NOVA Workforce Course Schedule - Fall 2020

Fall 2020

NOVA WORKFORCE Equip. Empower. Enhance.

NOVA Workforce offers continuing education and professional development training for today’s workforce. Learn new, indemand skills, or prepare for industry credentials, and advance your career.

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NOVA Workforce & Continuing Education

Fall 2020 Course Options NOVA Workforce has Four Options for Fall Classes. Please check your class schedule for location information. Most classes are held live online via Zoom. Limited offerings are available for in-person and hybrid learning. Due to COVID-19, face masks and physical distancing are required at NOVA following the CDC and VDH guidelines. Please review NOVA’s Return to Campus Plan for details.

Look for these colors throughout the catalog and online indicating the instruction mode.

Learn@Home

Learn on Campus

Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on the class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. See Zoom Class Requirements for more details.

Some classes may also require the use of the CANVAS online classroom. See How to access MyNOVA and CANVAS for details.

Class meets on campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. Social distancing will be observed as per the CDC guidelines. You are required to wear a face covering or mask while on campus. See COVID-19 Face Covering Policy for more details. Please stay home if you feel ill.

Learn@Home & On Campus

Learn@Home

Class has multiple schedules and locations. Class meets on campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. Social distancing will be observed as per the CDC guidelines. You are required to wear a face covering or mask while on campus. See COVID-19 Face Covering Policy for more details. Please stay home if you feel ill.

This class is 100% online. You do not need to be on your computer or device at a specific day or time. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. You will receive information via email on how to access your online classroom.

Instructor-led, Live via Zoom

Hybrid – Instructor-led

In Person

Online, on your own time

The class meets online in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on the class schedule as NOVA Workforce Online Class. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. See Zoom Class Requirements for more details.

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NOVA WORKFORCE

September – December 2020

Our programs and courses are offered throughout the year in a wide range of topics.

Business & Management 4

Healthcare & Dental 22

Accounting & Bookkeeping

4

Career Certificates

22

Leadership & Management

4

Dental

23

Human Resources

5

Professional Education 24

Nonprofit Management

7

Administrative Professional

24

Entrepreneurship

9

Teaching & Education/TESOL

25

Marketing & Communication

9 10

American Culture & Language Institute (ESL) 28

Certifications & Prep

12

Good to Know

Cloud Computing

14

Career Connections

27

Cyber Security

15

General Information & How to Register

36

Data Analytics

15

MS Office & Computer Applications

16

Multimedia & Filmmaking

18

Networking & Communications

19

Programming

20

Web Design & Development

21

Project Management

IT & Computer Skills 12

Textbook Required

FastForward-Eligible Class

Discount Available (See website for details.)

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FastForward is a short-term workforce credential program designed to train Virginians for in-demand jobs across the Commonwealth.

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Business&Management

ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

Accounting Fundamentals

Managing in Today’s Work Environment

Increase your financial awareness while also gaining a marketable skill. Discover the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, as well as how to analyze and record financial transactions. Whether you’re a business owner and want to manage your business finances, or you simply want an understanding of accounting basics for career advancement or personal use, you’ll gain a solid foundation in financial matters.

Many employees may wonder why managers are needed today. The reality is that without management and controls, the workplace, regardless of size, would be chaotic, disorderly and unproductive. Explore why management is needed in all organizations, the definitions of essential management functions, the different management levels, and how control systems plan an important role in employee performance and company profits.

1010010 | 2 CEUs | $375

1050111 | 0.6 CEUs | $265

15962  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Leon Hutton

Tue, 10/6 – 12/15 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

15718  Learn on Campus: In-Person Loudoun Sat, 10/31

How to Succeed in Your New Job: Start Right, Stay Right

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Excellent instructor. I love the fact that she wants to make sure you understand the why behind what we are doing in accounting.

— ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS STUDENT

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Janet Ford 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

WORKFORCE

Excited about that new job or promotion? Who wouldn’t be! But, has anyone coached you on what you should or shouldn’t do during the first 30 days? To be successful in your new job or promotion, it’s important to start off on the right foot. This course will include scenarios and activities that will help you start right and stay right!

1050116 | 0.6 CEUs | $265 15717  Learn on Campus: In-Person Loudoun Sat, 11/7

Janet Ford 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

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HUMAN RESOURCES Principles of Human Resource Management Get an introduction to the human resource management function and its related elements and activities. Learn about its evolution, the modern-day importance of HRM and the new “corporate view” of the function. You’ll be exposed to practical situations and problem-solving in relation to employee counseling, discipline and termination.

1040001 | 1.2 CEUs | $285 15656  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Gloria Bonds

Thu, Fri, 9/10 – 9/11 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Human Resource Law Get an introduction to the legal standards central to the HR function, along with essential policies to minimize risk. Explore racial, religious, gender and disability discrimination, harassment, leave policies, recordkeeping, required accommodations, investigations, retaliation, and termination procedures and enforcement.

1040002 | 1.2 CEUs | $285 Gloria Bonds 15652  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led

Sat, 9/12 – 9/19 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Issues in Human Resources Enhance your HR skills in five specific areas including the New Employee Orientation/Onboarding process; developing/ updating an Employee Handbook, and creating a formal Employee Exit System to manage, understand and limit staff turnover. Learn how to effectively use the most popular HRIS and Applicant Tracking software, and finally, learn how to navigate a successful career in Human Resources.

1040009 | 1.2 CEUs | $285 Gloria Bonds 15983  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led

Sat, 10/24 – 10/31 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Introduction to Compensation You’ll receive an overview of a total compensation system and the resources and techniques needed to create one.

Topics covered include job descriptions, FLSA classification, job analysis and evaluation, defining salary structures, using salary surveys, computing market rates, establishing salary ranges, analyzing employee salary levels, and the use of incentives.

1040005 | 1.2 CEUs | $285

Introduction to Employee Benefits Learn about the most common types of discretionary benefits, and how they are selected and administered.

Explore legal requirements, administrative problems and available options, as well as government-mandated plans such as workers’ compensation and Social Security. Also, explore work-life option programs that address a range of monetary and nonmonetary options beyond salary compensation and benefits.

1040006 | 1.2 CEUs | $285 15654  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Gloria Bonds

Sat, 9/26 – 10/3 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PROGRAM SERIES

Human Resource Management This 126-hour program series provides a general overview of the dynamic and growing field of HR management. Courses address human resource fundamentals and provide practical techniques that can immediately be applied to the work setting. Individual courses may be taken without pursuing the overall program. Please check class descriptions for prerequisites. All courses are approved for SHRM Professional Development credits.

To obtain recognition for the HR Management Program Series you must successfully complete the ten required courses and pass a short comprehensive exam at the end of the program.

Prerequisite: Students must be proficient in spoken and written English in order to be successful in this program.

Required Courses: • Principles of Human Resource Management • Human Resource Law • Introduction to Employee Benefits • Intro to Compensation • Successful Recruiting, Selection & Placement • Performance Management • Training & Employee Development • HR’s Role in Organizational Development & Change Management • HR Compliance & Recordkeeping • Issues in Human Resources

15653  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Gloria Bonds

Tue, Thu, 9/22 – 10/1 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

To register online click on Class ID or use Class ID to search for class in MyWorkforce

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HR Compliance and Recordkeeping

Training & Employee Development

It is critical to ensure that managers understand how to be certain that day-to-day decisions do not violate the law or ethical standards. To mitigate civil penalties and criminal liability, employers must have standards and procedures in place to prevent and detect wrongdoing, including mandatory training for managers and supervisors.

Keeping information interesting and reinforcing new learning is a challenge for new and seasoned trainers alike. Get an introduction to the concepts, methods, and skills required for designing and delivering training for adult learners. You’ll demonstrate your proficiency with the course material by developing and presenting a mini-training session in class. Additionally, you’ll learn how to create and conduct needs assessments aimed at determining the underlying issues and areas for which training would be beneficial.

1040008 | 1.2 CEUs | $285 Gloria Bonds 15649  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led

Tue, Thu, 9/8 – 9/17 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

15650  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Sandra Hardeman

Sat, 10/10 – 10/17 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Performance Management Get an overview of performance management, including its definition, benefits and application in most organizations.

Learn how to implement a successful program or partner with line managers to enhance the process. Discover how to develop effective performance-management systems.

1040004 | 1.2 CEUs | $285 15655  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Gloria Bonds

Sat, 10/10 – 10/17 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

HR’s Role in Organizational Development and Change Management Review classic and modern OD theories to gain functional knowledge and better understand how it can be used in organizations. Also, you’ll learn how to utilize an assortment of OD tools on a practical level while building partnerships throughout an organization. Establishing partnerships is a critical feature of change management. As a capstone, you’ll use course concepts to develop a comprehensive action plan to resolve specific issues in a work environment.

Prerequisite: Completion of at least four other courses in the HR Management Program Series.

1040007 | 1.2 CEUs | $285 15651  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Sandra Hardeman

Sat, 11/14 – 11/21 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

1040012 | 1.5 CEUs | $349 15673  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Sandra Hardeman

Tue, Thu, 12/1 – 12/15 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Trending Topics in HR: Emergent Work from Home HR Issues The workplace has turned into a vastly different place.

Work from home has redefined human resources functions and future workplace practices and policies. Join us for a timely look at several evolving issues and best practices that have emerged. Led by a human resources expert practitioner, topics will include managing the nuances between non-exempt versus exempt workers, ADA issues, workers compensation, rethinking support staff, and what new changes might stick upon returning to work. This course is part of our “Trending Topics” series, a series of short independent courses designed to provide training on a variety of relevant, current topics in the workplace.

1040020 | 0.3 CEUs | $99 15975  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Sandra Hardeman

Mon, 11/9 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Understanding and Leading Multiple Generations in the Workplace More than half of Americans are millennials or younger.

Understanding the differences and values of each generation can give human resource personnel and organizations an advantage for better management, capitalizing on strengths and building cohesive teams.

Special attention in the last hour of the course will be given to how to recruit, motivate and retain Generation Z – the newest to enter the workforce – and the significant differences between Generation Z and the Millennials.

