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Ed2Go - Online Courses

Our instructor-facilitated online courses are informative, fun, convenient and highly interactive. Our instructors are famous for their ability to create warm and supportive communities of learners. All courses start once a month and run for six weeks (with a 10-day grace period at the end). Courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more.  You can complete any course entirely from your home or office – any time of the day or night. You’ll need a Web browser, and in some cases, additional software. Course requirements are listed in the extended course descriptions on our Instruction Center web page: www.ed2go.com/nvccan.

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 one week after the official start date.)
  • Go to 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.)

FAQs for Online Classes

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. Every course offered by Ed2go is not listed in this publication. Check with our office staff if you do not see the course you’d like to take. 

Spring 2012 Online Class Start Dates:

  • 01N: 1/18/2012
  • 02N: 2/15/2012
  • 03N: 3/21/2012
  • 04N: 4/18/2012

To successfully complete an online course, you need to make a score of 70 or higher on the final exam. You'll be awarded 2.4 CEUs for each successfully completed course. (CEUs are not awarded for leisure courses.)

Ed2Go

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 Peachtree Accounting 2009 
  Introduction to QuickBooks 2009 
  Introduction to QuickBooks 2010 
 New! Introduction to QuickBooks 2011 
 New! Introduction to QuickBooks 2012 
  Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2009 
  Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2010 
 New! Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2011 
 New! Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2012 
  QuickBooks 2009 for Contractors 
 
Online - Arts
  Drawing for Absolute Beginner 
  Music Made Easy 
 
Online - Basic Computer Literacy
  Computer Skills for the Workplace 
  Introduction to Linux 
  Introduction to Windows VISTA 
  Introduction to Windows XP 
  Keyboarding 
  What's New in Microsoft Office 2007 
 New! What's New in Microsoft Office 2010 
 
Online - Business & Management
  Administrative Assistant Applications 
  Administrative Assistant Fundamentals 
  Building Teams That Work 
  Distribution & Logistics Management 
  Fundamentals of Supervision & Management II 
  Fundamentals of Supervision and Management 
  Going Green at the Workplace 
  High Speed Project Management 
  Introduction to Business Analysis 
  Managing Customer Service 
  Manufacturing Fundamentals 
  Mastery of Business Fundamentals 
  Project Management Applications 
  Project Management Fundamentals 
  Purchasing Fundamentals 
  Six Sigma: Total Quality Applications 
  Supply Chain Management Fundamentals 
  Total Quality Fundamentals 
  Understanding the Human Resources Function 
 
Online - Business Writing
  Business and Marketing Writing 
  Effective Business Writing 
  Fundamentals of Technical Writing 
  Writing Essentials 
 
Online - Certification Prep
  Advanced CompTIA® A+ Certification Prep 
  Basic CompTIA® A+ Certification Prep 
  CompTIA® Network + Certification Prep 
  CompTIA® Security+ Certification Prep 
  Intermediate CompTIA® A+ Certification Prep 
  PMP Certification Prep 1 
  PMP Certification Prep 2 
 
Online - Computer Applications
  Advanced Microsoft Excel 2003 
  Advanced Microsoft Excel 2007 
  Advanced Microsoft Word 2003 
  Intermediate Microsoft Access 2003 
  Intermediate Microsoft Access 2007 
 New! Intermediate Microsoft Access 2010 
  Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2003 
  Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2007 
 New! Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2010 
  Intermediate Microsoft Word 2003 
  Intermediate Microsoft Word 2007 
 New! Intermediate Microsoft Word 2010 
  Introduction to Adobe Acrobat 9 
  Introduction to Microsoft Access 2003 
  Introduction to Microsoft Access 2007 
 New! Introduction to Microsoft Access 2010 
  Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2003 
  Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007 
  Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010 
  Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2007 
 New! Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2010 
  Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 
  Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 
 New! Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 
  Introduction to Microsoft Project 2007 
  Introduction to Microsoft Project 2010 
  Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2007 
  Introduction to Microsoft Word 2003 
  Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 
  Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010 
 
