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WCG – GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding/MIG) AWS Structural Steel Certification Training

WELD 6050004
Section Code: 45
The complete AWS D1.1 Structural Steel certification course is made up of 5 levels, totaling 80 hours of training. The focus of the program is to advance the welding skill of each student so that each is prepared to successfully test and certify in the AWS D1.1 structural steel welding code process. 80 Hours / 8.0 CEU’s Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Oct 06, 2025 End Date: Dec 18, 2025
Community College: Wytheville
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WCG – SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) AWS Certification Training

WELD 6050008
Section Code: 45
Shielded Metal Arc Welding is an 80-hour non-credit course that will go through the safety of SMAW process and the training to obtain a 3G D1.1 Structural Steel qualification to American Welding Society standards. Training Topics Employ the proper PPE when using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. Operate the correct welding machine safely and efficiently. Technique to pass a D1.1 Structural Steel 3G qualification test to American Welding Society (AWS) standards. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Oct 06, 2025 End Date: Dec 18, 2025
Community College: Wytheville
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WCG – GTAW – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding – AWS Certification Training

WELD 6050010
Section Code: 45
Gas tungsten arc welding, also known as tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, is an arc welding process that uses a nonconsumable tungsten electrode to produce the weld. The filler metal is added from an external source, usually as bare metal filler rod. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Oct 06, 2025 End Date: Dec 18, 2025
Community College: Wytheville
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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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Nurse Aide Education

HLTH 2600001
Section Code: W48
***READ BEFORE YOU ADD TO CART** This 148 hour/8-week course 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 in a long-term care setting... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 30, 2025 End Date: Sep 08, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) – NON Fastforward (Mobile Lab Cohort 2)

HLTH 300326
Section Code: D04N
Certified Phlebotomy Technician CPT are healthcare professionals responsible for obtaining patient specimens. Laboratories, employers and hospitals have an increasing demand for phlebotomists. Each day this program introduces basic medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, components of health care delivery and clinical laboratory structure. In this course students learn how to safely and effectively draw blood using venipuncture and capillary puncture methods for adults and children, plus finger sticks or heel sticks for young children and infants. Non-blood specimen collection (urinalysis, throat swab, and buccal swabs) practices are also part of the curriculum.... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 05, 2025 End Date: Oct 09, 2025
Community College: Tidewater
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Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) – FastForward/OE (Cohort 37)

WELD 710021
Section Code: N10P
This course is designed for the basic needs of the manufacturing student, including instruction and practice in grinding, cutting, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding in various positions. Topics covered including safe use of welding equipment and machinery, grinders and various tools used in the welding field. Course is designed to teach the student to weld using 3/32” and 1/8” E7018 electrodes in various positions. The student will safely set up welding equipment, learn how to adjust it, and how to operate it. Students will learn the skills it takes to... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jan 12, 2026 End Date: Mar 10, 2026
Community College: Tidewater
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Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) – FastForward/OE (Cohort 32)

WELD 710024
Section Code: N03P
This 140-hour course teaches MIG welding steel, carried out on DC electrode (.045 welding wire) positive polarity. This course will teach proper welding techniques and disciplines to successfully complete a Fillet, Lap, and Outside Corner set up. MIG welding will be practiced using three positions, flat (1G), horizontal (2G), and vertical (3G). Emphasizing welding safety, grinding safety, welding defects (causes and cures) and welding procedures. Tuition includes all books, supplies, and personal protective equipment (PPE). After successfully passing this course there will be an opportunity to take the AWS Certification... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jan 12, 2026 End Date: Mar 09, 2026
Community College: Tidewater
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Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) – Fastforward/OE

WELD 710030
Section Code: N03P
This course is designed for the basic needs of the manufacturing student, including instruction and practice in grinding, cutting, and Flux Core Welding in various positions. Topics Covered including safe use of welding equipment and machinery, grinders, and various tools used in the welding field. This course is designed to teach the student proper welding techniques using .045 wire in various positions. The student will safely set up welding equipment, learn how to adjust it, how to operate it, and how to weld in various positions. After successfully passing this course... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jan 12, 2026 End Date: Mar 02, 2026
Community College: Tidewater
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) – OE/FF

WELD 710035
Section Code: N03P
Course is designed for the basic needs of the manufacturing student, including instruction and practice in grinding, cutting, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding in various positions (flat & horizontal). Topics covered including safe use of welding equipment and machinery, grinders and various tools used in the welding field. This course is designed to teach the student proper welding techniques using various tungsten on carbon steel and aluminum. The student will safely set up welding equipment, learn how to adjust it, how to operate it, and how to weld in various... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jan 12, 2026 End Date: Mar 02, 2026
Community College: Tidewater
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Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (FastForward – Neighborhood 1)

