We can help. At University of the Potomac, new career training classes are helping veterans, their family members, military service member’s, career changers and the unemployed find success in competitive new job fields after going back to school.

Learn about opportunities in the new year with . New Education 2 Employment classes are developed by industry experts to give you the knowledge, skills, and abilities to grow your career, start a new career, or change to your next career.

Opportunities for Veterans

Transitioning servicemembers and veterans can use GI Bill benefits to transition from military service into a competitive civilian job. Flexible, online courses include training for careers in information technology, cyber security, business and healthcare. Search online classes to prepare for the latest, in-demand jobs.

Help for Career Changers

Training Assessment Manager are standing by to answer your questions. These professionals will guide you through every step of the process, from pre-enrollment to course completion. Request information using the link to the right of any online program to connect with a training advisor.

Scholarships for Military Spouses

With the new Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) Initiative, Military Spouses can qualify for up to $4,000 in scholarships toward their education. Learn more at the . Our proven courses have helped thousands of spouses meet their educational goals to get the careers they deserve.

Get Started Today

At University of the Potomac, we’re serious about helping you keep your New Year’s resolution to go back to school. Ask a training advisor about professional and continuing education classes today at 1-844-­235-­9108 or trainingadvisor@potomac.edu. Visit the ̽����ѡWorkforce Training & Development Center online to learn more at .

That’s the mission of , where a new series of Education-2-Employment classes are helping veterans, their family members, military servicemembers, career changers, and more find success in competitive new career fields.

Build upon basic web authoring skills with best practices in web design, tools and technologies. With a course, you’ll earn a certificate that will prepare you to compete in our increasingly high-tech world. You’ll also finish the 12-month, mentor-supported program prepared to take the exam to earn CIW Web Design Specialist certification.

CIW certification is program. It’s the educational standard that will set you and your proven abilities apart from other web designers, IT workers, graphic artists and business professionals. At University of the Potomac, you’ll learn:

• An overview of web design concepts
• Web development teams, including web project management
• Web project management fundamentals, including documentation and communication
• Website development, navigation and wireframes
• How to build effective web page layouts
• Web page accessibility
• Browsers and their design considerations
• Navigation concepts
• Creating web graphics and images
• Multimedia for the web, including animation, audio and video
• Ethical and legal issues in web development
• The function and evolution of HTML and markup languages
• Tables and framesets for web page structure
• Website content, internet marketing and search engine optimization
• Creating web pages with open-source tools
• HTTP Servers and Web Applications, including server administration
• Web design and databases
• Site testing, publishing and maintenance

You’ll also learn to work with essential production tools like Microsoft Expression Web, and Adobe Dreamweaver and Flash. You will study design and development technologies and languages including Cascading Style Sheets, Extensible Markup Language, JavaScript, Java applets and Dynamic HTML.

Talk to a training advisor today about enrolling in this online course, or any of the online career training courses University of the ̽����ѡoffers in . Call 1-844-­235-­9108 or email trainingadvisor@potomac.edu. Learn more about exciting new career options at .

Career training programs at The ̽����ѡWorkforce Training & Development Center can provide the additional training you need to launch a competitive new career after you leave military service.

University of the Potomac’s is helping military service members transition into rewarding civilian careers with a new series of Education 2 Employment programs. Use your GI Bill benefits online as you pursue a flexible, self-paced education that builds on skills you learned in the military.

Put your skills to work

Veterans often leave the service with special skills in computer security, contractor management, electronic troubleshooting and project management. Those same skills are in demand in today’s market. Technology and business jobs rank high on the list of well-paid and commonly chosen by Veterans.

Information Security

Stay at the cutting edge of IT security with a certification course to become a . This 12-month, self-paced course teaches students installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security, troubleshooting, customer service and communication to work with clients. You’ll finish the course prepared to take multiple certification exams for quick entry into a new job in the IT security industry.

Project Management

Learn project management basics with. Students will learn the art and science of leading a project, the different steps in a project’s life cycle, and the keys to leading and managing a successful project. This is a skill that many employers want to see, regardless of the career focus in a particular industry.

Electronic Systems Technicians

Electronics Systems Technicians work in a variety of industries, installing, maintaining and upgrading essential systems and services. Learn to install and troubleshoot interconnected home systems, including entertainment, telecommunication, HVAC, lighting, water management, security, and access control systems with an .

