This section covers arts, practical skills, and other “less academic” courses and studies. Subcategories include defense, digital arts, transportation, and more.
Amateur Radio
- American Radio Relay League
- Annual Hurricane Season Webinars (2015, 2016, 2017)
- Family Emergency Communications Plan Training (with FEMA)
- Books and Independent Study
- American Radio Relay League
- Ham Radio License Manual
- General Class License Manual
- Romanchik, Dan
- Technician Class License Study Guide
- General Class License Study Guide
- Silver, H. Ward
- Ham Radio for Dummies
- American Radio Relay League
Defense and Security
- Blue Ridge Arsenal
- Introduction to Handguns
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute
- IS 907: Active Shooter: What You Can Do
- IS 914: Surveillance Awareness: What You Can Do
- Hunter Ed Course
- Virginia Hunter Safety Course
- National Rifle Association
- Basic Pistol Course
- Books and Independent Study
- Davies, Barry – The SAS Self-Defense Handbook
- Liebsch, Bill; Janet Liebsch – It’s a Disaster . . . and What are You Gonna Do About It?
- U.S. Office of Strategic Services – Simple Sabotage Field Manual
Digital Arts
Graphic Design
- LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
- Essential Training Series (InDesign)
Photography
- LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
- Essential Training Series (Lightroom, Photoshop)
- Learning Path: Become a Photographer
- Books and Independent Study
- Bracken, Charles – The Deep-Sky Imaging Primer
Videography
- LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
- Essential Training Series (Premiere Pro)
Health
- Chantilly High School
- Health and Physical Education 9
- Liberty High School
- Health and Physical Education 10
- First Aid, CPR and AED Certifications (current)
- 2023-2025 – American Red Cross
Management and Productivity
- George Mason University
- UNIV 100: Academic Skills
- Learning Tree International
- Management Skills 290
- Internal employment training
- CMMI: Capability Maturity Model Integration (Levels 1-3)
- ISO 9001-2000 Quality Management
- Books and Independent Study
- Adams, Scott
- How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big
- Loserthink
- Allen, David – Getting Things Done
- Brooks, Frederick, Jr., PhD – The Mythical Man Month
- Jennings, C. Alan – Robert’s Rules For Dummies
- Adams, Scott
Music
- eMedia Music
- Guitar Method (in progress)
- Piano and Keyboard Method (in progress)
- Khan Academy
- Music Basics: Notes and Rhythm
- LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
- Essential Training Series (Melodyne Studio)
- Music Theory for Songwriters: The Fundamentals
Transportation
- Liberty High School
- Driver’s Education (Classroom)
- Bedford County Public Schools
- Driver’s Education (Behind-the-Wheel)
- Apex Cycle Education
- Basic [Motorcycle] Rider Course
- BoatUS Foundation
- NASBLA Boating Safety for Virginia
- Books and Independent Study
- FAA – Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
Other Topics
- Knights of Columbus (Praesidium)
- Safe Environment Training
- VIRTUS
- Protecting God’s Children (for Adults)
- Books and Independent Study
- Kelly, Harold – Watch Repair for Beginners