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CDL-A Weekday Class

TRNS 8020003
Section Code: 1893
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. CDL Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $5,400 Fast Forward Price: $1,800 G3/FANTIC Price: $0 Course Prerequisites: A valid, unrestricted driver’s license. This license does... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 06, 2026 End Date: Jul 30, 2026
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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Medical Assistant Program (CCMA)

HLTH 4300148
Section Code: 1835
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. Medical Assistant Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $3,900 Fast Forward Price: $1,300 G3/FANTIC Price: $0 Prerequisite: HS Diploma, GED, or you are scheduled to... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 20, 2026 End Date: Nov 18, 2026
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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CDL-A Weekday Class

TRNS 8020003
Section Code: 1894
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. CDL Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $5,400 Fast Forward Price: $1,800 G3/FANTIC Price: $0 Course Prerequisites: A valid, unrestricted driver’s license. This license does... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 20, 2026 End Date: Aug 13, 2026
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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Phlebotomy Technician Program AM

HLTH 4300149
Section Code: 1842
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. Phlebotomy Technican Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $3,000 Fast Forward Price: $1,000 G3/FANTIC Price: $0 Course Prerequisites: HS Diploma, GED, or you are... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 28, 2026 End Date: Oct 20, 2026
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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Emergency Telecommunicator Certification

COMM 460007
Section Code: P04A
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: Oct 19, 2026 End Date: Oct 30, 2026
Community College: J. Sargeant Reynolds
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CDL-A Weekday Class

TRNS 8020003
Section Code: 2341
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. CDL Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $5,400 Fast Forward Price: $1,800 G3/FANTIC Price: $0 Course Prerequisites: A valid, unrestricted driver’s license. This license does... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 06, 2026 End Date: Jul 30, 2026
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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CompTIA Tech+ Prep and Certification

ITEC 3100481
Section Code: 2151
This is a G3 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. CompTIA Tech + Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $2100 Fast Forward Price: $700 G3/FANTIC: $0 Prerequisite: The CompTIA Tech+ Assessment is required prior to registering for... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 13, 2026 End Date: Aug 20, 2026
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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CompTIA Tech+ Prep and Certification

ITEC 3100481
Section Code: 2152
This is a G3 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. CompTIA Tech + Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $2100 Fast Forward Price: $700 G3/FANTIC: $0 Prerequisite: The CompTIA Tech+ Pre-Assessment is required prior to registering for... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 14, 2026 End Date: Aug 20, 2026
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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Mechatronics: Fundamentals of Sensor Technology

ENGR 5050094
Section Code: 2406
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. Mechatronics: Fundamentals of Sensor Technology Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $1,797 Fast Forward Price: $599 G3/FANTIC Price: $0 Course Description: Learn the fundamentals of... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 13, 2026 End Date: Aug 17, 2026
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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Certified Phlebotomy Technician

HLTH 440153
Section Code: C05A
This program prepares students to be professional phlebotomy technicians dedicated to the art of blood withdrawal. Graduates are equipped to prepare the patient, perform venipuncture and assist to maintain the quality of the specimen. The student will obtain information on different blood draw methods, additives and handling procedures. The program goal is to prepare competent entry-level phlebotomy technicians in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Course Topics: Drawing blood Practicing capillary draws, butterfly draws, and venipuncture Working with phlebotomy equipment Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Nov 13, 2026 End Date: Jan 23, 2027
Community College: J. Sargeant Reynolds
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Certified Phlebotomy Technician

HLTH 440153
Section Code: C06A
This program prepares students to be professional phlebotomy technicians dedicated to the art of blood withdrawal. Graduates are equipped to prepare the patient, perform venipuncture and assist to maintain the quality of the specimen. The student will obtain information on different blood draw methods, additives and handling procedures. The program goal is to prepare competent entry-level phlebotomy technicians in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Course Topics: Drawing blood Practicing capillary draws, butterfly draws, and venipuncture Working with phlebotomy equipment Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Nov 13, 2026 End Date: Jan 23, 2027
Community College: J. Sargeant Reynolds
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Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)

WELD 6400020
Section Code: 2427
This class will focus on shielded metal arc welding, commonly referred to as stick welding. Guided by industry expert instructors, students will receive comprehensive training and will learn to perform fillet welds in horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. Students will learn basic skills including welding and grinding safety protocols, causes and cures for welding defects, and welding procedures. Using newly acquired skills, students will attempt the D1.1 SMAW plate welder exam aligned with the American Welding Society (AWS). Supplies and testing are included in the tuition for... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 16, 2026 End Date: Sep 10, 2026
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) – HVAC Level 2

HVAC 510024
Section Code: D03
This class serves as the second level of training in the HVAC craft. The course has live in classroom/lab training. Students learn the following content: Commercial Airside Systems; Chimneys, Vents, and Flues; Introduction to Hydronic Systems; Air Quality Equipment; Leak Detection, Evacuation, Recovery, and Charging; Alternating Current; Basic Electronics; Introduction to Circuit Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Gas Heating; Troubleshooting Cooling; Heat Pumps; Basic Installation and Maintenance Practices; Sheet Metal Duct Systems. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 25, 2026 End Date: Feb 09, 2027
Community College: J. Sargeant Reynolds
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Certified Associate in Project Management-CAPM

