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FF – Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) & Sensors MPLC

ITEC 8060001
Section Code: AJ1
If programming is your thing, join us to learn ladder logic for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). PLCs are sturdy computers used in rugged environments such as manufacturing to allow for automation of advanced manufacturing systems. Sensors are the eyes, ears, touch, and feel for those systems, relaying signals to the PLCs to direct the workings of all of the mechanical assemblies. You will work with high-end products from Rockwell Automation / Allen Bradley controls to discover the inner workings of industrial systems. In just 8 weeks, earn 2 Festo /... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 06, 2025 End Date: Jun 27, 2025
Community College: Piedmont Virginia
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FF – Electricity – AC, DC & Multimeters MACE

ELEC 8000001
Section Code: AJ1
Decrease production downtime, improve efficiency, and increase output by understanding electricity and how to work with it safely. This course has been specifically developed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to enable them to work safely and effectively with electricity. The lab components of the training offer the learner the opportunity to build, test, and troubleshoot AC/DC circuits and to examine the operating voltages and currents related to proper circuit operation. Learners will use various instruments to make circuit measurements and calculations. LEARN THE SKILLS (AC/DC): Explain... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 12, 2025 End Date: Oct 17, 2025
Community College: Piedmont Virginia
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect – Associate Certification

HLTH 5410020
Section Code: 1
This course focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining digital infrastructure and business applications within the AWS cloud platform, allowing you to collaborate with business leaders to understand objectives, and create cloud-based solutions and strategies to meet company needs. Skills and knowledge will include: computers, networking, storage, and database AWS services, deployment, and management services. Implementing security controls, and using AWS Management Console and AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) will also be covered. AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification will validate your expertise in AWS technology and showcase your ability... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Oct 20, 2025 End Date: Nov 12, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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FF – Machining Fundamentals I MNM1

HLTH 7110004
Section Code: 11
Machining Fundamentals I and II are foundational for the study of metals formation methods, processes, related equipment, and tools of industry. It requires the student to understand shop safety practices, job planning, math and measurement for precision machining, interpreting drawings, machining feeds and speeds, precision measuring instruments, layout tools and procedures, hand tools and bench work, metal cutting saws and drilling machines. Students must be registered for both Machining Fundamentals I and II. LEARN THE SKILLS: Definition of machining Machining history Machining careers Personal and technical skills National Institute for... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 29, 2025 End Date: Nov 10, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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FF – Machining Fundamentals II MNJ1

HVAC 7110008
Section Code: 11
Machining Fundamentals I and II are foundational for the study of metals formation methods, processes, related equipment, and tools of industry. It requires the student to understand shop safety practices, job planning, math and measurement for precision machining, interpreting drawings, machining feeds and speeds, precision measuring instruments, layout tools and procedures, hand tools and bench work, metal cutting saws and drilling machines. Students must be registered for both Machining Fundamentals I and II. LEARN THE SKILLS: Safety guidelines and documentation Measurement systems Semi-precision measurement Precision measurement / tools Quality Assurance... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Oct 01, 2025 End Date: Nov 12, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

WELD 2060029
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: Aug 04, 2025 End Date: Aug 08, 2025
Community College: Mountain Gateway
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HVAC Level 1 – FastForward/OE (Night)

ITEC 770003
Section Code: N02P
Course Description: This rigorous NCCER HVACR curriculum prepares learners for a career as skilled heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers. It covers the concepts technicians need to safely install, maintain, and troubleshoot HVACR systems. The curriculum also covers needed basic knowledge of sheet metal, welding, and pipefitting. Topics Covered in Course: Introduction to HVACR Trade Mathematics Basic Electricity Introduction to Heating Introduction to Cooling Air Distribution Systems Basic Copper and Plastic Piping Practices Soldering and Brazing Basic Carbon Steel Piping Practices Prerequisites: NCCER Core Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Oct 20, 2025 End Date: Nov 19, 2025
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

WELD 2060029
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: Jul 12, 2025 End Date: Aug 09, 2025
Community College: Mountain Gateway
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IT Specialist: Artificial Intelligence

HLTH 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: Jun 10, 2025 End Date: Jul 22, 2025
Community College: Mountain Gateway
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CompTIA® Cloud+

WELD 2140029
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: Jul 07, 2025 End Date: Jul 10, 2025
Community College: Mountain Gateway
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FF – Certified Medical Administrative Assistant HMAA

