
AoA Certification Phase 1: Analyzing Automations Training
Phase 1: Automation Analysis & Opportunity Identification
Part of the Anatomy of Automation Certification Program
This is where it all begins.
Phase 1 helps you build the foundational skill that sets every great automation specialist apart: how to identify and analyze opportunities for automation inside a business. You’ll learn what to look for, how to think like a strategist, and how to translate messy operations into streamlined systems — even if you’re starting from scratch.
This phase is self-paced and includes access to recorded lessons, live call replays, and downloadable resources you can use with real clients or your own business.
Curriculum Highlights
- L1: Your Clients — Understanding their pain points and expectations
- L2: Types of Automation — What automation really means in today’s market
- L3–L6: Deep-dive into analyzing processes, tasks, and building automation maps
- L7: Tools & Frameworks — Use proven methods to track and present your analysis
- Live Class Session: 37-minute deep-dive recording on real automation analysis
- Bonus: Case studies, metrics templates, and reporting tools
Resources Included
- Phase 1 Feedback Portal
- Hybrid Solution Problem Statement Worksheet
- Task Performance Metrics Sheet
- Progress Report Template
- Real-world Case Study Library
Bonus Sessions
- Identifying Opportunities for Improvement
- Live Breakdown Call
How Certification Works
Anatomy of Automation is broken into 3 phases. It’s self-paced, and you can work through it on your own schedule.
To move to Phase 2, you’ll complete a short exam prep and demonstration of your skills. After Phase 3, you’ll take the final exam to become a Certified Marketing Automation Specialist.
Your Instructor

LaToya Russell is a digital marketing nerd and Virtual Assistant coach. Founder of The OBM Office LLC and the Quitting Corporate Toolkit, LaToya understands the importance of having a skill as a virtual service provider. More so, one that can take you to six figures a year.
LaToya has automated tons of systems for her clients and equipped hundreds of Virtual Assistants with the coaching and tools needed to Quit Corporate.
She started back in 2012 after realizing she needed to be able to control her income. After her daughter came along, she knew she needed the flexibility so working online became her full time reality.
Today, while she builds solid systems through automations for clients, she also helps VAs garner the experience they need to get started in this niche so they can make more money.
Course Curriculum
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StartL1: Your Clients (8:04)
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StartL2: Types of Automation (10:01)
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StartL3: Analyzing Processes (6:56)
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StartL4: Analyzing Repetitive Tasks (5:54)
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StartL5: Automation Opportunities (5:29)
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StartL6: Automation Solutions (8:53)
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StartL7: Tools & Frameworks for Analysis Reporting (9:00)
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StartL8: Automation Analysis 04/16 Class Session (37:19)
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StartPhase 1 Feedback