The Valencia Institute is part of Valencia Community College, a multi-campus educational institution with seven campuses in Florida that serve over 52,000 students a year. The Valencia Institute provides ongoing workforce education workshops, seminars, courses and programs intended to meet the education and professional development needs of the employees.
The Valencia Institute presents continuing and professional education in great demand areas. Courses are available in the following categories: business, career enhancement, regulated industries, health professions, information technology, and languages. Delivery methods for Valencia Institute programs embrace classroom teacher-led instruction, online, and independent study. This flexibility makes it simple for people with work and life obligations to receive the education they require to launch a new career or to promote an existing one.
The Valencia Institute offers a unique blended learning model for IT certification training. It combines the convenience of online instruction with flexible, on-campus labs and mentoring. Some courses can even be completed without ever coming to campus. Valencia makes it easy for busy adult learners, individuals who already have substantial work and life obligations, to obtain the IT certification necessary to further their information technology career.
Valencia Community College has received its accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
Admissions
Any person is able to enroll in Valencia's continuing education courses in case they are 16 years of age or older. Programs begin on a weekly basis.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Valencia Institute has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for qualified students to receive Pell Grants and other federal assistance (e.g., Direct Loans). Additional aid alternatives open to eligible students of UCC embrace grants, loans, scholarships, and work/study programs.
Besides, Valencia presents "Money-Back Assurance". If a student is not totally satisfied at any time during the first 30 days of their membership, Valencia will reimburse their fee without any questions.