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New River Community College PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE 2025-2026

Short-Term Training Programs

FastForward Program

Production Technician (CPT)

The purpose of the Certified Production Technician (CPT) program is to recognize through certification, individuals who demonstrate mastery of the core competencies of manufacturing production at the front-line (entry level through front-line supervisor) through successful completion of the certification assessments. The goal of the CPT certification program is to raise the level of performance of production workers both to assist the individuals in finding higher-wage jobs and to help employers ensure their workforce increases the company’s productivity and competitiveness. The CPT program consists of four individual certificate modules: Safety; Quality Practices & Measurement; Manufacturing Processes & Production; and Maintenance Awareness. Candidates must earn the four certificates to receive the full CPT certification.

Project Management Professional (PMP)

This course is designed to prepare students for the PMP Certification exam. It reviews the concepts of Project Management as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI), the accrediting body for project management. It will also fulfill the requirement for 35 contact hours of project management education for individuals seeking PMP certification. PMP certification is the profession’s most globally recognized and respected certification credential. The PMP designation following your name tells current and potential employers that you have a solid foundation of project management knowledge that can be readily applied in the workplace.

Six Sigma - Green Belt

NRCC offers a 14-week course for Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. The course presents the ASQ Six Sigma body of knowledge in a simulation workshop, application-oriented manner. Project simulation takes participants through the D-M-A-I-C (define, measure, analyze, improve and control) process improvement methodology. Participants interested in Six Sigma Green Belt certification must have three years of industry experience.

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Check out NRCC’s online catalog for more details. http://catalog.nr.edu/