Certificate Programs Numerous certificate programs are offered to provide focused training
in specific areas. This training allows each participant to develop
new skills or enhance skills to become more productive on the job.
Career-oriented certificate programs provide updated skills in high-tech
areas and business management. As skills are gained, students develop
a competitive spirit to seek advancement in the workplace. Invest in
yourself today to advance your career tomorrow.
Completing your certificate program? Contact
Kim Chau at 703-878-5756 or email at kchau@nvcc.edu to
review your course records. Failure to contact Kim Chau in adequate
time may result in a delay of issuing your certificate. Download a
copy of the Application for Program Certificate and
submit it a minimum of two weeks prior to the end of your last class.
The Computer Service Technician Program is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills essential for becoming a successful computer service technician, and is an excellent foundation program for other certifications. The training also prepares the student to take the Sylvan Prometric CompTIA A+ Certification Core and A+ OS exam. This two-course program covers hardware and software technologies and is not related to vendor-specific products. Candidates who complete this program will be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of configuring, installing, diagnosing, repairing, upgrading, and maintaining microcomputers and associated technologies.
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The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification is designed for networking professionals who manage and troubleshoot network systems based on Microsoft Windows platforms. The current classes prepare students to work with 2003 platforms, but are applicable to those professionals working with earlier systems. The classes to be offered, dependent upon enrollment include the following:
Courses Electives Pass one Microsoft Exam to become a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)!
Pass all four Microsoft exams to become a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)!
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Fast growing health care occupations are changing! The certificate is being revised and updated to reflect the changes.
In the world of computer programming and development, there is more money to be made in the field of databases than in all the others combined. Oracle is a leader in the field of commercial database management systems, and professionals with Oracle skills are in high demand in private industry, state/federal government, and organizations within the Department of Defense. Through Continuing Education at the Woodbridge Campus of NVCC, you can prepare for the nationally recognized certification exam. The comprehensive curriculum emphasizes professional job skills. Individuals interested in a specific course, but not the entire certificate program are encouraged to participate.
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Timeframe The certificate program can be completed in one or two semesters of part-time attendance.
Prerequisites A basic knowledge of Windows and Relational Database Design or six months of on-the-job experience working with databases.
Who Should Attend
People working in the fields of banking, finance, accounting, inventory, investments, personnel, sales, advertising, manufacturing, research, weapon systems, and nearly every other modern business endeavor.
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Today employers are looking for top-notched skills to support the
higher-level professional staff. Interpersonal and technology skills
are key to one’s success. In this certificate program participants
gain skills to improve customer service relations to meet the needs
of new and existing customers. This certificate prepares students
to work in an office environment to do the following: word processing,
electronic spreadsheet development, data management, reports, publishing
and graphic presentations. Students improve their grammar and proofreading
and editing skills.
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Prerequisites
Computer Basics or equivalent — ITEC 1933
Computer Keyboarding or 35 WPM — ITEC 1945
Windows knowledge
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The Paralegal Studies Certificate Program is an inter-active program providing students the opportunity to take advantage of intense “skill oriented” training. The 2002-2003 Occupational Outlook Handbook stated, “Paralegals and legal assistants are projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2010. The majority of job openings for paralegals in the future will be new jobs created by rapid employment growth, but additional job openings will arise as people leave the occupation.”
This program offers the basic courses for entry-level positions. However, individuals already in the field take this training to sharpen their skills also. An overview of basic law office and court procedures is provided as students learn the basic documents for domestic relations, real estate settlements, litigation and discovery, wills, debt collection and personal injury. Students become familiar with document and data retrieval of public records along with how to interpret information. Government employees, legal secretaries, insurance and banking personnel and people interested in a career change, as well as literary types are sure to benefit from the program. Individuals seeking employment in the following: law firms, title companies, law enforcement agencies, and local, state and federal government may take this program. Private and fraud investigators, corporate legal departments and others may use this certificate to market one-self to employers.
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Note: This program is not the same as the Legal Assisting (Associate in Applied Science Degree) program offered at the Alexandria Campus.
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Courses Electives (Complete Three)
This program is designed to provide the student
with a basic background in the Federal contract
process, governing regulations, the bid and
proposal process, contract management and
performance and contract closeout. The small
business owner, employee, or employees working
with the federal contract process would find this
especially beneficial.
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Required
Courses Electives (Complete Two)
The Web Designer Certificate Program is designed for students entering into the Web page development arena. Whether designing Web pages for themselves, their business or non-profit organizations, this program provides the basic skills needed to accomplish the task. The courses in the program form a foundation and knowledge necessary for almost any Web-related or internet-development focus. Through this program, students gain a good understanding of client-side processing concepts and techniques. Students will learn about many issues involved in developing and/or supporting even simple Web sites.
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Prerequisites Experience with the World Wide Web and web browsers.
Who Should Attend This certificate program is designed for individuals interested in becoming Web designers, Web developers, Webmasters, or general hobbyists.
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This program addresses the dynamic and growing field of Human
Resource Development & Management . Required courses focus
on human resource fundamentals and provide hands-on practical techniques
that can immediately be applied to the work setting. Elective courses
give students the opportunity to focus on a specialized area, enhance
particular skills, and explore “hot topics.” Emerging
trends in the Human Resources Development and Management field
are also discussed. Newly employed human resource professionals,
as well as any manager, supervisor or business owner responsible
for managing employees should attend.
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Required
Courses Electives (Complete Two)
The Wedding Coordinator Certificate is designed for students who want to become professional wedding coordinators. Through planned classroom schedules and professional experience, students will be guided through the many facets of today's wedding etiquette. Now that we are living in a dynamic environment many of the traditional as well as new trends will be provided. Practical interpretations of the old and the new will be used to suit today's bride.
Timeframe Participants may complete this program in one or more semesters, during evening and weekend classes.
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Now featuring Macromedia Studio 8! The Macromedia suite
provides three powerful tools – Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and
Flash – that add different features and capabilities to your
web site. In this program you will learn how these tools work differently
and how they work together to create and manage Web sites. This program
is designed for anyone who wishes to learn to build web pages and
sites using the Macromedia tools. It is ideal for both novice and
advanced web designers. Whether you need to set up a Web site for
your church or non-profit group, or wish to add to your current job
skills, this program is for you.
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Prerequisites Students should be comfortable working with a mouse in the Windows
environment.
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