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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: Jul 12, 2025 End Date: Aug 16, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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Nurse Aide Preparation (CNA)

HLTH 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: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® Cloud+

ITEC 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: Northern Virginia
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Solar Installation Technician – WCG

BLDG 8400002
Section Code: 01FF
Solar Technician is a fast-growing career path. Students in this program will gain hands-on experience in a specially designed solar training lab intended to simulate true-to-life conditions in the field. Those who complete the program will be trained to assemble, set up, and maintain solar systems that convert sunlight into energy. Program completers will also be eligible to take the Solar Hands-On Installation Network of Excellence (SHINE) credential. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training is included in the course cost. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 02, 2025 End Date: May 03, 2025
Community College: New River
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Welding Fundamentals – Summer 2025 Day

WELD 6500004
Section Code: 2
Learn and practice the basic welding processes most commonly used in industrial fabrication: Oxy-Fuel Welding, Brazing and Cutting along with Plasma Cutting, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (including Flux-Core Welding). Covers safety procedures, common shop procedures, welding tools and equipment, and welding drawing interpretation. The second part of the class will focus on refining skills required to make flat, vertical and overhead welds on Steel Plate. You’ll be engaged in extensive practice welding using the FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding) process. The... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 25, 2025 End Date: Oct 23, 2025
Community College: Blue Ridge
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FF – Mechanical Systems MFMS

ENGR 8020001
Section Code: AJ1
Did you take things apart as a kid – wondering how things work? You may very well have a natural mechanical ability – a talent that manufacturers want as one of the most desirable skills. The driving forces in any machine are mechanical systems: gears, drives, bearings, pulleys, and more – all found in everything that moves! The Mechanical Systems course covers the installation, use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical drive components and systems used every day in industry. Open the door to a new career in manufacturing, or a... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 13, 2025 End Date: Oct 25, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Commercial Driver’s License TCLA

TRNS 9110002
Section Code: 11
With a national driver shortage of over 200,000, trucking companies are looking for hard workers like you who have earned a commercial driver’s license (CDL). VWCC Workforce Solutions has partnered with CDS Tractor Trailer Training Company to bring professional truck driver training to southwest Virginia. Our hands-on approach will quickly get you from the classroom to on-the-road training to earn your CDL in as few as 20 days. You’ll also meet several trucking company recruiters, and most students have job offers upon completion! Class A CDL training prepares students to... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 02, 2025 End Date: Sep 26, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – SHRM CP Certification Prep Class BACP

BUSC 3510001
Section Code: V1
Ready to be recognized as an HR professional? Do you want to prepare for growth as a human resources professional, helping individuals and organizations hire and manage employees? SHRM is the professional organization that certifies Human Resources professionals (Society for Human Resources Management). Our course is led by a tenured human resources professional who will help every student in obtaining the knowledge necessary to prepare for the industry credential. In obtaining your SHRM certification you will demonstrate that you have the knowledge and expertise to gain traction as a contributor... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 11, 2025 End Date: Dec 04, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – SHRM SCP Certification Prep Class BACS

BUSC 3510005
Section Code: V1
Ready to be recognized as an HR professional? Do you want to prepare for growth as a human resources professional, helping individuals and organizations hire and manage employees? SHRM is the professional organization that certifies Human Resources professionals (Society for Human Resources Management). Our course is led by a tenured human resources professional who will help every student in obtaining the knowledge necessary to prepare for the industry credential. In obtaining your SHRM certification you will demonstrate that you have the knowledge and expertise to gain traction as a contributor... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 11, 2025 End Date: Dec 04, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Commercial Driver’s License TCLA

TRNS 9110002
Section Code: 12
With a national driver shortage of over 200,000, trucking companies are looking for hard workers like you who have earned a commercial driver’s license (CDL). VWCC Workforce Solutions has partnered with CDS Tractor Trailer Training Company to bring professional truck driver training to southwest Virginia. Our hands-on approach will quickly get you from the classroom to on-the-road training to earn your CDL in as few as 20 days. You’ll also meet several trucking company recruiters, and most students have job offers upon completion! Class A CDL training prepares students to... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 15, 2025 End Date: Oct 10, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Commercial Driver’s License TCLA

TRNS 9110002
Section Code: 13
With a national driver shortage of over 200,000, trucking companies are looking for hard workers like you who have earned a commercial driver’s license (CDL). VWCC Workforce Solutions has partnered with CDS Tractor Trailer Training Company to bring professional truck driver training to southwest Virginia. Our hands-on approach will quickly get you from the classroom to on-the-road training to earn your CDL in as few as 20 days. You’ll also meet several trucking company recruiters, and most students have job offers upon completion! Class A CDL training prepares students to... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 29, 2025 End Date: Oct 24, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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Power Line Worker – WCG

ELEC 6030005
Section Code: 3
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Start Date: Mar 31, 2025 End Date: Jun 24, 2025
Community College: Wytheville
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Power Line Worker – WCG

ELEC 6030005
Section Code: 4
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Start Date: Mar 31, 2025 End Date: May 22, 2025
Community College: Wytheville
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Power Line Worker – WCG

ELEC 6030005
Section Code: 2
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Start Date: Apr 28, 2025 End Date: Jun 24, 2025
Community College: Wytheville
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FF – Commercial Driver’s License Weekend TCLA

