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 materials will be made available to you 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.

Once you have registered for a course, you must complete the online orientation for that course (at the web site listed above) before you will be admitted to the online classroom. This process must be completed for each and every course for which you register. Completing the orientation process does not register you for the course.

Special Offer!! 20% Discount on all Online Courses Starting March 18th! In order to receive the discount, you must register by calling the Office of Continuing Education at 703.323.3168.

All online courses listed in this section begin on the same starting dates. 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.

Spring 2009 Online Class Start Dates:

  • 01N – Jan. 21st
  • 02N – Feb. 18th
  • 03N – Mar. 18th – For this month only – 20% discount – in order to receive the discount, you must contact the Continuing Education Office to register. 703.323.3168.
  • 04N – Apr. 15th

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.

Students who enroll in any course with a start date between February and June 2009 will automatically be entered into a drawing to win that month's prize. Four winners will be randomly drawn each month.

If you do not see the course you wish to take below, please click here for a full listing of online courses.

Online - Accounting
  Introduction to QuickBooks 2008 (online) 
  Introduction to QuickBooks 2009 
  Accounting Fundamentals 
  Accounting Fundamentals II 
 NEW! Introduction to Microsoft Office Accounting Professional 2008 
  Introduction to QuickBooks 2007 
  Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2007 
 
Online - Art, History, Psychology & Literature
  Drawing for Absolute Beginner 
  Enjoying European Art Online 
  Music Made Easy 
 
Online - Basic Computer Literacy
  Computer Skills for the Workplace 
  Introduction to Linux 
  Keyboarding 
 NEW! Introduction to Windows VISTA 
  Introduction to Windows XP 
 
Online - Business Administration
  Administrative Assistant Applications 
  Fundamentals of Supervision & Management II 
  Introduction to Business Analysis 
  Managing/Customer Service Fundamentals 
  Mastery of Business Fundamentals 
  Project Management Fundamentals 
  Understanding the Human Resources Function 
  Fundamentals of Supervision and Management 
  Administrative Assistant Fundamentals 
  Project Mangement Applications 
  High Speed Project Management 
 
Online - Certification Prep
  Basic CompTIAŽ A+ Certification Prep 
  Intermediate CompTIAŽ A+ Certification Prep 
  Advanced CompTIAŽ A+ Certification Prep 
  CompTIAŽ Security+ Certification Prep 
  CompTIAŽ Network + Certification Prep 
  Microsoft Windows Certification Prep: Exam 70-270 
  PMP Certification Prep 1 
  PMP Certification Prep 2 
 
Online - Computer Applications
  Intermediate Microsoft Word 2007 
  Introduction to Microsoft Project 2007 
  Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 
  Introduction to Microsoft Word 2003 
  Intermediate Microsoft Word 2003 
  Advanced Microsoft Word 2003 
  Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007 
  Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2007 
  Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2003 
  Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2003 
  Advanced Microsoft Excel 2003 
  Introduction to Microsoft Access 2003 
  Intermediate Microsoft Access 2003 
  Introduction to Microsoft Access 2007 
  Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 
  Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 
  Introduction to Microsoft Project 2003 
  Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2007 
 
Online - Computer Troubleshooting & Networking
  Introduction to PC Security 
  Advanced PC Security 
  Introduction to PC Troubleshooting 
  Introduction to Networking 
  Intermediate Networking 
  Wireless Networking 
 
Online - Courses for Teaching Professionals
  An Introduction to Teaching ESL/EFL 
  Big Ideas in Little Books 
  Creating the Inclusive Classroom: Strategies for Success 
  Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom 
  Enhancing Language Development in Childhood 
  Guided Reading & Writing: Strategies for Maximum Student Achievement 
  Guided Reading: Strategies for the Differentiated Classroom 
  Guiding Kids on the Internet 
  Ready, Set, Read! 
  Singapore Math Strategies: Model Drawing for Grades 1-6 
  Solving Classroom Discipline Problems 
  Solving Classroom Discipline Problems II 
  Survival Kit for New Teachers 
  Teaching Students with Autism: Strategies for Success 
  Understanding Adolescents 
  Working Successfully with Learning Disabled Students 
 
Online - Database Management & Programming
  Introduction to Alice 2.0 Programming 
  Introduction to C# Programming (online) 
  Introduction to Database Development 
  Introduction to Crystal Reports 10 
  Introduction to SQL 
  Introduction to Perl Programming 
  Introduction to Oracle (online) 
  Intermediate Oracle (online) 
 
