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Introduction to Air Conditioning (FF)

HVAC 5120004
Section Code: 51FF
Learn the basics of air conditioning systems including tools, fasteners, tubing, copper, soldering/brazing, thermodynamic principles, the relationship of temperature and pressure, system components, refrigerants, service procedures (recovery/recycling, evacuation, leak detection, charging), metering devices, basic troubleshooting, controls, and compressors. Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to sit for the EPA Section 608 for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigerant professionals credential exam offered by ESCO Group. Note: This is the first course in the HVAC Fundamentals series. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 09, 2025 End Date: Oct 14, 2025
Community College: Piedmont Virginia
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NCCER IM E&I CORE (WCG SCHED) ZIMMERMAN – August 11-22 2025

ELEC 3400002
Section Code: WG1B
NCCER ( National Center for Construction Education and Research ) – Core Industrial Maintenance, Electrical and Instrumentation covers items such as Safety, Construction Math, Hand and Power Tools, Construction Drawings, Materials Handling, and Communication and Employability Skills. This course prepares you to take the NCCER assessments and performance tests (testing costs included in tuition). NOTE: Must be 18 years or older If you think you already have the NCCER Core skills and knowledge, you can sign up to take the “Challenge Tests”. If you pass all of the modules... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 11, 2025 End Date: Aug 22, 2025
Community College: Paul D. Camp
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CompTIA® A+ Certification

ITEC 2040034
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: Oct 18, 2025 End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® Network+

ITEC 2040005
Section Code: 31E
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: Oct 20, 2025 End Date: Nov 17, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® TECH+

ITEC 2040040
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: Oct 21, 2025 End Date: Nov 22, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® Network+

ITEC 2040005
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: Nov 08, 2025 End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® Security+

ITEC 2040007
Section Code: 31E
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: Nov 10, 2025 End Date: Dec 10, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® Security+

ITEC 2040007
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: Dec 08, 2025 End Date: Dec 18, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® Data+

ITEC 2040075
Section Code: 31E
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: Sep 23, 2025 End Date: Oct 23, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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SHRM Certification Exam Preparation

BUSC 1040025
Section Code: 31E
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: Sep 24, 2025 End Date: Dec 17, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® A+ Certification

ITEC 2040034
Section Code: 34E
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: Aug 19, 2025 End Date: Oct 14, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® TECH+

ITEC 2040040
Section Code: 31E
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: Aug 25, 2025 End Date: Sep 29, 2025
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: Sep 08, 2025 End Date: Oct 27, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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IT Specialist: Python Certification

ITEC 2010041
Section Code: 01E
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: Sep 23, 2025 End Date: Nov 04, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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AWS Cloud Practitioner

ITEC 2040061
Section Code: 31E
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: Sep 23, 2025 End Date: Oct 09, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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IT Specialist: Artificial Intelligence

ITEC 2190002
Section Code: 31E
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: Sep 23, 2025 End Date: Oct 23, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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EPA Section 608 Technician Certification

HVAC 5040014
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: Oct 04, 2025 End Date: Nov 15, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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Class A Commercial Driver s License

TRNS 8000002
Section Code: 04SA
Prepares students with the knowledge and skills to take the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) exam. The program consists of general knowledge, air brakes, and combination vehicles. Students will learn CDL laws, use of controls, safe driving techniques and defensive driving. The course includes classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training. Students will take practices tests designed to prepare them for the CDL permit exam. Training will prepare students for an entry-level position in the trucking industry. Lecture 40 hours. 80 Driving hours. Total 120 hours. Qualifications: Students must have a valid Virginia... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Dec 01, 2025 End Date: Jan 08, 2026
Community College: Mountain Empire
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Nurse Aide (WCG)

HLTH 5010011
Section Code: B1N
A Nurse Aide (NA), also known as a Nursing Assistant, is an important member of the health care team. NAs provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff, and help with basic patient hygiene and tasks related to proper maintenance of healthcare facilities. NAs may feed, bathe, dress, groom, move/reposition patients and change linens. MGCC offers a workforce training program to prepare students for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Examination, the licensing examination that is required by many employers. The NNAAP Exam is made up... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 15, 2025 End Date: Dec 01, 2025
Community College: Mountain Gateway
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Class A Commercial Driver s License

TRNS 8000002
Section Code: 03SA
Prepares students with the knowledge and skills to take the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) exam. The program consists of general knowledge, air brakes, and combination vehicles. Students will learn CDL laws, use of controls, safe driving techniques and defensive driving. The course includes classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training. Students will take practices tests designed to prepare them for the CDL permit exam. Training will prepare students for an entry-level position in the trucking industry. Lecture 40 hours. 80 Driving hours. Total 120 hours. Qualifications: Students must have a valid Virginia... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 04, 2025 End Date: Sep 25, 2025
Community College: Mountain Empire
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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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Class A Commercial Driver s License

TRNS 8000002
Section Code: 01SA
Prepares students with the knowledge and skills to take the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) exam. The program consists of general knowledge, air brakes, and combination vehicles. Students will learn CDL laws, use of controls, safe driving techniques and defensive driving. The course includes classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training. Students will take practices tests designed to prepare them for the CDL permit exam. Training will prepare students for an entry-level position in the trucking industry. Lecture 40 hours. 80 Driving hours. Total 120 hours. Qualifications: Students must have a valid Virginia... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 07, 2025 End Date: Aug 28, 2025
Community College: Mountain Empire
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Class A Commercial Driver s License

TRNS 8000002
Section Code: 02SA
Prepares students with the knowledge and skills to take the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) exam. The program consists of general knowledge, air brakes, and combination vehicles. Students will learn CDL laws, use of controls, safe driving techniques and defensive driving. The course includes classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training. Students will take practices tests designed to prepare them for the CDL permit exam. Training will prepare students for an entry-level position in the trucking industry. Lecture 40 hours. 80 Driving hours. Total 120 hours. Qualifications: Students must have a valid Virginia... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 04, 2025 End Date: Sep 04, 2025
Community College: Mountain Empire
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CDL Class A Truck Driver Training: Full Time (CDS) – FF

TRNS 2170007
Section Code: CDL4
With a national driver shortage of more than 230,000, trucking transport companies are hiring! GCC offers Entry-Level Driver Training to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License. Students participate in online classroom instruction, range, and on-the-road training. Upon successful completion of the required curriculum and a demonstration of the skill set needed to pass the DMV exam, the training provider will submit the driver training certification information to FMCSA via the Training Provider Registry. The student will arrange to take the CDL exam with DMV. Both full-time and part-time programs are available. The... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 29, 2025 End Date: Oct 24, 2025
Community College: Germanna
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