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Academy of Hope offers FREE programs to DC residents over the age of 18. Enroll today and begin your journey toward your education and career goals!
Academy of Hope offers FREE programs to DC residents over the age of 18. ENROLL NOW to begin your journey toward your education and career goals!
Your next opportunity is here. Submit your Interest Application for Winter 2027. Click the link below to get started.
Small classes focused on basic reading, writing, and math skills.
Develop critical thinking skills and content knowledge on four subject areas (math, language arts (reading and writing), science, and social studies) needed to pass the GED exam and earn a high school diploma.
The Nurse Aid Training (NAT) program offered by AoH spans 5 months and consists of 200 hours of combined classroom instruction and practical lab sessions to help learners prepare to become a Certified Nurse Aid (CNA).
AoH’s Phlebotomy Technician Training (PTT) program is a 5-month course with 200 hours of classroom instruction and lab practice. It equips students with the skills to perform blood-drawing procedures, patient care, and equipment maintenance under the guidance of a licensed instructor.
This Program equips learners with the skills to accurately code medical diagnoses, procedures, and services, ensuring proper reimbursement and compliance with healthcare regulations.
This program equips participants with essential skills required to lead teams across various industries including IT, Healthcare, Construction, Manufacturing, and sit for the Certified Associate in Project Management Certification (CAPM) exam.
The program advances the leadership skills and knowledge of experienced project management professionals to prepare them for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Learners demonstrate reading, writing, math, and workforce readiness skills in life and work contexts. Designed for self-directed adults with some familiarity with computers. Graduates earn a local high school diploma.
Build the skills and habits you need for success in college. Get help completing admission and financial aid applications. Earn college credit.
CompTIA Tech+ & AI Essentials, is an entry-level certification. This class introduces learners to basic IT knowledge such as the fundamentals of computing networks, operating systems, hardware, security, software development and database concepts and prepares learners for the Tech+ certification exam.
This is an intensive 10-month session broken into two (2) five month “Core” sections focusing on hardware, cloud computing, networking technology, operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures.
This program focuses on the foundational skills required to design, configure, manage, and troubleshoot both wired and wireless networks.
This is your gateway to a cybersecurity career. Security+ is the must have certification for those entering information security.
The Leasing for Property Management program prepares learners for rewarding careers in the growing property management industry and prepares them for the Certified Apartment Leasing Professional (CALP®) certification.
Academy of Hope offers the following services to help you meet your goals:
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During the enrollment process, all students must provide proof of a DC home address. The following documents are accepted:
A valid State ID or Driver’s License/Permit is required
AND
Two proof of residency documents that qualify from the following list:
For any questions regarding the enrollment process, please contact our Enrollment Team. We look forward to assisting you!
Academy of Hope offers FREE programs to DC residents over the age of 18. Enroll today and begin your journey toward your education and career goals!