TRNS 9110002
Section Code: 19
With a national driver shortage of over 200,000, trucking companies are looking for hard workers like you who have earned a commercial driver’s license (CDL). VWCC Workforce Solutions has partnered with CDS Tractor Trailer Training Company to bring professional truck driver training to southwest Virginia. Our hands-on approach will quickly get you from the classroom to on-the-road training to earn your CDL in as few as 20 days. You’ll also meet several trucking company recruiters, and most students have job offers upon completion! Class A CDL training prepares students to... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Oct 04, 2025 End Date: Dec 14, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Commercial Driver’s License TCLA

TRNS 9110002
Section Code: A6
With a national driver shortage of over 200,000, trucking companies are looking for hard workers like you who have earned a commercial driver’s license (CDL). VWCC Workforce Solutions has partnered with CDS Tractor Trailer Training Company to bring professional truck driver training to southwest Virginia. Our hands-on approach will quickly get you from the classroom to on-the-road training to earn your CDL in as few as 20 days. You’ll also meet several trucking company recruiters, and most students have job offers upon completion! Class A CDL training prepares students to... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 04, 2025 End Date: Aug 29, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Commercial Driver’s License TCLA

TRNS 9110002
Section Code: A2
With a national driver shortage of over 200,000, trucking companies are looking for hard workers like you who have earned a commercial driver’s license (CDL). VWCC Workforce Solutions has partnered with CDS Tractor Trailer Training Company to bring professional truck driver training to southwest Virginia. Our hands-on approach will quickly get you from the classroom to on-the-road training to earn your CDL in as few as 20 days. You’ll also meet several trucking company recruiters, and most students have job offers upon completion! Class A CDL training prepares students to... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 09, 2025 End Date: Jul 04, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – CompTIA A+ Certification: IT Support Technician ITAC VIRTUAL

ITEC 4710001
Section Code: AZ1
A+ is the entry point for a career in IT and is the preferred credential for technical support and IT operations positions. Learn to troubleshoot and resolve computer issues, as well as understand a wide variety of issues including hardware, software, networking, operating systems, mobile devices and security. This course will give you the foundations needed for the CompTIA A+ Certification. Tuition includes ebook, virtual lab access, and exam vouchers. Must have access to computer or computer lab to complete homework. CERTIFICATION: CompTIA A+ STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR: Access... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 16, 2025 End Date: Aug 01, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – CompTIA Linux+ ICLC

ITEC 4710003
Section Code: AZ1
This online course is designed to develop the expertise needed to configure, manage, and troubleshoot Linux systems, a core requirement for IT professionals in today’s technology-driven world. You will gain hands-on experience in Linux system administration, mastering skills like system installation, software management, networking, security, and cloud integration. The curriculum, aligned with CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 certification objectives, will be taught by an instructor with extensive real-world experience. The course covers key areas such as security best practices, scripting, automation, and system monitoring. Basic computer skills and familiarity with operating systems... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 16, 2025 End Date: Aug 01, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – EKG Technician with optional Life Support Class

HLTH 6550001
Section Code: A1
Take your healthcare career to the next level as a certified EKG Tech! LPNs, RNs, MAs, CCMAs, and EMTs, can all benefit from an EKG Tech credential. Gain the knowledge, skills, and hands-on clinical experience you need to take the nationally recognized Certified EKG Technician exam issued by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) in just 7 weeks. According to NHA, the need for qualified EKG technicians continues to rise as the aging population in America grows (and with it, the prevalence of heart-related conditions). ... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 16, 2025 End Date: Jul 29, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Commercial Driver’s License TCLA

TRNS 9110002
Section Code: A3
With a national driver shortage of over 200,000, trucking companies are looking for hard workers like you who have earned a commercial driver’s license (CDL). VWCC Workforce Solutions has partnered with CDS Tractor Trailer Training Company to bring professional truck driver training to southwest Virginia. Our hands-on approach will quickly get you from the classroom to on-the-road training to earn your CDL in as few as 20 days. You’ll also meet several trucking company recruiters, and most students have job offers upon completion! Class A CDL training prepares students to... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 23, 2025 End Date: Jul 18, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Commercial Driver’s License TCLA

TRNS 9110002
Section Code: A4
With a national driver shortage of over 200,000, trucking companies are looking for hard workers like you who have earned a commercial driver’s license (CDL). VWCC Workforce Solutions has partnered with CDS Tractor Trailer Training Company to bring professional truck driver training to southwest Virginia. Our hands-on approach will quickly get you from the classroom to on-the-road training to earn your CDL in as few as 20 days. You’ll also meet several trucking company recruiters, and most students have job offers upon completion! Class A CDL training prepares students to... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 07, 2025 End Date: Aug 01, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Machining Fundamentals I MNM1

MANF 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: Jul 08, 2025 End Date: Aug 19, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Machining Fundamentals II MNJ1

MANF 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: Jul 10, 2025 End Date: Aug 21, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Machining – CNC Milling Operator CMOP

MANF 7110003
Section Code: 11
The Machining – Milling course is a hands-on course where you will learn the fundamentals of using a milling machine in a manufacturing environment. You will learn part set up, squaring parts, facing, drilling, taping, boring, cutting keyways, tramming, position and perpendicularity verification, work holding concepts and devices, offset adjustments, maching controls, establishing XY Zero and other operations as well as basic CNC program editing. Instruction will also include applicable shop safety, precision measurement, and how to interpret drawings including dimensioning and tolerances. LEARN THE SKILLS: Machine configurations Work holding... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 14, 2025 End Date: Sep 17, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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