Scores by criterion
| Criterion | Fully Booked VA (Gina Horkey, ex-Horkey HandBook) | Virtual Assistant Academy (VA Accelerator Certification) |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum (25%) | 8.9/10 ✓ | 8.4/10 |
| Credibility (25%) | 8.4/10 ✓ | 7.3/10 |
| Value (20%) | 8.4/10 | 8.9/10 ✓ |
| Flexibility (15%) | 8.9/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Support (15%) | 9.5/10 ✓ | 8.4/10 |
| Overall | 8.7/10 | 8.3/10 |
Key facts side by side
| Fully Booked VA (Gina Horkey, ex-Horkey HandBook) | Virtual Assistant Academy (VA Accelerator Certification) | |
|---|---|---|
| Program | The Fully Booked VA Program (Gina Horkey) | Virtual Assistant Academy VA Accelerator Certification Program (Jodi Marvin) |
| Price | $129 – $349 | $497 – $1,497 |
| Payment plans | Monthly ($129) or quarterly ($349) billing | Payment plans from $42/month |
| Duration | Ongoing membership | 8-week program followed by a 90-day action plan; lifetime access to recordings and materials |
| Format | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Accreditation | — | Approved by the Accreditation Council for Online Programs (per the site) |
| Certificate | VA Certification included in the program | VA certification after a certification assessment |
| Refund policy | — | Full refund if, at the end of the 8 weeks, you feel you lack the information to get your business started (per the sales page) |
Highlighted cells mark the better value for that row (higher score, lower starting price). “—” means not published or not yet checked. Data checked from October 5, 2026.
Our verdict
Choose Fully Booked VA (Gina Horkey, ex-Horkey HandBook) if…
Aspiring and early-stage virtual assistants who want ongoing coaching, community and client leads rather than a one-off course.
It scores higher on curriculum, credibility and support.
Its lowest published price is lower ($129 – $349).
Choose Virtual Assistant Academy (VA Accelerator Certification) if…
Women starting a virtual assistant business who want a short, structured certification program with community support.
It scores higher on value.
