When I first started my full time VA career in 2006 I honestly did not see the value in Virtual Assistant training and certification. My prevailing thought at that time was that my skills, experience and education were more than sufficient to impress any potential client. From my years working online I know the topic of training and certification has been a hotly debated one on some of the Virtual Assistant forums, networks and groups in the Virtual Assistant community. For the most part I’ve tended to keep my thoughts to myself on the whole issue of training. Until now.

Now, I’m breaking my self-imposed silence and openly