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Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

HLTH 3020001
Section Code: 32W
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia domicile means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. Additional financial assistance is available to offset some or all of the FastForward tuition costs. Complete... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Apr 27, 2026 End Date: Jul 22, 2026
Community College: Northern Virginia
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Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

ITEC 2060029
Section Code: 31E
Prerequisite: Students interested in taking this course must have one of the following: CompTIA Security+ certification NOVA course ITN 261 with a grade of C or better. Equivalent courses from other accredited institutions of higher education may be substituted. You must provide course descriptions and a transcript with final grades. Degree (AS, BS) in Cybersecurity Before registration, complete the IT Course Prerequisite Form and upload proof of having completed one of the listed prerequisites. You will be dropped from the course if you register without submitting proof. Course Description: Learn@Home: Instructor-led, Live via Zoom... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 04, 2026 End Date: May 08, 2026
Community College: Northern Virginia
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Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparation – Bootcamp

BUSC 1090039
Section Code: 32E
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia domicile means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. Additional financial assistance is available to offset some or all of the FastForward tuition costs. Complete... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Feb 09, 2026 End Date: Feb 19, 2026
Community College: Northern Virginia
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Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparation

BUSC 1090039
Section Code: 33E
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia domicile means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. Additional financial assistance is available to offset some or all of the FastForward tuition costs. Complete... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Feb 21, 2026 End Date: Apr 25, 2026
Community College: Northern Virginia
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Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparation – Bootcamp

BUSC 1090039
Section Code: 31N
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia domicile means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. Additional financial assistance is available to offset some or all of the FastForward tuition costs. Complete... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 23, 2026 End Date: Mar 27, 2026
Community College: Northern Virginia
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Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

HLTH 3020001
Section Code: 31W
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia domicile means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. Additional financial assistance is available to offset some or all of the FastForward tuition costs. Complete... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Feb 02, 2026 End Date: Apr 22, 2026
Community College: Northern Virginia
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SHRM Certification Exam Preparation

BUSC 1040025
Section Code: 32E
Course and Certification Exam Prerequisites: Sitting for the industry certification exam is an expectation for FastForward programs. Therefore, you must meet SHRM eligibility criteria for the exam before registering for this course. SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exam eligibility requirements can be found at: https://www.shrm.org/credentials/certification/eligibility-criteria Note: Candidates for the SHRM-CP certification are not required to hold an HR title and do not need a degree or previous HR experience to apply; however, a basic working knowledge of HR practices and principles or a degree from an aligned program are recommended. Course Description: Learn@Home:... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Feb 03, 2026 End Date: Mar 12, 2026
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® A+ Certification

ITEC 2040034
Section Code: 31M
Prerequisite: New Requirement: All students must complete the free IT Orientation before enrolling. The orientation provides an overview of program expectations, course technology, and certification exam requirements. Students must also have one of the following: CompTIA TECH+ certification – See upcoming classes to earn this certification in 6 weeks! ITIL Foundation certification Google IT Support Professional Certificate NOVA courses ITE 221 or both ITN 106 and ITN 107 with a grade of C or better. Equivalent courses from other accredited institutions of higher education may be substituted. You must provide course descriptions... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Feb 07, 2026 End Date: May 16, 2026
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® Network+

ITEC 2040005
Section Code: 31E
Prerequisite: New Requirement: All students must complete the free IT Orientation before enrolling. The orientation provides an overview of program expectations, course technology, and certification exam requirements. Students must also have one of the following: CompTIA Tech+ certification – See upcoming classes to earn this certification in 6 weeks! CompTIA A+ certification CISCO CCNA certification Google IT Support Professional Certificate Google Cybersecurity Certificate NOVA course ITN 101 with a grade of C or better. Equivalent courses from other accredited institutions of higher education may be substituted. You must provide course descriptions and a... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Feb 17, 2026 End Date: Mar 26, 2026
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® TECH+

