The Virtual Assistant’s MOOC (VA MOOC) intends to create a set of tools for initial and continuous VET for learners on how to work as a virtual assistant (digital services provider), considering the job and business skills needed. In practice, the project will create a MOOC, course design material to include the MOOC and methods into a VET course, as well as tutoring and guidance tools for virtual assistants in the form of a tutoring chatbot, a set of introductory factsheets, and a practical toolbox.
A virtual assistant (VA) is a person who provides administrative, creative or technical support services to other business owners. By taking over recurring tasks and administrative work, they can free up time and offer flexibility to their client. They often work from a home office and can be located in any country. Some virtual assistants work as independent freelancers while others are part of a company or agency.
The project aims to create a MOOC for VET learners and entrepreneurs on how to work as a VA, considering the skills and knowledge to develop as well as the entrepreneurship skills specific to such jobs. In particular, the project’s intended target groups are digital services providers, active or in training; VET learners and trainers interested in market relevant skills; Unemployed and disadvantaged people.
Overall, VA MOOC aims to contribute to the following programme priorities: adapting VET to labour market needs, address digital transformation, as well as inclusion and diversity.
This project brings together 7 European partners:
- YuzuPulse (E10046855 – France) – project coordinator
- bit Schulungscenter GmbH (E10107619 – Austria)
- C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER (E10153633 – Cyprus)
- European Education & Learning Institute (E10048472 – Greece)
- Centrum Edukacyjne EST (E10171166 – Poland)
- SCS LogoPsyCom (E10025212 – Belgium) 30
- ITD -Innovación, Transferencia y Desarrollo (E10140028 – Spain)
Project duration: 01-11-2021 – 01-11-2023
Project number: 2021-1-FR01-KA220-VET-000033162
Project Website: www.virtualassistantmooc.eu
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