Online Courses  

Update your skills, discover a new talent, or chart a career path at your own pace and at your own convenience with our instructor-led online courses.  Each course runs for six weeks and consists of 12 lessons. The lessons are supplemented by interactive quizzes, assignments, tutorials, and online discussion areas.  All lessons are available over the World Wide Web. Read your lessons and ask questions of your instructor at times that are most convenient to you.

You need a Web browser, and in some cases, additional software. Course requirements are listed in the extended course descriptions available at our Online Instruction Center Web page: http://www.ed2go.com/nvccan. Demonstrations and additional information are also available at this site.

Getting Started:

  • Register and pay with NOVA for the online course of your choice.  See list of course starting dates below.  (You can register for an online class up to a week after the official start date.) Senior Citizen free tuition does not apply to online courses.
  • Go to http://www.ed2go.com/nvccan and complete the online orientation process for each and every course for which you have registered.  (Completing the orientation process alone does not register you for the course.)
  • After 12:00 p.m. on the course start date, go to the web site above, log in and begin your course in the online classroom. 

All online courses listed in this section begin on the same starting dates once per month. For registration purposes, please indicate which starting date you want by using the following section numbers along with the course code listed at the end of each course description.

Fall 2009 Online Class Start Dates:

  • 01N – 9/16/09 – 11/6/09
  • 02N – 10/21/09 – 12/11/09
  • 03N – 11/11/09 – 1/1/2010
  • 04N – 12/9/09 – 1/29/2010

You may register for an online class up to a week after the official start date. To do this you must call the CE Office at (703) 323-3168, and we will enter your registration in the NVCC system. Senior Citizen free tuition does not apply to online courses.

To successfully complete an online course, you must make a score of 70 or higher on the final exam. You will be awarded 2.4 CEUs for each successfully completed course. Note: CEU's are not awarded for leisure courses.

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If you do not see the course you wish to take below, please click here for a full listing of online courses or call us at 703.323.3168 for assistance.

Online - Accounting
  Accounting Fundamentals 
  Accounting Fundamentals II 
  Introduction to Microsoft Office Accounting Professional 2008 
  Introduction to Quickbooks 2007 
  Introduction to QuickBooks 2008 
 NEW! Introduction to QuickBooks 2009 
  Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2007 
 
Online - Art, History, Psychology & Literature
  Drawing for the Absolute Beginner 
  Enjoying European Art Online 
  Music Made Easy 
 
Online - Basic Computer Literacy
  Computer Skills for the Workplace 
  Introduction to Linux 
  Introduction to Windows Vista 
  Introduction to Windows XP 
  Keyboarding 
 
Online - Business Administration
  Administrative Assistant Applications 
  Administrative Assistant Fundamentals 
  Fundamentals of Supervision and Management 
  High Speed Project Management 
  Introduction to Business Analysis 
  Managing Customer Service 
  Project Management Applications 
 NEW! Project Management Fundamentals (Online) 
  Purchasing Applications 
  Purchasing Fundamentals 
 
Online - Certification Prep
  Advanced CompTIAŽ A+ Certification Prep 
  Basic CompTIAŽ A+ Certification Prep 
  CompTIAŽ Network+ Certification Prep 
  CompTIAŽ Security+ Certification Prep 
  Intermediate CompTIAŽ A+ Certification Prep 
  PMP Certification Prep 1 
  PMP Certification Prep 2 
 
Online - Computer Applications
  Advanced Microsoft Excel 2003 
  Advanced MS Word 2003 
  Intermediate Microsoft Access 2003 
  Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2003 
  Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2007 
  Intermediate Microsoft Word 2003 
  Intermediate Microsoft Word 2007 
  Introduction to Microsoft Access 2003 
  Introduction to Microsoft Access 2007 
  Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2003 
  Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007 
  Introduction to Microsoft Project 2003 
 NEW! Introduction to Microsoft Project 2007 
  Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2007 
  Introduction to Microsoft Visio 2003 
  Introduction to Microsoft Word 2003 
  Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 
  Introduction to MS Powerpoint 2003 
  Introduction to MS Powerpoint 2007 
  Introduction to MS Visio 2007 
 
Online - Computer Troubleshooting & Networking
  Advanced PC Security 
 NEW! Intermediate Networking 
  Introduction to Networking 
  Introduction to PC Security 
  Introduction to PC Troubleshooting 
  Wireless Networking 
 
Online - Courses for Teaching Professionals
  An Introduction to Teaching ESL/EFL 
  Enhancing Language Development in Childhood 
  Teaching Students With Autism: Strategies for Success 
  The Classroom Computer 
  Understanding Adolescents 
  Using the Internet in the Classroom 
 