ITEC 2040040
Section Code: 31W
Prerequisite: New Requirement: All students must complete the free IT Orientation before enrolling. The orientation provides an overview of program expectations, course technology, and certification exam requirements. Students must also have one of the following: Northstar Basic Computer Skills and Internet Basics assessments – You must score 80% or higher on both assessments. These assessments are free. Watch this short video on how to take the assessments and save a PDF of your score report. Certiport IC3 Digital Literacy certification Google IT Support Professional Certificate Before registering, complete the IT Course Prerequisite Form and... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Feb 21, 2026 End Date: Apr 04, 2026
Community College: Northern Virginia
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IT Specialist: Python Certification

ITEC 2010041
Section Code: 31E
Prerequisite: New Requirement: All students must complete the free IT Orientation before enrolling. The orientation provides an overview of program expectations, course technology, and certification exam requirements. Students must also have one of the following: Northstar Basic Computer Skills and Internet Basics assessments – You must score 80% or higher on both assessments. These assessments are free. Watch this short video on how to take the assessments and save a PDF of your score report. Certiport IC3 Digital Literacy certification Before registering, complete the IT Course Prerequisite Form and upload proof... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Feb 24, 2026 End Date: Apr 28, 2026
Community College: Northern Virginia
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate)

ITEC 2140003
Section Code: 31E
Prerequisite: New Requirement: All students must complete the free IT Orientation before enrolling. The orientation provides an overview of program expectations, course technology, and certification exam requirements. Students must also have one of the following: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification CompTIA A+ certification CompTIA Network+ certification CompTIA Cloud+ certification Google IT Support Professional Certificate NOVA course ITN 213 or ITN 257 or ITN 254 with a grade of C or better. Equivalent courses from other accredited institutions of higher education may be substituted. You must provide course descriptions and a transcript... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 02, 2026 End Date: Apr 22, 2026
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® Cloud+

ITEC 2140029
Section Code: 31E
Prerequisite: New Requirement: All students must complete the free IT Orientation before enrolling. The orientation provides an overview of program expectations, course technology, and certification exam requirements. Students must also have one of the following: CompTIA Network+ certification CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ certification AWS Cloud Practitioner certification or higher Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification or higher CISCO CCNA certification NOVA course ITN 254 or ITN 213 or ITN 257 with a grade of C or better. Equivalent courses from other accredited institutions of higher education may be substituted. You must provide course descriptions... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 02, 2026 End Date: Apr 15, 2026
Community College: Northern Virginia
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Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) Certification

BLDG 5010017
Section Code: 31M
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia domicile means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. Additional financial assistance is available to offset some or all of the FastForward tuition costs. Complete... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 07, 2026 End Date: Apr 11, 2026
Community College: Northern Virginia
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IT Specialist: Artificial Intelligence

ITEC 2190002
Section Code: 33E
Prerequisite: New Requirement: All students must complete the free IT Orientation before enrolling. The orientation provides an overview of program expectations, course technology, and certification exam requirements. Students must also have one of the following: Northstar Basic Computer Skills and Internet Basics assessments – You must score 80% or higher on both assessments. These assessments are free. Watch this short video on how to take the assessments and save a PDF of your score report. Certiport IC3 Digital Literacy certification Before registering, complete the IT Course Prerequisite Form and upload proof... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 09, 2026 End Date: Apr 29, 2026
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® TECH+

ITEC 2040040
Section Code: 32E
Prerequisite: New Requirement: All students must complete the free IT Orientation before enrolling. The orientation provides an overview of program expectations, course technology, and certification exam requirements. Students must also have one of the following: Northstar Basic Computer Skills and Internet Basics assessments – You must score 80% or higher on both assessments. These assessments are free. Watch this short video on how to take the assessments and save a PDF of your score report. Certiport IC3 Digital Literacy certification Google IT Support Professional Certificate Before registering, complete the IT Course Prerequisite Form and... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 09, 2026 End Date: Apr 02, 2026
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® Linux+

ITEC 2040060
Section Code: 31E
Prerequisite: New Requirement: All students must complete the free IT Orientation before enrolling. The orientation provides an overview of program expectations, course technology, and certification exam requirements. Students must also have one of the following: CompTIA A+ certification CompTIA Network+ certification NOVA course ITN 170 with a grade of C or better. Equivalent courses from other accredited institutions of higher education may be substituted. You must provide course descriptions and a transcript with final grades. Before registering, complete the IT Course Prerequisite Form and upload proof of one of the listed... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 17, 2026 End Date: May 07, 2026
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

