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SMAW Welding Basics (WCG)

WELD 7010031
Section Code: M1D
SMAW Welding Basics This introductory course in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW/stick-welding), covers topics in AC and DC power sources, welding polarities, heats, and electrodes for use in joining various metal alloys by the arc welding process. Learn running beads, butt, and fillet welds in all positions to test for the AWS SMAW 3G qualification. Includes all instructional materials and AWS qualification testing. Welding shield and jacket are provided. All participants required to attend safety training. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 26, 2025 End Date: Oct 14, 2025
Community College: Mountain Gateway
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SMAW Welding Basics (WCG)

WELD 7010031
Section Code: M1N
SMAW Welding Basics This introductory course in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW/stick-welding), covers topics in AC and DC power sources, welding polarities, heats, and electrodes for use in joining various metal alloys by the arc welding process. Learn running beads, butt, and fillet welds in all positions to test for the AWS SMAW 3G qualification. Includes all instructional materials and AWS qualification testing. Welding shield and jacket are provided. All participants required to attend safety training. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 26, 2025 End Date: Oct 14, 2025
Community College: Mountain Gateway
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GTAW Welding Basics (WCG)

WELD 7010034
Section Code: M1D
GTAW Welding Basics (60 contact hours) Learn Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG Welding) and earn AWS GTAW qualifications for up to two positions. This course provides a hands-on training in practical operations and equipment used in tungsten inert gas welding. Includes welding safety training, all instructional materials, and AWS qualification testing. Welding shield and jacket are provided. All participants required to attend safety training. To enroll in GTAW, students must have completed or be co-enrolled in one other welding process (FCAW, GMAW, or SMAW) Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 26, 2025 End Date: Oct 14, 2025
Community College: Mountain Gateway
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GTAW Welding Basics (WCG)

WELD 7010034
Section Code: M1N
GTAW Welding Basics (60 contact hours) Learn Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG Welding) and earn AWS GTAW qualifications for up to two positions. This course provides a hands-on training in practical operations and equipment used in tungsten inert gas welding. Includes welding safety training, all instructional materials, and AWS qualification testing. Welding shield and jacket are provided. All participants required to attend safety training. To enroll in GTAW, students must have completed or be co-enrolled in one other welding process (FCAW, GMAW, or SMAW) Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 26, 2025 End Date: Oct 14, 2025
Community College: Mountain Gateway
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CDL-A Weekday Class

TRNS 8020003
Section Code: 1280
This is a FastForward Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. If you have been a Virginia resident for at least the past 12 months, you may be able to take this class for 1/3 of the full cost (FastForward price). If you need additional financial assistance, see our Workforce Financial Assistance Grant information or contact our office via phone (540-868-7021) or email WorkforceAID@LaurelRidge.edu prior to registering. Commercial Drivers License CDL-A Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $6,000 FastForward Price: $2,000... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Oct 27, 2025 End Date: Nov 20, 2025
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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ITIL Foundations Prep and Certification

ITEC 3100493
Section Code: 1090
This is a G3 FastForward Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. If you have been a Virginia resident for at least the past 12 months, you may be able to take this class for 1/3 of the full cost (FastForward price) or at $0 cost if you qualify for G3. See our G3 Financial Assistance Grant information. Please contact our office via phone (540-868-7021) or email WorkforceAID@LaurelRidge.edu prior to registering. ITIL Foundations Prep Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $1,599... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Oct 28, 2025 End Date: Nov 20, 2025
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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CDL-A Weekend Class

TRNS 8020004
Section Code: 1256
This is a FastForward Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. If you have been a Virginia resident for at least the past 12 months, you may be able to take this class for 1/3 of the full cost (FastForward price). If you need additional financial assistance, see our Workforce Financial Assistance Grant information or contact our office via phone (540-868-7021) or email WorkforceAID@LaurelRidge.edu prior to registering. Commercial Drivers License CDL-A Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $6,000 FastForward Price: $2,000... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Nov 01, 2025 End Date: Dec 21, 2025
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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Medical Assistant Program (CCMA)

HLTH 4300148
Section Code: 1295
SPECIAL NOTICE* Virginia state funding for FastForward programs will be significantly reduced starting June 6, 2025. Please contact us to explore available funding options by emailing us at workforce@laurelridge.edu or calling at 540-868-7021. This is a G3 FastForward Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. Medical Assistant Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $3,900 Prerequisite: HS Diploma, GED, or you are scheduled to earn your GED within the next 12 months. Computer and regular internet access are required Mandatory In... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Nov 06, 2025 End Date: Mar 26, 2026
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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CDL-A Weekday Class