HLTH 300348
Section Code: O22R
Certified Medical Administrative Assistants are often the first to greet and help patients, and can help set the stage for a patient’s experience. CMAA is one of the fastest growing careers in the health care industry today. The need for professionals that understand how to perform administrative office procedures and manage computerized medical office software is growing rapidly. This fast paced 3-hour program meets 3 days per week, and a total of 5 Fridays for home study hours. Each day this program introduces basic medical terminology, patient insurance claims, and... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 04, 2025 End Date: Oct 20, 2025
Community College: Tidewater
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Outside Machinist (WCG SCHED) August 18-29 2025 (T Willis)

MANF 3600002
Section Code: WG3B
Outside Machinist Level 1 – this is 2 weeks (80 hours) long designed to prepare candidates to enter the outside machinist department at NNS. The course will cover safety, an introduction to a variety of tools and machinist skills, a validation of basic machinist competencies, and an evaluation of employability skills. This program is designed to be 90% hands-on, focusing on a candidate’s ability to follow verbal and written instruction, display manual dexterity consistent with the craft, accomplish specific tasks in a reasonable time, and perform all activities in a... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 18, 2025 End Date: Aug 29, 2025
Community College: Paul D. Camp
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Introduction to Air Conditioning (FF)

HVAC 5120004
Section Code: 51FF
Learn the basics of air conditioning systems including tools, fasteners, tubing, copper, soldering/brazing, thermodynamic principles, the relationship of temperature and pressure, system components, refrigerants, service procedures (recovery/recycling, evacuation, leak detection, charging), metering devices, basic troubleshooting, controls, and compressors. Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to sit for the EPA Section 608 for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigerant professionals credential exam offered by ESCO Group. Note: This is the first course in the HVAC Fundamentals series. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 09, 2025 End Date: Oct 14, 2025
Community College: Piedmont Virginia
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NCCER IM E&I CORE (WCG SCHED) ZIMMERMAN – August 11-22 2025

ELEC 3400002
Section Code: WG1B
NCCER ( National Center for Construction Education and Research ) – Core Industrial Maintenance, Electrical and Instrumentation covers items such as Safety, Construction Math, Hand and Power Tools, Construction Drawings, Materials Handling, and Communication and Employability Skills. This course prepares you to take the NCCER assessments and performance tests (testing costs included in tuition). NOTE: Must be 18 years or older If you think you already have the NCCER Core skills and knowledge, you can sign up to take the “Challenge Tests”. If you pass all of the modules... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 11, 2025 End Date: Aug 22, 2025
Community College: Paul D. Camp
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Power Line Commercial Driver’s License Class A Endorsement

TRNS 3850080
Section Code: CC01
The Power Line CDL Class A Endorsement curriculum teaches students how to inspect and operate tractor trailers and to assume driver responsibilities on the road and at pickup/delivery points. This program prepares students to take the Virginia CDL Class A Endorsement examination. Many of the vehicles that utility companies use while repairing power lines require a commercial driver’s license to operate. Emphasis is placed on the following: vehicle inspections defensive driving range maneuvers motor carrier safety regulations trip planning cargo handling size/weight laws general maintenance procedures hours of service... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 02, 2025 End Date: Sep 25, 2025
Community College: Patrick & Henry
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Power Line Commercial Driver’s License Class A Endorsement

TRNS 3850080
Section Code: CC02
The Power Line CDL Class A Endorsement curriculum teaches students how to inspect and operate tractor trailers and to assume driver responsibilities on the road and at pickup/delivery points. This program prepares students to take the Virginia CDL Class A Endorsement examination. Many of the vehicles that utility companies use while repairing power lines require a commercial driver’s license to operate. Emphasis is placed on the following: vehicle inspections defensive driving range maneuvers motor carrier safety regulations trip planning cargo handling size/weight laws general maintenance procedures hours of service... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 29, 2025 End Date: Oct 23, 2025
Community College: Patrick & Henry
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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: Nov 01, 2025 End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate)

ITEC 2140003
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: Nov 04, 2025 End Date: Dec 11, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

HLTH 3020001
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: Oct 13, 2025 End Date: Dec 15, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® A+ Certification

ITEC 2040034
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: Oct 18, 2025 End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® Network+

ITEC 2040005
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: Oct 20, 2025 End Date: Nov 17, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® TECH+

ITEC 2040040
Section Code: 33E
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: Oct 21, 2025 End Date: Nov 22, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® Network+

ITEC 2040005
Section Code: 31N
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: Nov 08, 2025 End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® Security+

ITEC 2040007
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: Nov 10, 2025 End Date: Dec 10, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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