Enhance Your Skills & Increase Your Employability
菠萝大人版约炮 Global Campus offers comprehensive non-degree continuing education courses designed to provide advanced skill sets valued by employers. Because of COVID-19's economic impact on our communities, VWU Global Campus鈥攊n partnership with the Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development鈥攊s offering the following professional development workshops at no cost to you.
Interested in taking an online no-cost course? See what what online professional development courses we offer on campus.
If you've completed a previous workshop and would like to enroll in another, please email ceinfo@vwu.edu
IT Certification Prep
September 30 - November 20, 2024
Monday/Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
菠萝大人版约炮
5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach
Allen Village, Social Science Lab 107 (campus map)
This workshop is the prerequisite for the CompTIA Certification workshops. Students will learn and review basic computer concepts and terminology to prepare them for the CompTIA A+ and Security workshops. The prep workshop is designed for those students seeking to enroll in the A+ workshop in the spring. This workshop is required to enroll in the CompTIA workshop.
CompTIA A+ BootCamp
October 1 - November 21, 2024
Tuesdays/Thursdays 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach
Clarke Hall, Room 125 (campus map)
Prepare for success with the CompTIA A+ BootCamp workshop. Unlock the gateway to a thriving IT career with this comprehensive workshop designed to equip participants for the CompTIA A+ exam. Delve into essential concepts, practical skills, and invaluable insights necessary to excel in information technology. Join us to embark on a journey towards professional growth in the digital age. The CompTIA A+ BootCamp workshop is a fast-track crash course that covers both Core 1 and Core 2 in the span of eight weeks.
Prerequisite: A+ Certification Prep Workshop or IT experience (resume required).
Cost: Participants are responsible for course material costs.
CompTIA Cloud+
September 30 - November 20, 2024
Monday/Wednesday from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach
Clarke Hall, Room 125 (campus map)
Learn how to analyze the different cloud models to design the best solution to support business requirements; manage and maintain servers, including OS configurations, access control and virtualization. Participants will also learn to analyze system requirements to successfully execute workload migrations to the cloud. This workshop will wrap up with operations and support, and troubleshooting.
Cost: Participants are responsible for course material costs.
CompTIA Network+
October 1 - November 21, 2024
Tuesdays/Thursday 6:00-9:00 p.m.
菠萝大人版约炮
5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach
Clarke Hall, Room 118 (campus map)
Enhance Your Networking Expertise with CompTIA Network+! As the backbone of modern communication and technology, networking is essential for every IT professional. This workshop equips you with the skills to design, manage, and troubleshoot both wired and wireless networks, ensuring seamless connectivity and security. Gain hands-on experience in configuring network devices, understanding protocols, and implementing best practices. Elevate your ability to support organizational infrastructure and prepare for the CompTIA Network+ certification.
Cost: Participants are responsible for course material costs.
CompTIA Project+
October 1 - November 21, 2024
Tuesdays/Thursday 6:00-9:00 p.m.
The HIVE
140 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach
CompTIA Project+ is ideal for IT professionals who need to manage smaller, less complex projects as part of their other job duties, but still have foundational project management skills. Project+ is more versatile than other certifications because it covers essential project management concepts beyond the scope of just one methodology or framework.
Cost: Participants are responsible for the $217.00 course material before the start of the workshop.
Project Management Essentials with CAPM庐 Prep
September 30 - November 20, 2024
Monday/Wednesday-6:00-8:00
The HIVE
140 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach
Equip yourself with crucial project management skills tailored for both project managers and support roles. Our course materials adhere to globally recognized project management standards. Focused on key concepts including time, cost, risk, and communication, participants will not only meet but exceed the educational prerequisites for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM庐) certification by PMI庐.
Note: Hours count towards the 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM庐 certification.
CompTIA Security+
October 1 - November 21, 2024
Tuesdays/Thursday 6:00-9:00 p.m.
菠萝大人版约炮
5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach
Allen Village, Social Science Lab 107 (campus map)
CompTIA Security+ is the first security certification a candidate should earn. It establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs.
Cost: Participants are responsible for course material costs.
Logistic Supply Chain Management Including Tariffs and Customs Rules and Regulations聽聽聽聽聽聽
September 30 - November 20, 2024
Monday/Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
The HIVE
140 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach
This workshop covers fundamental aspects of supply chain management, operations, logistics, and customer service. Participants will gain insights into transportation and logistics, shipment management, and handling export and import documents. Key topics include shipping processes, document management for international trade, and effective management of transportation costs.
Microsoft Office Specialist - Excel (Session 3 of 3)
October 1 - November 21, 2024
Tuesdays/Thursday 6:00-9:00 p.m.
The HIVE
140 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach
This is the third part of a 3 part series. The Microsoft Office Specialist Expert certification demonstrates the skills needed to get the most out of Excel. As a candidate for this certification, you will be able to demonstrate your ability to apply the both intermediate and advanced features of Excel. This final session builds on the first two sessions and covers lookup formulas, advanced charts, advanced conditional formatting and workbook validation.
Diversity Training
September 30 - November 20, 2024
Monday/Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach
Clarke Hall, Room 214 (campus map)
Join us for our Diversity Training workshop, where you will gain a deeper understanding of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. In this interactive workshop, we will explore topics such as unconscious bias, cultural competence, and the impact of diversity on organizational performance. You will have the opportunity to engage in discussions, activities, and case studies to enhance your awareness and sensitivity towards different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. By the end of the workshop, you will learn practical strategies to promote diversity and create a more inclusive and respectful work environment for all employees. Whether you are a manager, team leader, or individual contributor, this workshop is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in your organization. Join us and become a champion for diversity in your workplace!