Online - Creative Writing
  A Writer's Guide to Descriptive Settings 
  Advanced Fiction Writing 
  Beginning Writer's Workshop 
  Grammar Refresher 
  Introduction to Internet Writing Markets 
  Introduction to Journaling 
  Mystery Writing 
  Pleasures of Poetry 
  Research Methods for Writers 
  The Craft of Magazine Writing 
  The Keys to Effective Editing 
  Travel Writing 
  Write and Publish Your Nonfiction Book 
  Write Like a Pro 
  Write Your Life Story 
  Writeriffic 2: Creativity Training for Writers 
  Writeriffic: Creativity Training for Writers 
  Writing for Children 
 
Online - Database Management
  Intermediate Oracle 
  Intermediate SQL 
  Introduction to Crystal Reports 10 
  Introduction to Database Development 
  Introduction to Oracle 
  Introduction to SQL 
 
Online - Digital Photography
  Discover Digital Photography 
  Photographing Nature with Your Digital Camera 
  Photographing People with Your Digital Camera 
  Photoshop CS4 for the Digital Photographer 
  Photoshop CS5 for the Digital Photographer 
  Photoshop CS5 for the Digital Photographer Part 2 
 New! Photoshop Elements 10 for the Digital Photographer 
 New! Photoshop Elements 10 for the Digital Photographer II 
  Photoshop Elements 7 for the Digital Photographer 
  Photoshop Elements 7 for the Digital Photographer II 
  Photoshop Elements 8 for the Digital Photographer 
  Photoshop Elements 8 for the Digital Photographer-Part II 
 New! Photoshop Elements 9 for the Digital Photographer 
 New! Photoshop Elements 9 for the Digital Photographer II 
  Secrets of Better Photography 
  Travel Photography for the Digital Photographer 
 
Online - Grant Writing & Nonprofit
  A to Z Grantwriting 
  Advanced Grant Proposal Writing 
  Become a Grant Writing Consultant 
  Get Grants! 
  Introduction to Nonprofit Management 
  Marketing Your Own NonProfit 
  Starting a Nonprofit 
  Writing Effective Grant Proposals 
 
Online - Graphic & Multimedia Design
 New! Advanced Web Pages 
  Creating Web Pages (HTML) 
  Designing Effective Websites 
  Intermediate CSS & XHTML 
  Intermediate Dreamweaver CS3 
  Intermediate Dreamweaver CS4 
 New! Intermediate Dreamweaver CS5 
 New! Intermediate Flash CS5 
 New! Intermediate InDesign CS5 
  Intermediate Photoshop CS3 
  Intermediate Photoshop CS4 
 New! Intermediate Photoshop CS5 
  Introduction to CorelDRAW X3 
 New! Introduction to CorelDRAW X5 
  Introduction to Creating WordPress Web Sites 
  Introduction to CSS & XHTML 
  Introduction to Dreamweaver CS3 
  Introduction to Dreamweaver CS4 
  Introduction to Dreamweaver CS5 
  Introduction to Flash CS4 
  Introduction to Flash CS5 
  Introduction to Illustrator CS3 
  Introduction to Illustrator CS4 
 New! Introduction to Illustrator CS5 
  Introduction to InDesign CS3 
  Introduction to InDesign CS4 
  Introduction to InDesign CS5 
  Introduction to Microsoft Expression Web 
  Introduction to Photoshop CS3 
  Introduction to Photoshop CS4 
  Introduction to Photoshop CS5 
 
Online - Health Care
  Become a Physical Therapy Aide 
  Become an Optical Assistant 
  Explore a Career as a Pharmacy Technician 
  Explore a Career as an Administrative Medical Assistant 
  Explore a Career in a Dental Office 
  Explore a Career in Medical Coding 
  Exploring a Career in Medical Transcription 
  Handling Medical Emergencies 
  HIPAA Compliance 
  Human Anatomy & Physiology 
  Human Anatomy & Physiology II 
  Introduction to Natural Health and Healing 
  Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach 
  Spanish for Medical Professionals 
 
