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Roadway Construction and Drainage for Inspectors (Virtual option available)

TRNS 570010
Section Code: DT11
This 4 day course is signed for highway construction inspectors. The course will cover road construction development, funding and bidding, resources available, use of plans, specifications, standards, contracts and the basics of inspection for roadway construction and drainage. Class is available inperson, OR virtually via Zoom. Students must bring valid ID & attend class in order to test on the last day. **CCWA is now offering VDOT Inspector Courses both virtually and in-person with the exception of VDOT SiteManager for Inspectors and VDOT Surveying for Inspectors.** Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 16, 2025 End Date: Sep 19, 2025
Community College: Brightpoint
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National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) – Electrical Level 1

ELEC 510015
Section Code: D13
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is the credentialing body for the NCCER Electrical level 1 certification. The NCCER Electrical level 1 certification course is part of the required training for many companies’ apprenticeship programs. This course is intended for students interested in entering the Electrician industry and it can help you get a foot-in-the-door to a helper or apprentice position. Instruction will cover topics such as Orientation to the Electrical Trade, Electrical Safety, Electrical Circuits, Electrical Theory, National Electrical Code, Device Boxes, Raceways, Fittings, Conduit, Conductors... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 18, 2025 End Date: Dec 11, 2025
Community College: Brightpoint
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National Retail Certification in Customer Service & Sales (Online)

BUSC 300006
Section Code: M03A
This course is designed to capture the core customer service duties for a broad range of entry-level through first-line supervisory positions across sales and service industries. This certification is industry-driven, endorsed credential that help employers distinguish and recognize qualified customer service professionals, and define career advancement opportunities. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 22, 2025 End Date: Nov 19, 2025
Community College: Brightpoint
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Pharmacy Technician Program

HLTH 430004
Section Code: O09A
This program will prepare participants to enter the pharmacy field and to pursue certification towards the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s (PTCB) exam. Technicians work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies, and other pharmacy settings. Today there is a very high demand for quality pharmacy technicians. This comprehensive 426-hour program prepares students for entry-level pharmacy technician roles. The flexible course structure combines online didactic learning (independent study), in-person practice simulations (Fridays Only-Bremo Pharmacy Location), and internships where students can perform supervised pharmacy technician... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 22, 2025 End Date: Sep 22, 2026
Community College: Brightpoint
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NCCER: Introductory Craft Skills (HYBRID) Leads to Heavy Eq. Operator

BLDG 510013
Section Code: C11
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is the credentialing body for the NCCER CORE Curriculum certification. The NCCER CORE training course is a prerequisite to all other NCCER Level 1 craft curriculum in construction and industrial occupations such as carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding, drywall, and construction craft laborer. The NCCER standardized curricula introduces basic skills for obtaining and retaining industrial employment, including an introduction to hand tools, power tools, construction drawings, basic communication skills, basic safety, and basic employability skills. This certification-training course provides the foundational... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 23, 2025 End Date: Oct 16, 2025
Community College: Brightpoint
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Manufacturing Technician Level 1 Certification

MANF 500009
Section Code: C05A
The Manufacturing Technician 1 (MT1) certification program was developed to meet the growing employment demands of the manufacturing industry. The MT1 program addresses the core industry-wide skills standards required for skilled production occupations in all sectors of manufacturing. The core competency areas certified are: (1) Math and Measurement, (2) Spatial Reasoning and Manufacturing Technology, and (3) Quality and Business Acumen. The purpose of the MT1 certification program is to document individuals’ mastery of the critical competencies required for modern manufacturing production and production-related occupations. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 23, 2025 End Date: Nov 06, 2025
Community College: Brightpoint
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Manufacturing Specialist Certification

MANF 500014
Section Code: C05A
The MS is a required prerequisite for the MT1 certification. The Manufacturing Specialist (MS) certification course focuses on industry-wide manufacturing technical skills, and industry applied math and measurement concepts. This course will expose students to the critical areas of manufacturing and production, as well as the applied technology principals that support the manufacturing process. The instruction focuses on the critical actions, STEM knowledge, and the systems and processes necessary to participate in an advanced manufacturing enterprise. It is a highly specialized program based on the techniques and interrelationships found in... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 23, 2025 End Date: Nov 06, 2025
Community College: Brightpoint
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician Certification

MANF 500016
Section Code: C06A
The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician (PharmaMT) certification program was developed to meet the growing employment demands of the Pharmaceutical/Chemical manufacturing industry. The PharmaMT program addresses the core industry-wide skills standards required for skilled production occupations in all sectors of manufacturing and Specifically Pharmaceutical and Chemical Manufacturing. The core competency areas certified are: (1) Math and Measurement, (2) Spatial Reasoning and Manufacturing Technology, (3) Quality and Business Acumen and (4) Unique Requirements of Manufacturing in the Pharmaceutical /Chemical industries. Equipment, Processes and, Quality Management Systems. The purpose of the PharmaMT certification program... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 23, 2025 End Date: Dec 04, 2025
Community College: Brightpoint
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Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician

BLDG 510022
Section Code: D04
The Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician program prepares students for entry-level employment in maintenance in the rental housing industry. It covers interior and exterior maintenance, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and appliance repair – and includes lectures and hands-on labs. On completion, students will have met one of the requirements for the Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technicians (CAMT) and will be eligible to take the CAMT Exam. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 29, 2025 End Date: Dec 17, 2025
Community College: Brightpoint
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Nurse Aide Program

HLTH 460003
Section Code: D06A
This program will prepare the student for a career in the nursing field. Training will focus on the improvement and enhancement of quality of life for long-term care residents and introduce the growing need in long-term care. Course Topics: The nurse aide’s role focusing on legal responsibilities, desirable qualities, accountability, standards of conduct, and professionalism Appropriate personal care of long-term residents and special needs residents Successful completion of the Nurse Aid Competency Evaluation and Exams Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 29, 2025 End Date: Nov 21, 2025
Community College: Brightpoint
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Clinical Medical Assistant Program

HLTH 460002
Section Code: C07A
The Clinical Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare students to function as professionals in multiple healthcare settings. Medical assistants with a clinical background perform various clinical tasks including assisting with the administration of medications and with minor procedures, performing an EKG electrocardiogram, obtaining laboratory specimens for testing, educating patients, and other related tasks. Job opportunities are prevalent with physician’s offices, clinics, chiropractor’s offices, hospitals and outpatient facilities. Clinical Medical Assistants should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED. Participants who complete this comprehensive course would be... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 30, 2025 End Date: Mar 03, 2026
Community College: Brightpoint
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Clinical Medical Assistant Program

HLTH 460002
Section Code: D08A
The Clinical Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare students to function as professionals in multiple healthcare settings. Medical assistants with a clinical background perform various clinical tasks including assisting with the administration of medications and with minor procedures, performing an EKG electrocardiogram, obtaining laboratory specimens for testing, educating patients, and other related tasks. Job opportunities are prevalent with physician’s offices, clinics, chiropractor’s offices, hospitals and outpatient facilities. Clinical Medical Assistants should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED. Participants who complete this comprehensive course would be... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 30, 2025 End Date: Mar 03, 2026
Community College: Brightpoint
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VDOT: Central Mix Aggregate Plant with Proficiency – RECERTIFICATION

TRNS 570001
Section Code: 35DT
This program will encompass testing of aggregates, job mixes, specifications, production sampling and stockpiling, automated data processing forms, pay quantities, titration, quality assurance and modified acceptance programs. Class includes 1/2 day of lab. Students must pass a proficiency examination to be certified. CALCULATOR, SAFETY GLASSES, AND SAFETY SHOES REQUIRED. Writtem exam scheduled on last day of class. CCWA is offering a lower priced, FastForward grant funded VDOT Central Mix Aggregate Plant course that is subsidized by the Virginia General Assembly; it is intended for Virginia residents only. It is a... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 16, 2025 End Date: Sep 17, 2025
Community College: Brightpoint
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NCCER: Introductory Craft Skills – Leads to HVAC 1

BLDG 510013
Section Code: P33
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is the credentialing body for the NCCER CORE Curriculum certification. The NCCER CORE training course is a prerequisite to all other NCCER Level 1 craft curriculum in construction and industrial occupations such as carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding, drywall, and construction craft laborer. The NCCER standardized curricula introduces basic skills for obtaining and retaining industrial employment, including an introduction to hand tools, power tools, construction drawings, basic communication skills, basic safety, and basic employability skills. This certification-training course provides the foundational... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 02, 2025 End Date: Oct 01, 2025
Community College: Brightpoint
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Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)

MANF 500013
Section Code: C07A
The CLA, Certified Logistics Associate, training prepares an individual for entry level logistics based positions. Upon completion of the CLA training, individuals will sit for the CLA exam. The CLA program covers a wide range of skills necessary for success in the logistics industry. Through this program, individuals will cover safety, quality control, supply chain management, receiving, storage, communication, and many other valuable skills. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 02, 2025 End Date: Sep 22, 2025
Community College: Brightpoint
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Lean Practitioner Certification

MANF 500015
Section Code: C07A
The Lean Practitioner Certification Course focuses on how to improve processes by using the Lean Six Sigma methods and tools. Learn how to immediately apply the most important Lean principles, methods, and tools in the field. Utilizing an extensive knowledge base, the focus is on the practical application of Lean and process improvement. The course comes with a hands-on simulation and project development. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 02, 2025 End Date: Sep 17, 2025
Community College: Brightpoint
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Truck Driver Training (CDL)

TRNS 650002
Section Code: C24A
CCWA is launching a new, quality 20-day Class A training program working with an industry leader in CDL training. This comprehensive program will provide the skills and opportunities needed to be successful in a truck driving career. This program assists graduates with job placement for local, regional and over-the-road positions. Assistance with nationwide job placement is a benefit to our students and graduates. This course will certify an individual to drive Class A commercial motor vehicles. Class A vehicles are defined as any combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 02, 2025 End Date: Sep 26, 2025
Community College: Brightpoint
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Plan Reading for Inspectors (Virtual Option Available)

