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Fall 2011 term
now registering
The ACE Classes catalog is available at Fairfax County public libraries, county offices, job-placement centers, and ACE customer service centers.
A PDF of the catalog is available on our Website.
Did you know that parking is free at course locations and there is no difference in tuition for out-of-county residents?
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IT Career Descriptions
If you're in the market for a new or different career and technology interests you, check out the five IT career descriptions to get a picture of what's involved and how to get started.
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Instructor Profile
Williams Phillips
Originally from La Paz, Bolivia, Williams Phillips has made Northern Virginia his home for the past 17 years. He is a network engineer and as such has worked on a number of federal government projects that involved engineering and architecture in different network environments. After 15 years of consulting, he joined a firm in Herndon this year and loves his new job.
Bill is also passionate about teaching. In a nutshell, his philosophy of education is, "Lots of hands on, lots of reading, and having fun with all the things you are learning so that applying the knowledge to your workplace isn't difficult." He endeavors to make his class a real laboratory for learning.
In his free time, Bill enjoys watching movies with his family and playing tennis with his son.
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Greetings!
Our instructors have just had their annual mega-meeting and are gearing up for the fall term. And what a fall term it will be! New courses, new certificate programs, and new locations (South Lakes and Hayfield high schools). It's all here for you.
Don't delay - enroll today!
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 Computer Support Technician
The technology sector is expanding; the workforce needed to support a digital-age economy is growing every day. If you want to break into this high-demand job market, enroll in the Computer Support Technician Career Certificate program. The skills you acquire will open many doors. The program can be completed within two terms (about 6-8 months).
CE02000 | Computer Support Technician Certificate - initial fee of $35
CT02465 | Introduction to PC Maintenance
CT01470 | Windows 7
CT01465 | A+: Troubleshooting the Computer
CT01666 | A+ Certification Prep
CT01570 | Advanced PC Maintenance and Repair
Some courses may not be offered every term. Must register for CE02000 (the certificate program) in order to initiate recordkeeping for your transcript.
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Web Designer/Developer Certificate Program
Not surprisingly, the need for web designers and developers has increased greatly as we evolve into an Internet-driven society. If you are creative, know good design when you see it, and have some analytical ability, consider a career in web design and development.
You may also apply this skill set to other interests - perhaps earning extra-income as a consultant, supporting a non-profit that needs an Internet presence, or starting a web-based business. Whatever your passion, web design and development expertise will serve you well for years to come. The program can be completed within a year.
CE02020 | Web Designer/Developer Certificate - initial fee of $35
Required courses
CT01525 | HTML 1
CT01526 | HTML 2
CT01527 | HTML 3
CT01541 | Web Design with Cascading Style Sheets 1
CT01542 | Web Design with Cascading Style Sheets 2
CT01531 | JavaScript: Building Interactive Web Sites
CT01550 | Graphics for the Web
Electives: 2 required
CT01529 | Dreamweaver
CT01755 | Joomla 1.5 Development
CT01536 | Flash 1
CT01780 | Cold Fusion 1
Some courses may not be offered every term. Must register for CE02000 (the certificate program) in order to initiate recordkeeping for your transcript.
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Super Technology Discounts
Another ACE class benefit!
As an ACE student, you can purchase select Microsoft, Adobe, Dell, and Hewlett-Packard products for home and personal use at great discounts. For information about these saving opportunities, go to Technology@home.
Please note that you may need to have your class receipt as proof when taking advantage of the discounts for computer software and hardware.
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Is an Online Course Right for Me?
Best option for some, not all
The interest in online studies has increased dramatically in recent years, largely due to their convenience. Unlike the traditional classroom, students choose the day, hour, and place for study and set their own pace.
Popular as online study is, though, it's not suited for everyone. Those who thrive with this mode of instruction share these characteristics in common:
- Computer savvy
- Strongly motivated to learn
- Have an independent style of learning
- Find that computer work helps them stay focused
- Have ready access to up-to-date personal computers
- Like quick feedback tracking their own progress
- Have schedules and responsibilities that conflict with attending traditional classes.
If this description doesn't reflect you as a learner, then classroom instruction is the better choice. If it does describe you, consider trying an ACE online class. The online format is available for a variety of business, management, IT, career, and writing courses.
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