1040019 | 0.3 CEUs | $99 Lesa Hanlin 15956  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led

Tue, 11/10 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

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BUS IN E SS & M A N AGE M E N T / N OVA WO R K F O R C E

NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT

PROGRAM SERIES

Successful Fundraising You have a great program; now, all you need is funding.

Does this sound like your organization? Funding is a critical component of all nonprofit organizations. Get an overview of various effective fundraising techniques – grants, special events, personal solicitation, mailings, planned giving and web-based fundraising.

1070002 | 0.3 CEUs | $99 15663  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Cynthia O’Connell

Tue, 9/15 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Strategic Planning for Success Every organization needs planning to stay on track and grow. This session will help you select a type of plan that your organization can really develop and use; then, learn how to carry out your planning process and the implementation of your plan.

1070005 | 0.3 CEUs | $99 15662  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Cynthia O’Connell

Tue, 9/22 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

How to Start a Nonprofit Learn what’s needed to take a nonprofit start-up from vision to reality. Whether you’re interested in forming a new nonprofit, converting an informal group to taxexempt status, or reorganizing an existing organization, this course will walk you through the steps. You’ll discuss the characteristics of a fundable program, fundraising strategies, proposal writing, building a Board of Directors, and navigating your way through the 501(c)(3) tax exempt process.

1070001 | 0.3 CEUs | $99 15661  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Cynthia O’Connell

Sat, 9/26 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Nonprofit Leadership & Administration In the DC area, nearly 15% of the workforce is employed at nonprofit organizations. Working for a nonprofit organization can be fulfilling for those interested in the arts, community, philanthropy, and other important causes, but special knowledge and skills are needed. To successfully complete the overall program series, you must take the three required courses and any two elective courses.

Required Courses: • Fundamentals of Nonprofit Organizations • The Art of Grantwriting • Strategic Planning for Success Elective Courses (Choose two): • How to Start a Nonprofit • How to Create a Business Plan that Works • The 3 R’s of Volunteers: Recruitment, Retention & Recognition • Event Planning • Successful Fundraising • Introduction to Nonprofit Accounting • Building & Developing the Best Board

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QUESTIONS?

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To register online click on Class ID or use Class ID to search for class in MyWorkforce

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Building & Developing a Successful Board

Introduction to Nonprofit Accounting

To fulfill its mission, a nonprofit needs a strong board. This workshop is designed to support and enhance the board development process for nonprofits and will highlight key roles and responsibilities of board members and critical areas for skills development.

This workshop is essential for anyone interested in getting a better understanding of basic accounting principles and terminology as they relate to nonprofits. Learn why everyone in the nonprofit world, from board members to staff and donors, needs to have a basic understanding of financial reports/statements and accounting terms. Explore topics such as organizational structure and tax-exempt status, as well as internal controls and the importance of separation of duties when it comes to handling cash and preventing theft. At the conclusion of the class, you’ll complete a short quiz to make sure you’ve mastered key terms and principles.

1070015 | 0.3 CEUs | $99 15657  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Cynthia O’Connell

Wed, 9/30 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The Art of Grantwriting How many times have you wanted to launch or continue a project for a nonprofit organization, but stopped yourself, thinking: “We could do that; if only we had the money.” This workshop will cover techniques needed to write proposals, and ways to make your proposal stand out.

Robert Kraus 15967  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led

Tue, 11/17 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

1070006 | 0.6 CEUs | $199

How to Create a Business Plan that Works

15665  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Cynthia O’Connell

Tue, 10/6 – 10/13 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Are you starting an organization, or hoping to expand or improve a current one? A business plan is an organizational tool that sets objectives and lays out a plan to achieve them. Learn how to research and write an effective business plan.

The 3 R’s of Volunteers: Recruitment, Retention & Recognition

1070014 | 0.3 CEUs | $99

1070008 | 0.3 CEUs | $99

The value of volunteers to a nonprofit becomes even more important in tough economic times. Learn how to use volunteers more effectively, and make the volunteer experience stand out. Discover easy steps you can implement right away.

15660  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led

Cynthia O’Connell

Tue, 12/1 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

1070004 | 0.3 CEUs | $99

Fundamentals of Nonprofit Organizations

15664  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Cynthia O’Connell

Tue, 10/27 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Develop the skills and strategies you need to become an integral part of this growing service sector in America.

You’ll gain an understanding of the unique characteristics of nonprofit organizations while mastering core knowledge about the nonprofit field. Overall, the course is designed to build your awareness of the role and importance of the nonprofit sector, and the potential for employment within the sector.

Event Planning A nonprofit fundraising event can truly be fun to plan and organize, particularly when it pays off in real dividends to your charity, PTA, church, or other nonprofit. Get an overview of the do’s and don’ts for running a successful event.

1070007 | 0.3 CEUs | $99

1070003 | 0.3 CEUs | $99 15659  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Cynthia O’Connell

Sat, 12/12 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

15658  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Cynthia O’Connell

Thu, 11/5 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP Entrepreneur Boot Camp Starting a business is something that all of us have thought about at one time or another. Everyone wants to be their own boss. Yet statistics show that most businesses fail within the first five years. This course provides insight into the characteristics, knowledge and skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur. At the end of this course, you will be able to identify the abilities required of successful entrepreneurs and how to acquire them, develop goals to help establish your business, develop an outline for your plan, and take home techniques to successfully manage your new business.

Digital Marketing Certificate Come get a fundamental yet advanced introduction to eMarketing, including improving email promotions, analyzing your website traffic, doing search engine optimization, and how to successfully employ online advertising. Relevant for any type of organization, including businesses, companies, non-profits, and government agencies. No eMarketing experience or expertise is necessary. If you are already at an advanced level, your instructors are experts and can provide the latest most advanced information and answer your toughest questions.

1120013 | 4.8 CEUs | $495 Dan Belhassen 15820  Learn@Home: Online 24/7

9/8 – 11/27 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM

1120043 | 1.6 CEUs | $195 Conrad Brian Law 15761  Learn@Home: Online 24/7

9/8 – 10/2 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Business Writing Take away the key practices you need to develop and hone your business writing communication effectively and successfully. Get the best practices for crafting effective, professional business documents. Find out how to avoid grammatical pitfalls. Acquire business writing principles that will be good for years to come.

1120088 | 1.6 CEUs | $195 Dionne Felix 15829  Learn@Home: Online 24/7

9/8 – 10/2 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Social Media for Business Certificate Get in on this exciting and growing way to communicate, market and serve your customers and clients. For businesses, nonprofits, government, and other organizations. From Facebook to Twitter, blogging, YouTube, LinkedIn, and more, discover the new principles of communication that apply across all networks and how these specific social networks work and the possible uses for your organization.

Basic Game Design Certificate Games are increasingly recognized as a tool that can serve many business purposes beyond entertainment. This Certificate provides you with a general introduction to what goes into the design and development of both video and analog games, with a particular focus on the use of games outside of consumer entertainment.

1120056 | 3.2 CEUs | $395 Moses Wolfenstein 15847  Learn@Home: Online 24/7

9/8 – 10/30 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Google Analytics If you are not reviewing your website statistics, then you are missing several key opportunities to profit from your website traffic. This course, aimed at non-technical users, will take you through all the key techniques and how to use website analytics using the world-standard Google Analytics, a free online tool. You’ll understand your visitor traffic better, learn how to calculate return on investment (ROI) for your online advertising, and find out how to get more conversions and sales from your website visitors. A must for anyone serious about leverage more success from their website.

1120017 | 1.6 CEUs | $195 Susan Hurrell 15824  Learn@Home: Online 24/7

9/8 – 10/2 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM

1120036 | 4.8 CEUs | $495 Jennifer Selke 15773  Learn@Home: Online 24/7

9/8 – 11/27 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM

To register online click on Class ID or use Class ID to search for class in MyWorkforce

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

PROGRAM SERIES

Fundamentals of Project Management With limited resources and tight schedules, businesses find that focusing on project management discipline is crucial for delivering projects on time, within budget, and in conformance to customer requirements. Managing projects effectively requires a structured approach to planning and disciplined follow-through. Explore the standard phases of a project, related terminology, and the proven set of processes in use by PM professionals worldwide.

1090001 | 1.4 CEUs | $599 15668  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Michael Van Dyke

Sat, 9/12 – 9/19 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 15677  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Alan Zucker

Thu, Fri, 10/8 – 10/9 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Project Quality Management The quality characteristics of products or services must be clearly identified to meet customer expectations and are essential to successful project management. Quality is meeting customer expectations (scope) within the allocated budget and schedule. You’ll learn about the basic principles of project quality management, quality assurance, and quality control.

1090007 | 0.7 CEUs | $329 Julie DeSot 15670  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led

Mon, Wed, 9/21 – 9/23 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM

15739  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Tina Taylor

Fri, 11/6 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Defining & Measuring Organizational Processes Project managers need to maximize performance and output from limited resources as well as identify and understand the interactions between project processes, organizational processes, and support processes. Learn techniques to define repeatable processes and measure process execution effectiveness (metrics), and examine the need for continuous process improvement (efficiency).

1090005 | 0.7 CEUs | $329 Tina Taylor 15666  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led

Tue, Thu, 11/10 – 11/12 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM 15898  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Julie DeSot

Sat, 12/5 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Project Management The Project Management Program Series provides you with an overview of project management best practices from beginning to end of an entire project life cycle and is based on the vocabulary and methodology of the PMBOK Guide®, 6th Edition (2017) from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

While there is no required order for taking these courses, Fundamentals of Project Management is recommended as a starting point if you are new to the field because it provides an overview. Selfcontained course design allows you to meet your interest in a project management topic without being dependent on other courses in the series.

Required Courses: • Fundamentals of Project Management • Risk & Change Management • Developing & Managing a Dynamic Team • Defining & Measuring Organizational Processes • Project Management Communications • Project Quality Management

REGISTER ONLINE Risk & Change Management Change is to be expected in today’s business environment, but there needs to be a clear process to approve or reject requests for change. Unmanaged change can bring chaos. Likewise, a project must identify and address risks (unknowns), or be forced into reactionary mode.

