MENU National Capital Region Set as default location Per Scholas National Capital Region offers free hands-on technology training to residents of Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Charles County, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia. It is accessible by Montgomery County transit and is located in Silver Spring. NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION Courses in the National Capital Region INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) IT Support IT Support offers the opportunity to earn the Google IT Support Professional Certificate and the CompTIA A+ certification, equipping you with the knowledge to fill a wide range of entry-level technology jobs. CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA A+, Google IT Support Professional Certificate IN-PERSON NEXT COURSE STARTS January 18th, 2022 APPLICATION DUE January 3rd, 2022 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING Women in Software Engineering This rigorous pre-apprenticeship program incorporates key innovations to better recognize and address the realities of women’s lives and foster faster entry into the workforce. This pilot program will provide online instruction to female-only cohorts over 15 weeks, diving deep into every aspect of software engineering - computer science, React, Node, design patterns & system architecture. Graduates will be connected with additional opportunities to continue to grow their skills, such as paid tech apprenticeships, discounted tuition or scholarships towards a Bachelor's degree, and full-time employment. REMOTE NEXT COURSE STARTS February 21st, 2022 APPLICATION DUE February 7th, 2022 CYBERSECURITY Cybersecurity Cybersecurity offers the opportunity to earn the Cybersecurity Analyst Certification (CySA+), equipping you with fundamental concepts in security specialities and hands-on training to enter this ever growing field as a cybersecurity analyst. CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA CySA+ REMOTE NEXT COURSE STARTS March 14th, 2022 APPLICATION DUE February 28th, 2022 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING Software Engineer Software Engineer prepares you for the tech industry as an adept developer with a ready-to-present professional portfolio to share with potential employers and start your career in Web Development, App Development, and many more. Currently offered online. REMOTE NEXT COURSE STARTS August 22nd, 2022 APPLICATION DUE August 8th, 2022 CLOUD AWS re/Start Through real-world, scenario-based learning, labs, and coursework, learners gain the skills they need for an entry-level cloud role. Currently offered online. CERTIFICATIONS AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner PARTNERS REMOTE NEXT COURSE STARTS October 31st, 2022 APPLICATION DUE October 17th, 2022 Meet our team Our team is dedicated to the technical and professional development of our students, from landing that first job to moving up the tech career ladder. Tesfaye Bayuh Technical Instructor, National Remote Training Erica Cain Recruiter for Recruitment and Admissions, National Capital Region Diane C. Duff Managing Director, National Capital Region Qwashemma R Harmon Site Director, National Capital Region Twilah Heckstall Manager, Career Development, National Capital Region Ronald L. Jones Director, Business Solutions, National Capital Region Julius Kioko Associate, Technical Instruction, National Capital Region Royinba Onijala Associate, Recruitment & Admissions , National Capital Region Alana L. Pabón Director, Recruitment & Admissions, National Capital Region MonDarryl Smith Manager, Business Solutions, National Capital Region Rachel M. Sokol Technical Instructor, National Capital Region Keionna Yarborough Technical Instructor, National Capital Region Meet Rachel Sokol It feels like I have a purpose. I have grown and changed so much. I tell people what I do, and they can’t believe me! They’re so impressed! I am proud to be one of the many individuals who are changing the face of tech. Meet Rachel Sokol VIEW ALL GRADUATE SUCCESS STORIES Interested in hiring a Per Scholas Graduate? Learn More News & Press NEWS November 16, 2021 Women-Only Cohort Launching at Per Scholas in 2022 Per Scholas hopes the pilot apprenticeship program can help increase the overall amount of women in the tech workforce and provide some answers about barriers to entry. Industry BLOG July 29, 2021 The Return to Campus Begins After nearly a year and a half of remote training, virtual camaraderie, and reminding people they’re on mute, Per Scholas campuses opened their doors to welcome our learners back to in-person learning in July. Complete with social distancing and health and sanitizing protocols in place, Cincinnati, Columbus, and National Capital Region were the first of our seventeen campuses to host our cohorts in-person. VIEW ALL NEWS & PRESS IN NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION Need help choosing the right course? BECOME A LEARNER VIEW COURSES BY LOCATION Have questions? Our admissions team is here to help. Connect with our recruitment & admissions team. FOR BUSINESS DONATE Courses About Locations Meet our Graduates I.D.E.A.S. News & Press Join Our Team Email us: info@perscholas.org Have an admissions question? Ask an admissions team member Sign up for our Monthly Impact Report © 2020 Per Scholas. All rights reserved. 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