It’s an exciting time to start your career in the information technology (IT) industry and there are endless possibilities to consider when getting started. You can work with customers directly or indirectly, troubleshoot everyday IT challenges to building and maintaining networks. The opportunities are endless in the IT industry.
If you are interested in an IT job, there is a position to fit your desires and experience level. With the ever-increasing need for online environments and advancement in technology, there are so many job opportunities in the IT field. The possibilities are endless to get started in this high-demand career.
IT Certification Programs
- CompTIA
- IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL®)
- SQL
- Front End Software Developer and Back End Software Developer Bootcamps
- Additional Online IT Certifications and Courses
- Additional Online Web/Computer Programming Certifications and Courses
What funding options are available?
Most of the IT Certification programs are FastForward programs and are also eligible for the G3 scholarship. Eligible residents who have been living in Virginia for at least one year may qualify for FastForward and pay only one-third of the cost of tuition. Since these are also G3 programs, you may be eligible for last-dollar funding, bringing your total tuition to $0. Please review the G3 information page, which outlines income qualifications and if you think you qualify or if you have any questions, please contact our operations team at 540-868-7021 to get registered.
Additional financial assistance, grant funding, and Sallie Mae loans are available here for eligible students.
- ITIL Foundations Prep and Certification
Learn More About ITIL - CompTIA IT Certifications
Learn More About CompTIA - Amazon Web Services Academy Cloud Foundations Prep and Certification
Learn More About AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
Eligible programs include:
IT Need to Know (ITNTK)
If you are considering an IT career training program, you will want to see our available handbooks to help you prepare for an upcoming course. Learn more >>>
Student Success
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FREE IT Information Sessions
These FREE information sessions will introduce you to the IT Certifications that we offer. You will have a chance to find out more about what is covered in the classes and how these classes can help boost your career. IT Certification courses include CompTIA Fundamentals, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA CASP+, Amazon Web Services Academy Cloud Foundations, ITIL Foundations, and Online Courses in Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Ethical Hacker, CISSP, and more. Join us to learn more. click here >>>