Category Archives: Certificate Programs

Northern Virginia Community College’s Workforce Development hosts many industry certification programs and certificate programs specific to Virginia’s regional economic market demands.

Workforce Development Division Expands CompTIA A+ Course Offerings

We now offer online Basic CompTIA A+ Certification Prep.  The course teaches you about the hardware common to virtually every personal computer, including microprocessors, RAM, power supplies, motherboards, BIOS, CMOS, the expansion bus, and input/output devices. You’ll learn how things work, how to configure everything, and how to troubleshoot in real world environments. This course gives you the knowledge upon which you’ll base the rest of your CompTIA A+ certification studies for the exams that debuted in late 2009. Plus it helps you take that first step to becoming an excellent PC technician. So what are you waiting for?!?  Register today at our website http://www.ed2go.com/nvccan/online_course/ac1/detail/Basic_CompTIA_A%2b_Certification_Prep.html

ESL Bridge to Early Childhood Development Program

We now offer ESLA 1795 Accuplacer Preparation and ESLA 1796 ESL Bridge to Early Childhood courses.

Course benefits include:

  • Improve your Accuplacer score
  • Gain entry into NOVA’s Early Childhood Development programs
  • Identify career opportunities

For more information please call 703-845-6329 or email us at al-acli@nvcc.edu   We can also be found on our website www.nvcc.edu/wdce/alexandria/esl

Workforce Development Division offers New Hospitality Readiness Certificate

The Workforce Development Division has just launched the Hospitality Readiness certificate program.  The Hospitality Certificate is designed for those seeking entry-level employment in the hospitality industry.  Upon completion, students will have a basic understanding of the hospitality industry and qualify for entry-level positions such as server, front desk agent, reservationist, housekeeper, greeter, host, caterer, and more.  To register and for more information please call 703-257-6631 or visit our website http://www.nvcc.edu/wdce/alexandria/certificate/hospitality.asp

Workforce Development Division offers New Coaching Certificate

The Workforce Development Division has just launched the Coaching certificate program.  If you have a strong desire to learn foundational coaching training skills as conveniently as possible, you’ve come to the right place. The Coaching Certificate Program introduces you to the core coaching competencies and skills required to effectively coach others. After completing this introductory program, you will be able to facilitate an individual’s development and potential through the use of coaching best practices. In addition, you will be provided with coaching forms and templates to use in working with coaching clients both within an organization and in private practice.  To register and for more information please call 703.450.2551 or visit our website http://www.nvcc.edu/wdce/loudoun/certificate/certificate2.asp?p=Coaching#cList

New Online Basic and Advanced Wastewater Licensure Courses

NOVA’s Workforce Development Division in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is pleased to offer the Basic and Advanced Wastewater Licensure Review courses as online courses to assist wastewater treatment plant operators and trainees in preparing for wastewater licensure examinations.   The online version includes the same material as the classroom version, but has many advantages including;

  • Gives you the opportunity to progress through the material at your own pace (up to 6 months)
  • Learn quality up to date information from by an industry expert.
  • Access courses from the convenience of your computer or tablet.
  • Fantastic Price

For more information and to register please visit our website http://www.nvcc.edu/wdce/alexandria/specialized/wastewater.asp