The programs below have been approved for the training of veterans and other eligible persons using the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33), the Veteran Readiness and Employment Program (Chapter 31), and the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35).
When using the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33), the courses are available through VDCI's online instruction. You may be eligible for housing benefits; reach out to the VA to confirm your eligibility or for any questions about the status of your benefits.
Contact us at admissions@vdci.edu for more information about the programs.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government website.
Read Frequently Asked Questions at the bottom of this page.
Gain job-ready CAD and BIM expertise through hands-on coursework that reflects 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 the skills to design, build, and deploy AI-powered applications through a structured, hands-on software engineering program.
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 prepares students for employment as data analysts, business intelligence analysts, and AI application developers across technology, business, healthcare, finance, and government sectors. Graduates will be able to collect, analyze, visualize, and interpret data using Python, SQL, Tableau, and machine learning tools, and develop AI-powered solutions using Flask and OpenAI frameworks.
You can enroll in one of our eligible programs by completing the below steps:
Prior to the start of the class, you will need to provide us with a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) in order for us to certify your enrollment with Veterans Affairs. This can be sent to admissions@vdci.edu. We will be in touch shortly after your registration to confirm additional information related to your registration.
Yes. Please email admissions@vdci.edu to have our School Certifying Official review your schedule and confirm whether you will be considered a full-time student.
Yes! As long as your benefits cover it and you finish one program before starting the next, you are welcome to come back for more of our courses.
No. You can attend two programs sequentially, but you cannot have two overlapping enrollments.
Yes, both live and self-paced courses are approved by the VA.
Please have your counselor submit a training authorization for one of our eligible programs through Tungsten. If they need assistance, they can email admissions@vdci.edu to connect about registration.
Once the authorization has been submitted, you can then enroll in one of our eligible programs by completing the below steps:
We will be in touch shortly after your registration to confirm additional information related to your registration.
Yes, all our VA Eligible Certificate Programs are eligible for Chapter 35.
Please note that Chapter 35 payments will not necessarily cover the full cost of your program on their own, and most students need a separate source of funding to pay for their program. Learn more about Chapter 35 rates.
You can register for one of our VA Eligible Certificate Programs using our standard student registration process. After you enter your payment details and check out, please email a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to admissions@vdci.edu. We will then certify your registration with the VA.
Yes. Please email admissions@vdci.edu when you register and let us know what percentage of benefits you have. We can either share a payment link where you can pay the balance on your tuition, or set up a payment plan if needed.
No, we are not eligible for VET TEC.
All of our VA Approved courses require access to a PC or Mac (laptop or desktop). Required software is listed on the course pages. For more specific technical specifications and recommendations, please email admissions@vdci.edu. Please note that while we can provide general tech requirements, we cannot provide information on pricing, purchasing options, or options and/or recommendations for equipment not included in our general tech requirements.
Yes. Please call (619) 758-9300 during our regular business hours or book a Zoom appointment to speak with a training representative.
You can reach out to the GI Bill hotline at 888-442-4551. Learn more about how to contact the VA.
Yes, you can find many helpful resources at the VA Education And Training Benefits page. Here are some articles you may be interested in: