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
LaToya Russell

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.



Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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