Online - Digital Photography & Digital Video
  Making Movies with Windows XP 
  Photoshop Elements 5.0 for the Digital Photographer 
  Photoshop Elements 5.0 for the Digital Photographer II 
 NEW! Photoshop Elements 6.0 for the Digital Photographer 
  Photoshop Elements 6.0 for the Digital Photographer II 
  Photoshop CS2 for the Digital Photographer (online) 
  Photoshop CS3 for the Digital Photographer 
 NEW! Photographing People with Your Digital Camera 
  Secrets of Better Photography 
 NEW! Travel Photography for the Digital Photographer 
  Discover Digital Photography 
 
Online - Grant Writing & Nonprofit Management
  Get Grants! 
  A-Z Grant Writing 
  Become a Grant Writing Consultant 
  Writing Effective Grant Proposals 
  Advanced Grant Proprosal Writing 
  Introduction to Nonprofit Management 
  Creating Your Own Nonprofit 
  Marketing Your Own Nonprofit 
 
Online - Graphic Design
  Design Projects for Adobe Illustrator CS2 
  Intermediate Photoshop CS3 (online) 
  Introduction to InDesign CS3 
  Introduction to Photoshop CS3 (online) 
 
Online - Healthcare, Nutrition & Fitness
  Become a Physical Therapy Aide 
  Handling Medical Emergencies 
  HIPAA Compliance 
  Medical Terminology 
  Human Anatomy & Physiology 
  Medical Coding 
 NEW! Become an Optical Assistant 
  Introduction to Natural Health and Healing 
 NEW! Become a Veterinary Assitant 
 
Online - Languages
  Speed Spanish 
  Speed Spanish II 
  Speed Spanish III 
  Grammar for ESL 
  Writing for ESL 
  Beginning Conversational French (online) 
  Instant Italian 
 
Online - Personal Development
  Get Assertive! 
  Interpersonal Communication 
  Everyday Math 
  Get Paid to Travel 
  Achieving Success with Difficult People 
 
Online - Personal Finance & Wealth Building
  Debt Elimination Techniques that Work 
  Introduction to Stock Options 
  Real Estate Investing 
  Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh, My! 
 
Online - Sales & Marketing
  Professional Sales Skills 
 
Online - Start Your Own Business
  Start Your Own eBay Drop-Off Store 
  Wow, What a Great Event! 
  Creating a Successful Business Plan 
  Start and Operate Your Own Home-Based Business 
 NEW! Business Law for the Small Business Owner 
  Marketing your Business on the Internet 
  Start Your Own Consulting Practice 
  Secrets of the Caterer 
 
Online - Test Prep
  SAT/ACT Preparation - Part 1 
  SAT/ACT Preparation - Part 2 
  GED Preparation 
  GMAT Preparation 
  LSAT Preparation Part 1 
  LSAT Preparation - Part 2 
 
Online - The Internet
  Introduction to the Internet 
  Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay 
  Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2003 
  Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2007 
  Achieving Top Search Engine Positions 
 
Online - Web & Computer Programming
  Intermediate Java Programming (online) 
  Introduction to ASP.NET 
 NEW! Introduction to Python 2.5 Programming 
  Introduction to Java Programming 
 
Online - Web Graphics & Multimedia
  Introduction to Dreamweaver 8 
 NEW! Creating Web Graphics with Photoshop CS3 
  Introduction to Flash 8 
 
Online - Web Page Design
  Creating Web Pages (HTML) 
  Creating Web Pages II 
  Introduction to CSS & XHTML 
  Intermediate CSS & XHTML 
  Designing Effective Websites 
  Introduction to Dreamweaver MX 2004 
  Introduction to Microsoft FrontPage 2003 
  Introduction to Dreamweaver CS3 (online) 
  Intermediate Dreamweaver CS3 (online) 
 
Online - Writing & Publishing
  Beginner's Guide to Getting Published 
  Research Methods for Writers 
  Travel Writing 
  Write Your Life Story 
  Writeriffic: Creativity Training for Writers 
  Beginning Writer's Workshop 
  Effective Business Writing 
  Fundamentals of Technical Writing 
  Writing Great Technical Documents 
  The Keys to Effective Editing 
  Grammar Refesher 
  Writing for Children 
  Mystery Writing 
  The Craft of Magazine Writing 
  Romance Writing Secrets 
  Write Fiction Like a Pro 
  Advanced Fiction Writing 
  Business and Marketing Writing 
 
 

Spring 2009 Courses