TRNS 8020003
Section Code: 1281
This is a FastForward Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. If you have been a Virginia resident for at least the past 12 months, you may be able to take this class for 1/3 of the full cost (FastForward price). If you need additional financial assistance, see our Workforce Financial Assistance Grant information or contact our office via phone (540-868-7021) or email WorkforceAID@LaurelRidge.edu prior to registering. Commercial Drivers License CDL-A Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $6,000 FastForward Price: $2,000... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Nov 10, 2025 End Date: Dec 04, 2025
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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Mechatronics: Fundamentals of Robotics

BLDG 5050086
Section Code: 1336
SPECIAL NOTICE* Virginia state funding for FastForward programs will be significantly reduced starting June 6, 2025. Please contact us to explore available funding options by emailing us at workforce@laurelridge.edu or calling at 540-868-7021. This is a G3 FastForward Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. Mechatronics Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $1,797 Course Description: Earn a credential in just 6 weeks! This course is designed to expose students to the various types of robots and ways they can... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Nov 13, 2025 End Date: Dec 18, 2025
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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Mechatronics: Fundamentals of Fluid Power

BLDG 5050084
Section Code: 1562
SPECIAL NOTICE* Virginia state funding for FastForward programs will be significantly reduced starting June 6, 2025. Please contact us to explore available funding options by emailing us at workforce@laurelridge.edu or calling at 540-868-7021. This is a G3 FastForward Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. Mechatronics Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $1,797 Course Description: Earn 2 credentials in just 7 weeks! Learn the fundamentals of pneumatics and hydraulics. Pneumatics covers the use of compressed air for pneumatic control and... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Nov 18, 2025 End Date: Jan 13, 2026
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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CDL-A Weekday Class

TRNS 8020003
Section Code: 1282
This is a FastForward Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. If you have been a Virginia resident for at least the past 12 months, you may be able to take this class for 1/3 of the full cost (FastForward price). If you need additional financial assistance, see our Workforce Financial Assistance Grant information or contact our office via phone (540-868-7021) or email WorkforceAID@LaurelRidge.edu prior to registering. Commercial Drivers License CDL-A Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $6,000 FastForward Price: $2,000... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Nov 24, 2025 End Date: Dec 18, 2025
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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CDL-A Weekday Class

TRNS 8020003
Section Code: 1283
This is a FastForward Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. If you have been a Virginia resident for at least the past 12 months, you may be able to take this class for 1/3 of the full cost (FastForward price). If you need additional financial assistance, see our Workforce Financial Assistance Grant information or contact our office via phone (540-868-7021) or email WorkforceAID@LaurelRidge.edu prior to registering. Commercial Drivers License CDL-A Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $6,000 FastForward Price: $2,000... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Dec 08, 2025 End Date: Jan 02, 2026
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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CompTIA Cloud+ Prep and Certification

ITEC 3100581
Section Code: 1482
This course will validate student skills to implement, maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure services. This course will cover basic cloud architecture, deployment, operations, security, DevOps fundamentals, and troubleshooting. All materials and exam included. This course is an entry level course to prepare students for a career in IT. It is very fast paced. An additional 20 hours or more of study time outside of class hours will be expected. Students must have reliable internet at home to be able to complete the labs and other assigned homework. Instructors will... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jan 08, 2026 End Date: Feb 10, 2026
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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Mechatronics: Fundamentals of Electricity

ELEC 5050082
Section Code: 1701
SPECIAL NOTICE* Virginia state funding for FastForward programs will be significantly reduced starting June 6, 2025. Please contact us to explore available funding options by emailing us at workforce@laurelridge.edu or calling at 540-868-7021. This is a G3 FastForward Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. Mechatronics Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $1,797 Course Description: Earn 2 credentials in just 7 weeks! Decrease production downtime, improve efficiency and increase output – All hinge on understanding electricity and how to... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jan 13, 2026 End Date: Feb 26, 2026
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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Virginia Nursing Assistant Course

HLTH 3350002
Section Code: 1
Teaches basic care skills with emphasis on physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients. Covers procedures, communications and interpersonal relations; observation, charting and reporting; care planning, safety and infection control; anatomy and physiology, nutrition and patient feeding; ethics, death and dying. Prepares mutli-skilled health care workers to care for patients of various ages with special emphasis on geriatric nursing, home health, long and short term care facilities. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 22, 2025 End Date: Dec 10, 2025
Community College: Mountain Empire
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WCG Certificate Virginia Emergency Medical Technician

