Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Practitioner
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner credential validates cloud fluency and foundational AWS knowledge. This credential helps organizations identify and develop talent with critical knowledge related to implementing cloud initiatives.
| Course ID | Start Date | End Date | Mode | Course Fees |
| CTS 3255 52924 | 3/10/2025 | 5/8/2025 | Online | Tuition: $180.00 Technology Fee: $5.00 |
CISCO CyberOps Associate Certification
Cisco CyberOps Associate certification program validates the day-to-day, tactical knowledge and skills that Security Operations Center (SOC) teams need to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats. The CyberOps Associate exam and training cover knowledge and skills related to security concepts, security monitoring, host-based analysis, network intrusion analysis, and security policies and procedures.
| Course ID | Start Date | End Date | Mode | Course Fees |
| CCT 3110B- 53879 | 1/6/2025 | 5/8/2025 | Online | Tuition: $180.00 Technology Fee: $5.00 Exam Fee: TBD |
CompTIA A+ Certification
CompTIA A+ Certification is the industry standard for establishing a career in IT and the preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles. It is the only industry-recognized credential with performance-based items to prove pros can think on their feet to perform critical IT support tasks in the moment. It is trusted by employers around the world to identify the go-to person in endpoint management & technical support roles.
| Course ID | Start Date | End Date | Mode | Course Fees |
| CTS-3255A | 1/6/2025 | 5/7/2025 | Online | Tuition: $180.00 Technology Fee: $5.00 Lab Code: $129.00 Exam: $246.00 |
CompTIA Network+ Certification
CompTIA Network+ Certification is a baseline credential for IT infrastructure, covering troubleshooting, configuring, and managing networks. N10-7 exam addresses current networking technologies, like key cloud computing best practices, service models, virtualization techniques, and network resiliency, with expanded coverage of critical security concepts to help networking professionals work with security practitioners.
| Course ID | Start Date | End Date | Mode | Course Fees |
| NET-3100 | 1/6/2025 | 5/7/2025 | Online | Tuition: $180.00 Technology Fee: $5.00 Lab Code: $129.00 Exam: $369.00 |
CompTIA Security+ Certification
This course provides entry-level IT security professionals with the knowledge to identify risk, participate in risk mitigation activities, and provide infrastructure, information, operational, and application security. Students who complete this course will be eligible for the SYO 701 exam, which covers the application of security controls to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability; identification of appropriate technologies and products; and troubleshooting security events and incidents, with expanded coverage of critical networking concepts to help security professionals work with networking practitioners.
| Course ID | Start Date | End Date | Mode | Course Fees |
| CCT-3110 | 1/6/2025 | 5/8/2025 | Online | Tuition: $180.00 Technology Fee: $5.00 Textbook: $175.99 Exam: $404.00 |
Generative AI Fundamentals
This 10 week course prepares students to earn the Critical Career Skills: Generative AI credential which validates the candidate has a fundamental understanding of Generative AI. Its uses in personal and professional contexts, and the responsible and ethical management of such technology. Candidates should be familiar with productivity applications, such as Microsoft 365 or Google Docs.
| Course ID | Start Date | End Date | Mode | Course Fees |
| Generative AI | 3/7/2025 | 5/9/2025 | Online | Tuition: $180.00 Technology Fee: $5.00 Exam Fee: $209.00 |
Google IT Support Technician
This 33-week course will increase the skills required to succeed in an entry-level IT job. Students will learn to perform day-to-day IT support tasks including computer assembly, wireless networking, installing programs, and customer service; Learn how to provide end-to-end customer support, ranging from identifying problems to troubleshooting and debugging; Learn to use systems including Linux, Domain Name Systems, Command-Line Interface, and Binary Code. The course leads to the completion of the official Google IT Support badge certificate.
| Course ID | Start Date | End Date | Mode | Course Fees |
| Google IT Support Class closed to new registrations | 8/29/2024 | 4/17/2025 | Online 7:00-9:00 P.M. Monthly Zoom Meetings | Tuition: $180.00 Technology Fee: $5.00 |
JAVA Programming-SE 8 Oracle Certified Associate Part I
This is Part I of II courses designed to prepare students to become an Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer. Students will be prepared to sit for the Java SE Programmer I examination.
| Course ID | Start Date | End Date | Mode | Course Fees |
| CSC-3110U- 53863 | 1/6/2025 | 3/3/2025 | Online | Tuition: $180.00 Technology Fee: $5.00 |
Python Programming
This introductory 16-week course is designed to teach the fundamentals of Python programming to beginners. Python is a versatile and powerful programming language widely used in various fields, including web development, data analysis, artificial intelligence, and more. By the end of this course, students will have a strong foundation in Python and the ability to write simple to moderately complex programs. This course prepares students to take the Python Institute Certification.
| Course ID | Start Date | End Date | Mode | Course Fees |
| CSC-3110- 53132 | 1/6/2025 | 5/8/2025 | Online | Tuition: $180.00 Technology Fee: $5.00 Textbook: TBD |
Scholarships Available
Eligible students can apply for the following scholarships for approved Continuing Education Programs:
The Pacer Promise Scholarship will cover the costs of registration and exam fees for approved CE courses that lead to an industry-recognized credential. Students MUST be legal residents of Person or Caswell County.
The Short-term Workforce Development (STWD) scholarship will cover the costs of registration fees, textbooks, and exam fees for approved CE courses that lead to an approved industry-recognized credential. Students MUST be a legal North Carolina resident. For a complete list of eligible credentials, please visit: https://nccareers.org/credentials/credentials-list
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