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Certificate and Achievement Programs

Information

A certificate or achievement program is a set of courses that provides you with skills to begin a career, advance in a current position, or attain professional growth.

Benefits

As a graduate of a certificate program, you will obtain training to give you advantages in the job market. Including certificate and achievement program information on your résumé enhances your ability to win new employment or increase your chances of promotion.

Pre-requisites

You must be able to read and write English and be at least 18 years old. English for Adult Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provides classes in order to become proficient in English. You need not be a Fairfax County resident. A high school diploma is not required. However, you are strongly urged to acquire one. Find out more about adult high school completion options.

How to Register

To create a permanent record, return the Certificate Achievement Program Registration Form with payment ($35 for certificate programs or $15 for achievement programs). Fee is non-refundable. Class records are retained once this fee is paid. Upon completion of each course, students receive a certificate. At the end of your particular program of study, mail in copies of Course Completion Certificate (the number will vary by program) to Certificate Programs Office, Plum Center, 6815 Edsall Road, Springfield, VA 22151.

For advice regarding which program best suits your needs, contact an ACE educational counselor at 703-660-2015.

Certificate Program — fees $35

• Accounting Assistant
• Administrative Assistant
• Computer Support Technician
• Dental Assistant
• Home Healthcare Aide
• Medical Administrative Assistant
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Insurance Biller
• Property Maintenance Technician
• Veterinary Assistant
• Web Designer /Developer

Achievement Program — fees $15

• Cake Decorating
• Floral Design
• Human Resource Management

Test-Outs

*Test out of some courses if you feel qualified. Only one test-out can be taken per day or evening.

Test-Out: Keyboarding—All Levels
Course BE01300 | $35

Section 0011 | 7 p.m.
Fairfax High School, Thursday, April 19
Rm E134 - Do, instructor

Section 0020 7:00 pm
Woodson High School, Thursday, June 28
Rm L117 Do, instructor

Section 0021 7:00 pm
Woodson High School, Tuesday, July 10
Rm L117 Do, instructor

Test-Out: Accounting, Writing, and Computer Applications

Tests can be taken at the Plum Center during the day. Call 703-658-1219 or e-mail business@fcps.edu to schedule. Test-out fee is $35.