Schedule
Explore our FastForward programs in more detail or quickly find the next offering of each program below. Attend an Information Session to learn more about funding for upcoming FastForward programs. Early inquiry is encouraged to complete funding assistance application, program admissions requirements and secure a space.
FastForward Credential Programs | |||||||
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Program | Start Date | End Date | Days | Times | Full Tuition | FastForward Tuition | *Register by |
HEALTHCARE | |||||||
Clinical Medical Assistant | |||||||
Clinical Medical Assistant | Jan. 17 | Jun. 12 | MWTh | 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. | $3,267 | $1,089 | Closed |
+ Skills Labs | Feb. 27, Mar. 30, May 4 | Select Saturdays | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | ||||
+Certification Exam | Jun. 13 | Jun. 13 | 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. | |||||||
Clinical Medical Assistant | Feb. 12 | May 10 | MWF | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1:30 -4:30 p.m. | $3,267 | $1,089 | Closed |
+ Certification Exam | May 15 | May 15 | W | 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. | |||||||
Nurse Aide | |||||||
Nurse Aide | Coming in Summer 2024 | $3,495 | $1,165 | ||||
+ Clinical | |||||||
+ BLS-CPR | |||||||
+ Tentative State Exam | |||||||
Reliable Internet connection and a computer are needed for this program. Approximately two class sessions weekly will be held via Zoom. 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 clinical sessions. No class or clinical scheduled December 22, 2023 through January 7, 2024. | |||||||
Medication Aide | |||||||
Medication Aide* | Coming in Summer 2024 | $1,101 | $367 | ||||
Phlebotomy Technician | |||||||
Phlebotomy Technician* | Mar. 25 | Jun. 13 | MTTh | **6 - 10 p.m. | $2,334 | $778 | Closed |
+ BLS CPR^ | Apr. 27 | Apr. 27 | S | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | |||
+ Externship (tentative) | May 6 | Jun. 1 | 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. **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. Notes: Externship locations and times vary. | |||||||
Sterile Processing Technician | |||||||
Sterile Processing Technician | Feb. 19 | Jun. 27 | M/Th | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1:30 -4:30 p.m. | $4,500 | $1,500 | Closed |
+Tentative Clinical* | Mar. 5 | May 10 | TWF | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | |||
+Tentative Clinical* | May 14 | Jun. 28 | MTWF | 8 a.m. - 5 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. *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 | *Register by |
A+ | Feb. 27 | May 2 | T, Th | 6 - 10 p.m. | $2,502 | $834 | Closed |
+Skills Labs | Mar. 16, Apr. 13, Apr 27 | Sat | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Next cohort, $4,500 | $1,500 | ||
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. | |||||||
Network+ | May 21 | Jul. 11 | T, Th | 6 - 10 p.m. | $3,750 | $1,250 | May 16 |
Security+ | Apr. 1 | May 6 | M, W | 6 - 10 p.m. | $3,750 | $1,250 | Closed |
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 | *Register by |
Commercial Drivers (CDL) | |||||||
Class B - Bus | Mar. 11 | Apr. 3 | MTWTh | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | $4,500 | $1,500 | Closed |
Class B - Truck | Mar. 11 | Apr. 3 | MTWTh | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | $4,500 | $1,500 | Closed |
Class A - Tractor Trailer | Mar. 11 | Apr. 11 | MTWTh | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | $6,000 | $2,000 | Closed |
Class A - Tractor Trailer | Mar. 23 | Jun. 9 | S, Su | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | $6,000 | $2,000 | Mar. 20 |
Class A - Tractor Trailer | Apr. 8 | May 9 | MTWTh | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | $6,000 | $2,000 | Apr. 3 |
Class A - Tractor Trailer | May 15 | Jun. 20 | MTWTh | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | $6,000 | $2,000 | May 10 |
Class B - Truck | Jun. 3 | Jun. 27 | MTWTh | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | $4,500 | $1,500 | May 29 |
Heavy Equipment Operator Pathway | |||||||
Heavy Equipment Operator, Level 1 ^ | Coming in Summer 2024 | $4,500 | $1,500 | ||||
