Enhance Your Skills & Increase Your Employability
Virginia Wesleyan University Global Campus offers comprehensive non-degree continuing education courses designed to provide advanced skill sets valued by employers. VWU Global Campus—in partnership with the Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development—is offering the following professional development workshops at no cost to you.
Interested in taking an online no-cost course? See what self-paced professional development courses we offer online.
If you've completed a previous workshop and would like to enroll in another, please email ceinfo@vwu.edu
IT Certification Prep Workshop
January 5 - February 25, 2025
Mondays/Wednesday 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach
Clarke Hall, Room 125 (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.
Completion of this workshop earns a microcredential and electronic badge from VWU.
CompTIA A+ Core 1
January 6 - February 26, 2025
Tuesdays/Thursday 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+ Core 1 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.
Completion of this workshop earns a microcredential and electronic badge from VWU.
Notes: The CompTIA A+ Core Series requires candidates to pass two exams: Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2.
Preferred prerequisites: IT Certification Prep or CompTIA A+ Core 1 workshops, or relevant IT Experience (email resume to ceinfo@vwu.edu)
Cost: Participants are responsible for course material costs.
Project Management Essentials with CAPM Prep*
January 6 - February 26, 2025
Mondays/Wednesday 6:00-8:00 p.m.
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®) certification by PMI®.
Completion of this workshop earns a microcredential and electronic badge from VWU.
Cost: Participants are responsible for the $217.00 course material before the start of the workshop.
Note: There is a registration cap at 20 people, on a first-come, first-served basis.
After 20 registrations, any additional requests will be added to a waiting list, and will be notified after the start of the workshop if any seats opened up.
Public Speaking 1: Skill Mastery
January 6 - February 26, 2025
Monday/Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach
VWU Clarke 118 (campus map)
Focused on helping participants build confidence, overcome fear, and deliver effective presentations.
Completion of this workshop earns a microcredential and electronic badge from VWU.
Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate- Intermediate (Session 1 of 3)
January 6 - February 26, 2025
Tuesdays/Thursday 6:00-9:00 p.m.
The HIVE
140 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach
As a candidate for this certification, you demonstrate your ability to apply the main features of Excel. In this first session participants will learn to master creating and managing worksheets and workbooks and creating cells and ranges. This session will cover the skills measured for managing worksheets, workbooks, data cells, and ranges. The Microsoft Office Specialist certification demonstrates the skills needed to get the most out of Excel.
Completion of this workshop earns a microcredential and electronic badge from VWU.