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
Two Workshop Sessions Available
This season we're offering two sets of no-cost workshops. Choose the session that fits your schedule and click the corresponding section below for details and registration:
Fall 2 Workshops
Nov 17 – Dec 31
CompTIA A+ Core 1 & 2 BootCamp
November 17 - December 31, 2025
Mondays/Wednesday 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.
Notes: The CompTIA A+ Core Series requires candidates to pass two exams: Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102).
Preferred prerequisites: IT Certification Prep workshops, or relevant IT Experience (email resume to ceinfo@vwu.edu)
Cost: Participants are responsible for course material costs.
CompTIA Data+
November 17 - December 31, 2025
Mondays/Wednesday 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach
Clarke Hall, Room 215 (campus map)
Elevate Your Data Analysis Prowess with CompTIA Data+! In an era where the significance of data analytics is paramount, the demand for skilled professionals to contextualize and effectively communicate critical business intelligence is on the rise. Uncover the skills needed for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data, influencing priorities, and steering business decision-making.
Completion of this workshop earns a microcredential and electronic badge from VWU.
Cost: Participants are responsible for course material costs.
CompTIA Security+
November 17 - December 31, 2025
Mondays/Wednesday 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach
Room: TBD (campus map)
CompTIA Security+ is the industry's go-to starting point for cybersecurity. It builds the essential knowledge every security role demands and sets the stage for more advanced, specialized careers. DoD 8140.03 approved.
Completion of this workshop earns a microcredential and electronic badge from VWU.
Cost: Participants are responsible for course material costs.
Note: Participants are responsible for course material costs and must bring their own device if they desire to use one.
Entrepreneurship
November 17 - December 30, 2025
Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
The HIVE
140 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach
Embark on the entrepreneurial journey, exploring idea generation, business plan creation, and the startup process. Uncover the essentials of launching a small business, from recognizing opportunities to securing funding for your venture. Elevate your entrepreneurial skills with this comprehensive workshop.
Completion of this workshop earns a microcredential and electronic badge from VWU.
From Message to Movement – Building Your Speaking Platform
November 17 - December 30, 2025
Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
The HIVE
140 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach
Turn your message into a brand, audience, and business! Ready to take your voice beyond the classroom? This 5-week course is designed for speakers, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to build a following and turn their expertise into opportunities. Together, we'll clarify your signature message and audience; develop a speaker bio and starter speaker kit; learn how to pitch yourself for speaking opportunities; explore strategies for building visibility through events, podcasts, and media; and understand the basics of creating a speaking business model. Each week includes coaching, peer feedback, and real-world strategies to help you find and grow your platform. The course ends with a showcase, where participants share their message with a live audience.
Completion of this workshop earns a microcredential and electronic badge from VWU.
December Term Workshops
Dec 8 – Jan 23
CompTIA Data+
November 17 - December 31, 2025
Tuesday/Thursday 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Virtual: Microsoft Teams
Elevate Your Data Analysis Prowess with CompTIA Data+! In an era where the significance of data analytics is paramount, the demand for skilled professionals to contextualize and effectively communicate critical business intelligence is on the rise. Uncover the skills needed for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data, influencing priorities, and steering business decision-making.
Completion of this workshop earns a microcredential and electronic badge from VWU.
Cost: Participants are responsible for course material costs.
CompTIA Security+
November 17 - December 31, 2025
Tuesday/Thursday 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Virtual: Microsoft Teams
CompTIA Security+ is the industry's go-to starting point for cybersecurity. It builds the essential knowledge every security role demands and sets the stage for more advanced, specialized careers. DoD 8140.03 approved.
Completion of this workshop earns a microcredential and electronic badge from VWU.
Cost: Participants are responsible for course material costs.
Note: Participants are responsible for course material costs and must bring their own device if they desire to use one.