Become An I.T. Professional

At Training Concepts, you can pursue any career path in the I.T. field through certification training. We welcome all skill levels, from the novice career changer to the veteran career advancer! Reach out today to find the right program for you.

Live Instructor-led Classes

Get hands-on, real-world training from experts who are current professionals in their fields.

Flexible Schedule

Our classes can be attended day, afternoon or night: in person or virtually. All formats are experienced live and instructor-led.

Vocational Assistance

Let us match your investment and dedication to your growth to help you get established in your new career.

CAREER PROGRAMS

I.T. Career Start Program

The Information Technology Career Start Program is designed to provide you with the skills and certifications necessary to jump start your career in Information Technology (I.T.). The information technology industry is highly focused on certifications. The ITCS program is comprised of seven prominent I.T. industry standard certifications. These certifications provide students with the essential knowledge necessary to succeed in any I.T. position, along with several elective courses that can help magnify the value you can bring to an I.T. support role.

These foundational CompTIA certifications align with three I.T. career paths: Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Administration. These certifications will lay the groundwork for a successful career in I.T., no matter which path you take.

The 7 Certifications

CORE: CompTIA A+ Technician, Security+, Network+, CSIS

ELECTIVES: ITIL v4 Foundations, CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Linux+ OR Server+

Career Opportunities

  • I.T. Support Technician
  • Help Desk Technician
  • Desktop Support Technician / Specialist
  • Computer Technician
  • Network Support Technician

Classroom Learning

  • CompTIA A+ Hardware
  • CompTIA A+ Software
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • ITIL v4 Foundation
  • CompTIA Cloud+
  • CompTIA Linux+ OR Server+

Program Duration: 264 Classroom Hours

CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist

CompTIA Professional Certification is designed to provide you with the skills and certifications necessary to jump start your career in Information Technology (I.T.). The program includes four different I.T. industry standard certifications necessary to give students the baseline knowledge required for every I.T. position.

Many I.T. positions are likely to require one or more of these certifications to be eligible for hire and credibility in the I.T. professional workplace.

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Career Opportunities

  • I.T. Support Technician
  • Help Desk Technician
  • Desktop Support Technician / Specialist
  • Computer Technician
  • Network Support Technician

Classroom Learning

  • CompTIA A+ Hardware
  • CompTIA A+ Software
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Network+

Program Duration: 160 Classroom Hours

The Certified Network Associate Program is designed to provide you with the skills and certifications necessary to accelerate your career in the fields of enterprise level network engineering. This challenging professional program is for career students who already have experience in the Information Technology field and are looking to update and validate their experience with greatly respected and recognized industry credentials.

1-3 years of proven I.T. experience or a comparable combination of education and experience is required to enroll in this program.

Career Opportunities

  • Network Technician
  • Network Administrator
  • Computer Network Specialist
  • Network Technical Solution Specialist
  • I.T. Network Operator

Certifications

  • CompTIA Network+
  • Cisco Certified Technician
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate

Program Duration: 3-6 months

The Information Systems Security Professional is a program designed to provide an IT professional with 2+ years of experience with the skills and industry certifications necessary to accelerate a career in Information Technology for Cybersecurity/IT Security. The program is designed to provide you with the I.T. skills and certifications necessary for a successful career administering, managing, security, and troubleshooting complex computer network environments. 

1-3 years of proven I.T. experience is required to enroll in this program.

Career Opportunities

  • Information Systems Security Professional
  • Systems Vulnerability Analyst
  • Cyber Security Specialist
  • Entry Level Security Engineer
  • Information Security Technician

Certifications

  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified Network Defender
  • Certified Ethical Hacking
  • CISSP
  • CompTIA CYSA+
  • CISM
  • CompTIA CASP+

Program Duration: 3-6 months

The Business Technology: Project and Process Management Program is designed for students who would like to further their project management knowledge and become certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or a Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM) which are the most widely recognized project management certifications in the world. Students will attend training courses from a variety of business application and computer related courses. Certificates of training for Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Project software programs are also achieved and are three of the most important software tools used for efficiency by business, process engineers and project managers.

To obtain the PMP certification, you must meet the following: 

  • 4-year degree
  • 3 years of project management experience
  • 35 contact hours of formal project management education (The PMP class in this program meets this requirement.)

To obtain the CAPM certification, you must meet the following:

  • a secondary degree, high school diploma, or the global equivalent
  • minimum of 1,500 hours of project experience OR
  • 23 hours of project management education by the time you sit for the exam (The PMP/CAPM class in this program will fulfill this requirement.)

Career Opportunities

  • Professional Project Manager
  • Project Management Associate
  • Quality Control Engineer
  • Program Manager
  • Office Manager

Certifications

  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
  • MS Office 365 Cloud Computing
  • MS Excel Analyst, Project Specialist
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
  • Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (IASSC)

Program Duration: 3-6 months

The Business Technology: Microsoft Office Computer Specialist Program is designed to provide the academic and occupational skill training necessary to prepare students who want to validate their Microsoft Office computer skills and abilities. This certification preparation program covers Microsoft 365 cloud computing environment, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Teams and Microsoft Project at expert levels. Additionally, students will receive end user introduction on all the MS 365 productivity applications such as Power BI, Planner, SharePoint, OneDrive and OneNote. These increased computer proficiency skills make students relevant and vital resources for employers across the spectrum of the professional workforce.

Career Opportunities

  • Office Administrator
  • Front Office Specialist
  • Office Manager
  • Executive Assistant
  • Administrative Assistant

Certifications

  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
  • Microsoft 365 Outlook
  • Microsoft 365 Excel Analyst
  • Microsoft 365 Project

Program Duration: 3-6 months

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We're on your team.

We love to continue watching our students succeed in their professional lives. After you achieve your initial goals, if you need to expand your skillsets, renew your certifications, or improve your marketability, our Student Success Team is here to help throughout the lifetime of your career.

Whether you’re changing your career, entering the I.T. field, or furthering your skillsets, we can help you achieve your professional goals. Our programs provide you with the skills and certifications necessary to jumpstart or advance your career in high-growth industries like Information Technology and Project Management.

Funding Sources

One of the top concerns incoming students have regarding their Career Development Program is the cost of tuition. At Training Concepts, we understand investing in your career is a huge decision. Our funding sources, scholarships and payment options can help you take the next step.

There are many different funding options available to suit your specific training needs. Exploring which benefits you may be eligible to receive will help you progress in your career training. Understanding those benefits will help you decide which program is the right choice to help you meet your career goals.

The Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides job training benefits for adults, dislocated workers, and youth looking to gain skills necessary to obtain and maintain employment. To qualify, you must be approved by your local workforce development agency. For more information about WIOA funding please visit scworksmidlands.org.

The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program was designed to help workers who have lost their previous job due to foreign outsourcing. The TAA program seeks to provide these trade-affected workers with opportunities to obtain the skills, resources, and support they need to become reemployed. The program benefits and services that are available to individual workers are administered by the states through agreements between the Secretary of Labor and each state Governor.

To use this funding, you must be approved by the local workforce development agency. For more information please click here to visit the stie.

Pay as you go on a class-by-class basis if you choose to finance your own education.

  • Ascent Funding
    • optional deferred payments
    • zero money down
    • no credit impact
    • cash back with Ascent Rewards
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  • Climb Credit
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  • Meritize
    • deferred payments
    • zero money down
    • no credit impact
    • apprenticeship/internship opportunities
    • career services, including job placement
    • Good grades in school can improve your approval odds and lower your interest rate!
    • no payments due until 3 months after training is complete
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