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Online Course Offerings
ESCC has access to several education partners who provide literally thousands of courses that cover almost every sector
and industry. Simply go to: http://es.vccs.edu/workforce-and-continuing-education/online-courses/ to explore all of
our online training opportunities.
Pearson VUE Test Center at ESCC
Each year millions of people around the world take an exam with Pearson VUE. Chances are you, or someone you
know, has recently tested with us. Your neighbor, the computer programmer ... your dad’s nurse, children’s teacher,
real estate agent or college grad who wants to go to business school ... all demonstrate their knowledge, skill and
commitment when they test with Pearson VUE.
6 Additional information can be found at: es.vccs.edu
Additional exams include Cisco Systems Inc.; CompTIA testing; Novell Testing;
Global Association for Quality Management and Evaluation Systems, and more tests
are being added.
To find out if a certain exam is offered at ESCC, go to the individual certification exam
website and search “Find a Testing Center” by entering a local zip code when prompted.
All registrations are completed online. Questions? Call Amy Shockley at 757-789-1793.
Earn Industry Recognized Credentials through ESCC
A number of industry credentials can be earned by students completing certain courses or programs of study at ESCC.
Many of the exams required for certification/licensure are offered on campus. The Pearson VUE Testing Center has
expanded these offerings in recent months.
For additional information about industry credentials, please contact:
Amy Shockley at 757-789-1793; ashockley@es.vccs.edu or Teresa Guy at 757-789-1790; tguy@es.vccs.edu
Credential
Awarding Entity
HVAC 608
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Microsoft
Insurance and Coding Specialist National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Virginia Board of Nursing
HeartSaver First Aid
American Heart Association
Healthcare Provider CPR
American Heart Association
Medical Office Assistant
National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Medical Assistant
National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Medication Administration
Virginia Board of Nursing
Practical Nurse
Virginia Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse
Virginia Board of Nursing
ServSafe Food Handler
National Restaurant Association
CompTIA A+
CompTIA
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA
OHSA-10 Construction
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Basic Electricity & Electronics (BEE) CertTEC
ESCC Awarded Institutes of Excellence Grant to Address Cybersecurity
ESCC has been awarded a Virginia Community College System’s Institutes of Excellence Grant that will assist Wallops
Island area employers to address Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity certification staff requirements. This
project will not only help to certify the current workforce but will also create a pipeline of potential employees with
required certifications.
“This class will offer an exceptional value,” says John Floyd, Assistant Professor of Electronics and Computer
Technology. “A voucher to take the certification test will be included in tuition. Unemployed or low-income students
may qualify for tuition assistance from the WIOA program as well.”
The project will take advantage of the recent expansion of ESCC’s Pearson VUE testing center
so that Shore residents can take certification tests right here on the ESCC campus.
The first class to be held in the Wallops area will help people to prepare for CompTIA Security+
certification. The class will be held in spring 2016 on Saturdays.
Please watch our website (www.es.vccs.edu/workforce) or call 757-789-1778 for more info.