Understanding how to handle changes and risks, and how they are related, is both an art and a science. A good project manager must have the tools necessary to identify, quantify, measure, and report on all aspects of a project, including these unknowns. This course covers not only the technical aspects of risk and change, but also the human factors.

1090003 | 1.4 CEUs | $599 15671  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Michael Van Dyke

Sat, 10/3 – 10/17 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 15720  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Michael Van Dyke

Thu, Fri, 11/19 – 11/20 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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BUS IN E SS & M A N AGE M E N T / N OVA WO R K F O R C E

Developing & Managing a Dynamic Team

Agile Essentials – Level 2

Corporations, organizations, and small businesses all have teams, and the team can make or break a business.

Learn how teams function, including individual and group behaviors, roles, and relationships. Examine team member responsibilities in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships to enhance productivity, and discover strategies to create effective distance teams to meet the demands of today’s cyber business relationships.

This course provides you with in-depth training on Agile and Scrum practices. It incorporates components of the Scrum Alliance’s Certified Scrum Master (CSM®), Certified Product Owner (CSPO®) course outlines, and also includes elements of Lean and Kanban training. At the end of this course, you’ll have gained a perspective on the current state of the industry, developed a deeper understanding of the Agile mindset and Scrum team best practices, broadened product management and ownership practices, and incorporated Lean and Kanban into your Agile practices.

Prerequisite: Agile Essentials – Level 1.

1090004 | 1.4 CEUs | $599 15667  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Michael Van Dyke

Tue, Thu, 10/20 – 10/22 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 15719  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Tina Taylor

Thu, Fri, 12/10 – 12/11 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Project Management Communications

1090042 | 1.4 CEUs | $599 Alan Zucker 15676  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led

Mon, Tue, 11/23 – 11/24 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PROGRAM SERIES

Effective projects require planning, delivery of goods or services, and evaluating the results. Gathering and sharing information among stakeholders is the cornerstone of efficient coordination of any project. Learn about organizational communication requirements, stakeholder engagement, and strategies for effective project coordination. Topics include communications planning, the scope statement, resource and contract administration, and performance reporting. Through discussion, case study, and role-playing, you’ll review and practice communication skills to enhance overall project management.

1090006 | 0.7 CEUs | $329 15899  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Michael Van Dyke

Sat, 11/14 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Agile Essentials – Level 1 Agile Essentials provides a comprehensive exploration into the essential, foundational concepts and practices of Agile. At the end of this course, you’ll understand the Agile Manifesto and its 12 Principles, recognize the Lean principles of value and waste, be able to build a basic Kanban board and manage flow, and recognize the key components Scrum roles, activities, and artifacts.

1090038 | 0.7 CEUs | $329 Alan Zucker 15674  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led

Mon, 10/5 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

15675  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Alan Zucker

Sat, 10/24 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Agile for Project Management Agile project management is an iterative and incremental approach to planning and guiding project processes. In this program series, you will gain an understanding of the Agile Manifesto and its 12 Principles, learn the Lean principles of value and waste, and build a basic Kanban board and manage flow. Through hands-on exercises, you will explore Scrum roles, activities, and artifacts and develop a deeper understanding of the Agile mindset.

Required Courses: • Agile Essentials – Level 1 • Agile Essentials – Level 2

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IT&Computer Skills

CompTIA® IT Fundamentals

CERTIFICATIONS & PREP

CompTIA® IT Fundamentals (en español) ¿Está considerando una carrera en IT? La certificación de CompTIA® IT Fundamentals (ITF +) es el es el curso perfecto para comenzar! También es el primer paso para certificaciones de siguiente nivel. Mientras se prepara para la certificación ITF +, aprenderá los conceptos básicos para el mantenimiento, soporte y solución de problemas de hardware y sistemas operativos de computadoras. Requisito previo: Conocimientos básicos de PC. 2040040 | 3.0 CEUs | $899 15978  Learn@Home & on Campus Tony Rivera Online Mon, Wed, 10/19, 10/21 6:00 – 9:00 PM Loudoun Mon, 10/26 6:00 – 9:00 PM Online Mon, Wed, 10/28 – 11/4 6:00 – 9:00 PM Loudoun Mon, 11/9 6:00 – 9:00 PM Online Mon, Wed, 11/11 – 11/18 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Considering a career in IT? The CompTIA® IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification is the perfect starting point! It is also a great stepping stone for next-level certifications. While preparing for the ITF+ certification, you will learn the basics for maintaining, supporting and troubleshooting computer hardware and operating systems. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of PCs. 2040040 | 3.0 CEUs | $899 15721  Learn@Home & on Campus Online Sat, 9/19 – 10/3 Loudoun Sat, 10/10

Tony Rivera 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

CompTIA® A+ Core 1 Prep Master the foundation needed for the CompTIA® Core 1 (220-1001) exam! The Core 1 exam demonstrates your ability to configure, maintain, and install PCs and mobile devices. Gain an understanding of networking technology, hardware, security, virtualization and cloud computing.

To earn your A+ certification you must pass both the Core 1 and Core 2 exams. CompTIA® A+ Core 2 Prep will be offered the following term. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of personal computers.

2040055 | 3.2 CEUs | $899 15740  Learn@Home & on Campus Online Mon, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26 Annandale Mon, 9/21, 10/5, 10/19, 11/2

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CompTIA® Network+ Prep CompTIA® Network+ is an industry recognized certification that is trusted around the world! You will learn to design, configure, manage and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks all while preparing for the certification exam.

This class is based on the latest exam. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of PCs. 2040054 | 3.2 CEUs | $899 15689  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Michael Williams

Tue, Thu, 10/20 – 11/12 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM 15741  Learn@Home & on Campus Annandale Sat, 9/12, 10/10 Online Sat, 9/19 – 10/3

Kofi Mitchual 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

CompTIA® Security+ Prep CompTIA® Security+ is a globally trusted certification that validates security knowledge and skills. You will prepare for the exam by learning communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, operational security, and general security concepts. This certification is approved by DoD to meet the 8570 directive requirements.

Prerequisites: Knowledge of networking and a background in information security. CompTIA® Network+ certification is recommended.

2040057 | 3.2 CEUs | $899 15690  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Michael Williams

Sat, 10/3 – 10/24 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM 15742  Learn@Home & on Campus David Campbell Annandale Mon, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Online Thu, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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CompTIA® A+ Certification FastForward Eligible Program

This course will give you the foundations needed for the CompTIA® A+ Core Series certification exams.

Through lectures and lab exercises, you will learn to configure and support PC, mobile and IoT device hardware, configure device operating systems, and implement basic data backup and recovery methods.

You will learn how to administer client-based as well as cloud-based (SaaS) software and support basic IT infrastructure and networking. You will also gain skills to troubleshoot and problem solve core service and support challenges while applying best practices for documentation, change management, and the use of scripting in IT support. This course aligns to the CompTIA Core 1 and Core 2 exams. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of personal computers.

2040034 | 6.4 CEUs | $2,502 15957  Learn@Home & on Campus Michael Williams Online Mon, Wed, 9/28 – 10/14, 10/26 – 11/11 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Loudoun Mon, Wed, 10/19, 10/21, 11/16, 11/18 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM 15959  Learn@Home & on Campus Tony Rivera Online Sat, 10/17 – 10/31, 11/14 – 12/5 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Woodbridge Sat, 11/7, 12/12 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

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CLOUD COMPUTING

PROGRAM SERIES

AWS Cloud Practitioner Prep

Cloud Computing Basics

Start your pathway to becoming a cloud professional with the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification. You will gain an understanding of the AWS Cloud platform and learn about AWS core services, security architecture, pricing, and support services.

2140013 | 2.4 CEUs | $1,050 15687  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Tony Rivera

Mon, Wed, 9/21 – 10/7 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate) Amazon Web Services (AWS) certifications are the leading certifications for any IT professional working with AWS. This hands-on course will help you prepare for the AWS Architect Certification – Associate Level Exam. You will learn to manage highly available and fault-tolerant enterprise and web-scale software deployments, how to migrate and deploy cloud-based solutions, and implement cloud solutions on AWS. 2140003 | 2.4 CEUs | $1,800 15688  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Santosh Srinivasaiah

Mon, Wed, 11/2 – 11/18 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Cloud computing is one of the fastest-growing fields within information technology today! Simply put, cloud computing is the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data. As more and more businesses adopt this innovative technology, the demand for skilled cloud professionals is expected to grow substantially. This program series will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to launch a career in cloud computing.

The program includes courses to help you prepare for several stackable industry credentials.

These certifications will validate your technical knowledge and skills to effectively design, operate, and maintain cloud computing systems.

Prerequisite: CompTIA A+ certification or professional work experience in network support or administration.

Required Courses: • CompTIA Network+ (32 hours) • CompTIA Security+ (32 hours) • AWS Cloud Practitioner (24 hours) • CompTIA Linux+ (40 hours)

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This AWS course is perfect for someone looking into transitioning from common software development procedure to a more modern cloud based approach. A person with some knowledge regarding full stack applications will be perfect for this course. A great complement of resource for those studying for the AWS Associate Developer certification exam.

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DATA ANALYTICS Machine Learning Machine learning is a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that uses algorithms to learn from and make predictions on data. From video streaming suggestions to personalized social media content, to fraud protection, to self-driving cars…machine learning is everywhere. In this handson course, you will learn problem settings, algorithms, and theories that form the core of machine learning.

Prerequisites: Must have prior Python or Java programming experience.

2170002 | 2.4 CEUs | $1,149 15696  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Santosh Srinivasaiah

Mon, Wed, 11/30 – 12/16 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

CYBER SECURITY Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) CISSP® certification is the most well-known standard of achievement confirming your knowledge in the field of information security. Gain a solid knowledge of the field and prepare for a wide range of IT careers, especially Federal jobs. This program is specifically tailored to go beyond basic concepts and skills to cover critical topics in information security. It includes test-taking strategies and practice questions to maximize your ability to pass the exam. This class is based on the new (ISC)2 exam blueprint effective April 15, 2018.

