Doballi, a Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC)-registered company, has partnered with GetBundi Education Technology, a Nigeria-based edtech platform, to provide training for 10,000 Africans in virtual assistant roles.
The comprehensive eight-week training programme is set to begin on April 11, 2025, and is completely free for all participants.
This initiative comes in response to the increasing need for virtual assistants (VAs) in today’s business landscape, where efficiency and productivity are paramount. The collaboration aims to equip African talents with the necessary skills to excel in this rapidly growing field.
Virtual assistants are skilled professionals who provide remote support in various fields leveraging technology to deliver efficient and cost-effective solutions. They help small business owners, entrepreneurs, or corporate executives to focus on strategic tasks while handling time-consuming activities.
In today’s business landscape, virtual assistants work across numerous fields, from customer service to social media management, bookkeeping, project management, content creation, research, calendar management, administrative assistance, social media marketing, e-commerce, event management, graphic design, data entry, and many more.
The training partnership, which is in line with one of the core objectives of Doballi to collaborate with organisations, educational institutions, and governments to support African talent development and align skills with market demands, will see Doballi and GetBundi equip these 10,000 trainees with the right skills set to function effectively as virtual assistants, helping businesses to focus on growth.
Maxine Gordon, director of international partnerships at Doballi, highlighted the vast potential of virtual assistants in today’s landscape.
“The rise of virtual assistants is fuelled by key elements like convenience, accessibility, integration with IoT, and personalization,” Ms Gordon said.
“In a shifting global economy, Africa’s youthful demographic stands out as a promising frontier. Leveraging this abundant human capital has the power to not only revolutionize Africa but also yield significant advantages for the world economy.
“Doballi remains dedicated to empowering African youth through upskilling initiatives, paving the way for their integration into the global workforce. Doballi’s commitment shines through in the mission to bridge African talent with international opportunities,” she said.
Speaking on behalf of GetBundi Education Technology, the Course Coordinator, Mrs. Juliet Ijei, expressed gratitude to Doballi for their dedication to partnering with Africa in enhancing human capital development. She highlighted the organization’s trust in GetBundi to spearhead this training initiative.
The training, open to all Africans aged 20 to 45, is offered free of charge. Registration is compulsory and closes on March 31, 2025. Prospective candidates need to be university graduates, possess a laptop or desktop, and no prior technical skills are necessary to apply. To register, visit https://forms.gle/yL4RhvCrtAxmnT688.
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