Computer Skills  
Accounting Software
  QuickBooks Pro 2008 - Part I 
  QuickBooks Pro 2008 - Part II 
 
AutoCAD Courses
  AutoCAD Level I: Basic 2-D Drawing 
  AutoCAD Level II: Beyond the Basics 
 
Certification Preparation
  CompTIA® Security+ Certification Prep 
  CompTIA® Network+ Certification Prep 
  CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate - Part I 
  CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate - Part II 
 
CompTIA® A+ Certification Preparation Courses
  CompTIA A+ Certification Prep Essentials - Part 1 
  CompTIA A+ Certification Prep Essentials - Part 2 
  CompTIA® A+ IT Technician – 220-602 
 
Computer & Web Programming
  Introduction to C++ Programming 
  Beginning Programming Using Visual Basic 2008 
  Intermediate Programming Using Visual Basic 2008 
  Introduction to Java Programming 
  Intermediate Java Programming 
  C# 2008 Programming for Windows & Web Applications 
 
Databases
  Microsoft Access 2003 - Part I 
  Microsoft Access 2003 - Part II 
  Introduction to Microsoft Access 2007 
 NEW! Intermediate Microsoft Access 2007 
  Introduction to Oracle SQL 10g 
  Oracle PL/SQL 10g 
  Oracle Database Administration I (10g) 
  Oracle Database Administration II (10g) 
 
MCSE/MCSA/MCDST Preparation
  Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Administration 
  Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure 
  Supporting Users & Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows XP Professional Operating System 
  Supporting Users & Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on Microsoft Windows XP Professional Operating System 
 
Microsoft Office, Operating Systems & Troubleshooting
  Introduction to PC's - Windows XP & Office 2007 
  Microsoft Office 2007 New Features 
  Learn to Operate Windows 
  Computers & Internet for Seniors 
  Troubleshoot, Maintain, & Upgrade Your PC 
 NEW! Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 - MOS Certification Prep 
  Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007 - MOS Certification Prep 
  Introduction to Microsoft Project 2007 
  Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2007 - MOS Certification Prep 
 
Networking & Security
  Networking Essentials 
 NEW! TCP/IP 2009 
  Microsoft's PowerShell Scripting - XP, 2003 Server & Beyond 
  Network Security 
 
UNIX Courses
  Introduction to UNIX 
  UNIX Shell Programming 
 
Web Design
  Adobe Photoshop CS3 - Level II 
  Interactive Web Graphics with Adobe Flash CS3 
 NEW! Adobe InDesign CS3 - Level II 
  Adobe Illustrator CS3 
 

Looking to Enter Information Technology (IT)? Consider NVCC's "TRiP" Program (VA Approved!)

"TRiP" is an intensive part-time, technology training program for people interested in transitioning to an IT career. Classes are conveniently held in the evenings and on Saturdays, with an emphasis on classroom and hands-on training.

"TRiP" is the only program in Northern Virginia that offers an optional internship experience. This experience enables you to add actual IT experience to your resume. In addition, some companies sponsoring internships offer full-time employment at the completion of the internship.

Individuals interested in "TRiP" should:

Attend a "TRiP" Orientation Open House.
The next orientation sessions will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2009.

Session A will be held from 11:00 a.m. – Noon.
Session B will be held from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Both sessions will be held at:
Northern Virginia Community College
The Center for Employee Development
The Pitney Bowes Building
7630 Little River Turnpike, 6th floor
Annandale, Virginia 22003

Please register in advance for either orientation session by contacting Bill Forster, "TRiP" Coordinator, at wforster@nvcc.edu or (703) 323-3447

The next TRiP session begins Saturday, January 24, 2009.

The "TRiP" Curriculum

Program Requirements:
Students are required to complete a total of 174 class hours to finish the program.
Sixty (60) hours are required from the Saturday CORE courses.
The remaining 108 hours may be obtained by choosing elective courses from the list below.

Required CORE Courses:
Saturday Only: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  • Networking Essentials - 18 hours
  • TCP/IP 2009 - 18 hours
  • Network Security - 6 hours
  • Supporting Users & Troubleshooting MS Windows XPProfessional Operating System - 18 hours

The remaining 108 hours can be obtained by taking Evening and/or Elective courses listed below.

Elective Courses:

  • MS Windows 2003 Server Admin. - 25 hours
  • Introduction to UNIX - 24 hours
  • Effective Web Design with Dreamweaver - 18 hours
  • Introduction to Java Programming - 20 hours
  • Intro to Microsoft Project 2007 - 12 hours
  • MS Access 2003 - Part I - 7 hours
  • MS Access 2003 - Part II - 14 hours
  • CompTIA® A+ Cert. Prep. Essentials - Part 1 - 16 hours
  • CompTIA® A+ Cert. Prep. Essentials - Part 2 - 16 hours
  • CompTIA® A+ Cert. Prep. Essentials  - Part 3 - 16 hours
  • CompTIA® A+ Cert. Prep Essentials - Part 4 - 16 hours
  • CompTIA® Network+ Certification Prep - 24 hours
  • Intro to MS Excel 2007 – MOS Cert. Prep - 12 hours
  • Intermediate MS Excel 2007 - MOS Cert. Prep - 12 hours

All classes are taught at the Center for Employee Development (CED) – 7630 Little River Tnpk., 6th fl., Annandale, VA 22003. Course descriptions, dates, times, and prices are listed in the Computer Skills section of this flier as well as on the NVCC web site at
www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/index.htm, click on "Spring 2009 Classes," then "Computer Skills" and the desired course title.

Note: All courses listed above may NOT be offered every semester.

For more information about "TRiP", please contact Bill Forster, "TRiP" Coordinator at wforster@nvcc.edu or (703) 323-3447 or click here.

 

Spring 2009 Courses