2060005 | 4.0 CEUs | $1,349 15695  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Sayed Hussaini

Mon, Wed, 11/2 – 12/9 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) FastForward Eligible Program

A Certified Ethical Hacker is a skilled professional who is able to prepare for and react to malicious intrusion. This official EC-Council course provides you with in-depth knowledge to deploy the tools and techniques needed to protect your network.

In addition to learning how to scan, test, hack, and secure systems, you’ll prepare for the latest Certified Ethical Hacker exam from EC-Council.

Courseware, iLabs and exam voucher are included with your course registration.

Prerequisites: A solid understanding of computer networking and programming. CompTIA® Security+ certification.

2060029 | 4 CEUs | $3,135 15691  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led

Kwabena Konadu

Wed, 9/9 – 11/11 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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15693  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led

Jason McHuen

Sat, 10/17 – 11/14 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

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Excel – Intermediate

MS OFFICE & COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Word – Introduction Learn to produce professional documents efficiently!

Master the most commonly used features of the program including how to enter, edit and format text, margins, tabs, indentations, headers and footers, clip art, and bulleted and numbered lists. Prerequisite: Basic Windows skills.

2080008 | 0.6 CEUs | $219

Take the next step on the road to becoming an Excel whiz! You will learn to use data analysis features, such as conditional formatting, data filters, Lookup functions, and Outlining. Learn how to create a drop-down list and write 3-D formulas. Prerequisite: Excel – Introduction or strong working knowledge of the topics covered in that class.

2080013 | 0.6 CEUs | $219 15727  Learn on Campus: In-Person Loudoun Mon, 10/5 – 10/19

Veronica Ortiz 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

15732  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Jennifer Horton

Tue, Thu, 9/8 – 9/10 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 15681  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Titus Lane

Fri, 9/11 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Sat, 9/12 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

PROGRAM SERIES

Word – Intermediate Extend your knowledge of Word and increase efficiency.

You will learn how to create columns, tables, apply Styles, use the Track Changes feature, use the Reference tools, and perform a mail merge. Prerequisite: Word – Introduction or working knowledge of the topics covered in that class.

2080009 | 0.6 CEUs | $219 15733  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Jennifer Horton

Tue, Thu, 9/15 – 9/17 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 15682  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Titus Lane

Fri, 9/25 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Sat, 9/26 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Excel – Introduction Unlock the power of Microsoft Excel! You will learn to create and manage spreadsheets, enter, format, and sort data; and create a simple chart. Discover the secrets to writing mathematical formulas to quickly and automatically perform calculations. Prerequisite: Basic Windows skills.

2080012 | 0.6 CEUs | $219 15726  Learn on Campus: In-Person Loudoun Mon, 9/14 – 9/21

Veronica Ortiz 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

15678  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Titus Lane

Fri, 11/6 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Sat, 11/7 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

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Microsoft Office Master the most commonly used programs of the MS Office Suite! This program will also help you prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. Basic working knowledge of Windows is required for this program. Once you finish the courses, you must complete a comprehensive exercise demonstrating proficiency in MS Office in order to receive the program certificate.

Required Courses: • Excel – Introduction • Excel – Intermediate • Word – Introduction • Word – Intermediate • PowerPoint – Introduction • PowerPoint – Intermediate

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Excel – Advanced

PowerPoint – Intermediate

Advance your Excel skills to the next level! Learn how to import and export data, perform multi-criteria calculations and create Scenarios to do what-if analysis. Explore advanced lookup features and get an introduction to Pivot tables. Prerequisite: Excel – Intermediate or strong working knowledge of the topics covered in that class.

Build on your introductory course knowledge. Learn to use: tables, charts, shapes, embedded files, linked files, word art, narrations, animations, sound files, video files, action buttons, hyperlinks, and slide timings. You’ll also learn how to create a custom design theme and how to save a presentation so that it is truly portable. Prerequisite: PowerPoint – Introduction or working knowledge of the topics covered in that class.

2080014 | 0.6 CEUs | $219 15728  Learn on Campus: In-Person Loudoun Mon, 11/9 – 11/16

Veronica Ortiz 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Excel – The Power of PivotTables Harness the power of Excel’s PivotTable feature! Learn how to create and work with PivotTables, saving time extracting, organizing, and summarizing meaningful data. Discover how to perform a variety of calculations, add report filters, change the structure/format of the PivotTable report, and create PivotChart graphical reports. Its drag-and-drop tools can reduce hours of data manipulation to seconds.

2080003 | 0.35 CEUs | $145 15729  Learn on Campus: In-Person Loudoun Mon, 12/7

Veronica Ortiz 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM

2080011 | 0.6 CEUs | $219 15731  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Jennifer Horton

Mon, Wed, 10/5 – 10/7 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 15680  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Titus Lane

Fri, 10/23 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Sat, 10/24 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Access – Introduction Microsoft Access is used to build and run databases. You will learn how to build database tables, understand data types, and data entry procedures. Design input/output forms and create reports. You’ll also learn how to extract information using queries. Prerequisite: Windows course or extensive experience using Windows.

PowerPoint – Introduction

2080001 | 0.8 CEUs | $269

Get an introduction to the basics of PowerPoint. You’ll learn to create a presentation using a design theme including working with backgrounds, layouts, placeholders, text, and images. Discover the many options for running presentations. Prerequisites: Entry-level knowledge of Windows and basic mouse and keyboard skills.

15724  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Jennifer Horton

Mon, Wed, 10/26 – 10/28 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

2080010 | 0.6 CEUs | $219 15730  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Jennifer Horton

Mon, Wed, 9/28 – 9/30 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 15679  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Titus Lane

Fri, 10/9 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Sat, 10/10 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Access – Intermediate Increase your knowledge of Access by learning to create and use a variety of queries using advanced criteria and multiple tables. Do extensive editing of forms and reports.

Learn to use Macros to automate database functions such as menu creation. Prerequisite: Intro to MS Access course or extensive experience with MS Access.

2080002 | 1.2 CEUs | $399 15725  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Jennifer Horton

Mon, Wed, 11/2 – 11/9 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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MULTIMEDIA & FILMMAKING

PROGRAM SERIES

Adobe After Effects – Level 1 Learn the essential functions of After Effects including workspace, tools, panels, and menu options. Gain an understanding of the process for creating animations in 2D and 3D space. You will create graphic animations and visual effects on still images and video, alike. Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of Photoshop Layers, Illustrator graphics, and video timecode is recommended.

2090002 | 1.2 CEUs | $399 15734  Learn on Campus: In-Person Loudoun Wed, Thu, 10/21 – 10/29

Jolita Rector 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Adobe After Effects – Level 2 Explore advanced compositing enhancements from tracking, stabilizing footage to rotoscoping/working inside a real 3D application, and Cinema 4D Lite integrated 100% with Adobe After Effects. You will create a movie title animation for use in your personal projects. Prerequisite: Adobe After Effects – Level 1 or equivalent knowledge.

2090003 | 1.2 CEUs | $399 15735  Learn on Campus: In-Person Loudoun Tue, Thu, 11/10 – 11/19

Jolita Rector 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Digital Filmmaking – Introduction Designed for those with little or no digital video/film production experience, this hands-on course provides a comprehensive overview of the various techniques and procedures used to produce creative digital video/film projects.

2090004 | 0.7 CEUs | $229 Robert Brown 15736  Learn on Campus: In-Person Loudoun Fri, 9/11 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM Loudoun Sat, 9/12 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Adobe Photoshop courses See page 21

Digital Video & Filmmaking Production Discover how to create and produce creative digital videos! Whether you are an artist, video professional, aspiring filmmaker, or digital video home enthusiast, this program will take you to the next level. Upon completion, you will create and submit a final project in the Advanced Digital Filmmaking course.

Required Courses: • Adobe After Effects – Level 1 • Adobe After Effects – Level 2 • Adobe Photoshop – Level 1 • Adobe Photoshop – Level 2 • Digital Filmmaking – Introduction • Digital Filmmaking Production – Level 2 • Digital Filmmaking – Advanced • Digital Video/Filmmaking & Adobe Premiere 1 • Digital Video/Filmmaking & Adobe Premiere 2 • Digital Video/Filmmaking & Final Cut Pro X – 1

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Digital Video/Filmmaking & Adobe Premiere – Level 1

NETWORKING & COMMUNICATIONS

Explore one of the most popular digital video-editing applications! In this hands-on course, you will learn the fundamentals of digital editing techniques in the creation of digital video projects.

CCNA1 – Introduction to Networks

2090007 | 1.2 CEUs | $399 Robert Brown 15749  Learn@Home & on Campus Loudoun Fri, 9/25 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Loudoun Sat, 9/26 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Online Fri, 10/2 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Online Sat, 10/3 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Digital Video/Filmmaking & Adobe Premiere – Level 2 Learn more advanced techniques including, but not limited to, learning how to use Premiere components for video color correction and integrating Premiere with the Adobe After Effects application. Prerequisite: Digital Video/ Filmmaking & Adobe Premiere – Level 1.

2090008 | 1.2 CEUs | $399

CCNA1 is the first in a 3-course series designed to prepare you for the CCNA 200-301 certification exam. You will learn basic switch, device, and router configuration, protocols and models, number systems, IPv4 addressing with an emphasis on variable length subnet masking, IPv6 addressing, network security fundamentals, and building a small network. This instructor lead course includes an online component with study materials, exams, and hands-on exercises. Internet access with a PC compatible computer is required for the online portion of the course. Prerequisite: Knowledge of networking. CompTIA® Network+ certification is recommended.

2100025 | 2.0 CEUs | $629 Paul Parker 15697  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led

Tue, 9/15 – 12/1 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

CCNA2 – Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials

Get an introduction to Apple’s unique and robust digital video-editing application! In this hands-on course, you will learn the fundamentals of digital editing techniques in the creation of digital video projects.

