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SHRM Learning System for SHRM-CP™and SHRM-SCP™ Certification Preparation Course

BUSC 1700002
Section Code: D02
This is a FastForward Grant Program designed to help industry recognized 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 tuition cost (FastForward price). If you need additional financial assistance, see our Workforce Financial Assistant Grant information or contact our office via phone (757-825-4070) or email WFDINQ@VPCC.EDU prior to registering. SHRM Certification Prep Program... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 22, 2025 End Date: Dec 03, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Marine Electrician Course

ELEC 3700005
Section Code: P82
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: Sep 29, 2025 End Date: Oct 10, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Marine Electrician Course

ELEC 3700005
Section Code: H03
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: Sep 29, 2025 End Date: Oct 10, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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NEW! CDL: Class A Tractor Trailer Training

TRNS 6000004
Section Code: H142
Did you know? Truck driving is currently one of the most in-demand careers in the country, which means companies are eager to hire safe, qualified drivers. Right now the average annual starting salary for a Virginia CDL driver is above $63,000! VPCC’s CDL Training: Class A (E Restriction – Automatic Shift) Truck driver training curriculum teaches students how to inspect and operate tractor-trailers and to assume driver responsibilities on the road and at pickup/delivery points. Learn all about vehicle inspections, defensive driving, range maneuvers, motor carrier safety regulations (DOT 380-397... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 29, 2025 End Date: Oct 23, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Nurse Aide Education

HLTH 2600001
Section Code: W52
***READ BEFORE YOU ADD TO CART** This 148 hour/8-week course for Virginia Health Services, Inc. teaches care of older patients with emphasis on the social, emotional, and spiritual needs. Covers procedures, communication and interpersonal relations, observation, charting and reporting, safety and infection control, anatomy and physiology, personal care, nutrition and patient feeding, death and dying. Includes laboratory and clinical practice hours. Upon successful completion of the course and practice exams, you can qualify for Virginia’s Certified Nursing Assistant Examination (written and manual skills). Training course features a low instructor/student ratio and prepares you to: Work... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 08, 2025 End Date: Oct 30, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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SHRM Learning System for SHRM-CP™and SHRM-SCP™ Certification Preparation Course

BUSC 1700002
Section Code: D03
This is a FastForward Grant Program designed to help industry recognized 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 tuition cost (FastForward price). If you need additional financial assistance, see our Workforce Financial Assistant Grant information or contact our office via phone (757-825-4070) or email WFDINQ@VPCC.EDU prior to registering. SHRM Certification Prep Program... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 23, 2025 End Date: Dec 02, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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SHRM Learning System for SHRM-CP™and SHRM-SCP™ Certification Preparation Course

BUSC 1700002
Section Code: D04
This is a FastForward Grant Program designed to help industry recognized 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 tuition cost (FastForward price). If you need additional financial assistance, see our Workforce Financial Assistant Grant information or contact our office via phone (757-825-4070) or email WFDINQ@VPCC.EDU prior to registering. SHRM Certification Prep Program... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 23, 2025 End Date: Dec 02, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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FastForward Certificate: CDL-A Truck Driver Training (VDMV)

TRNS 380037
Section Code: WD94
You pay only $2,000 if you qualify. This four-week, 160 hour program consists of classroom instruction and on-the-road training. Students will learn the most effective methods for operating, maintaining, and managing a truck. Upon successful completion of the program, students will test with the Division of Motor Vehicles for their Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL-A). The CDL Training: Class A Truck Driver training curriculum provides students with training to inspect and operate tractor-trailers and to assume driver responsibilities on the road and at pick-up/delivery points. Emphasis is placed... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Nov 01, 2025 End Date: Dec 21, 2025
Community College: Virginia Highlands
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FastForward Certificate: CDL-A Truck Driver Training (VDMV)

