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Will I receive confirmation of registration?

The confirmation acknowledgement will be sent to you via e-mail promptly upon registration.  The confirmation serves as your receipt if you have paid with a credit card during registration.  If you register with a "pay later" option, the confirmation also serves as an initial invoice.

How will I know if the class has been confirmed?

The PDC normally confirms each class two weeks prior to the scheduled start date.  At that time, the status of the class will be updated in the online course description.

What time is class?

Generally, classes run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to noon on Friday. Please check the course logistics information in the online course description for information on a specific class.

How will I know if PDC courses are cancelled due to inclement weather?

Because many students come from great distances to take our courses, the PDC makes every effort to run as scheduled.  If weather conditions are dangerous, we will post a recorded message advising of a delayed opening or cancellation on

703-631-6249 by 6:15 a.m.   We will also post a comment in the online course description.

Where do I park?

AFCEA has ample parking for course attendees in our lot.  Please do not park in any space that has a reserved sign.  The auditorium entrance is located on the right side of the building. The door will be open at 7:30 a.m. for check-in.

What should I wear?

The appropriate attire for attending PDC courses is business casual.  Military uniforms are always acceptable.

Are meals provided?

No meals are supplied by AFCEA.  Light snacks will be provided in the morning before class and mid-afternoon. Coffee and tea are available all day.  A local restaurant guide will be available at the registration table.

How can I be contacted while I am in class?

Urgent messages may be left at 703-631-6137.  PDC staff will transcribe and post messages outside the classroom on the bulletin board in the foyer.  In the event of emergency, staff will interrupt the class.

What if I need to cancel my class registration? (policy updated 03/30/2011)

For full refund, we must be notified no later than 5:00 p.m. United States Eastern Standard/Daylight Time fourteen full days prior to the course start date.  Cancellations made before class starts, but with less than a fourteen day notice will be refunded 50% of the full course costs. There will be no reimbursements made for no-shows or for cancellations received once the course has begun.

How do I reach you when classes are in session?do I contact you?

When classes are in session, we can be reached after morning check-in at the registrars' number, 703 631 6137.

How do I arrange an on site class for my company or agency?

Please contact pdc@afcea.org and advise which course you are considering, the number of students, the course location, and two or three preferred dates.  We will follow up with you and prepare a non-binding proposal.

Our office phone numbers and emails are:

Registrars, Jill Malinchak and Gloria Kirkland: 703-631-6137; Email
Director, Sheila McCoy: 703-631-6135; Email