ITEC 2060034
Section Code: 31E
Prerequisite: New Requirement: All students must complete the free IT Orientation before enrolling. The orientation provides an overview of program expectations, course technology, and certification exam requirements. Students must also have one of the following: CompTIA Security+ certification CompTIA PenTest+ certification CompTIA CASP+ certification EC-Council CEH certification Google Cybersecurity Certificate or NOVA course ITN 262 with a grade of C or better. Equivalent courses from other accredited institutions of higher education may be substituted. You must provide course descriptions and a transcript with final grades. Before registering, complete the IT Course Prerequisite... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 17, 2026 End Date: May 07, 2026
Community College: Northern Virginia
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SHRM Certification Exam Preparation

BUSC 1040025
Section Code: 33E
Course and Certification Exam Prerequisites: Sitting for the industry certification exam is an expectation for FastForward programs. Therefore, you must meet SHRM eligibility criteria for the exam before registering for this course. SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exam eligibility requirements can be found at: https://www.shrm.org/credentials/certification/eligibility-criteria Note: Candidates for the SHRM-CP certification are not required to hold an HR title and do not need a degree or previous HR experience to apply; however, a basic working knowledge of HR practices and principles or a degree from an aligned program are recommended. Course Description: Learn@Home:... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 21, 2026 End Date: May 16, 2026
Community College: Northern Virginia
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Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

HLTH 3020012
Section Code: 31W
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia domicile means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. Additional financial assistance is available to offset some or all of the FastForward tuition costs. Complete... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 23, 2026 End Date: May 18, 2026
Community College: Northern Virginia
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EPA Section 608 Technician Certification

HVAC 5040014
Section Code: 32W
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia domicile means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. Additional financial assistance is available to offset some or all of the FastForward tuition costs. Complete... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 28, 2026 End Date: May 09, 2026
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® Data+

ITEC 2040075
Section Code: 32E
Prerequisite: New Requirement: All students must complete the free IT Orientation before enrolling. The orientation provides an overview of program expectations, course technology, and certification exam requirements. Students must also have one of the following: Northstar Basic Computer Skills and Internet Basics assessments – You must score 80% or higher on both assessments. These assessments are free. Watch this short video on how to take the assessments and save a PDF of your score report. Certiport IC3 Digital Literacy certification Before registering, complete the IT Course Prerequisite Form and upload proof... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 30, 2026 End Date: May 20, 2026
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CDL-A40 Commercial Drivers License – WCG

TRNS 7020019
Section Code: M6K
If you are starting from scratch, this course is designed to help you obtain your Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) as quickly as possible. The program includes a full day of classroom lectures and practical demonstrations on Vehicle Inspections intended to help prepare you for a state-administered Vehicle Inspection CDL skills test. You will have free access to a state-approved online curriculum developed to help you meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations (FMCSA) new Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements and equip you with the knowledge and confidence for a... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 06, 2026 End Date: Dec 06, 2026
Community College: Mountain Gateway
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CDL-B Commercial Drivers License – WCG

TRNS 7020033
Section Code: M6K
If you’re starting from scratch, this course is designed to help you obtain your Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) as quickly as possible. The program includes two full days of classroom lecture and hands-on practical training in preparation for the written Class B General Knowledge Test and the Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection practical test. Road Safety is covered in-depth, with emphasis on Risk Assessment, Hazard Avoidance, Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection and Driver’s Daily Logs. After passing the DMV Class B General Knowledge Test and a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical, students will... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 06, 2026 End Date: Dec 06, 2026
Community College: Mountain Gateway
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Medical Assistant Program; CCMA/Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification-WCG

HLTH 5600393
Section Code: 01FF
This course teaches clinical medical assistant students information, techniques, and procedures needed to assist patients and physicians. The main objective is to provide the students with a working knowledge of most aspects of the health care industry in community and institutional practice settings. Progressive learning takes place as new information and skill sets are studied throughout the course. Upon successful completion, graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant in Virginia and be prepared to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Feb 03, 2026 End Date: Apr 07, 2026
Community College: New River
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