Online - Database Management & Programming
  Introduction to ALICE 2.0 Programming 
  Introduction to C# Programming 
  Introduction to Crystal Reports 10 
  Introduction to Database Development 
  Introduction to Oracle (online) 
  Introduction to PERL Programming 
  Introduction to SQL 
 
Online - Digital Photography & Digital Video
  Discover Digital Photography 
  Introduction to Photoshop CS4 
  Making Movies with Windows XP 
  Photographing Nature with Your Digital Camera 
  Photographing People with Your Digital Camera 
  Photoshop CS2 for the Digital Photographer 
  Photoshop CS3 for the Digital Photographer 
  Photoshop Elements 6.0 for the Digital Photographer 
  Photoshop Elements 6.0 for the Digital Photographer II 
  Photoshop Elements 7 for the Digital Photographer 
  Secrets of Better Photography 
  Travel Photography for the Digital Photographer 
 
Online - Grant Writing & Nonprofit Management
  A to Z Grantwriting 
  Advanced Grant Proposal Writing 
  Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant 
  Creating Your Own NonProfit 
  Introduction to Nonprofit Management 
  Writing Effective Grant Proposals 
 
Online - Graphic Design
  Intermediate Photoshop CS3 
  Introduction to MS Publisher 2003 
 
Online - Health Care, Nutrition & Fitness
  Become a Physical Therapy Aide 
  Become a Veterinary Assistant III: Practical Skills 
  Handling Medical Emergencies 
  HIPAA Compliance 
  Human Anatomy & Physiology 
  Introduction to Natural Health and Healing 
  Medical Coding 
  Medical Terminology 
  Veterinary Assistant II: Canine Reproduction 
 
Online - Languages
  Beginning Braille Transcription 
  Conversational French for Beginners 
  Conversational Japanese 
  Grammar for ESL 
  Instant Italian 
  Speed Spanish 
  Speed Spanish II 
  Speed Spanish III 
  Writing for ESL 
 
Online - Personal Development
  Achieving Success with Difficult People 
  Everyday Math 
 NEW! Get Assertive! 
  Get Paid to Travel 
  Ready, Set, Read! 
 
Online - Personal Enrichment
  Get Funny! 
 
Online - Personal Finance & Wealth Building
  Building Wealth 
  Debt Elimination Techniques that Work 
  Personal Finance 
  Real Estate Investing 
  Stocks, Bonds & Investing: Oh, My! 
  The Analysis and Valuation of Stocks 
  Where Does All My Money Go? 
 
Online - Sales & Marketing
  Effective Selling 
  Professional Sales Skills 
 
Online - Start Your Own Business
  Business Law for the Small Business Owner 
  Creating a Successful Business Plan 
  Marketing Your Business on the Internet 
  Secrets of the Caterer 
  Start and Operate Your Own Home-Based Business 
  Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Business 
  Start Your Own Consulting Practice 
  Start Your Own eBay Drop-Off Store 
  Wow, What a Great Event! 
 
Online - Test Prep
  GED Preparation 
  GMAT Preparation 
  LSAT Preparation - Part 1 
  LSAT Preparation - Part 2 
 
Online - The Internet
  Achieving Top Search Engine Positions 
  Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2003 
  Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2007 
  Introduction to the Internet 
  Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay 
 
Online - Web & Computer Programming
  Intermediate Java Programming 
  Introduction to ASP.NET 
  Introduction to Java Programming 
  Introduction to Python 2.5 Programming 
 
Online - Web Graphics & Multimedia
  Creating Web Graphics with Photoshop CS3 
 NEW! Intermediate Dreamweaver CS3 
  Introduction to Dreamweaver 8 
 NEW! Introduction to Dreamweaver CS3 
  Introduction to Flash 8 
 NEW! Introduction to Photoshop CS3 (online) 
 
Online - Web Page Design
  Creating Web Pages (HTML) 
  Creating Web Pages II 
  Designing Effective Websites 
  Intermediate CSS & XHTML 
  Introduction to CSS & XHTML 
  Introduction to Dreamweaver CS4 
  Introduction to Microsoft Frontpage 2003 
 
Online - Writing & Publishing
  Advanced Fiction Writing 
  Beginner's Guide to Getting Published 
  Beginning Writer's Workshop 
  Business and Marketing Writing 
  Effective Business Writing 
  Fundamentals of Technical Writing 
  Grammar Refresher 
  Mystery Writing 
  Publish It Yourself: How to Start and Operate Your Own Publishing Business 
  Romance Writing Secrets 
  The Craft of Magazine Writing 
  The Keys to Effective Editing 
  Travel Writing 
  Write Fiction Like a Pro 
  Writeriffic: Creativity Training for Writers 
  Writing for Children 
 
 

Fall 2009 Courses