TRNS 380037
Section Code: WD95
You pay only $2,000 if you qualify. This four-week, 160 hour program consists of classroom instruction and on-the-road training. Students will learn the most effective methods for operating, maintaining, and managing a truck. Upon successful completion of the program, students will test with the Division of Motor Vehicles for their Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL-A). The CDL Training: Class A Truck Driver training curriculum provides students with training to inspect and operate tractor-trailers and to assume driver responsibilities on the road and at pick-up/delivery points. Emphasis is placed... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Nov 10, 2025 End Date: Dec 04, 2025
Community College: Virginia Highlands
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FastForward Certificate: Nurse Aide

HLTH 270133
Section Code: WD90
You may pay only $815 if you qualify. Start your career by taking an entry-level Nurse Aide class. Your duties could include basic patient care skills, bathing, feeding, dressing, grooming, moving patients, changing linens, etc. You may support with such duties as standing, walking, exercising, or getting out of bed. This program prepares multi-skilled health care workers to care for patients of various ages with special emphasis on geriatric nursing, home health, long and short term care facilities, doctors’ offices, rehabilitation facilities, private duty nursing or other health areas. This... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 25, 2025 End Date: Nov 25, 2025
Community College: Virginia Highlands
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FastForward Certificate: CDL-A Truck Driver Training (VDMV)

TRNS 380037
Section Code: WD91
You pay only $2,000 if you qualify. This four-week, 160 hour program consists of classroom instruction and on-the-road training. Students will learn the most effective methods for operating, maintaining, and managing a truck. Upon successful completion of the program, students will test with the Division of Motor Vehicles for their Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL-A). The CDL Training: Class A Truck Driver training curriculum provides students with training to inspect and operate tractor-trailers and to assume driver responsibilities on the road and at pick-up/delivery points. Emphasis is placed... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 06, 2025 End Date: Oct 26, 2025
Community College: Virginia Highlands
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FastForward Certificate: EMT – Basic

HLTH 270191
Section Code: WD90
Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and National Registry EMT. Focuses on all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 08, 2025 End Date: Dec 10, 2025
Community College: Virginia Highlands
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FastForward Certificate: CDL-A Truck Driver Training (VDMV)

TRNS 380037
Section Code: WD92
You pay only $2,000 if you qualify. This four-week, 160 hour program consists of classroom instruction and on-the-road training. Students will learn the most effective methods for operating, maintaining, and managing a truck. Upon successful completion of the program, students will test with the Division of Motor Vehicles for their Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL-A). The CDL Training: Class A Truck Driver training curriculum provides students with training to inspect and operate tractor-trailers and to assume driver responsibilities on the road and at pick-up/delivery points. Emphasis is placed... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 15, 2025 End Date: Oct 09, 2025
Community College: Virginia Highlands
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FastForward Certificate: CDL-A Truck Driver Training (VDMV)

TRNS 380037
Section Code: WD93
You pay only $2,000 if you qualify. This four-week, 160 hour program consists of classroom instruction and on-the-road training. Students will learn the most effective methods for operating, maintaining, and managing a truck. Upon successful completion of the program, students will test with the Division of Motor Vehicles for their Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL-A). The CDL Training: Class A Truck Driver training curriculum provides students with training to inspect and operate tractor-trailers and to assume driver responsibilities on the road and at pick-up/delivery points. Emphasis is placed... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Oct 13, 2025 End Date: Nov 06, 2025
Community College: Virginia Highlands
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FastForward Certificate: CDL-A Truck Driver Training (VDMV)

TRNS 380037
Section Code: WD06
You pay only $2,000 if you qualify. This four-week, 160 hour program consists of classroom instruction and on-the-road training. Students will learn the most effective methods for operating, maintaining, and managing a truck. Upon successful completion of the program, students will test with the Division of Motor Vehicles for their Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL-A). The CDL Training: Class A Truck Driver training curriculum provides students with training to inspect and operate tractor-trailers and to assume driver responsibilities on the road and at pick-up/delivery points. Emphasis is placed... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Dec 08, 2025 End Date: Jan 01, 2026
Community College: Virginia Highlands
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FastForward Certificate: CDL-A Truck Driver Training (VDMV)

