Join the waitlist for SCVA the next cohort and transform from $25/hour task-taker to $60/hour strategic operations partner.
Waitlist members get 48-hour early enrollment access + upcoming cohort pricing ($2,500 vs. $3,500 future rate).
Taught by Dr. Monica Rysavy
Former COO, Forte Labs | Currently designing, managing, and/or advising operations for multiple 6, 7, and 8-figure businesses | Ph.D. Learning Design, Ed.D. in Education Leadership, JD (in progress) | Hired dozens of assistants
16-Week Professional Certification
"Working with Monica completely transformed how I manage my lab and team. She helped us figure out our workflows, determine what needed to be centralized, and where we could allow for personalization. Instead of offering one-size-fits-all solutions or generic templates for every problem, she asked incisive questions to uncover the root of our challenges."
— Dr. Tina Lasisi, University of Michigan, Assistant Professor
"Monica is really a leader of people... I always relied on her wisdom, on her sense of perspective, her understanding of people and kind of the personal context around all these kinds of decisions."
— Tiago Forte, CEO & Founder, Forte Labs
"She made my life in marketing so much easier because I could always rely on her to set up automations and workflows in the background. She also set up dashboards for us so we could track our sales across different products and type of customers and so on. Basically, Monica helped us make sense of all the data in the business so we could know how we were doing."
— Julia Saxena, General Manager, Forte Labs
"Holy shirtballs, Monica! This is incredible. Truly. I'm excited— and I don't even have a shopping cart."
— Matt, Systematic AF Club Member
"Dr. Monica helped me move off the 'one platform for all things' mindset, which is what I needed to get unstuck. The coaching is well received—and I'm excited for what's ahead."
— Mount, Systematic AF Club Member
You're good at what you do. Clients depend on you. You keep their businesses running.
The Problem Every Ambitious VA Faces
But here's what's really happening:
- You're charging $20-30/hour while knowing you provide 10x that value
- Clients treat you like a task-taker, not a strategic partner
- You're Googling solutions instead of diagnosing root causes
- You watch business owners make operational mistakes you could prevent
- You know you're capable of more but have no credentials to prove it
Sound familiar? Traditional VA training teaches you tools. SCVA™ teaches you to think like a COO.
Current VA reality:
✓ "Can you schedule this meeting?"
✓ "Update this spreadsheet"
✓ "Find me the file from last month"
✓ Paid for hours, not impact
What Changes When You Think Like an SCVA
SCVA™ reality:
✓ "Here's why your meeting workflow is broken—and how to fix it"
✓ "I've identified three operational bottlenecks costing you 10 hours weekly"
✓ I've built a system so you never lose a file again"
✓ Paid for strategic value, not task completion
The difference? Diagnostic thinking. Systems architecture. Operational leadership.
The skills business owners desperately need but don't know how to ask for.
Assess your current capabilities:
→ Diagnostic thinking vs. task execution mindset
→ Systems architecture knowledge gaps
→ Strategic communication readiness
→ Professional positioning strengths
The VA-to-SCVA Readiness Assessment
Identify your knowledge gaps:
→ Which SCVA skills you already have
→ Where you need the most development
→ What's holding you back from premium rates
your free waitlist bonus
Find out if you're ready for SCVA™certification—and exactly what skills you need to develop. When you join the waitlist, you'll get instant access to this this interactive assessment that helps you:
Get your readiness score:
→ Clear scoring system shows if you're ready now
→ Personalized recommendations for preparation
→ Timeline for when to apply
Build your development roadmap:
→ Specific actions to take before July 2026
→ Resources to strengthen weak areas
→ How to maximize your SCVA investment
What You'll Learn in 16 Weeks
Stop treating symptoms. Start solving root causes. Clients start consulting you on decisions instead of just assigning tasks.
The 5-Layer Diagnostic Framework
Build infrastructure that scales, not duct-tape that breaks. Clients recognize you're creating lasting value, not just completing assignments.
Systems Architecture & Documentation
Report like an executive, not an assistant. You're invited to planning conversations, not just execution.
Executive-Level Communication
Command $50-60/hour with confidence. You have the positioning, proof, and contracts to justify what you're worth.