ELEC 6250005
Section Code: AJ1
Get started in your healthcare career as a medical administrative assistant. As a professional assisting a medical office, you will be on the front lines as a patient service representative utilizing computer software, medical record systems, telephone etiquette, email and written correspondence, and interpersonal communication with diverse audiences. This program covers the professional soft skills and hands-on technical skills to work as a patient service representative, medical secretary, medical administrative assistant, or medical records clerk. This program is ideal for students who have never worked in healthcare or are... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 09, 2025 End Date: Oct 31, 2025
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1

TRNS 3850003
Section Code: CC01
This program is designed to provide the foundational skills of safety, pre- and post-operation checks, site planning and layout, and operational skills for a range of light-duty and heavy equipment. Heavy equipment simulator exercises are used to replicate real-life operating scenarios. Its modules cover topics such as: Introduction to Heavy Equipment Classification of Heavy Equipment Heavy Equipment Operation Safey Equipment Inspection and Readiness Introduction to Earthmoving Introduction to GPS/GNNS Utility Tractors Skid Steers Length: 88 Course Hours (56 in-person hours / 32 self-paced online hours) Prerequisite: NCCER Core certification Potential Certifications: Upon successful... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 07, 2025 End Date: Nov 13, 2025
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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FF – Phlebotomy Day Class HPL2

ITEC 6750001
Section Code: A1
Phlebotomy Technicians are key healthcare team members in a variety of settings . Phlebotomists perform a variety of blood collection procedures in adults and children by venipuncture or micro techniques. In the thriving medical field, phlebotomists are in constant demand. It is an exciting time to begin a career in this area, where many opportunities exist in hospitals, clinics, medical offices and laboratories. This course will help you gain your Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) certification from NHA . Holding this certificate will give employers confidence in hiring you in... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 05, 2025 End Date: Nov 07, 2025
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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FF – Certified Medical Assistant – HMCA Day with optional Life Support class

BLDG 6000005
Section Code: A1
We will get you on the path to a career with our accelerated program! Kick off your new career as a Medical Assistant! Learn the clinical and administrative skills to work in ambulatory care settings, such as primary care offices, urgent care centers, and specialty clinics. Get ready to pass the nationally recognized CCMA exam issued by the National Heathcareer Association (NHA), in just 10 weeks. Medical Assistants are in high demand in the Roanoke area. Get on your way with our career readiness resources and networking opportunities! This is... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 02, 2025 End Date: Dec 09, 2025
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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FF – Certified Medical Assistant – HMCA Night with optional Life Support class

BLDG 6000005
Section Code: A2
We will get you on the path to a career with our accelerated program! Kick off your new career as a Medical Assistant! Learn the clinical and administrative skills to work in ambulatory care settings, such as primary care offices, urgent care centers, and specialty clinics. Get ready to pass the nationally recognized CCMA exam issued by the National Heathcareer Association (NHA), in just 10 weeks. Medical Assistants are in high demand in the Roanoke area. Get on your way with our career readiness resources and networking opportunities! This is... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 02, 2025 End Date: Dec 11, 2025
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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Heavy Equipment Operation

TRNS 6330001
Section Code: 1
Get the skills necessary to begin an exciting career in Heavy Equipment Operation. The HEO Level 1 curriculum includes: orientation to the trade, heavy equipment safety and identification, basic operational techniques, earth moving and grading. The program includes hands-on training using simulation equipment and certification from National Center for Construction and Education Research (NCCER) for those who complete the training. Interviews with hiring companies will be scheduled for each class. All textbooks included. HEO Training is simulation based with exposure to basic construction skills and operation methods using text in the... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 13, 2025 End Date: Nov 01, 2025
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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Facilities Maintenance Technician

BUSC 3200002
Section Code: W01
The intent of this course is to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for students to enter the work force at entry level or higher. The student will be introduced to basic Facility Maintenance to include Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Appliance Repair, and Landscape/Pool Maintenance. As well as Safety, Basic Construction Math, Print Reading, Construction Tools and Materials, and Preparing for the Workforce. Extensive training will be given to students in the areas of professional behaviors, leadership, cleanliness and safety in the workplace. Upon completion of this course the student... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 11, 2025 End Date: Jan 16, 2026
Community College: J. Sargeant Reynolds
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Core Craft Skills-HEO

