Free Course: Learn Pro Communication Skills in Just 10 Minutes

Strong communication is one of the most important skills in the workplace, especially when your workplace is remote. Whether you're a company leader managing a distributed team or a virtual assistant trying to grow your career, great communication helps you build trust, reduce misunderstandings, and create the kind of team culture people want to be part of.

That’s why VPM Solutions, in partnership with Breaking BarrierZ, created a new 10-minute communication course for virtual assistants and remote teams.

This course is designed to help companies and virtual professionals build the communication skills that set them apart without sitting through hours of video or buying a stack of business books. Let’s break down what it includes and why it matters.

What This Course Covers

You don’t need a two-hour seminar to build better communication habits. You just need a little time and the right focus. That’s exactly what this course delivers.

In just 10 minutes, you'll learn practical tools to:

Navigate difficult conversations: Disagreements and hard conversations come up in every job. This course helps you approach those moments clearly and confidently, so you can stay professional, even under pressure.

Understand microaggressions—and avoid them: What we say and how we say it can impact coworkers in ways we may not realize. The course explains microaggressions and how to communicate more respectfully and inclusively.

Support mental health at work: Working from home doesn’t automatically make things easier. This section offers tips for managing stress, balancing boundaries, and recognizing when someone on your team might need extra support.

Create inclusive, supportive environments: Whether leading a team or working alongside others, your words and actions help shape the culture. You'll learn how to contribute to a more welcoming workplace for everyone.

Lead with clarity and consistency: Great leaders are great communicators. The course shows how to set expectations clearly, offer constructive feedback, and model professionalism in everyday communication.

Each of these topics is packed into a fast, focused learning experience built to make a real impact—there is no fluff, just tools you can use right away.

Who This Course Is For

Communication is a skill that benefits everyone, regardless of your job title. However, this course was specifically designed with the real-world needs of remote teams in mind.

It’s perfect for:

• Companies building or managing remote or hybrid teams
• Virtual assistants looking to stand out from the crowd
• Team leads and people who want to become leaders
• Professionals who want to grow in their roles and careers

Whether you are hiring remote team members or you are one, this course helps you create a more professional, inclusive, and productive environment.

Why It Matters: Benefits for Companies

Building a remote team isn’t just about finding people to do the job—it’s about creating the right environment where people do their best work. That starts with communication.

When companies invest in soft skills like communication and professionalism, the benefits go beyond fewer Slack misunderstandings. They ripple out across every part of the organization.

Here’s what your company can gain:

• Psychological safety: Team members are more likely to speak up, share ideas, and raise concerns when they know they’ll be heard respectfully.
• Fewer conflicts: When people know how to handle tough topics, those topics don’t become bigger issues later.
• Stronger retention: Employees and contractors want to stay where they feel supported and respected.
• More internal leaders: Developing communication skills helps prepare your team for future leadership roles.
• A better reputation: How your team communicates—internally and externally—directly shapes your brand image and company culture.

Training your team to communicate well doesn’t just make life easier. It makes your whole company stronger.

Why It Matters: Benefits for Remote Team Members

Communication isn’t just about making your employer happy. It’s one of the most powerful tools remote professionals have to grow their careers.

The Professionalism and Communication course was created to help you grow. The skills you learn here will help you stand out and grow professionally.

Here’s what’s in it for you:

• Confidence in conversations: You’ll feel more comfortable handling feedback, disagreements, and difficult topics without overthinking every word.
• Mental health support: Learn techniques to reduce stress and protect your well-being while working remotely.
• Better collaboration: Strong communication helps you work more smoothly with teammates, clients, and managers—even across time zones.
• Career growth: Being a great communicator helps you become a trusted, respected member of any team and positions you for more responsibility and recognition.

Remote work can feel isolating, but it doesn’t have to. This course shows how to bring clarity, connection, and professionalism to your day-to-day work.

How to Access the Course

You don’t have to jump through hoops to start learning. We made this course easy to find, fast to complete, and free to access.

Here’s how it works:

• The course is live now in the VPM Academy
• It’s 100% free for anyone with a VPM profile (companies and VAs alike)
• It takes just 10 minutes to complete
• The lessons are practical and actionable—you’ll use them right away

This course is a smart and practical choice for onboarding new remote team members or enhancing your own skill set.

Start the Course Today With a Free VPM Profile

The most successful property management and real estate teams know that communication can make or break a project, a client relationship, or even a career. This course helps you get it right.

If you’re hiring virtual assistants, train them to be better communicators from day one. If you are a virtual assistant, invest in yourself with a skill that will pay off every day.

Create your free profile today to access the course, connect with great companies or virtual talent, and grow with confidence.