Set your course toward a new career here.

Norfolk, Newport News and Chesapeake Campuses

Centura is centered on your success.

Learn the skills you need from professionals in their fields.

Day or night courses at 3 convenient campuses in the Tidewater area.

Financial aid is available for eligible students.

Applicants must meet admission requirements. Acceptance is not automatic.

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Centura is centered on your success.

Learn the skills you need from professionals in their fields.

Day or night courses at 3 convenient campuses in the Tidewater area.

Financial aid is available for eligible students.

Applicants must meet admission requirements. Acceptance is not automatic.

Harness the power of career-focused education.

Professional Instruction

Benefit from instruction by trained professionals.

Hands-On

Gain practical, hands-on experience.

Support

Enjoy strong support from our dedicated staff.

Job Placement

Take advantage of our job placement assistance.

The skills you need, taught by experienced professionals.

“Our programs are designed with an experienced group of industry leaders to make sure that we are preparing students for today’s workplace, and our campuses are built to support budding professionals within the industries we serve.”

Dr. Joel A. English, President

Choose from 7 career opportunities.

Professional & Master Esthetician

Covers basic body systems and skin structure, hair removal techniques and skin care analysis in as little as 27 weeks.

Medical Assistant

Study basic body systems, professional ethics, medical office procedures, electronic health records in as little as 48 weeks.

Medical Assistant / Radiologic Technology

Learn shielding and exposure restriction, positioning and imaging principles and anatomy is as little as 65 weeks.

Combination Welding

Covers 4 welding techniques, plus equipment maintenance and essential safety procedures in as little as 33 weeks.

Construction Electrician

Learn basic electrical flow, schematics, wiring techniques, and National Electric Code requirements in as little as 48 weeks.

HVAC Technician

Covers power distribution controls, air characteristics, residential AC and commercial refrigeration in as little as 12 months.

Electrical Lineworker

Gain hands-on experience in climbing, pole-top rescues, pre-use inspections, and basic line construction—plus training in hazard mitigation and field safety.

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Here are just some of the companies that have hired Centura graduates:

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About Centura

Founded in 1969, Centura College specializes in preparing graduates for a wide variety of career opportunities. There are three Centura campuses in the Tidewater Virginia area, located in Chesapeake, Newport News and Norfolk.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, please visit our website at https://www.centuracollege.edu/. For consumer information, please visit https://www.centuracollege.edu/your-rights/.

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Administrative offices located at: 4455 South Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452

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