No-Cost Workshops
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. Because of COVID-19's economic impact on our communities, VWU Global Campus—in partnership with the Hampton Roads Workforce Council and Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development—is offering the following professional development workshops at no cost to you.
If you've completed a previous workshop and would like to enroll in another, please email ceinfo@vwu.edu
Workshop Information
Personal Trainer Certification Course (LIVE Lectures + In-Person Practical Skills Labs)
March 27 - May 17
Mondays/Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Dr., Virginia Beach
Clarke Hall, Room 217 (campus map)
Get all the information needed to become a Certified Personal Trainer. This NCCA-accredited program is approved for three college credits toward a degree. Topics will cover 15 hours on anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, nutrition, and more. The weekly in-person practical skill labs will feature role-play and review essential hands-on skills to master assessing clients, stretching, warm-ups/cool-downs, exercise analysis and programming design.
Cost: Students are responsible for purchasing the required textbook, “Fitness Professional’s Handbook” (7th Edition, Howley, Edward T. and Thompson, Dixie L. 2017). The e-book costs $74 and the hardcover version is $99 plus $15.95 for shipping.
Supply Chain Management A-Z: Operations and Logistics Basic
March 27 - May 17
Mondays/Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
The HIVE
140 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach
This workshop will provide the basics of supply chain management, operations and logistics, and customer service. Topics include shipping processes, document management for exporting and importing products, and transportation costs.
CompTIA A+ Certification Prep Workshop
March 28 - May 18
Tuesdays/Thursdays from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Dr., Virginia Beach
Clarke Hall, Room 125 (campus map)
This workshop is the prerequisite for the CompTIA Certification workshop. Students will learn and review basic computer concepts and terminology.
Note: This workshop is required to enroll in the CompTIA workshop Core 1.
CompTIA A+ Certification Workshop Core 1
March 28 - May 18
Tuesdays/Thursdays from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Dr., Virginia Beach
Clarke Hall, Room 118 (campus map)
This workshop prepares participants for the CompTIA A+ exam. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers in today’s digital world. The CompTIA A+ Core Series requires candidates to pass two exams: Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2. Prerequisite: A+ Certification Prep Workshop or IT experience (resume required).
Prerequisite: A+ Certification Prep Workshop or IT Experience (Resume Required).
Cost: Participants are responsible for the $284.00 course material before the start of the workshop.
Note: Textbooks and exam vouchers are non-refundable.
CompTIA A+ Certification Workshop Core 2
March 27 - May 17
Mondays/Wednesdays from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Dr., Virginia Beach
Clarke Hall, Room 125 (campus map)
CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today’s core technologies, from security to networking to virtualization and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world. The CompTIA A+ Core Series requires candidates to pass two exams: Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2.
Prerequisite: Students must complete CompTIA A+ Certification Workshop Core 1 to enroll in CompTIA A+ Core 2
CompTIA Project+
March 28 - May 18
Tuesdays/Thursdays from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
The HIVE in Virginia Beach
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.
Note: Textbooks and exam vouchers are non-refundable.
CompTIA Security+
March 28 - May 18
Tuesdays/Thursdays from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Dr., Virginia Beach
Allen Village, Social Science Lab 107 (campus map)
CompTIA Security+ is the first security certification a candidate should earn. This workshop provides the basic knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs.
Cost: Participants are responsible for the $303.00 course material before the start of the workshop.
Note: Textbooks and exam vouchers are non-refundable.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the Workplace Certification
March 27 - May 17
Mondays/Wednesdays from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Online/Hybrid Course Format
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Dr., Virginia Beach
Clarke Hall, Room 215 (campus map)
Learn skills that facilitate working and interacting with people from different backgrounds and cultures. This workshop is designed to address biases and prejudices within a workplace and show participants that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training benefits an organization and builds employee morale.
Microsoft Office Specialist - Word Certification Prep Expert
March 28 - May 18
Tuesdays/Thursdays from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
The HIVE in Virginia Beach
140 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach
Participants will learn Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in a series of five eight-week sessions. Each session covers a different Microsoft Application as noted in the workshop title. The Microsoft Office Specialist certification demonstrates the skills needed to get the most out of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Participants will learn the skills needed for the MOS Expert Exams.
Entrepreneurship I
March 27 - May 17
Mondays/Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
The HIVE in Virginia Beach
140 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach
Delve into the world of entrepreneurship, from generating an idea to writing a business plan. Learn what it takes to start a small business starting with opportunity recognition, the startup of a business, and how to fund the venture.
Project Management Essentials with CAPM® Prep
April 8 - May 27
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Dr., Virginia Beach
Clarke Hall, Room 125 (campus map)
Participants will gain skills essential to project managers and those in support roles, with course materials aligned with the internationally recognized standards of project management. Oriented to concepts such as time, cost, risk, and communication. Once completed, participants will meet or exceed the educational prerequisites for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certification offered through the Project Management Institute (PMI®).
Note: Hours count towards the 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® certification.
Soft Skills: Writing for Success
April 8 - May 27
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Dr., Virginia Beach
Allen Village, Social Science Lab 107 (campus map)
This workshop is perfect for refreshing and refining written communication. It provides instruction on delivering professional written documents, applications, and clear and concise emails. Perfect for those looking to upskill or reskill in a thriving workforce.
Soft Skills: Interpersonal Communication/Public Speaking/Conflict Resolution/Critical Thinking
March 27 - May 17
Mondays/Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Dr., Virginia Beach
Clarke Hall, Room 217 (campus map)
Soft skills are essential for success in today’s workforce. Learn transferable soft skills that will take you to the next level in your career and make you stand out in the crowd. This workshop will focus on interpersonal communication skills for the workplace, public speaking to engage the audience in your presentation, resolving conflict peacefully and effectively with your colleagues, and critical thinking for making sound decisions.
Intermediate and Advanced Excel Training
March 28 - May 18
Tuesdays/Thursdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Dr., Virginia Beach
Beverly Hall, Digital Music Lab (campus map)
This workshop gives an overview of Microsoft Excel basics and then gradually builds a solid foundation for those looking to use this software in their careers. Perfect for entry-level professionals interested in learning to use Excel in their daily tasks.
Franchise/Small Business Ownership
March 28 - May 18
Tuesdays/Thursdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Dr., Virginia Beach
Clarke Hall, Room 118 (campus map)
If you ever wanted to start your franchise but didn’t know where to start, this workshop is for you. Learn what it takes to be a franchise owner, starting with the application process, financing, marketing, location, and operations.
