No-Cost Professional Development Workshops

Interested in online no-cost courses? See our self-paced professional development online courses.

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registrations received after a workshop begins will be placed on a wait list and contacted when the workshop is available again.

If you’ve completed a previous workshop and would like to enroll in another, please email ceinfo@batten.edu.

Registration is now closed. Please check back for future sessions.

Upcoming Workshops

IT Certification Prep Workshop

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IT Certification Prep Workshop

Date: July 13 – September 2, 2026

Time: Mondays/Wednesdays • 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Location:
Batten University
5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach
Clarke Hall, Room 125 (campus map)

The prerequisite for the CompTIA Certification workshops. Students will review basic computer concepts and terminology to prepare for the CompTIA A+ and Security+ workshops. Designed for students seeking to enroll in the A+ workshop.

Cybersecurity CC Prep Workshop

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Cybersecurity (CC) Prep: Cloud, AI & Security Fundamentals

Date: July 13 – September 2, 2026

Time: Mondays/Wednesdays • 6:00–9:00 p.m.

Location:
Batten University
5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach
Clarke Hall, Room 215 (campus map)

Designed for complete beginners or those looking to strengthen their fundamentals. Covers network security, risk management, incident response, and security operations. Provides practical knowledge of current threats and industry best practices to prepare participants for entry-level cybersecurity roles.

CompTIA A+ Core 1 & 2 BootCamp

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CompTIA A+ Core 2

Date: July 14 – September 3, 2026

Time: Tuesdays/Thursdays • 6:00–9:00 p.m. (Online)

Prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 exam. Covers essential concepts, practical skills, and the knowledge needed to excel in information technology and launch a career in IT.

Note: The CompTIA A+ Core Series requires passing two exams: Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102).
Preferred prerequisites: IT Certification Prep workshop or relevant IT experience (ceinfo@batten.edu).
Cost: Participants are responsible for course material costs.
CompTIA Security+ Workshop

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CompTIA Security+

Date: July 13 – September 2, 2026

Time: Mondays/Wednesdays • 6:00–9:00 p.m. (Online)

CompTIA Security+ lays the foundation for a career in cybersecurity. Build the core knowledge every security professional relies on and take your first real step toward working in the field.

Cost: Participants are responsible for course material costs.
Note: Participants who wish to use a device during the workshop should bring their own.
Project Management PMP Workshop

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Project Management Plus PMP

Date: July 14 – September 3, 2026

Time: Tuesdays/Thursdays • 6:00–9:00 p.m. (Online)

The PMP certification is globally recognized and offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). This workshop contributes to the 35 hours of required project management education for PMP® certification.

Cost: Participants are responsible for $217.00 in course materials, due after the start of the workshop.
Note: Registration is capped at 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional requests will be waitlisted.
Entrepreneurship Workshop

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Entrepreneurship

Date: July 13 – September 2, 2026

Time: Mondays/Wednesdays • 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Location:
The HIVE
140 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach

Explore idea generation, business plan creation, and the startup process. Covers recognizing opportunities, launching a small business, and securing funding for your venture.

Public Speaking Workshop

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Public Speaking 2: Keynote Speaking & Business Development

Date: July 13 – September 2, 2026

Time: Mondays/Wednesdays • 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Location:
The HIVE
140 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach

Advanced techniques for crafting keynote speeches and using public speaking to drive business growth and career advancement.

Batten University Global Campus

Phone
757.233.8789
Email
ceinfo@batten.edu