EMTS 3100006
Section Code: N1
repares student for certification as a Virginia and National Registry EMT. Focuses on all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician. Includes observations & clinicals in a program approved clinical/field setting. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 26, 2025 End Date: Dec 11, 2025
Community College: Mountain Empire
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Virginia Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic WCG

EMTS 3100007
Section Code: H91
Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and National Registry EMT Paramedic. Focuses on all aspects of pre-hospital advanced life support as defined by the national DOT curriculum for EMT-Paramedics. Includes didactic, skills laboratory, observations & clinicals in program approved clinical/field setting. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 29, 2025 End Date: Dec 12, 2025
Community College: Mountain Empire
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Virginia Advanced Emergency Medical Technician WCG

EMTS 3100008
Section Code: H91
Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and National Registry Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. Focuses on aspects of pre-hospital advanced life support as defined by the DOT curriculum for Advanced EMTs. Includes didactic, skills laboratory, observations and clinicals in a program approved clinical/field setting. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 29, 2025 End Date: Dec 12, 2025
Community College: Mountain Empire
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Power Line Worker I

ELEC 8000001
Section Code: 1
Prepares students with the basic skills necessary to enter the electrical field as a Lineman. These skills include: overall safety considerations, power pole climbing skills, knowledge of the basic tools and materials involved with the electrical line crafts, general construction standards, basic rigging principles, and basic electrical theory that is specific to this trade. Classes introduce students to job related information and hands-on training. A component of the course includes preparation for the Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) exam. Qualifications: Students must weigh no more than 270 lbs. Students will... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 29, 2025 End Date: Jan 22, 2026
Community College: Mountain Empire
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SHRM Learning System for SHRM-CP™ and SHRM-SCP™ Certification Preparation Course

BUSC 1550009
Section Code: 1494
SPECIAL NOTICE* Virginia state funding for FastForward programs will be significantly reduced starting June 6, 2025. Please contact us to explore available funding options by emailing us at workforce@laurelridge.edu or calling at 540-868-7021. This is a FastForward Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. SHRM Certification Prep Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $3,924 Course Prerequisite: This class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on the class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 16, 2025 End Date: Dec 09, 2025
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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CompTIA Project+ Prep and Certification

ITEC 3100567
Section Code: 1092
SPECIAL NOTICE* Virginia state funding for FastForward programs will be significantly reduced starting June 6, 2025. Please contact us to explore available funding options by emailing us at workforce@laurelridge.edu or calling at 540-868-7021. This is a G3 FastForward Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. CompTIA Project+ Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $2,199 Prerequisite: CompTIA A+ Certification or IT degree completion within last 5 years. Course Description: With the rising need for IT professionals with project management... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 16, 2025 End Date: Oct 16, 2025
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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Mechatronics: Fundamentals of PLC

BLDG 5050087
Section Code: 1334
SPECIAL NOTICE* Virginia state funding for FastForward programs will be significantly reduced starting June 6, 2025. Please contact us to explore available funding options by emailing us at workforce@laurelridge.edu or calling at 540-868-7021. This is a G3 FastForward Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. Mechatronics Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $1,797 Course Description: Earn a credential in just 6 weeks! This training program allows students to acquire hands-on experience with industrial control equipment. Realistic examples are used... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 23, 2025 End Date: Nov 06, 2025
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)

WELD 6400019
Section Code: 1632
This class will focus on gas metal arc welding, commonly known as MIG welding. Learning with carbon steel and .045 wire, students will learn from industry professionals proper welding techniques and disciplines. MIG welding will be practiced using three positions, flat (1G), horizontal (2G), and vertical (3G). An emphasis will be placed on welding and grinding safety, welding defects (causes and cures), and welding personal protective equipment. Using newly acquired skills, students will attempt an AWS exam. Supplies and testing are included in the tuition for this class. Proper attire,... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 23, 2025 End Date: Dec 18, 2025
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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Core Craft Skills Heavy Equipment

BLDG 6000021
Section Code: 1169
This class serves as the foundation to all trade apprenticeship programs. Students will learn the necessary basics to start a career in any skilled trade. Topics covered in this class are: Basic Safety, Introduction to Construction Math, Introduction to Hand Tools, Introduction to Power Tools, Introduction to Construction Drawings, Basic Communication Skills, Basic Employability Skills, and Introduction to Materials Handling. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 27, 2025 End Date: Nov 01, 2025
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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