CCNA2 is the second in a 3-course series designed to prepare you for the CCNA 200-301 certification exam.

You will learn switching concepts, VLANs, Inter-VLAN Routing, spanning tree protocol, DHCPv4 implementation, SLAAC and DHCPv6 concepts, FHRP concepts, LAN security concepts, WLAN concepts and configuration, and routing concepts, and IP static route configuration and troubleshooting. This instructor lead course includes an online component with study materials, exams, and hands-on exercises. Internet access with a PC compatible computer is required for the online portion of the course.

Prerequisite: CCNA1 – Introduction to Networks.

2090009 | 1.2 CEUs | $399

2100026 | 2.0 CEUs | $629

Robert Brown 15751  Learn on Campus: In-Person Loudoun Fri, 10/9 – 10/16 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Loudoun Sat, 10/10 – 10/17 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Paul Parker 15698  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led

Wed, 9/16 – 11/18 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Robert Brown 15750  Learn on Campus: In-Person Loudoun Fri, 11/6 – 11/13 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Loudoun Sat, 11/7 – 11/14 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Digital Video/Filmmaking & Final Cut Pro X – Level 1

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CCNA3 – Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation CCNA3 is the third in a 3-course series designed to prepare you for the CCNA 200-301 certification exam. You will learn single-area OSPFv2 concepts and configuration, network security concepts, ACL concepts with IPv4 configuration, NAT for IPv4, WAN concepts, VPN and IPSec concepts, QoS concepts, network management protocols, network troubleshooting, scalable network design, network virtualization and automation. This instructor lead course includes an online component with study materials, exams, and hands-on exercises. Internet access with a PC compatible computer is required for the online portion of the course. Prerequisite: CCNA2 – Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials.

PROGRAMMING Introduction to Programming Are you new to computer programming? This class provides the background and knowledge to understand the concept of programming. Discover how a program or a set of instructions enables a computer to perform a specific function or task. Upon completing this course, you will have the skills you need to get started in the world of programming. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of using a computer.

2010032 | 0.8 CEUs | $229

2100027 | 2.0 CEUs | $629

S. Srinivasaiah 15683  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led

Sat, 9/12 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Paul Parker 15699  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led

Thu, 9/17 – 11/19 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Python Programming – Introduction

PROGRAM SERIES

Cisco® Certified Network Associate (CCNA) The new CCNA program (beginning Feb 2020) now has a single certification that validates a broad range of fundamentals for all IT careers. The CCNA exam covers a breadth of topics including network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability. Newly retooled for the latest technologies, the CCNA certification will give you the foundation you need to take your career in any direction. The three courses in the series will help prepare you for the new CCNA certification exam (200 – 301 CCNA).

Required Courses: • CCNA1 – Introduction to Networks • CCNA2 – Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials • CCNA3 – Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

Get an introduction to Python, a powerful and flexible object-oriented programming language! Its interpreted nature, make it an ideal language for scripting and rapid application development in many areas and on most platforms. You will learn Python fundamentals, strings and list manipulation, and conditional loops. Suggested prerequisites: Introduction to Programming class or novice programming experience.

2010001 | 2.6 CEUs | $749 S. Srinivasaiah 15684  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led

Sat, 9/19 – 10/10 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Python Programming – Intermediate Take your Python programming skills to the next level!

In this class, you will further your knowledge of ObjectOriented Programming, learn functions, data visualization and logic, control flow and filtering. Finally, you will put your new Python skills to use by working on a sample project.

Prerequisites: Python Programming – Introduction or equivalent programming experience.

2010002 | 2.6 CEUs | $749 S. Srinivasaiah 15685  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led

Sat, 10/24 – 11/14 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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Python Programming – Advanced

Microsoft’s PowerShell Scripting

Advance your Python programming knowledge and discover how to employ Python for data science-related tasks! Learn about the use of Pandas library and MatPlotlib for visualization. You will also explore Machine Learning topics and interaction with Databases using Python Scripts. Finally, you will apply the concepts you’ve learned by working on a sample project. Prerequisites: Python Programming Introduction and Intermediate.

Understand why every network administrator needs to use MS PowerShell! Learn the most beneficial Cmdlets and commands, as well as the ones you’ll use daily to automate administrative tasks. See Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) in action. Prerequisite: Experience with Microsoft Windows and/or network administration.

2010003 | 2.6 CEUs | $749

15743  Learn on Campus: In-Person Annandale Fri, 11/6 – 11/13

S. Srinivasaiah 15686  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led

Sat, 11/21 – 12/19 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

2100018 | 0.6 CEUs | $349 David Campbell 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SERIES

Adobe Photoshop – Level 1 Learn the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop, the industry standard for image editing! Gain an understanding of the Photoshop workspace, tools, palettes, and menu options.

Learn the skills needed to manipulate images and create amazing graphics. Prerequisites: Ability to locate, open, and save files in a Windows environment, be comfortable using a mouse.

2120011 | 1.2 CEUs | $399

Data Analytics Data analysis is quickly becoming one of the most in-demand skills in the workplace!

A Data Analyst uses data visualization and manipulation techniques to uncover trends and help organizations make better decisions. In this program, you will learn Python and other industry tools to prepare you with the technical and analytical skills needed to collect, analyze and report on data.

Required Courses: • Python – Introduction (26 hours) • Python – Intermediate (26 hours) • Python – Advance (26 hours) • Machine Learning (24 hours) – see page 14 • Data Science (40 hours)

15737  Learn on Campus: In-Person Loudoun Wed, Thu, 9/9 – 9/17

Jolita Rector 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Adobe Photoshop – Level 2 Learn advanced techniques of making precise selections, color corrections, photo retouching, and visiting with animation and 3D, as well as batch processing in Adobe Photoshop. The course will be taught using Adobe Creative Cloud. Prerequisite: Adobe Photoshop – Level 1 or equivalent Photoshop experience.

2120027 | 1.2 CEUs | $399 15738  Learn on Campus: In-Person Loudoun Wed, Thu, 9/30 – 10/8

Jolita Rector 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

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CAREER CERTIFICATES

Healthcare Prerequisite Course in Digital Literacy We care about your success!

This free prerequisite coursework is required for all NOVA Workforce healthcare programs. Digital literacy is imperative in the healthcare field from protecting patient information, communication with staff, utilizing medical records, and utilizing digital health tools. This coursework will prepare you for the workplace and your chosen course.

Plan on about an hour of work, but it is selfpaced.

FastForward Eligible Program

Medical assistants play an important role in supporting healthcare providers and other vital medical staff. With the recent changes in health care, the need for medical assistants is at an all-time high. NOVA Workforce is addressing this need by offering our blended learning certified clinical medical assistant course. Upon successful completion of this credential-to-career course, you will sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) examination, which will be given on the last day of class. The exam fee and digital books are covered by tuition.

3020001 | 14 CEUs | $3,267

Once you have completed the digital literacy coursework you will be able to register your healthcare course.

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Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

15756  Learn@Home & on Campus Ellen Kash Online Tue, Thu, 9/15 – 11/5 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Loudoun Sat, 9/26 – 11/7 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Tue, 11/10 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM 15944  Learn@Home & on Campus Jill Lassiter Online Mon, Wed, Fri, 10/21 – 12/9 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Woodbridge

Sat, 10/31 – 12/5 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Fri, 12/11 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) FastForward Eligible Program

This comprehensive and fast-paced entry-level program is intended for the person who has never worked in healthcare and is looking for a new career skill set. Medical billers and coders (also called health claims specialists) are responsible for processing insurance claims for healthcare facilities and physicians’ practices. As a medical billing and coding specialist, you’ll work to bridge the gap between doctors, insurance companies, and patients. This course requires you to have a stong understanding of the English language. This program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) – Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam, this program will not prepare you to sit for the AAPC, CPC or AHIMA exams. Textbook and NHA exam voucher are included in the tuition.

3020006 | 5 CEUs | $3,066 15948  Learn@Home & on Campus Terriann Crudup Online Wed, Mon, 9/9 – 10/5 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Online Sat, 9/12 – 10/3 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Loudoun Wed, 10/7 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Pharmacy Technician Certification FastForward Eligible Program

Be on your way to become a crucial player in a growing healthcare field with our fast-paced, 80-hour Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program! Pharmacy Technicians are sought-after professionals for pharmacies located in hospitals, drug stores, doctors’ offices, and grocery stores.

The focused curriculum will prepare you to sit for the CPhT Certification Exam from NHA, giving you the credentials needed to invest in your future and prepare for a rewarding career as a Pharmacy Technician. This course will examine the areas critical to the pharmacy technician practice to include pharmacology for technicians, laws and regulations, compounding, medication safety, quality assurance, order entry and fill processes, inventory management, billing and reimbursement.

DENTAL Dental Radiation Safety This one day course satisfies the Virginia Board of Dentistry’s Radiation Certification requirement (18VAC60-30-80), thus enabling individuals certified to take dental x-rays in Virginia.

This course will not provide clinical competence in taking x-rays. The emphasis of this course is on the safe use of x-ray equipment. Clinical competence by students in making dental radiographs is not an expected outcome of the class.

Attendees must be fluent in the English language. If you are more than 10 minutes late to class you will be denied entrance.

Note: Registration closes on Wednesday at 11:59 PM prior to the class starting date.

3030003 | 0.6 CEUs | $235 Jennifer Howe 15635  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led

Sat, 9/19 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

15636  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Janice O’Brien

Sat, 9/26 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 15637  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Elizabeth Disilvio

Sat, 10/3 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 15638  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Jennifer Howe

Sat, 10/10 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 15639  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Elizabeth Disilvio

Sat, 10/17 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 15640  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Janice O’Brien

Sat, 10/24 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 15641  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Elizabeth Disilvio

Sat, 10/31 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 15642  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Jennifer Howe

Sat, 11/7 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

3020005 | 8 CEUs | $1,950

15643  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Marina McGraw

Sat, 11/14 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

15946  Learn@Home & on Campus Jennifer Thompson Online Wed, 9/23 – 11/11 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Loudoun Fri, 9/25 – 11/13 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

15644  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Elizabeth Disilvio

Sat, 11/21 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 15645  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Jennifer Howe

Sat, 12/5 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 15647  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Marina McGraw

Sat, 12/12 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Administrative Assistant Training: Intensive Program

Spanish for Medical Professionals

This 36-hour, intensive course covers the fundamental knowledge base and competencies required for you to pursue an entry-level position in the administrative support field. These core competencies include verbal and written communication skills, appointment scheduling, finance basics, and a basic understanding of administrative equipment and customer service skills.

