Welcome to the FCPS ACE Newsletter! As one of the top school systems in the nation, Fairfax County Public Schools is dedicated to lifelong learning, providing education and skills for real-life success. When you choose from the hundreds of continuing education classes offered through FCPS Adult & Community Education, you're positioning yourself for career advancement and personal fulfillment. We hope you enjoy this informative content, and find new ways to enrich your life!
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Whether you’re looking to switch careers, upgrade your current skills or just learn something fun, you can get 10% off the tuition of any class purchased from FCPS ACE on 2-16-26! Register for as many classes as you want and get 10% off every class! But only when you register on President’s Day, February 16, 2026. See details and browse for your classes today to see what learning opportunities await you!
February is an important month for Course Registration.
Please make note of some important deadlines and upcoming dates for FCPS ACE course registration. These courses fill especially fast, so don't delay to secure your seat.
- Radio Production starts February 21 - only 4 seats left.
- Electrical Apprenticeship Levels 2 and 4 start February 23 - almost full.
- Plumbing Apprenticeship Levels 2 and 4 start February 23 - almost full.
- Special savings on CPR classes - see below.
New Scholarship Opportunities Available.
FCPS ACE is now able to offer $100 scholarships for our online career courses. Students may apply for a $100 scholarship applied towards the tuition of any online, self-guided career courses they take through FCPS ACE. This is a tremendous benefit to help advance career growth and opportunity for our community. Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis and are not entirely need-based. Interested students can apply at this link.
If you are not in need of a scholarship but would like to help support career education and advancement, we'd appreciate your donation in any amount!
Check out some of our upcoming classes below, and as always, hundreds more are available to browse and register on our site. Make sure to take advantage of our President's Day Sale on February 16 to save 10% on all your learning adventures!
Your partner in learning,
Paul Steiner,
ACE Administrator
Love can save a life! And you and your love (or just a friend!) can learn to save a life together with a BOGO 1/2-OFF offer on CPR Classes held the week of February 14th. Use the code HEARTSAVER when you sign up for these special CPR/AED/First Aid classes held during Valentine's Week and learn how you can keep someone's heart beating!
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Studio Package is an all-encompassing course that provides hands-on training in all the equipment needed to help produce a television program using FPA’s Studio A or B. Learn the basics of the Lightworks program and proper production planning. If you would like to know how to create a talk, sports, news or interview show, then this is the class for you.
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Curious about American Mahjongg but not sure where to start? This three-session course is designed to take you from the basics to confident, strategic play in a supportive and fun environment.
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Medical billing and coding specialists are in
high demand in medical facilities, health insurance companies, pharmacies, suppliers, and national billing companies. This course will fully train you in the technical, legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to getting a high-paying job in this field.
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And Hundreds More Online Career Courses!
Want to learn on your own schedule? FCPS ACE offers hundreds of online, self-paced courses you can take 24/7, when it's convenient for you! Whether you're seeking Industry Certifications in Business, Trades or Healthcare careers, or just want to learn something fun on your own time, go to www.fcpsace.org to browse all the affordable and convenient courses to meet your specific needs.
The Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education program (FCPS ACE) empowers individuals, organizations, and the community to build brighter futures with accessible and affordable workforce development and training programs, flexible online education, and lifelong learning opportunities. FCPS ACE embraces diversity and welcomes all students. Through FCPS ACE courses, you can increase your skill, raise your value, and enrich your life!
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