Online - Languages
  Conversational French for Beginners 
  Conversational Japanese 
  Easy English I 
  Grammar for ESL 
  Instant Italian 
  Spanish in the Classroom 
  Speed Spanish 
  Speed Spanish II 
  Speed Spanish III 
  Writing for ESL 
 
Online - PC Networking & Security
  Advanced PC Security 
  Intermediate Networking 
  Introduction to Networking 
  Introduction to PC Security 
  Introduction to PC Troubleshooting 
  Wireless Networking 
 
Online - Personal Enrichment
  Achieving Success with Difficult People 
  Assisting Aging Parents 
  Genealogy Basics 
  Get Assertive! 
  Get Funny! 
  Get Paid to Travel 
  Individual Excellence 
  Interpersonal Communication 
  Introduction to Algebra 
  Introduction to Interior Design 
  Keys to Effective Communication 
  Leadership 
  Listen to Your Heart & Success Will Follow 
  Lose Weight & Keep It Off! 
  Luscious, Low-Fat, Lightening-Quick Meals 
  Making Age an Asset in Your Job Search 
  Math Refresher 
  Merrill Ream Speed Reading 
  Resume Writing Workshop 
  Skills for Making Great Decisions 
  Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search 
 
Online - Personal Finance
  Introduction to Stock Options 
  Personal Finance 
  Real Estate Investing 
  Real Estate Investing II: Financing Your Property 
  Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh, My! 
  The Analysis & Valuation of Stocks 
  Where Does All My Money Go? 
 
Online - Publishing
  Beginner's Guide to Getting Published 
 
Online - Sales & Marketing
  Effective Selling 
  Help for the HelpDesk 
  Professional Sales Skills 
 
Online - Start Your Own Business
  Creating a Successful Business Plan 
  Marketing your Business on the Internet 
  Secrets of the Caterer 
  Start a Pet Sitting Business 
  Start and Operate Your Own Home-Based Business 
  Start Your Own Arts & Crafts Business 
  Start Your Own Consulting Practice 
  Start Your Own Small Business 
  Wow, What a Great Event! 
 
Online - Teaching & Education
  An Introduction to Teaching ESL/EFL 
  Big Ideas in Little Books 
  Creating the Inclusive Classroom: Strategies for Success 
  Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom 
  Empowering Students with Disabilities 
  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 
  Integrating Technology in the Classroom 
  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 ESL/EFL Grammar 
  Teaching Math Grades 4-6 
 New! Teaching Students with ADHD 
  Teaching Students with Autism: Strategies for Success 
  Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities 
  The Classroom Computer 
  The Creative Classroom 
  Understanding Adolescents 
 
Online - Test Prep
  GED Preparation 
  GMAT Preparation 
  GRE Preparation - Part 1 
  GRE Preparation - Part 2 
  LSAT Preparation - Part II 
  LSAT Preparation Part I 
  Praxis I Preparation 
  SAT/ACT Preparation - Part 1 
  SAT/ACT Preparation - Part 2 
 
Online - The Internet
  Achieving Top Search Engine Positions 
  Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay 
  Navigating the Internet 
  Web 2.0: Blogs, Wikis, and Podcasts 
 
Online - Veterinary
  Become a Veterinary Assistant 
  Become a Veterinary Assistant II: Canine Reproduction 
  Become a Veterinary Assistant III: Practical Skills 
 
Online - Web & Computer Programming
  Intermediate C# Programming 
  Intermediate Java Programming 
  Intermediate PHP & MySQL 
  Intermediate Visual Basic 2008 
  Introduction to Ajax Programming 
  Introduction to ASP.NET 
  Introduction to C# Programming 
  Introduction to C++ Programming 
  Introduction to Java Programming 
  Introduction to Perl Programming 
  Introduction to PHP & MySQL 
  Introduction to Programming 
  Introduction to Python 2.5 Programming 
 New! Introduction to Python 3 Programming 
  Introduction to Ruby Programming 
  Introduction to Visual Basic 2008