4010007 | 3.6 CEUs | $695 Gloria Bonds 15672  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led

Mon, Wed, Fri, 10/5 – 10/16 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tue, 10/13 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Are you frustrated by the communication gap that can occur between you and your Spanish-speaking patients? If you answered yes, this Spanish class – designed specifically for healthcare professionals – will help you bridge that gap.

You will practice the basic, practical language skills needed to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients and their families. You will learn the basics of the language, gain an understanding of the culture, and know how to ask the questions crucial to quality healthcare.

Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher, or speak no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills you will need to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients.

3040029 | 3.2 CEUs | $290 Cristina Sempé 15772  Learn@Home: Online 24/7

9/8 – 10/30 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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It was a great and very informative class. I especially learned a lot about finance. I would recommend it to those who would like to learn administrative skills.

— ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TRAINING STUDENT

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TEACHING & EDUCATION Substitute Teacher Preparation To be a substitute today it takes student respect, skills and a portfolio of ideas and workable presentations. You may get the first call but the successful substitute gets the second and third call to report. Understand what is expected of a substitute and how to maximize your value to a school. Find out about how to develop a sub notebook, understand classroom management, the latest techniques in developing lesson plans, how to use your own portfolio to assist in teaching, and much more. With information applicable to any U.S. state, this course will provide you with the information you need to know to be successful at any level in any school. It will start you on the teaching path with a working knowledge and a portfolio of ideas to use the day you walk in to a new teaching environment. It will also assist you in finding important information to make you a valuable asset to any school system.

4090012 | 1.6 CEUs | $145 David Reilly 15771  Learn@Home: Online 24/7

10/5 – 10/30 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM

TESOL TESOL 1-3: English Grammar in ESL Learn about major grammar points taught in English language classes. Practice identifying ELL errors and explaining how to correct them. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Introduction to TESOL and ELT Methodology.

4070079 | 0.6 CEUs | $140 15701  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Kirsten Wittkowski

Sat, 9/12 – 9/19 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

TESOL 1-4: English Pronunciation in ESL Learn how pronunciation is taught in English language classes. Practice identifying ELL errors in pronunciation and explaining how to correct them. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Introduction to TESOL, ELT Methodology, and English Grammar in ESL. 4070110 | 0.6 CEUs | $140

PROGRAM SERIES

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate Program NOVA Workforce’s TESOL Certificate Program prepares you to teach English as a second or foreign language by combining language acquisition theory with guided teaching practice from experienced instructors with advanced degrees.

To earn a TESOL Certificate from NOVA Workforce, participants must complete TESOL 1, TESOL 2, and TESOL 3: • TESOL 1 – Offered in Fall Semester • TESOL 2 & 3 – Offered in Spring Semester After completing this certificate, you are qualified to teach English as a second language to adults in an adult education setting such as a communitybased program, community college language institute (non-credit), or proprietary school in the U.S. or abroad.

NOTE: The TESOL Certificate does not provide credentialing for K-12 or to teach ESL for credit. Early Childhood (VAECAP) classes are not a part of the TESOL Certificate Program.

NOVA’s TESOL Certificate Program includes: • In-person teacher training in language acquisition methodologies • An ESL teaching practicum with NOVA’s American Culture & Language Institute • Constructive feedback & evaluation on teaching demonstrations • Job placement and resume writing assistance Program Prerequisites: • At least 18 years old with high school completion (BA/BS preferred for teaching in the U.S.) • Proof of English proficiency level. See online program description for more information nvcc.edu/workforce/tesol

15702  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Heather Mehrtens

Sat, 9/26 – 10/3 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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TESOL 1-5: Teaching Speaking & Listening

TESOL 1-9: Lesson Planning

Learn to teach authentic conversation and presentation skills, and listening comprehension. You will develop and teach a pre-task phase of a lesson. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Introduction to TESOL, ELT Methodology, English Grammar in ESL, and English Pronunciation in ESL.

Learn how to develop task-based lesson plans that emphasize student-to-student interaction and negotiation of meaning. You will develop three phases of a task-based lesson. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Introduction to TESOL, ELT Methodology, English Grammar in ESL, English Pronunciation in ESL, Teaching Speaking & Listening, Teaching Reading & Writing, Teaching Grammar, and Teaching Pronunciation.

4070004 | 0.6 CEUs | $140 Jessica Ebersole 15744  Learn@Home & on Campus Online Sat, 10/10 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Alexandria Sat, 10/17 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

TESOL 1-6: Teaching Reading & Writing Learn to teach reading comprehension and composition.

You will develop and teach a task phase of a lesson.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Introduction to TESOL, ELT Methodology, English Grammar in ESL, English Pronunciation in ESL, and Teaching Speaking & Listening.

4070005 | 0.6 CEUs | $140 15745  Learn@Home & on Campus Kirsten Wittkowski Online Sat, 10/24 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Alexandria Sat, 10/31 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

TESOL 1-7: Teaching Grammar Learn to teach English grammar in authentic and communicative ways. You will develop and teach a post-task phase of a lesson. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Introduction to TESOL, ELT Methodology, English Grammar in ESL, English Pronunciation in ESL, Teaching Speaking & Listening, and Teaching Reading & Writing.

4070006 | 0.6 CEUs | $140 Adam McConnell 15746  Learn@Home & on Campus Online Sat, 11/7 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Alexandria Sat, 11/14 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

TESOL 1-8: Teaching Pronunciation Learn how to teach pronunciation in the task-based format – including stress, intonation, thought groups, and selfcorrection. You will develop and teach a post-task phase of a lesson. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Introduction to TESOL, ELT Methodology, English Grammar in ESL, English Pronunciation in ESL, Teaching Speaking & Listening, Teaching Reading & Writing, and Teaching Grammar.

4070013 | 0.6 CEUs | $140 15747  Learn@Home & on Campus Kirsten Wittkowski Online Sat, 11/21 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Alexandria Sat, 12/5 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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4070008 | 0.6 CEUs | $140 15703  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Adam McConnell

Sat, 12/12 – 12/19 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

TESOL 2-7: TESOL Practicum 1 Student teachers will complete 10 hours of supervised ESL instruction at the American Culture & Language Institute (the location of the practicum depends on section of Practicum selected by student at time of enrollment). NOTE: As Practicum 1 is a one-on-one instruction workshop, tuition waivers cannot be used.

4070084 | 1.0 CEUs | $140 15705  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 10/26 – 10/29 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM 15706  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Mon, Wed, 9/28 – 10/14 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 15707  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led Tue, Thu, 9/29 – 10/13 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

TESOL 3-1: TESOL Practicum 2 In this capstone teaching workshop, student teachers will individually complete 10 hours of peer-to-peer teaching. All materials required for teaching should be brought to the workshop. Student teachers can focus on any topic, skill, and level.

4070083 | 1.0 CEUs | $285 Adam McConnell 15748  Learn on Campus: In-Person

Sat, 9/19 – 10/3 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

TESOL 3-2: TESOL Portfolio In this capstone theory workshop, you’ll review teaching methodologies observed in ESL classes and plan your Teaching Portfolio.

4070019 | 1.6 CEUs | $140 Cynthia Hatch 15704  Learn@Home: Live, Instructor-led

Sat, 10/10 – 10/17 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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C A R E E R CO N N E CT IO N / N OVA WO R K F O R C E

Build Your Resume Practice Your Interview Skills Find Job And Internship Opportunities

Sign-in to access your Career Connection tools today!

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American Culture&Language Institute

Fall 2020 What to Expect this Fall All classes will be held online. Stay safe and study English from the comfort of your home. Join your online class at the scheduled time and be part of a class guided by an experienced NOVA ESL instructor.

What to expect:

Minimum technical requirements:

• synchronous (live) instruction at the scheduled time using ZOOM web conferencing • asynchronous (not live) assignments and discussions using CANVAS

About Our Programs

• Internet connection • Computer or laptop • Microphone and web cam

Intensive English Program

NOVA Workforce’s American Culture & Language Institute (ACLI) serves local residents, visitors to Virginia, and international students in their efforts to improve their English language skills. ACLI helps students achieve their goals of language proficiency for self-improvement, academic studies, and professional development. ACLI also offers customized training in ESL for the work environment and in the areas of cross-cultural communication, multiculturalism, and diversity awareness.

The Intensive English Program (IEP) is designed to prepare students for college at NOVA or at other American colleges and universities. The IEP program also helps many students achieve their goals of language proficiency for self-improvement. IEP is offered at seven levels, from Intro to High Intermediate. Many IEP students have F-1 student visas. F-1 students must take two intensive classes to fulfill their visa requirements of full-time study. Other students may enroll in IEP full-time or part-time according to their academic and self-improvement goals.

Part-Time ESL Program

The Part-Time ESL Program consists of Part-Time ESL, Part-Time Career Readiness, Support ESL, and Specialty ESL classes. These courses are intended to help students improve their English proficiency. Many of our part-time students are immigrants who live and work in Northern Virginia or are visitors to the area.

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E N GLISH A S A S E C O N D LA N GUAGE / N OVA WO R K F O R C E

ACLI ESL New Student Advising The ACLI ESL Placement Test requirements have been removed for Fall 2020 classes. All new students are asked to speak with an ACLI Coordinator for advising on course recommendations.

Please call 703-503-6300 or email an-acli@nvcc.edu to schedule an advising appointment.

LOW BEGINNING LEVEL Prerequisite: Completion of Intro Level courses, ACLI placement test results, or equivalent.