TRNS 570007
Section Code: DT11
This 3 day course provides an overview of plan reading as it pertains to road construction and is designed for the highway construction inspector. This course will cover how to utilize VDOT standards and specifications, identify plans and include sheets, terms, symbols, and use of a scale to determine distance and lengths on a set of plans by applying basic math concepts and computing earthwork quantities from cross section sheets. Class is available in person, OR virtually via Zoom. Students must bring valid ID & attend class in order to test... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 03, 2025 End Date: Sep 05, 2025
Community College: Brightpoint
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Medical Coding – Certified Professional Coder

HLTH 460011
Section Code: C05A
This program will introduce class participants to the basic principles of coding for outpatient and physician services. Instruction will include: beginning through advanced CPT coding. It will cover information about anatomy, terminology, and various procedures, as well as demonstrations and examples on how to code each service in the CPT book. This course will prepare participants to sit for the AAPC, formally American Academy of Professional Coders, Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam. Note: Class fee includes books and CPC exam. Exam must be taken within 120 days of class completion. ... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 08, 2025 End Date: Dec 17, 2025
Community College: Brightpoint
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CompTIA Security+

ITEC 200003
Section Code: M04A
The CompTIA Security+ Certification prep program prepares participants with the knowledge and skills required to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices; perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques; participate in risk mitigation activities; and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations. Security+ completers are equipped to identify security risks and mitigate system incidents. The CompTIA Security+ Exam and materials are included. Classes are held online via Zoom and Canvas. Class structure will include 44 hours of synchronous instruction and will require... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 08, 2025 End Date: Nov 24, 2025
Community College: Brightpoint
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NCCER: Introductory Craft Skills – Leads to Plumbing 1 (English speaking instructor is BILINGUAL in Spanish)

BLDG 510013
Section Code: P35
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is the credentialing body for the NCCER CORE Curriculum certification. The NCCER CORE training course is a prerequisite to all other NCCER Level 1 craft curriculum in construction and industrial occupations such as carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding, drywall, and construction craft laborer. The NCCER standardized curricula introduces basic skills for obtaining and retaining industrial employment, including an introduction to hand tools, power tools, construction drawings, basic communication skills, basic safety, and basic employability skills. This certification-training course provides the foundational... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 09, 2025 End Date: Oct 23, 2025
Community College: Brightpoint
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Emergency Telecommunicator Certification

COMM 460007
Section Code: D03A
The Emergency Telecommunicator Program is designed to train students who are unfamiliar with emergency communication centers, emergency telecommunication technology, interpersonal communication, legal issues, and job stress factors. The program takes an integrated teaching approach that features comprehensive content, multimedia presentations, and hands-on training. The course covers the following topics: Roles and Responsibilities of the Emergency Telecommunicator Emergency Telecommunication Technologies Telecommunication Essentials Interpersonal Communication Caller Management Police Call Classification Fire Call Classification Medical Call Classification Man-Made and Natural Catastrophic Events Radio Broadcast Procedures Legal Aspects of Public Safety Communication Quality Improvement... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 09, 2025 End Date: Oct 21, 2025
Community College: Brightpoint
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Medical Biller – Certified Professional Biller-AAPC

HLTH 440154
Section Code: C04A
The Certified Professional Biller (CPB™) Certification course will prepare students for the CPB exam and a career as a medical biller. The CPB™ credential prepares medical billers with skills to maintain all aspects of the revenue cycle. CPBs submit claims compliant with government regulations and private payer policies, follow up on claim statuses, resolve claim denials, submit appeals, post payments and adjustments, and manage collections. Course Objectives: Understand various health plans and reimbursement methodologies Understand the regulatory considerations involved in healthcare reimbursement and collections Be able to navigate the process of a physician-based insurance... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 09, 2025 End Date: Dec 16, 2025
Community College: Brightpoint
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CompTIA Tech+

ITEC 200064
Section Code: M06A
The CompTIA Tech+ Certification Course will prepare participants to learn the knowledge and skills required to identify and explain the basics of computing, IT infrastructure, software development and database use. In addition, participants will demonstrate their knowledge to install software, establish basic network connectivity and identify/prevent basic security risks. Participants will understand the basic principles and techniques of providing PC, mobile, applications, and network support. Tuition includes CompTIA Tech+ e-materials and exam. Upon completion, participants will be able to: Set up a computer workstation and use basic software applications Explain the... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 09, 2025 End Date: Nov 06, 2025
Community College: Brightpoint
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Welding Fabrication I: GMAW – Fall 2025

WELD 6500002
Section Code: 1
Prerequisite – Welding Fundamentals or previous welding experience is recommended. This class focuses on welding and fabrication skills used in building welded metal projects. Students will create a working drawing from a shop project, complete with a bill of materials, factor in total costs and weight of their project, cut and tack-weld all components together, and make final welds to complete the job. Welding safety using various welding processes (GTAW, GMAW and SMAW) and safe shop practices will be discussed and demonstrated. The class will also have a team project... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Oct 01, 2025 End Date: Nov 20, 2025
Community College: Blue Ridge
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