At University of the Potomac, we’re committed to making the transition easier. You’ll be matched with a Training Assessment Manager to guide you through every step of the process, from pre-enrollment to course completion. Call 1-844-­235-­9108 or email trainingadvisor@potomac.edu to learn more about going back to school after the military or browse

Military spouses can also reach their career and educational goals at The ̽����ѡWorkforce Training & Development Center. With the new Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) Initiative, Military Spouses can qualify for up to $4,000 in scholarships toward their education. Learn more at the . 26% of Military Spouses are unemployed. Our proven courses have helped thousands of Spouses get the careers they deserve. Call today.

Flexible, online courses and career training programs at University of the ̽����ѡprovide opportunities for quick entry in new careers. In just five weeks, students will learn how to launch a WordPress blog, write for the web, and build a plan to manage their new blogs even after course completion.

is the perfect introduction into blogging for a variety of users. This course is beneficial for military spouses looking for flexible career options, writers hoping to share content with new audiences, and business owners wanting to market their products and services online.

Students will gain hands-on experience in blog management, including:

• How to install and configure a WordPress blog
• How to write and publish blog entries
• Page settings and links
• Managing comments
• Managing accounts and access to the blog
• Strategies for increasing traffic
• Creating themes and installing plug-ins
• Content management strategies

is just one of dozens of offered at . New Education-2-Employment programs are designed to help you grow your career, start a new career, or change to your next career. High-tech, hands-on training is available in web design, programing, information technology, and more.

Training Assessment Managers are standing by to help you chose the program that’s just right for you. These professionals provide personalized assistance with enrollment in continuing education and career development classes. Contact a Training Assessment Manager at 1-844-­235-­9108 or email trainingadvisor@potomac.edu.

For more information about Ther, visit . Learn more about scholarships for military spouses with the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) Initiative. Visit our MyCAA portal online at .

With the new, you could qualify for up to $4,000 of tuition assistance to start a new career, further your education or change jobs.

Do you qualify?

At University of the Potomac, personal Training Assessment Managers are available to guide you through the process, from registering to selecting a flexible program to fit your schedule. To get started, ask yourself these questions.

• Are you married to a service member on active duty in pay grades E-1 to E-5, W-1 to W-2 and O-1 to O-2? (Spouses married to service members in paygrades E-6 and above, W-3 and above and O-3 and above are not eligible.)

• Can you start and complete your coursework while your military sponsor is on Title 10 military orders? (This includes spouses married to members of the National Guard and reserve component in these same pay grades.)

• Would you like to pursue a license, certificate, certification, training course or examination leading to an associate degree (excluding associate degrees in General Studies, Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies that do not have a concentration)?

If you answered “yes,” the MyCAA scholarship could be your ticket to a flexible education and a new career.

At University of the Potomac, our online classes are available with rolling start dates in a variety of fields, so classes are available whenever and wherever you choose. Browse the catalog of self-paced, portable courses at University of the Potomac’s .

Learn more today

Call 1-844-­235-­9108 or email trainingadvisor@potomac.edu  to talk to someone about educational opportunities for military spouses. Visit for more information on a military-friendly education today.

On average, it takes just five to seven hours per week of studying to complete a career training program in the timeframe allotted, according to University of the Potomac’s Training Assessment Managers. These professionals provide personalized support to help service members transition into rewarding civilian careers.

It’s just one of the ways University of the ̽����ѡpartners with transitioning service members, veterans and spouses. Our ̽����ѡWorkforce Training & Development Center can help you make the most of your military education benefits with our new , designed for busy adults like you.

Get started today

Use your GI Bill to start training for a new career immediately with one of our self-paced, flexible programs. Most can be completed within four to six months after you register. by requesting more information on one of hundreds of courses to prepare you for a high-demand, high-growth job after your military career.

Find a program for you

Find a program that is just right for you by browsing the course catalog. All programs list the average number of hours it takes to complete training and the length of time you have access to your training, so you can find a program that works with your schedule.

Military spouses can also take advantage of these flexible programs and classes through University of the Potomac. With the new Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA)  Initiative, military spouses can even qualify for up to toward their education.

Get personalized answers

Have questions? Your Training Assessment Manager will guide you through the entire process – from pre-enrollment to course completion.