TRNS 380037
Section Code: WD97
You pay only $2,000 if you qualify. This four-week, 160 hour program consists of classroom instruction and on-the-road training. Students will learn the most effective methods for operating, maintaining, and managing a truck. Upon successful completion of the program, students will test with the Division of Motor Vehicles for their Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL-A). The CDL Training: Class A Truck Driver training curriculum provides students with training to inspect and operate tractor-trailers and to assume driver responsibilities on the road and at pick-up/delivery points. Emphasis is placed... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Dec 27, 2025 End Date: Feb 15, 2026
Community College: Virginia Highlands
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

WELD 3900010
Section Code: P92
Students will learn to perform 1/4 and 3/8 fillet welds on carbon steel in the horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. In addition students will learn safe practices, GTAW welding theory, weldability of materials such as stainless steel and aluminum, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for GTAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 25, 2025 End Date: Sep 26, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

WELD 3900010
Section Code: P94
Students will learn to perform 1/4 and 3/8 fillet welds on carbon steel in the horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. In addition students will learn safe practices, GTAW welding theory, weldability of materials such as stainless steel and aluminum, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for GTAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 25, 2025 End Date: Sep 26, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

WELD 3900010
Section Code: P96
Students will learn to perform 1/4 and 3/8 fillet welds on carbon steel in the horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. In addition students will learn safe practices, GTAW welding theory, weldability of materials such as stainless steel and aluminum, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for GTAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 25, 2025 End Date: Sep 26, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

WELD 3900010
Section Code: W13
Students will learn to perform 1/4 and 3/8 fillet welds on carbon steel in the horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. In addition students will learn safe practices, GTAW welding theory, weldability of materials such as stainless steel and aluminum, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for GTAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 25, 2025 End Date: Sep 26, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

WELD 3900010
Section Code: W15
Students will learn to perform 1/4 and 3/8 fillet welds on carbon steel in the horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. In addition students will learn safe practices, GTAW welding theory, weldability of materials such as stainless steel and aluminum, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for GTAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 25, 2025 End Date: Sep 26, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

WELD 3900010
Section Code: W17
Students will learn to perform 1/4 and 3/8 fillet welds on carbon steel in the horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. In addition students will learn safe practices, GTAW welding theory, weldability of materials such as stainless steel and aluminum, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for GTAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 25, 2025 End Date: Sep 26, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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FastForward Certificate: HNCCER Heavy Equipment Operator – Level 1

HVEQ 300037
Section Code: WD90
This FastForward course includes practical exercises and simulations to provide real-world experience in operating heavy machinery. Prerequisite: Core Craft Skills – Level 1, which serves as the foundational training for all construction trades. Completing the Core curriculum is a first step and provides essential skills needed before moving on to the main heavy equipment operator certification. Upon successful completion of the course and passing the qualifying tests, you’ll earn the NCCER Heavy Equipment Level 1 credential. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 08, 2025 End Date: Jan 15, 2026
Community College: Virginia Highlands
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NEW! CDL: Class A Tractor Trailer Training

TRNS 6000004
Section Code: H139
Did you know? Truck driving is currently one of the most in-demand careers in the country, which means companies are eager to hire safe, qualified drivers. Right now the average annual starting salary for a Virginia CDL driver is above $63,000! VPCC’s CDL Training: Class A (E Restriction – Automatic Shift) Truck driver training curriculum teaches students how to inspect and operate tractor-trailers and to assume driver responsibilities on the road and at pickup/delivery points. Learn all about vehicle inspections, defensive driving, range maneuvers, motor carrier safety regulations (DOT 380-397... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 02, 2025 End Date: Sep 25, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Gas Metal Arc Welding

WELD 3900022
Section Code: P80
Students will learn to perform 1/4, 3/8 and 5/8 fillet welds in the flat (1F), horizontal (2F), and flat groove welds (1G) on 3/8” plate. In addition, students will learn safe practices, GMAW welding theory, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for GMAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 02, 2025 End Date: Sep 25, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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