Schedule
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FastForward Credential Programs
- Healthcare
Program Start Date End Date Days Times Full Tuition FastForward Tuition Clinical Medical Assistant
$3,267 $1,089 Clinical Medical Assistant Aug. 26 Jan. 16 M, T Th 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. + Skills Labs +Certification Exam Jan. 23 Jan. 23 Th 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. Reliable Internet connection and a computer are strongly encouraged for this program. Class will be supplemented with online materials. Students who have a laptop are encouraged to bring laptops to class. One-hour meal break on Saturdays. Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide + BLS-CPR +Skills Labs + Tentative State Exam Reliable Internet connection and a computer are needed for this program. Class will be supplemented with online materials on Canvas. Students who have a laptop are encouraged to bring laptops to class. One-hour meal break provided on Saturday skill sessions. Clinical sessions anticipate to occur during evening class hours, subject to change. Medication Aide
Medication Aide* November 7 January 30, 2025 T, Th **6:00 - 8:00 p.m. $1,101 $367 Medication Aide* November 23 December 7 S ***12:30 - 4:30 p.m. $1,101 $367 Medication Aide* December 14 January 18, 2025 S 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $1,101 $367 A reliable internet connection and a computer are needed for this program as this is a hybrid class. Class will be supplemented with online materials on Canvas. **This class will be virtual. ***This class will be held in S122. Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician* August 12 November 4 M, T, Th **6:00 - 9:00 p.m. $3,267 $1,089 + BLS CPR^ August 31 Sa 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. + Externship (tentative) October 1 October 31 TBD TBD Reliable Internet connection and a computer are strongly encouraged for this program. Class will be supplemented with online materials. Students who have a laptop are encouraged to bring laptops to class. Notes: Externship locations and times vary. **Class will meet 6-10 p.m. the first week, then adjust to meeting 6:30-9:30 p.m. thereafter. ^BLS-CPR for Healthcare Providers required at no additional cost for those not already certified through August 31, 2024. Sterile Processing Technician
Sterile Processing Technician +Tentative Clinical* +Tentative Clinical* Reliable Internet connection and a computer are strongly encouraged for this program. Class will be supplemented with online materials. Students who have a laptop are encouraged to bring laptops to class. *Clinical hours tentative and subject to change and clinical placement. Students must accumulate a minimum of 400 clinical hours and attain competency in required skills before eligible to attempt certification exam. - Information Technology
Program Start Date End Date Days Times Full Tuition FastForward Tuition Network+ Sep. 10 Oct. 31 T, Th 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. $3,750 $1,250 +Skills Labs Sep. 21 & Oct. 19 S 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Reliable Internet connection and a computer are needed for all IT programs. Weekly class sessions are held online via Zoom. Skills labs are in person on campus. Class will be supplemented with online materials on Canvas. Saturday skill labs are held on campus. One-hour meal break provided on Saturday sessions. A+ Aug. 20 Nov. 21 T, Th 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. +Skills Labs Sep. 21 & Oct. 26 S 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Reliable Internet connection and a computer are needed for all IT programs. Weekly class sessions are held online via Zoom. Class will be supplemented with online materials on Canvas. Saturday skill labs are held on campus. One-hour meal break provided on Saturday sessions. Security+ Aug. 26 Oct. 16 M, W 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Reliable Internet connection and a computer are needed for all IT programs. Weekly class sessions are held online via Zoom. Class will be supplemented with online materials on Canvas. - Logistics & Transportation
Program Start Date End Date Days Times Full Tuition FastForward Tuition Commercial Drivers (CDL)
Class A - Tractor Trailer Sep. 4 Oct. 10 M, T, W, Th 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $6,000 $2,000 Class A - Tractor Trailer Sep. 14 Nov. 17 S, Su 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $6,000 $2,000 Class A - Tractor Trailer Oct. 14 Nov. 11 M, T, W, Th, F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $6,000 $2,000 Heavy Equipment Operator Pathway
Heavy Equipment Operator, Level 1 ^ Sept. 14 Oct. 6 S, Su 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $4,500 $1,500 Heavy Equipment Operator, Level 1 ^ Sept. 3 Oct. 29 T, Th 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. $4,500 $1,500 Heavy Equipment Operator is a hybrid program with 64 hours of in-class instruction and 24 hours of online, anytime instruction. Reliable Internet connection and a computer are needed for these programs. Small Engine Repair Pathway
4-Stroke Engine Repair Sept. 16 Oct. 14 M, W 6:00 - 9:00p.m. $750 $250 2-Stroke Engine Repair Oct. 22 Nov. 12 T, Th 6:00 - 9:00p.m. $750 $250 Power Equipment Electrical Systems Nov. 19 Dec. 10 M, W 6:00 - 9:00p.m. $750 $250 - Skilled Trades
Program Start Date End Date Days Times Full Tuition FastForward Tuition Entry to Level 1 Programs
(Complete before Construction Craft, Electrical, Heavy Equipment Operator, Plumbing)
Introduction to Construction Sept. 18 Oct. 23 M, W 5:30 - 9:30p.m. $1,098 $366 Introduction to Construction Nov. 8 Nov. 17 F, S, Su F: 5:30 - 9:30p.m.
S, Su: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.$1,098 $366 Electrical Pathway
Introduction to Construction > Electrical, Level 1 > Level 2
Electrical, Level 1 ^ Aug. 26 Sept. 30 M, T, W, Th 5:30 - 9:30p.m. $4,500 $1,500 Electrical, Level 2 Oct. 1 Nov. 7 M, T, W, Th 5:30 - 9:30p.m. $3,900 $1,300 Electrical, Level 3 Nov. 11 Dec. 17 M, T, W, Th 5:30 - 9:30p.m. Electrical, Levels 1 -4 are hybrid programs with 80 hours of in-class instruction and 40 hours of online, anytime instruction (approximately 4 hours per week). Reliable Internet connection and a computer are needed for these programs. Fiber Optics
Fiber Optics Installer Nov. 12 Jan. 16, 2025 T, Th 5:30 - 9:00p.m. $4,650 $1,550 Fiber Optics Installer Dec. 14 Feb. 8, 2025 S 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. $4,650 $1,550 HVAC Fundamentals Pathway
Introduction to Air Conditioning Sep. 23 Oct. 30 M, W 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. AC & Electrical Systems Troubleshooting Nov. 11 Dec 18 M, W 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. - Welding & Manufacturing
Program Start Date End Date Days Times Full Tuition FastForward Tuition Basic Welder Aug. 27 Nov. 26 T, Th 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. $5,850 $1,950 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Sep. 11 Dec. 11 M, W 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. $5,850 $1,950 Pipe Welding Aug. 27 Nov. 26 T, Th 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. $5,850 $1,950 Pipe Welding (FF) Sept. 14 Dec. 14 S 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $5,850 $1,950 Basic Welder Sept. 14 Dec. 14 S 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. $5,850 $1,950
* Registrations after this date will be permitted if space is available.
^ Earned credential in Introduction to Construction from NCCER is required before enrollment in Level 1 classes.
Class dates, location and tuition subject to change.
Day Abbreviations
M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, Th=Thursday, F=Friday, S=Saturday, Su=Sunday
No classes scheduled on the following dates:
2024: Jan. 15, May 24-27, Jun. 19, Jul. 4, Aug. 31-Sep. 2, Oct. 7 & 8, Nov. 5, Nov. 27-Dec 1