HLTH 6310012
Section Code: 1
This class serves as the foundation for trade training programs. The class is structured in a live classroom environment and focuses on basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, material handling, communication, and an OSHA 10 for construction certificate. OSHA 10 is a program that teaches workplace safety along with workers’ rights and responsibilities. Core Craft Skills and OSHA 10 are valuable credentials for employment in the trades industry. Prerequisite for Heavy Equipment Operation Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 25, 2025 End Date: Sep 10, 2025
Community College: J. Sargeant Reynolds
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Core Craft Skills

HLTH 6310012
Section Code: 2
This class serves as the foundation for trade training programs. The class is structured in a live classroom environment and focuses on basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, material handling, communication, and an OSHA 10 for construction certificate. OSHA 10 is a program that teaches workplace safety along with workers’ rights and responsibilities. Core Craft Skills and OSHA 10 are valuable credentials for employment in the trades industry. Prerequisite for Heavy Equipment Operation Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 25, 2025 End Date: Sep 10, 2025
Community College: J. Sargeant Reynolds
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Marine Electrician Course

MANF 3700005
Section Code: P86
Students will learn the importance of first time quality and quality work in general, basic ship terms and compartmentation, basic math (including using fractions and 1/10ths of an inch), equipment mounting techniques and the use of basic hand tools, ruler reading/basic measurement, cableway and cable installation, cable cut-in and hook-up practices (USN style receptacles, lighting, power distribution boxes (single and 3 phase) and connection boxes, and electrical safety-An understanding of the NNS process to perform an Absence of Voltage check. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 12, 2025 End Date: May 23, 2025
Community College: J. Sargeant Reynolds
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Certified Phlebotomy Technician WCG HYBRID – Oct 20 – Nov 9 2025

HLTH 2300001
Section Code: WG1A
Certified Phlebotomy Technician is a National Healthcareer Association Certificaiton (NHA). The Phlebotomy Technician class is offered as part of the Fast Track Healthcare Bundle (incl CMA and EKG) program AND as stand-alone class. As a Phlebotomy Technician, you may perform some or all of the following tasks: Draw blood from patients and blood donors. Evaluate patients’ ability to withstand procedure. Explain blood-drawing procedure to patients and answer questions. Perform basic point of care testing, such as blood glucose levels, Prepare blood, urine and other specimens for testing. Verify patient/donor identity and maintain medical equipment... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Oct 20, 2025 End Date: Nov 09, 2025
Community College: Germanna
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Nurse Aide Preparation (CNA)

HVAC 3050002
Section Code: 31A
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: May 15, 2025 End Date: Jul 12, 2025
Community College: Central Virginia
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Facilities Maintenance Technician

BUSC 3200002
Section Code: W01
The intent of this course is to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for students to enter the work force at entry level or higher. The student will be introduced to basic Facility Maintenance to include Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Appliance Repair, and Landscape/Pool Maintenance. As well as Safety, Basic Construction Math, Print Reading, Construction Tools and Materials, and Preparing for the Workforce. Extensive training will be given to students in the areas of professional behaviors, leadership, cleanliness and safety in the workplace. Upon completion of this course the student... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 11, 2025 End Date: Jan 16, 2026
Community College: Brightpoint
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Core Craft Skills-HEO

HLTH 6310012
Section Code: 1
This class serves as the foundation for trade training programs. The class is structured in a live classroom environment and focuses on basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, material handling, communication, and an OSHA 10 for construction certificate. OSHA 10 is a program that teaches workplace safety along with workers’ rights and responsibilities. Core Craft Skills and OSHA 10 are valuable credentials for employment in the trades industry. Prerequisite for Heavy Equipment Operation Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 25, 2025 End Date: Sep 10, 2025
Community College: Brightpoint
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Core Craft Skills

HLTH 6310012
Section Code: 2
This class serves as the foundation for trade training programs. The class is structured in a live classroom environment and focuses on basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, material handling, communication, and an OSHA 10 for construction certificate. OSHA 10 is a program that teaches workplace safety along with workers’ rights and responsibilities. Core Craft Skills and OSHA 10 are valuable credentials for employment in the trades industry. Prerequisite for Heavy Equipment Operation Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 25, 2025 End Date: Sep 10, 2025
Community College: Brightpoint
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