering Professional Work - Meeting deadlines, quality assurance, professionalism
  • How to Scale as a Remote Worker - Build a team, automate, raise rates, build an agency
  • Managing Finances - Invoicing (PayPal, Payoneer), savings, taxes, MoMo
  • Building Multiple Income Streams - Digital products, online teaching, affiliate marketing

Weekly/Monthly Deliverables

  • Weekly assignments
  • Monthly project with client simulation
  • 3–5 job/freelance application goals per month
  • Final Project: Simulate a remote client project in your chosen track

Support Features

Support Features

  • Live Q&A every other weekend
  • Portfolio and job application reviews
  • Access to templates: proposals, CVs, invoices, contracts
  • CPD Certification
  • Access to freelance remote job portal - Shapework.io
💵 Entry-Level Earnings Breakdown (After 3–6 Months of Training)
Service or Job Type Estimated Pay (USD) Frequency
Virtual Assistant $5 – $10/hour Hourly
Admin Support (Data Entry) $4 – $8/hour Hourly/Contract
Email & Calendar Manager $30 – $100 Per monthly client task
Report Writer (MS Word) $25 – $50 Per document
Spreadsheet Assistant $20 – $75 Per spreadsheet task
Presentation Designer $30 – $60 Per slide deck/project
💵 Estimated Monthly Earnings as a Beginner
Scenario Estimated Monthly Total (USD)
1 remote VA job (10–15 hrs/week) $250 – $500/month
2–3 freelance MS Word/Excel tasks $100 – $200/month
Weekly Outlook/calendar projects $100 – $150/month
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