Did you know October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month? Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared the month of October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and promoting good cybersecurity practices among individuals, businesses, and organizations.
Data analytics (DA) is the process of examining raw data to find trends and answer questions. DA is central to many business operations to help make better data-driven decisions. The CompTIA® Data+ certification is ideal for anyone seeking a new career in data analysis, to improve their current data science skills, or to validate their skills and knowledge with an industry-recognized credential. In this course, you will learn how to mine and manipulate data more effectively, apply basic statistical methods, and analyze complex datasets, all while adhering to governance and quality standards throughout the entire data life cycle.
Course Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy, e.g., using Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel. Recommended: Basic SQL knowledge
FastForward and G3 eligible program: Most Virginia residents qualify for the FastForward credential grant, reducing the tuition to only $767! Additional funding sources, such as G3, may be available to cover the student’s portion of the tuition. If you qualify, your out-of-pocket cost could be $0.
For questions, please contact NOVA Workforce at
novaworkforceanswers@nvcc.edu or (703) 503-6300
We are excited to announce a free 2-Day Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing Certificate Course on April 4th – 5th. This course will be hosted by Northern Virginia Community College in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Sumitomo Electric Lightwave. This event will be held at the AWS Skills Center-Arlington. Sumitomo Electric Lightwave is a recognized leader in optical fiber technologies and solutions for data center, enterprise, and communication networks. There will also be an opportunity to meet employers in the fiber business who are interested in recruiting motivated individuals for fusion splicing jobs. Continue reading AWS FIBER OPTIC FUSION SPLICING TRAINING
NOVA Workforce Offers Free Webinars
Have you ever wondered what an IT certification could do for you? Or what it takes to become a Software Tester or Python Programmer? Or how to lead multiple generations in the workplace? NOVA Workforce is offering a series of free, informational webinars to answer these and many other questions.
According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), trends for HR professionals will include the “employee experience” and a resurgence in social media. Social media, these days, is almost a no-brainer, but its importance cannot be emphasized enough. As for employee experience… Continue reading Human Resources Management Trends