Heavy Equipment Operator, Level 2 | Coming in Fall 2024 | $4,500 | $1,500 | ||||
Heavy Equipment Operator, Level 3 | Coming in Fall 2024 | $4,500 | $1,500 | ||||
Remote Pilot Airman | |||||||
Remote Pilot Airman | Coming Soon | $750 | $250 | Closed | |||
Small Engine Repair Pathway | |||||||
Compact Diesel Engine Repair | Feb. 26 | Apr. 17 | M, W | 6 - 9 p.m. | $999 | $333 | Closed |
Driveline/Hydraulics | Apr. 24 | May 22 | M, W | 6 - 9 p.m. | $750 | $250 | Apr. 19 |
4-Stroke Engine Repair | Coming in Fall 2024 | $750 | $250 | ||||
2-Stroke Engine Repair | Coming in Fall 2024 | $600 | $200 | ||||
Power Equipment Electrical Systems | Coming in Fall 2024 | $600 | $200 | ||||
SKILLED TRADES | |||||||
Program | Start Date | End Date | Days | Times | Full Tuition | FastForward Tuition | *Register by |
Entry to Level 1 Programs (Prerequisite for Construction Craft, Electrical, Plumbing) | |||||||
Introduction to Construction | Apr. 22 | Apr. 26 | MTWThF | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | $1,098 | $366 | Apr. 17 |
Introduction to Construction | May 28 | Jun. 27 | T, Th | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | $1,098 | $366 | May 22 |
Construction Pathway | |||||||
Introduction to Construction | Apr. 22 | Apr. 26 | MTWThF | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | $1,098 | $366 | Apr. 17 |
Construction Craft Laborer, Level 1 ^ | Coming in Fall 2024 | $2,304 | $768 | ||||
Electrical Pathway | |||||||
Electrical, Level 2^ | Mar. 12 | May 16 | T, Th | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | $1,650 | $550 | Closed |
Electrical, Level 1 & Level 2 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. | |||||||
Electrical, Level 1 ^ | Apr. 1 | Jun. 10 | M, W | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | $1,500 | $500 | Closed |
Electrical, Level 1 & Level 2 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. | |||||||
HVAC Fundamentals Pathway | |||||||
Introduction to Air Conditioning | Coming in Fall 2024 | $1,500 | $500 | Closed | |||
AC & Electrical Systems Troubleshooting | Apr. 15 | May 20 | M, W | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | $1,500 | $500 | Apr. 10 |
Maintenance Technician Pathway | |||||||
Maintenance Technician | Apr. 16 | Jun. 20 | T, Th | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | $2,700 | $900 | Apr. 11 |
Plumbing Pathway | |||||||
Plumbing, Level 1 ^ | Apr. 17 | Jun. 26 | M, W | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | $1,599 | $533 | Apr. 12 |
Plumbing, Level 1 is a hybrid program 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 this program. | |||||||
Solar Technologies Pathway | |||||||
Industrial Solar Installer | Apr. 30 | May 1 | T, W | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | $897 | $299 | Apr. 24 |
Solar Technician | May 6 | May 10 | MTWThF | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | $1,650 | $550 | May 1 |
WELDING & MANUFACTURING | |||||||
Program | Start Date | End Date | Days | Times | Full Tuition | FastForward Tuition | *Register by |
Basic Welder | Jan. 22 | Apr. 22 | M, W | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | $5,850 | $1,950 | Closed |
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) | Feb. 6 | May 7 | T, Th | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | $5,850 | $1,950 | Closed |
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) | Mar. 26 | Jun. 18 | T, Th | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | $5,850 | $1,950 | Closed |
Pipe Welding | Coming in Fall 2024 | $5,850 | $1,950 | ||||
Machining Pathway | |||||||
Measurement, Materials & Safety | Coming in Summer 2024 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | $900 | $300 | |||
Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout | Coming in Summer 2024 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | $900 | $300 | |||
CNC Milling Fundamentals I | Coming in Summer 2024 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | $2,400 | $800 | |||
CNC Milling Fundamentals II | Coming in Fall 2024 | $1,620 | $540 | ||||
Computer Aided Design (CAD) Fundamentals | Coming in Fall 2024 | $1,620 | $540 | ||||
CNC Programming & Operations | Coming in Spring 2025 | $2,400 | $800 |
* 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