BUSC 360025
Section Code: M03B
The Certified Associate in Project Management – CAPM® shows the world that you possess the foundational knowledge and skills that project based roles demand. It proves that you are ready to take on ways of working that include predictive project management, agile principles and business analysis. Earning your CAPM equips you with all you need to start a career in project management. Course Objectives: instruct participants to understand and apply project management frameworks provide input so participants are able to describe the “what?”, “Why?” and “How?” of project management process... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 01, 2026 End Date: Jul 01, 2026
Community College: J. Sargeant Reynolds
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Electrical Level 2 – FF

MANF 3200005
Section Code: 30EF
This class is a G3 eligible program. Find out more about G3 by clicking here. This program is structured as a hybrid class, with a combination of both classroom with lecture and hands-on lab training, as well as online content. Many students successfully work full-time and part-time while attending the program. The Level 2 class expands upon Level 1 and introduces students to the following: Alternating Current, Motors, Theory & Application, Electrical Lighting, Conduit bending, Pull and Junction boxes, Conductor Installations, Cable Tray, Conductor Termination & Slices, Grounding and Bonding, Circuit... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 20, 2026 End Date: Mar 11, 2027
Community College: Germanna
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NCCER: Introductory Craft Skills – OCWB

BLDG 510013
Section Code: D21
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: May 05, 2026 End Date: Jun 18, 2026
Community College: J. Sargeant Reynolds
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Certified Phlebotomy Technician

HLTH 440153
Section Code: C05A
This program prepares students to be professional phlebotomy technicians dedicated to the art of blood withdrawal. Graduates are equipped to prepare the patient, perform venipuncture and assist to maintain the quality of the specimen. The student will obtain information on different blood draw methods, additives and handling procedures. The program goal is to prepare competent entry-level phlebotomy technicians in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Course Topics: Drawing blood Practicing capillary draws, butterfly draws, and venipuncture Working with phlebotomy equipment Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Nov 13, 2026 End Date: Jan 23, 2027
Community College: Brightpoint
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Certified Phlebotomy Technician

HLTH 440153
Section Code: C06A
This program prepares students to be professional phlebotomy technicians dedicated to the art of blood withdrawal. Graduates are equipped to prepare the patient, perform venipuncture and assist to maintain the quality of the specimen. The student will obtain information on different blood draw methods, additives and handling procedures. The program goal is to prepare competent entry-level phlebotomy technicians in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Course Topics: Drawing blood Practicing capillary draws, butterfly draws, and venipuncture Working with phlebotomy equipment Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Nov 13, 2026 End Date: Jan 23, 2027
Community College: Brightpoint
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Welding Level 2 – FF

WELD 3250003
Section Code: 13WF
This class is a G3 eligible program. Find out more about G3 by clicking here. Students entering the Welding Level 2 class need to have completed NCCER Welding Level 1. NCCER’s Welding Level 2 builds upon Level 1, expanding training in key areas like, welding symbols, reading detail drawings, and advanced welding processes like GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) and FCAW (Flux-Corde Arch Welding). It also covers topics like physical and mechanical properties of metals, preheating, and post heating. Textbook is included for the course. Prerequisite REQUIRED for class: Welding... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 19, 2026 End Date: Mar 10, 2027
Community College: Germanna
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National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) – HVAC Level 2

HVAC 510024
Section Code: D03
This class serves as the second level of training in the HVAC craft. The course has live in classroom/lab training. Students learn the following content: Commercial Airside Systems; Chimneys, Vents, and Flues; Introduction to Hydronic Systems; Air Quality Equipment; Leak Detection, Evacuation, Recovery, and Charging; Alternating Current; Basic Electronics; Introduction to Circuit Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Gas Heating; Troubleshooting Cooling; Heat Pumps; Basic Installation and Maintenance Practices; Sheet Metal Duct Systems. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 25, 2026 End Date: Feb 09, 2027
Community College: Brightpoint
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Emergency Telecommunicator Certification

COMM 460007
Section Code: P04A
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: Oct 19, 2026 End Date: Oct 30, 2026
Community College: Brightpoint
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NCCER: Introductory Craft Skills – OCWB

BLDG 510013
Section Code: D21
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: May 05, 2026 End Date: Jun 18, 2026
Community College: Brightpoint
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Certified Associate in Project Management-CAPM

BUSC 360025
Section Code: M03B
The Certified Associate in Project Management – CAPM® shows the world that you possess the foundational knowledge and skills that project based roles demand. It proves that you are ready to take on ways of working that include predictive project management, agile principles and business analysis. Earning your CAPM equips you with all you need to start a career in project management. Course Objectives: instruct participants to understand and apply project management frameworks provide input so participants are able to describe the “what?”, “Why?” and “How?” of project management process... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 01, 2026 End Date: Jul 01, 2026
Community College: Brightpoint
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

WELD 6500010
Section Code: 52
Learn and practice the basic welding processes most commonly used in industrial fabrication: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 13, 2026 End Date: Aug 06, 2026
Community College: Blue Ridge
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Gas Metal Arc Welding

WELD 6500011
Section Code: 52
Learn and practice the basic welding processes most commonly used in industrial fabrication: Gas Metal Arc Welding. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 13, 2026 End Date: Aug 06, 2026
Community College: Blue Ridge
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