Intensive 1 Reading & Writing – Low Beginning In addition to writing and reading, these intensive courses include work on grammar, critical thinking, and test-taking skills. There are six levels of proficiency in these courses.

Students at the Intro level are introduced to writing sentences and students at the highest level have regular practice writing academic essays.

7010004 | 12.5 CEUs | $1,685

INTRO LEVEL Prerequisite: ACLI placement test results, or equivalent.

Intensive Intro Reading & Writing In addition to writing and reading, these intensive courses include work on grammar, critical thinking, and test-taking skills. There are six levels of proficiency in these courses.

Students at the Intro level are introduced to writing sentences and students at the highest level have regular practice writing academic essays.

7000005 | 12.5 CEUs | $1,685 15901  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Thu, Mon, Tue, 9/9 – 12/10 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

15903  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Thu, Mon, Tue, 9/9 – 12/10 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Intensive 1 Speaking & Listening – Low Beginning These intensive oral communication courses include work in listening, speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. There are six levels of proficiency in these courses. Students at the intro level start developing simple conversation skills for everyday life, and students at the highest level practice academic note-taking and public speaking skills as well as acquire advanced vocabulary.

7010003 | 12.5 CEUs | $1,685 15904  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Thu, Mon, Tue, 9/9 – 12/10 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Intensive Intro Speaking & Listening

Part-Time ESL 1.1 – Low Beginning

These intensive oral communication courses include work in listening, speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. There are six levels of proficiency in these courses. Students at the intro level start developing simple conversation skills for everyday life, and students at the highest level practice academic note-taking and public speaking skills as well as acquire advanced vocabulary.

You will focus on building your reading, grammar, writing, speaking, listening, and pronunciation skills at the low beginning level. You will develop the basic language skills needed to complete routine classroom and social tasks.

7010008 | 5.0 CEUs | $475

7000004 | 12.5 CEUs | $1,685

15920  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Mon, 9/16 – 12/16 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

15902  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Thu, Mon, Tue, 9/9 – 12/10 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Part-Time ESL 1.2 – Low Beginning

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Schedules are subject to change.

Please check the website for up-to-date information.

You will focus on building reading, grammar, writing, speaking, listening, and pronunciation at the low-beginning level. You will build upon the basic language skills needed to complete routine classroom and social tasks.

7010009 | 5.0 CEUs | $475 15921  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Mon, 9/16 – 12/16 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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Part-Time ESL 2.1 – Beginning

Prerequisite: Completion of Low Beginning Level courses, ACLI placement test results, or equivalent.

You will focus on building reading, grammar, writing, speaking, listening, and pronunciation at the beginning level. You will develop the language skills needed to complete routine classroom and social tasks.

Intensive 2 Reading & Writing – Beginning In addition to writing and reading, these intensive courses include work on grammar, critical thinking, and test-taking skills. There are six levels of proficiency in these courses.

Students at the Intro level are introduced to writing sentences and students at the highest level have regular practice writing academic essays.

7020006 | 12.5 CEUs | $1,685 15906  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Thu, Mon, Tue, 9/9 – 12/10 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM 15907  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Thu, Mon, Tue, 9/9 – 12/10 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

7020014 | 5.0 CEUs | $475 15922  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Thu, Tue, 9/17 – 12/17 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM 15923  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Mon, 9/16 – 12/16 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Part-Time ESL 2.2 – Beginning You will focus on building reading, grammar, writing, speaking, listening, and pronunciation at the beginning level. You will build upon the language skills needed to complete routine classroom and social tasks.

7020015 | 5.0 CEUs | $475

Intensive 2 Speaking & Listening – Beginning These intensive oral communication courses include work in listening, speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. There are six levels of proficiency in these courses. Students at the intro level start developing simple conversation skills for everyday life, and students at the highest level practice academic note-taking and public speaking skills as well as acquire advanced vocabulary.

7020005 | 12.5 CEUs | $1,685 15908  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Thu, Mon, Tue, 9/9 – 12/10 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

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15924  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Thu, Tue, 9/17 – 12/17 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM 15925  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Mon, 9/16 – 12/16 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Support ESL 2 – Grammar Review – Beginning You will improve your English grammar skills by focusing on common errors at your level. This is a multi-level course.

7020017 | 2.0 CEUs | $225 15940  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Sat, 10/3 – 11/21 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

After my class, I started reading English books! I’m so happy.

My grammar got better.

— ESL STUDENT

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HIGH BEGINNING LEVEL

Part-Time ESL 3.1 – High Beginning

Prerequisite: Completion of Beginning Level courses, ACLI placement test results, or equivalent.

You will focus on building reading, grammar, writing, speaking, listening, and pronunciation at the high beginning level. You will develop the language skills needed to complete expanded classroom and social tasks.

Intensive 3 Reading & Writing – High Beginning In addition to writing and reading, these intensive courses include work on grammar, critical thinking, and test-taking skills. There are six levels of proficiency in these courses.

Students at the Intro level are introduced to writing sentences and students at the highest level have regular practice writing academic essays.

7030006 | 12.5 CEUs | $1,685 15971  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Thu, Mon, Tue, 9/9 – 12/10 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM 15910  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Thu, Mon, Tue, 9/9 – 12/10 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Intensive 3 Speaking & Listening – High Beginning These intensive oral communication courses include work in listening, speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. There are six levels of proficiency in these courses. Students at the intro level start developing simple conversation skills for everyday life, and students at the highest level practice academic note-taking and public speaking skills as well as acquire advanced vocabulary.

7030005 | 12.5 CEUs | $1,685 15911  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Thu, Mon, Tue, 9/9 – 12/10 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

7030017 | 5.0 CEUs | $475 15926  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Thu, Tue, 9/17 – 12/17 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM 15965  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Mon, 9/16 – 12/16 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Part-Time ESL 3.2 – High Beginning You will focus on building reading, grammar, writing, speaking, listening, and pronunciation at the high beginning level. You will build upon the language skills needed to complete expanded classroom and social tasks.

7030018 | 5.0 CEUs | $475 15928  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Thu, Tue, 9/17 – 12/17 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM 15929  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Mon, 9/16 – 12/16 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Support ESL 3 – Grammar Review – High Beginning You will improve your English grammar skills by focusing on common errors at your level. This is a multi-level course.

7030022 | 2.0 CEUs | $225 15941  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Sat, 10/3 – 11/21 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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LOW INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Part-Time ESL 4.2 – Low Intermediate

Prerequisite: Completion of High Beginning Level courses, ACLI placement test results, or equivalent.

You will focus on building reading, grammar, writing, speaking, listening, and pronunciation at the low intermediate level. You will build upon the language skills needed to independently complete expanded classroom and social tasks.

Intensive 4 Reading & Writing – Low Intermediate In addition to writing and reading, these intensive courses include work on grammar, critical thinking, and test-taking skills. There are six levels of proficiency in these courses.

Students at the Intro level are introduced to writing sentences and students at the highest level have regular practice writing academic essays.

7040006 | 12.5 CEUs | $1,685 15913  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Thu, Mon, Tue, 9/9 – 12/10 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM 15970  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Thu, Mon, Tue, 9/9 – 12/10 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Intensive 4 Speaking & Listening – Low Intermediate These intensive oral communication courses include work in listening, speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. There are six levels of proficiency in these courses. Students at the intro level start developing simple conversation skills for everyday life, and students at the highest level practice academic note-taking and public speaking skills as well as acquire advanced vocabulary.

7040005 | 12.5 CEUs | $1,685 15968  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Thu, Mon, Tue, 9/9 – 12/10 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Part-Time ESL 4.1 – Low Intermediate You will focus on building reading, grammar, writing, speaking, listening, and pronunciation at the low intermediate level. You will develop the language skills needed to independently complete expanded classroom and social tasks.

7040014 | 5.0 CEUs | $475 15930  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Thu, Tue, 9/17 – 12/17 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM 15931  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Mon, 9/16 – 12/16 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

7040015 | 5.0 CEUs | $475 15932  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Thu, Tue, 9/17 – 12/17 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM 15933  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Mon, 9/16 – 12/16 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Part-Time Career Readiness 4.1 – Low Intermediate You will focus on developing work-related skills in reading, grammar, writing, speaking, and listening at the low intermediate level. You will develop the language skills needed to independently complete general workplace tasks. At this level, you can elect to focus on one of NOVA Workforce’s certificate pathways in healthcare, information technology, business, etc.

7040016 | 5.0 CEUs | $475 15934  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Thu, Tue, 9/17 – 12/17 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Part-Time Career Readiness 4.2 – Low Intermediate You will focus on developing work-related skills in reading, grammar, writing, speaking, and listening at the low intermediate level. You will build upon the language skills needed to independently complete general workplace tasks. At this level, you can elect to focus on one of NOVA Workforce’s certificate pathways in healthcare, information technology, business, etc.

7040017 | 5.0 CEUs | $475 15935  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Thu, Tue, 9/17 – 12/17 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Support ESL 4 – Grammar Review – Low Intermediate You will improve your English grammar skills by focusing on common errors at your level. This is a multi-level course.

7040019 | 2.0 CEUs | $225 15942  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Sat, 10/3 – 11/21 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Part-Time Career Readiness 5.2 – Intermediate

Prerequisite: Completion of Low Intermediate Level courses, ACLI placement test results, or equivalent.

You will focus on developing work-related skills in reading, grammar, writing, speaking, and listening at the intermediate level. You will build upon the language skills needed to independently complete expanded workplace tasks. At this level, you can elect to focus on one of NOVA Workforce’s certificate pathways in healthcare, information technology, business, etc.

Intensive 5 Reading & Writing – Intermediate In addition to writing and reading, these intensive courses include work on grammar, critical thinking, and test-taking skills. There are six levels of proficiency in these courses.

Students at the Intro level are introduced to writing sentences and students at the highest level have regular practice writing academic essays.

