Enhance Your Skills & Increase Your Employability
Òùµ´ÉÙ¸¾ 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
CompTIA A+ BootCamp
November 25 - December 20, 2024
Mon/Wed/Thur 6:00-9:30 p.m.
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach
Clarke Hall, Room 125 (campus map)
Prepare for success with the CompTIA A+ Certification workshop. Prepare to 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+ Core Series requires candidates to pass two exams: Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2.
Completion of this workshop earns a microcredential and electronic badge from VWU.
Prerequisite: A+ Certification Prep Workshop or IT experience (resume required).
Cost: Participants are responsible for course material costs.
CompTIA Data+
November 25 - December 20, 2024
Mon/Tues/Wed 6:00-9:30 p.m.
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach
Clarke Hall, Room 217 (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. Participants are responsible for course material costs.
Completion of this workshop earns a microcredential and electronic badge from VWU.
Cost: Participants are responsible for course material costs.
CompTIA Security+
November 25 - December 20, 2024
Mon/Tues/Wed 6:00-9:30 p.m.
Òùµ´ÉÙ¸¾
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. Participants are responsible for course material costs.
Completion of this workshop earns a microcredential and electronic badge from VWU.
Cost: Participants are responsible for course material costs.
Entrepreneurship
November 25 - December 20, 2024
Monday/Wednesday from 5:00-9:00 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.
Public Speaking Mastery
November 25 - December 20, 2024
Tuesdays/Thursday 5:00-9:00 p.m.
The HIVE
140 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach
This comprehensive workshop is designed to enhance public speaking skills by teaching leaders and entrepreneurs how to captivate audiences, integrate humor, handle challenges, overcome public speaking fears and pitch with confidence. Learn how to elevate your leadership and influence, and increase your sales and impact by improving your public speaking and presentation skills. Whether you’re deathly afraid of public speaking or relatively confident but want to become a stronger, more polished speaker, this workshop will provide the personal and professional skill development you need.
Completion of this workshop earns a microcredential and electronic badge from VWU.
Developing Leadership: From Theory to Practice
December 15, 2024 - January 26, 2025
This comprehensive 6-week leadership workshop explores various leadership styles, examines influential 20th-century leaders, addresses ethical challenges, and provides practical experience through role-playing scenarios. Participants will develop critical skills in team motivation, conflict management, and effective feedback, culminating in a self-assessment to identify personal leadership strengths and growth areas.
Completion of this workshop earns a microcredential and electronic badge from VWU.
Building Strong Internal Teams
December 15, 2024 - January 26, 2025
In this workshop, leaders will explore strategies for building and nurturing strong internal teams. In today’s increasingly polarized environment, leaders face the challenge of maintaining trust and cohesion within their teams despite differing personal, professional, societal and political views. This workshop equips leaders with strategies to build strong internal teams, foster a positive work atmosphere, and navigate potential hostility in the workplace. Participants will learn how to enhance communication, increase employee engagement, and keep the focus on collaboration and productivity, even during challenging times.
Completion of this workshop earns a microcredential and electronic badge from VWU.