ADV Technical Institute
44679 Endicott Drive
Suite 229
Ashburn, VA 20147
• Certified to operate in VA by SCHEV
• Authorized Training Provider of the Project Management Institute (PMI)
Facility
Located in the heart of Loudoun, within walking distance of shopping and dining establishments. Training rooms with Ergonomic Herman Miller® seating for groups of all sizes. Latest technology desktop and free Wi-Fi.
Governing Body, Instructors, and Administration
• Mariam A. Azam, PMP, CSM, MBA – CEO / President
• Catalina Correa – Website Designer
• Lauren Owen – Marketing Specialist
• Sophia Azam – Communications and Student Relations
• Joseph Arsenault, ITIL, Certified instructor with over 15 years of experience
• Dr. Mark Allen, PMP, CSM, ACP, Certified instructor with over 15 years of experience
History and Development
Advantage Consulting, LLC (DBA ADV Technical Institute) was established in 2014 to provide project management consulting to corporations and government agencies. In 2015, the owner, Mariam Azam, became a PMP® instructor for an institute in VA. She realized the joy and passion she has in helping students achieve their goals. Her pass rate was above 80 percent. Her students enjoyed her teaching style, and they had a profound respect for each other. Mariam decided to expand ADV Technical Institute to an IT Certification Training school.
Mission
ADV Technical Institute’s mission is to be the one-stop resource for project management and IT professionals looking to advance their career with our premium and life-changing tools and in-person courses.
Purpose
ADV Technical Institute ADV Technical Institute’s purpose was built on Mariam’s vision to use her passion for helping students succeed and learn. Based on this passion, ADV Technical Institute provides affordable, accessible, and adaptive training in project management and IT best practices, enabling organizations and individuals to deliver their projects and programs with the benefits defined in their business cases. The school focuses on PMP®, ITIL®, and IT certification preparation courses.
Activities
Currently, all classes are instructor-led at our Tyson’s, VA location. We will make available a cataloged, logically organized portal for enrolled students on the www.advconsultants.com webpage for all course materials. These learning resources include assignments and comments to enhance the teaching experience of an exercise. The portal is updated periodically to ensure materials have the most current content.
School Hours & Holidays
Sunday to Thursday: 8 am – 6 pm
Friday: No classes; open for administrative duties
Saturday: 8 am – 6 pm
Holidays
• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Columbus Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• Day after Christmas
Although there are no prerequisites, candidates benefit by having at least a basic knowledge of IT terms and minimal experience in the IT field. We do not accept clock hours for prior work experience.
1. Project Management Certification PMP ® / Certificate Associate in Project Management CAPM® Boot Camp (35 Clock Hours)
DESCRIPTION
a. Organizational success centers on a solid strategy and the ability to execute that strategy through efforts aimed at progressing company objectives and achieving sustainable outcomes. Individuals asked to lead these efforts increasingly are functional experts, not formally trained project managers. Bringing together operational understanding, leadership skills, and project management capabilities is critical to drive effectiveness and enhance value to an organization. This program provides a solid foundation in project management processes, tools, and the interpersonal skills needed to:
• Define the opportunity or problem to be exploited or solved.
• Plan outcomes and the path to achieving them.
• Lead teams and champion efforts. Manage risk and change.
• Remove roadblocks and make decisions. Influence stakeholders.
• Analyze results to recommend improvements and solutions.
2. IT Infrastructure Library® (ITIL) (16 Clock Hours)
DESCRIPTION
a. The ITIL v4 Foundations program is for you. ITIL v4 Foundations is an introductory-level course intended for IT professionals responsible for developing, supporting, and operating application-based IT services (e.g., messaging) and infrastructure-based IT services (e.g., network services).
• Understand the fundamental concepts of service management.
• Understand how the ITIL guiding principles can help an organization adopt and adapt service management.
• Understand the purpose and components of the ITIL service value system.
• Understand the activities of the services value chain and how they interconnect
• Know the purpose and critical terms of 15ITIL practices.
• Understand 7 ITIL practices.
Tuition and Fees
$100 registration fee is required for each class that will be applied towards the class tuition.
• PMP® / CAPM® – $1,999 (includes all materials)
• ITIL – $1499 (includes all materials)
• Project Management Essentials – $1499.00 (includes all materials)
• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) $1299 (includes all materials)
• Agile Essentials – $999 (includes all materials) Refund Policy The refund policy is as follows:
• Advanced Agile Essentials – $1499 (includes all materials)
• CompTIA Security+ – $1899 (includes all materials
• CompTIA Network+ – $1699 (includes all materials)
• CompTIA A+ – $1599 (includes all materials)
Refund Policy
The refund policy is as follows:
• Rejection: An applicant rejected by the school is entitled to a refund of all monies paid.
• Three-Day Cancellation: An applicant who provides written notice of cancellation within three (3) business days, excluding weekends and holidays, of executing the enrollment agreement is entitled to a refund of all monies paid, excluding the $100 non-refundable registration fee.
• Other Cancellations: An application requesting cancellation more than three (3) days after executing the enrollment agreement and making an initial payment but before the first day of class is entitled to a refund of all monies paid, less a maximum tuition fee of 15% of the stated cost of the course or $100, whichever is less.
Withdrawal Procedure
The withdrawal procedure is the following:
A. A student choosing to withdraw from school after classes commence must provide written notice to the school’s director. The notice must include the expected last date of attendance and be signed and dated by the student.