7050004 | 12.5 CEUs | $1,685 15916  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Thu, Mon, Tue, 9/9 – 12/10 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM 15969  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Thu, Mon, Tue, 9/9 – 12/10 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Intensive 5 Speaking & Listening – Intermediate

7050007 | 5.0 CEUs | $475 15937  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Thu, Tue, 9/17 – 12/17 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Support ESL 5 – Grammar Review – Intermediate You will improve your English grammar skills by focusing on common errors at your level. This is a multi-level course.

7050009 | 2.0 CEUs | $225 15943  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Sat, 10/3 – 11/21 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

These intensive oral communication courses include work in listening, speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. There are six levels of proficiency in these courses. Students at the intro level start developing simple conversation skills for everyday life, and students at the highest level practice academic note-taking and public speaking skills as well as acquire advanced vocabulary.

7050003 | 12.5 CEUs | $1,685 15961  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Thu, Mon, Tue, 9/9 – 12/10 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Part-Time Career Readiness 5.1 – Intermediate You will focus on developing work-related skills in reading, grammar, writing, speaking, and listening at the intermediate level. You will develop the language skills needed to independently complete expanded workplace tasks. At this level, you can elect to focus on one of NOVA Workforce’s certificate pathways in healthcare, information technology, business, etc.

7050006 | 5.0 CEUs | $475 15936  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Thu, Tue, 9/17 – 12/17 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

To register online click on Class ID or use Class ID to search for class in MyWorkforce

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED LEVEL

SPECIALTY ESL

Prerequisite: Completion of Intermediate Level courses, ACLI placement test results, or equivalent.

Contemporary Issues & Current Events

Intensive 6 Reading & Writing – High Intermediate This intensive course focuses on developing academic reading and writing skills while improving grammar and developing vocabulary at the high intermediate/advanced level. Students spend a lot of time working on their individual writing with the instructor. Reading materials provide themes for essays and other writing assignments, as well as vocabulary. Grammar is taught through specific writing tasks. Students need a recommendation from ACLI staff or placement test referral to take this course.

This course has been designed for intermediate to advanced level students who want to improve their oral communication, writing and vocabulary skills by discussing and writing about current topics and world events. This class focuses on teaching students to analyze and express opinions with advanced language skills. Students will work with American news broadcasts and print media. No textbook is required. (Recommended levels: Intermediate – Advanced).

7080008 | 6.0 CEUs | $595 15938  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Tue, Thu, 9/15 – 12/10 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

7060002 | 12.5 CEUs | $1,685 15918  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Thu, Mon, Tue, 9/9 – 12/10 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

TEST PREPARATION

Intensive 6 Speaking & Listening – High Intermediate

TOEFL Preparation

In this intensive course, advanced level students will improve their listening and note-taking skills, acquire and use academic vocabulary, prepare small impromptu presentations as well as researched individual presentations.

7060001 | 12.5 CEUs | $1,685

This course provides intermediate and advanced level students with the necessary skills and strategies for successful test-taking. It covers all aspects of the TOEFL exam, providing review and practice in grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for academic purposes.

This course is for students pursuing college entrance or the equivalent.

7070001 | 6.0 CEUs | $595

15919  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Wed, Thu, Mon, Tue, 9/9 – 12/10 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

15939  Learn@Home: Live via Zoom & Canvas Mon, Wed, 9/14 – 12/9 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Support ESL Classes High Intermediate students may register for Intermediate Level Support ESL classes.

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E N GLISH A S A S E C O N D LA N GUAGE / N OVA WO R K F O R C E

REGISTRATION CHECKLIST FOR ACLI STUDENTS aa New Students: Create a MyWorkforce account at nvcc.augusoft.net. aa New Students: Speak with an ACLI Coordinator for advising on course recommendations. Please call 703-5036300 or email an-acli@nvcc.edu to schedule an advising appointment. aa F1 Students: Speak with International Student Adviser to discuss length of study. aa Register and pay for classes. Payment is due at the time of registration.

Online: Log into MyWorkforce nvcc.augusoft.net and register online with e-check (no fees) or credit/debit cards – Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Credit/debit card payments are assessed a service fee by Nelnet Business Solutions.

Be sure to have any financial guarantee letters (third-party payments) at time of registration. Email documents to NOVAWorkforceAnswers@nvcc.edu. You cannot switch to a third-party payment once you registered using another form of payment. aa Review ACLI refund policy. To receive a full refund, you MUST cancel your class within 7 days after the start date of the first scheduled class session. No tuition refunds will be made after these dates. All refund requests must be made in writing (email to wddrefunds@nvcc.edu). If you pay by credit card, the refund will be credited to your card. All other refunds are issued as checks and will be mailed to the student. Refund checks will be made payable to the student, regardless of who paid for the course. NOTE: If you pay by credit card, but your enrollment is adjusted (switched to a different class), the refund will be issued as a check and mailed to the student. aa Buy your textbooks. Books are required for most classes and can be purchased online at nvcc.bncollege.com. Please keep your receipt. Books are subject to change. ESL Book List aa Activate and sign in to your myNOVA account at www.nvcc.edu. You will need your VCCS SIS ID number.

Look it up in your MyWorkforce profile.

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We are here for You!

We are available to assist you remotely Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. by phone (703) 503-6300 or email NOVAWorkforceAnswers@nvcc.edu.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL ACLI STUDENTS What is a CEU? Students earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for their study in ACLI. One CEU equals 10 hours of class.

F-1 Students must take at least 24 CEUs to fulfill their visa requirements.

J-1 Students: Six academic credits equal 80 hours or 8.0 CEUs in Workforce Development courses. Check with your agency for specific requirements. Make sure to review payment options and refund policy.

Use of Technology: All courses are online this all. You need to have a reliable computer and Internet access.

Enrollment Limit: You may not take the same course more than two times.

Waiting List: If a class is full, you can put yourself on a waiting list. If space becomes available, a staff member will contact you and help you register. Being on a wait list does not ensure that you will get into the class. It is not a registration in the class.

Important: F-1 visa students must be enrolled full-time and start classes when the semester begins. Being on the waiting list does not count as full-time enrollment. If you need additional advising, please call the ACLI office.

Special Accommodations Policy: If you need special accommodations or services for your classes, meet with a disability support services counselor. Then you may take your test and register. Be sure to register at least four weeks prior to the beginning of classes so that proper accommodations can be arranged. If you miss this deadline, we may not be able to offer you these services or the classes of your choice.

Senior Citizens: If you are a resident of Virginia and are 60 years of age or older, you can take ESL classes at no charge if space is available. You must fill out an eligibility form. Call 703-503-6300 for more information.

Please note that ACLI does not offer auditing of classes.

All students are expected to join and participate in synchronous Zoom meetings at class time, log into Canvas to complete course work, and check their myNOVA email on a daily basis.

Delays & Closures: Closures: If NOVA is closed, all classes and activities are cancelled.

You can receive emergency and college closing messages on your mobile device by signing up for NovaAlert at alert. nvcc.edu.

To register online click on Class ID or use Class ID to search for class in MyWorkforce

www.nvcc.edu/workforce

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INFORMATION

Get the course you want. Register and pay for it early!

Registration remains open until the course maximum is reached.

How to Register

Payment

Online: www.nvcc.edu/workforce

Workforce class fees are due at the time of registration.

Payment plans may not be used for non-credit tuition.

Attending without payment or auditing classes is not allowed. For Third Party Payment options, contact NOVAWorkforceanswers@nvcc.edu.

The fastest and most convenient way to register for classes!

Step 1: Sign in. If you are new to MyWorkforce, please create a new student profile. This one-time process will create your own password-protected account. You must have an e-mail address to complete the profile.

Changes / Cancellations / Refunds

Step 2: Select classes. Browse by category or search for a specific class by Class ID or name using the search box. You can also sort classes by location, instructor, price, and start date.

Please make sure your contact information is up to date.

This enables us to promptly notify you of a class change or cancellation. If we cancel a class, we will gladly transfer you to another class or give you a full refund.

Step 3: To select a class for registration, click “Add to Cart.”

(If a class is full, you may add your name to the waiting list if one is available.) After selecting classes, click “Checkout,” agree to the refund policy, and complete your registration with your VISA/MasterCard/American Express credit card.

E-check payments may be completed online. You will receive an e-mail confirmation within 24 hours.

Student Requested Changes: To change classes or transfer to another section of a course, call or email any Workforce Office 4 calendar days before the start date of your current course. (See office information below.)

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We are here for You!

We are available to assist you remotely Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. by phone (703) 503-6300 or email NOVAWorkforceAnswers@nvcc.edu.

Enrollment Cancellation: E-mail your cancellation request to wddrefunds@nvcc.edu at least 4 calendar days prior to the first class session. We will gladly refund your tuition after we receive your written request. If you pay by credit card the refund will be credited to your card. All other refunds will be issued in the form of a check and will be made payable to the student, regardless of who paid the tuition and fees. View the NOVA Workforce Refund Policy (PDF) for more details.

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Schedules and locations are subject to change.

Please check the website for up-to-date information.

Workforce Offices & Class Locations Alexandria*

Sterling / SH (Signal Hill)*

Sterling / LO (Loudoun Campus)

WORKFORCE OFFICE

WORKFORCE OFFICE

Bisdorf Building, AA 230 5000 Dawes Avenue Alexandria, VA 22311

21335 Signal Hill Plaza, Suite 300 Sterling, VA 20164

21200 Campus Drive Sterling, VA 20164

703-845-6329

Annandale* WORKFORCE OFFICE

Ernst Community Cultural Center, CE 202 8333 Little River Tnpk Annandale, VA 22003

703-450-2551

Reston

Woodbridge*

1821 Michael Faraday Drive Reston, VA 20190

WORKFORCE OFFICE

Regional Center for Workforce Education & Training (WRC) 2675 College Drive Woodbridge, VA 22191 703-878-5770

703-323-3168

Manassas 10950 Campus Drive Manassas, VA 20109

Springfield 6699 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 22150

* Workforce Offices are currently closed to the public. NOVA has shifted to providing remote Student Services. NOVA Workforce team members are available to assist you remotely by phone, live chat, or email. Office hours are subject to change. For current hours and additional information, visit www.nvcc.edu/workforce.

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