Explore online certificate programs for veterans through Graduate School USA’s affiliate, Virtual Design & Construction Institute (VDCI). Enrollment and VA certification are handled directly by VDCI.
The programs below are fully online through our affiliate, Virtual Design & Construction Institute (VDCI), with no in-person attendance requirement.
Enrollment, VA certification, and student support for these programs are handled directly by VDCI. Visit vdci.edu/veterans or contact admissions@vdci.edu for information about the programs and using your VA education benefits.
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Gain job-ready CAD and BIM expertise through hands-on coursework that mirrors real industry tools, workflows, and standards in the AEC field.
Learn front-end development with HTML & CSS, JavaScript, and React, plus back-end development with Python and Django. Build full-stack web applications through hands-on coding labs and project-based assignments, and gain the coding, debugging, version control, and agile skills needed to launch a career as a junior Software Developer or Full-Stack Developer.
Build expertise in both AutoCAD and Revit to excel in drafting and building information modeling (BIM). This program prepares you for a dynamic career in the construction and design industries through hands-on, real-world projects.
Gain expertise in Building Information Modeling (BIM) with Revit Architecture to create 3D models for commercial building projects. This hands-on program teaches you the technical skills and workflows for BIM while preparing you for a successful career.
Learn 2D drafting skills with AutoCAD and enhance your design capabilities with specialized tools like Revit and SketchUp. This program prepares you for a successful career in construction design, with real-world applications and project-based learning.
Develop the skills to design and refurbish public infrastructure using AutoCAD Civil 3D. This hands-on program prepares you for a career in civil engineering, focusing on 3D modeling, data management, and real-world project applications.
This program readies students for work as data analysts, business intelligence analysts, and AI application developers across technology, business, healthcare, finance, and government sectors. Graduates will be able to gather, analyze, visualize, and interpret data using Python, SQL, Tableau, and machine learning tools, then build AI-powered solutions with Flask and OpenAI frameworks.
The VDCI programs listed on this page are fully online and have no in-person attendance requirement.
Visit vdci.edu/veterans to review the programs and enrollment process. Contact admissions@vdci.edu about your benefit chapter, Certificate of Eligibility (COE), or training authorization before enrolling.
Email admissions@vdci.edu for help with VDCI program schedules, enrollment, VA certification, and student support.
Contact the GI Bill hotline at 888-442-4551 or visit the VA contact page.
Visit the VA Education and Training Benefits page for information about education benefits and eligibility.