B. If exceptional circumstances arise, a student may request a leave of absence in writing, which must include the date the student anticipates the leave beginning and ending. The withdrawal date will be when the student is scheduled to return from the leave of absence, but fails to do so.
C. A student will be determined to be withdrawn from the institution if the student misses seven consecutive instructional days and all the days are unexcused.
D. All refunds must be submitted within 45 days of the determination of the withdrawal date.
Leave of Absence
ADV Technical Institute If a prolonged illness or accident, death in the family, or other exceptional circumstances make attendance impossible or impractical, a leave of absence may be granted to the student if requested in writing by the student or designee. No monetary charges or accumulated absences may be assessed to the student during a leave of absence.
Financial Aid ADV Technical Institute offers a payment plan program for individuals seeking financial assistance. Please contact the school administration representative for information. Currently, there is no state financial aid, grants, or scholarships available for students.
Class Schedule
• An updated list of classes is posted on www.advtechnicalinstitute.com
• Students can enroll at the beginning of any class
Interaction
The faculty and school administration have an open-door policy, which encourages open communication, feedback, and discussion. ADV Technical Institute can be reached via telephone or email and will respond within 24 business hours. A student portal will facilitate access and collaboration by allowing students to interact with other students and with the class instructor.
Library Resources
ADV Technical Institute provides a cataloged, logically organized portal for enrolled students at portal.advtechnicalinstitute.com, containing all course materials. These learning resources include assignments and comments to enhance the teaching experience of an exercise. The portal is updated periodically to ensure materials have the most current content.
Leave of Absence Policy
Attendance for all sequential classes is mandatory to complete certification satisfactorily. In the event a student must miss a class, the instructor must receive advance notice. In the case of an unfortunate circumstance such as unexpected illness or family death, the school must be contacted within 24 hours. ADV Technical Institute will work with the students to reschedule the class to ensure the timely completion of the certification.
Student Rights, Privileges, and Responsibilities
ADV Technical Institute students have the following rights:
• Receive administrative and academic support from ADV Consultants, faculty, and staff, including such areas as clarification of ADV Technical Institute policies and procedures.
• File a complaint or grievance with ADV Technical Institute or other relevant authorities. Complete instructions for how to do so are outlined in the Complaint and Grievance portion of this Catalog.
• Request an amendment or revision to their student records to ensure their accuracy and that they are not in violation of the right to privacy.
• Prohibit or restrict disclosure of their information to other individuals or entities.
• Inspect and review their ADV Technical Institute transcripts.
ADV Technical Institute students have the following privileges:
• Freedom from harassment and discrimination: ADV Technical Institute students may pursue their educational opportunities free from harassment, including physical abuse, threats or intimidation. ADV Technical Institute provides equal educational opportunities to its students without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability, or military or veteran status. ADV Technical Institute prohibits discrimination on any of these bases and will take steps necessary to remedy any instances of such discrimination.
• Freedom of speech: Students may express their beliefs, feelings, and opinions so long as the manner of expression does not violate another student’s rights. For specific examples of such violations, please see our Student Code of Conduct.
All ADV Technical Institute students are subject to local, state, and federal laws. Additionally, ADV Technical Institute students have the following general responsibilities:
• Provide accurate and complete documentation of academic history to ADV Technical Institute by the given deadline.
• Know and comply with program requirements and expectations.
• Initiate requests regarding the dissemination of information, the filing of grievances, or other areas of academic or administrative support.
• Communicate with fellow students and ADV Technical Institute staff in a professional, polite manner.
• Refrain from deliberately violating the privileges of any other member, and to consider all actions carefully to ensure that they do not unintentionally violate others’ privileges. All ADV Technical Institute students are responsible for their own actions.
• When necessary, report to the proper authorities any non-academic conduct that violates the privileges of others.
Complaints
Appeals and Grievances from Students
Students may appeal negative decisions about enrollment, grades, or general academic policies to ADV Technical Institute according to the procedures that follow. Only students may submit appeals. Appeals must be made in a timely manner.
Deadlines
Students who wish to appeal penalties attached to missed deadlines must make a written appeal to the CEO of ADV Technical Institute within 30 days.
Grading and Classroom Issues
Students who wish to appeal a grade or classroom issue must first attempt to resolve the problem with the course instructor. Absent a satisfactory outcome, the student consults with the CEO of ADV Consultants. The student should follow the above process and may contact the State Council of Higher Education as a last resort:
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)
Private and Out-of-State Postsecondary Education
101 N. 14th Street Richmond VA 23219
Students will not be subjected to adverse actions by any school officials due to initiating a complaint.
The school will permanently retain a copy of the certification earned and coursework. This record will include the academic and course progress at the school, including programs of study, dates of enrollment, courses taken and completed, grades, and indications of the student’s status (completed, probation, etc.).
The school will maintain the admission and financial records for each student for three years after the student’s last date of attendance.
The school will afford students certain rights concerning their education records. These rights are:
• The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the school receives an access request.
• The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading.
• The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information in the student’s education records. One exception that permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests.
Currently, ADV Technical Institute does not accept transfer credits from other schools. The school does not guarantee the transferability of credits to a college, university, or institution. Any decision on the comparability, appropriateness, and applicability of credit and whether they should be accepted is the decision of the receiving institution.
For career advising and placement, please get in touch with Mariam Azam. On an appointment basis, Mariam will review your resume and provide career path advice.
Currently, the school does not have an internship or externship program. This is something we will implement in the future.