VA Training Academy Reviews

Paul Rolfe 2026.06.10

     

I'd like to thank Amanda for all her assistance and wealth of advice which has been amazing and of great help to me when starting my Virtual Assistant business.  The weekly coaching calls are a great resource as well as all the information which you have access to at your own pace.  Amanda has been the best source of advice and information within the whole VA community!

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Reply from VA Training Academy 2026.06.11

Oh wow - thank you - I really appreciate these very kind and generous words. I love this particular phrase: "Amanda has been the best source of advice and information within the whole VA community!"

Hayley Bell 2026.05.30

     

I found the trial really insightful and enjoyed being part of the membership and getting involved in the weekly group calls. There is a vast amount of resources within the database that I have found easy to follow and informative while on my research and start-up journey. Amanda has a wealth of knowledge and is very willing to share this, supporting any questions I had. Thank you.

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Reply from VA Training Academy 2026.06.01

Thanks for the amazing review Hayley - really appreciate you sharing your experiences of the VA Membership and the weekly group coaching calls.

Kathy Soulsby 2026.04.22

     

I've known Amanda for years as she's a long-term industry expert and champion. I've worked with her as a coach for several years and find her no-nonsense approach fits me perfectly. For me, she has the right balance of holding me accountable to what I say I'll do versus realising that real life doesn't always follow a plan. She really cares about her clients and makes sure that they are getting what they need. Whether you are new to the industry and working through the course or you're growing a business years down the line, it's definitely worth a call with Amanda.

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Reply from VA Training Academy 2026.06.01

Thank you for this amazing review Kathy - I love supporting you and the place at where you are at in your business. I love it when we sometimes start a call, not really with an agenda and allow the call to see where it takes us. Often those can be the lightbulb moments. Thank you for trusting me in this process.

Bridget Siddle 2026.04.20

     

Amanda is an outstanding coach and mentor. She brings a rare combination of straight-talking honesty, genuine accountability, and an impressive breadth of industry knowledge that makes every session genuinely valuable. As a sounding board, she is outstanding, helping you cut through the noise and focus on what really matters. Being part of the VA membership has also proved invaluable. From regular CPD sessions and weekly group coaching calls to a fantastic network of professionals available for support and questions. I highly recommend the Power Hours and the VA membership to anyone serious about their development, growth and accountability. Thank you!

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Reply from VA Training Academy 2026.06.01

Thank you for this great review Bridget - it has been a pleasure to support you on your business journey. I love that you have shared about cutting through the noise to focus on what really matters - such an important part of coaching and mentoring.

Derin T 2026.04.20

     

Exceptional VA training and service

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Reply from VA Training Academy 2026.06.01

Thanks Derin, it was a pleasure to support you.

Amy Brown 2026.04.20

     

I started the VACT Momentum course last year and have been blown away by Amanda, the resources and the community Amanda has created. I don’t think I would have been able start my VA business without it and I would 100% recommend Amanda and VACT to anyone wanting to start their own VA business, or anyone wanting support with their existing VA business.

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Reply from VA Training Academy 2026.06.01

Oh wow - thank you for the amazing review Amy - it has been a pleasure to support you in creating your VA business. I love the action that you have taken to date and the plans you are putting in place for your future. I am so excited for you.

fiona grundy 2026.04.20

     

I have been a member of the VACT group just about from the beginning of my VA journey - now into 9 years. VACT is an essential life line for both new and experienced VA's. Amanda runs the group in such a way that you always feel supported and heard with excellent feedback when you request it which is very much needed as we work on our own usually. I continue to get valuable insights from being a member, making use of the monthly training webinar and workbook and checklists that have helped me through such things as how to manage networking sessions and how to onboard a client. I feel in very safe hands with Amanda at the helm.

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Reply from VA Training Academy 2025.09.20

Oh wow - is it that long Fiona - 9 years. Gosh. I love sharing knowledge and helping VAs to build and grow businesses that are aligned with what they want to achieve and so I am glad you feel supported in that journey.

Hazel Gibbs 2026.04.20

     

Extremely helpful and responsive and my go to for all things VA related. Thank you Amanda

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Reply from VA Training Academy 2026.06.01

Thank you for the endorsement Hazel. It's been a pleasure to support you over the years.

Anna PA 2026.04.15

     

Really informative and thought-provoking!

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Reply from VA Training Academy 2026.04.15

Thanks Anna - I love that you found it both informative and thought provoking - those are the exact things I wanted. you to feel.

Jess Hickman 2026.03.31

     

The VACT website has such a generous amount of resources available for free. The VA start-up checklist was invaluable in giving me confidence I had everything I needed when setting up my own VA business. I have spent many hours reading through all the information on the website and have just signed up for the conference later this year! Thank you Amanda.

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Reply from VA Training Academy 2026.04.15

Thanks Jess - I love that you have found our site to be stuffed full of resources that will help you get set up as a VA. I look forward to meeting you at the Conference in October.

Kate O'Neill 2026.03.30

     

Really useful and has helped me top clarify my thinking on much of this.

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Reply from VA Training Academy 2026.04.15

Hi Kate, I love that we have managed to help you get clear on the thinking behind your VA business. Exciting times ahead.

Maria Refanidou 2026.03.03

     

Amanda has the superpower to calm and ease every anxiety or concern of being a VA just by listening to her voice. Her advice made me think that I can do it!

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Reply from VA Training Academy 2026.03.03

I love this review - thank you - and you absolutely can do this. I am excited to see where you take it

Kitty Mitchell 2026.02.23

     

Amanda has been very helpful by sharing personal experiences and best practices advise as well as providing a lot of support and information for potential VAs to work out what they want to achieve from their business and how.

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Reply from VA Training Academy 2026.02.23

Thank you for the awesome review Kitty, it was a pleasure to share my knowledge and experiences with you. I look forward to seeing what you do with the information and how you create your new opportunity.

Siân Wiggs 2025.12.10

     

I signed up to Amanda's VA momentum course and membership around the time I decided to become a VA. I came away having learnt loads about what I needed to have in place for a successful VA business e.g. client management, marketing, networking, the foundations etc. If you're looking for someone who doesn't sugarcoat things, has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the VA industry and gives you that much needed kick up the butt, she is the go to person.

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Reply from VA Training Academy 2026.02.23

Thanks Sian for the great review - it's been an absolute pleasure to support you in creating your VA business and watching your confidence grow as a Business Owner through the VA Membership.

Toni Millum 2025.11.02

     

I love being part of the VA Membership - it’s been a great help as a new VA. I particularly like the Weekly Coaching Calls as it’s a chance to connect with other VAs in the membership as well as ask questions of Amanda. I learn something new every week!

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Reply from VA Training Academy 2026.02.23

Thanks for highlighting the real benefit of the VA Memberships Weekly Group Coaching calls - I think these are probably my favourite thing to deliver. You can really see how they help someone move forwards.

Kate Haslegrave 2025.10.21

     

I’ve been a member of Amanda’s VA Training Academy for the past couple of years, and I can honestly say it’s been invaluable in helping me navigate the minefield of starting and running my own business. The training, resources, and community support are second to none — practical, relatable, and full of real-world advice that actually works. Amanda herself is worth her weight in gold. She’s approachable, incredibly knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile to help and guide you. If you’re thinking about becoming a Virtual Assistant or looking to grow your VA business with solid support behind you, I can’t recommend the VA Training Academy enough.

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Reply from VA Training Academy 2025.10.22

Hi Kate, Thank you for your awesome review - I really do appreciate it - I love how you highlighted that it's full of practical, relatable and real world advice.

Tamsin Jago 2025.10.07

     

I found Amanda and VACT when researching setting up as a VA, had a call, subsequently completed the Mastery Course. This gave me the building blocks to assist setting up my VA business. After completing the course Amanda put me in touch with another VA who was looking for sick cover which led to 9 months VA work for me. Never looked back. Amanda is the font of all knowledge and I will be forever grateful.

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Reply from VA Training Academy 2025.10.08

Tamsin, thank you for the review and recommendation. It has been a pleasure to watch you build and grow your business over the years. I love it when other clients of mine, share how great you are doing and how much they love working with you.

Rebecca Batty 2025.09.30

     

Had a great experience working with Amanda. I value the no-nonsense approach, years of insights and experience and I've learnt a huge amount and being coached by Amanda and being part of the VACT client only community. Thank you!

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Reply from VA Training Academy 2025.10.01

Rebecca, thank you for the great review and in particular highlighting the no-nonsense approach, years of insights and experience - exactly the things I love about being a VA Coach, Trainer and Mentor - sharing these attributes with others. Thank you.

Claire Vogel 2025.09.23

     

I attended a VACT video seminar with Amanda. I found it incredibly useful, interesting, helpful, and enjoyable. Amanda has a fantastic communication style and I learnt a lot. I'm really looking forward to learning more and furthering my education with her help.

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Reply from VA Training Academy 2025.10.01

Thank you Claire for joining us on the call and for the great review. I am pleased that you found the content not only useful, interesting, helpful but enjoyable. I love that as an experienced business owner you still got value from the call.

Mel Bates - Elite Virtual Assistant Limited 2025.09.22

     

I am part of VACT's VA Membership and love being a part of this membership - whenever you need help, advice, support or just a chat - the membership is there, either a fellow member helps or Amanda herself. It's a real community! I attend the weekly coaching calls (not every week but when I can) and love hearing from other people and picking up hints, tips or ideas! The monthly office calls are great to drop in for something specific with Amanda and the monthly coaching calls are always interesting and relevant. Amanda is an absolute legend and one person I'd always go to for training, support and advice - so knowledgeable, experienced and caring. Can't recommend enough!

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Reply from VA Training Academy 2025.09.23

Thank you Mel for the fantastic review. I love that you have highlighted the breadth and depth of what members get from the VA Membership. It really is an amazing community. Thank you for the lovely endorsement.