Whatever career training program you chose, University of the ̽����ѡis here to serve you. Get personalized assistance with your military-to-civilian transition today at 1-844-­235-­9108 or trainingadvisor@potomac.edu or visit the ̽����ѡWorkforce Training & Development Center online at .

At University of the Potomac, a new series of courses, certificates, and programs are aimed at just that transition. Our Education 2 Employment programs are the heart of The ̽����ѡWorkforce Training & Development Center, a place to grow your career, start a new career, or change to your next career. Follow these steps to start your transition into a competitive civilian job.

Browse hundreds of workforce training programs

Search in technology, business, accounting, healthcare and more to find programs to build on your unique skill set. These can train you for the latest, in-demand jobs. Have a question? Request information using the link to the right of each program to connect with a training advisor.

Follow career trends on social networks

With more than 300 million members, LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network. On the social networking site you’ll find contacts spanning hundreds of industries, including University of the ̽����ѡalumni, faculty members and students. Stay on top of industry trends, find job opportunities, and network with other veterans.

Network in person

Learn more about career development with a presented by The ̽����ѡAlumni Career Advisory Committee. Sign up for information on LinkedIn networking or how to become certified in contract management, IT security management, or project management on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Ask an expert

At University of the Potomac, we’re serious about helping members of the military transition into new educational opportunities. Talk to a training advisor to get personalized assistance today at 1-844-­235-­9108 or trainingadvisor@potomac.edu or visit the ̽����ѡWorkforce Training & Development Center online at .

Quick-start career pathway programs are available to help military spouses prepare for a job in a high-demand field, wherever the military takes you. And with the new Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) Initiative, toward their education. Online classes are available with rolling start dates in a variety of fields, including business, information technology, and healthcare.

Start your own business

Turn a hobby into a career with. Career certificate programs are available in photography, personal fitness, day care administration, wedding and event management, floristry, landscaping, and interior decorating. Learn sales strategies, marketing, customer management and more with online classes designed to give students the tools, information, and strategies they need to launch a business in their chosen field.

Learn to build webpages

For example, the University of the Potomac’s will provide you with the skills to start a career developing and designing websites from anywhere in the world. Courses include HTML/XHTML Introduction, Adobe Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Flash, and Building Websites for a Modern Web. Many other options are available to you in the IT field as well!

Meet high-tech healthcare demands

Tech-savvy administrative professionals are needed to manage new electronic medical records and computer-based health information systems as administrative medical assistants, one of the fastest growing careers in the healthcare industry. Get certified as an to provide day-to-day support to physician practices, hospitals, chiropractic practices, and other health care providers in this high-demand field. Explore additional healthcare career options as well!

Whatever career pathway you chose, University of the ̽����ѡis here to serve you. Call 1-844-­235-­9108 or email trainingadvisor@potomac.edu  to talk to someone about educational opportunities for military spouses. Visit for more information on a military-friendly education today.

Our online programs allow you to get started whenever you like, and complete your studies at your own pace, with the convenience of having an instructor available whenever you’d like. For those that enjoy having a schedule, but still want the ability to learn from anywhere, we offer Synchronous Online courses, scheduled with an instructor but available online. Finally, if you prefer a traditional learning environment, we offer In-Classroom study with an instructor onsite at our UOTP campuses in DC and Virginia.

Your learning and training should be about you and what you’re comfortable with. Want to learn at night, or on the weekends? We’ve got you covered with courses scheduled for your convenience, at the times that you are available. We even offer boot-camp style classes, typically week long, all-day classes that focus on getting you the knowledge to move into your new career. In order to help you, we also offer a Training Advisor to be your coach and mentor as you progress through your education. They will be there every step of the way, checking on your progress, answering questions, and advising you on the best way to complete your program of study.

We’re here to get you started on your path to a high demand career field, or to help you advance in your current career. You can use your VA and MyCAA benefits to pay for your program, and we offer flexible payment options to those without benefits. Once you’ve completed your program, you can use our partnership with Gradcast to submit your resume to thousands of employers with over 675,000 jobs posted looking for skilled individuals in over 34 industries. If you’d like to continue your education into an academic degree program, start here, get certified, get a great job, and then continue with us to complete a degree or two!  To learn more, visit our . To speak directly with a training advisor, call 844-235-9108 or send an email to trainingadvisor@potomac.edu.

We can’t wait to see what your future holds at the University of the Potomac!