Professional Positioning for Premium Rates
Earn legitimate credentials backed by COO instruction, plus vetted access to business owners seeking SCVA-certified professionals.
SCVA Certification + Placement Marketplace
upcoming Cohort Benefits (2026):
Why Waitlist Members Get the Best Deal
Locked-in founder-cohort tuition: $2,500 (tuition will never be this low again)
48-hour early access: Enroll before public launch
Free Readiness Assessment: Instant access when you join waitlist
Direct instructor access: Dr. Monica teaches this cohort personally (future cohorts have teaching assistants)
Priority marketplace placement: First access to client referral network
Shape the curriculum: Your feedback refines future cohorts
Only 25 spots available. Waitlist members enroll first.
I've been on the other side
As COO at Forte Labs and now designing, managing, and advising operations for multiple 6, 7, and 8-figure businesses, I've hired dozens of VAs.
Here's what I learned: The VAs I valued most - the ones I promoted, raised rates for, and trusted with strategic work - weren't just fast task-completers. They were diagnostic thinkers who understood systems, identified problems I didn't see, and built solutions that lasted.
The problem? No one was teaching VAs these skills. Every VA course teaches Asana, Slack, calendar management. But business owners don't need another tool expert. They need someone who can look at their operations and say:
That's what SCVA™ teaches.
Why This Certification Exists
"Here's what's actually broken. Here's why. Here's how to fix it."
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How much does it cost?
Upcoming Cohort: $2,500 (increases for future cohorts). Payment plans available.
Q. What do I get when I join the waitlist?
Immediate access to the VA-to-SCVA™ Readiness Assessment, plus 48-hour early enrollment access before the public launch on November 17.
Q. Can I really charge $50-60/hour after this?
If you implement the frameworks and position yourself strategically, you're equipped to justify premium rates. Business owners pay for strategic thinking, not task completion. You'll learn both the skills and the positioning.
Q. What if I can't find clients at that rate?
You'll have access to our placement marketplace where business owners specifically seek SCVA-certified professionals. Plus, I teach client acquisition and positioning throughout the program.
Q. What's the time commitment?
90 minutes weekly for live training, 3-5 hours weekly for implementation. Budget 5-7 hours total per week. This is professional development, not passive learning.
Q. Is joining the waitlist a commitment to enroll?
No. Waitlist gives you early enrollment access and the free Readiness Assessment. Zero obligation. You can leave the waitlist anytime.
Q. What if I'm not ready for January 2026?
Use the Readiness Assessment to identify what you need to develop, then stay on the waitlist for future cohort announcements. We'll notify you when Cohort 2 enrollment opens.
C-Suite Operations Experience:
- Former COO at Forte Labs (Building a Second Brain)
- Currently managing operations for multiple 6, 7, and 8-figure businesses
- Hired, trained, and promoted dozens of VAs to strategic roles
Academic Credentials:
- Ph.D. in Learning, Design & Technology (Penn State)
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
- 32 peer-reviewed publications
- Currently pursuing J.D. at UNH Franklin Pierce
What makes me different: I'm not a VA who became successful and now teaches VAs. I'm a COO who knows exactly what makes a VA worth $50-60/hour - and I'm teaching you those skills.
Your Instructor: Dr. Monica Rysavy
Real-World Reality:
- Actually have ADHD
- Built systems that survived COVID, company volatility, personal crisis
- Living proof that operations can be learned, not just innate
Why I'm Qualified to Teach This
Type 1:
Competes on price. Gets treated like a commodity. Stays stuck at $25/hour. Watches business owners struggle with problems they could solve.
Two Types of VAs
Type 2:
Commands premium rates. Gets treated as strategic partner. Builds a career path. Prevents problems before they happen.
The difference? Diagnostic thinking. Systems architecture. Executive-level communication.
The skills you'll master in SCVA.
Find out with the free Readiness Assessment.
Are You Ready for SCVA?
Join the waitlist today and get instant access to the VA to SCVA Assessment that shows you:
Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming cohort.
→ Your current skill gaps
→ What you need to develop
→ Your readiness score
→ When to apply
Plus, you'll get 48-hour early enrollment access before the public launch - and a couple more bonuses exclusive for you.
Only 25 spots available. Waitlist members enroll first.
Join the Waitlist