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IT training in Tampa, Florida

17 IT training programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

7 schools offer these IT programs with classes in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Computer support specialists help people solve computer problems and keep networks running. Network support jobs usually call for an associate degree and help desk jobs for some college classes, though a high school diploma plus IT certifications can also be enough.1 In Tampa, 5 of the 17 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 13 are taught partly or fully online.

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All 117 IT training programs in Florida, including online programs

How much does IT training cost in Tampa?

$2,923 to $7,130 is what most IT training programs in Tampa cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 16 programs with a price. All of them: $2,012 to $15,000

In the typical program

Finished the program
91%
Working 6 months later
52%
Earned a year, estimated
about $40,800
Length
4 to 45 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Tampa may also offer IT training. How these figures are made

Is there free IT training in Tampa?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 17 IT training programs in Tampa approved for WIOA funding

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17 programs

  • Networking and system administrationHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Networking

    St Petersburg College-Un

    Largo

    High school diploma or equivalent

    St Petersburg College-Un, Largo · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$43,500
    Price if you pay yourself$7,040
    Program website, Computer Networking at St Petersburg College-Un
    More details about Computer Networking at St Petersburg College-Un
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    12%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,874
    Length
    104 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    227
    a year, estimated
    $43,500
    price
    $7,040

  • Networking and system administrationHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CompTIA Network+

    My IT Future Institute

    Tampa

    High school diploma or equivalent

    My IT Future Institute, Tampa · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$55,700
    Price if you pay yourself$2,495

    12 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, CompTIA Network+ at My IT Future Institute
    More details about CompTIA Network+ at My IT Future Institute
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    37%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,935
    Length
    4 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    195
    a year, estimated
    $55,700
    price
    $2,495
    trained with WIOA funding
    12

  • CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    PC Repair Technician (A+ Prep)-Cd4

    Center For Technology Training-Is

    Tampa

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Center For Technology Training-Is, Tampa · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,000
    Price if you pay yourself$6,589

    12 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, PC Repair Technician (A+ Prep)-Cd4 at Center For Technology Training-Is
    More details about PC Repair Technician (A+ Prep)-Cd4 at Center For Technology Training-Is
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,990
    Length
    4 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    114
    a year, estimated
    $36,000
    price
    $6,589
    trained with WIOA funding
    12

  • Networking and system administrationIn personNo diploma needed

    Network Technician (Network+ Prep)

    Center For Technology Training-Is

    Tampa

    No diploma needed

    Center For Technology Training-Is, Tampa · Networking and system administration · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$40,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,315

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Network Technician (Network+ Prep) at Center For Technology Training-Is
    More details about Network Technician (Network+ Prep) at Center For Technology Training-Is
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    52%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,207
    Length
    4 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    98
    a year, estimated
    $40,800
    price
    $5,315
    trained with WIOA funding
    5

  • Networking and system administrationIn personNo diploma needed

    Microsoft Network Administration and Ethical Hacking

    Center For Technology Training-Is

    Tampa

    No diploma needed

    Center For Technology Training-Is, Tampa · Networking and system administration · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$47,200
    Price if you pay yourself$10,480

    41 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Microsoft Network Administration and Ethical Hacking at Center For Technology Training-Is
    More details about Microsoft Network Administration and Ethical Hacking at Center For Technology Training-Is
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,796
    Length
    8 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,005
    Students counted
    50
    a year, estimated
    $47,200
    price
    $10,480
    trained with WIOA funding
    41

  • CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    A+ Certification Prep (A+CERT) VOUCHER INCLUDED

    Access Computer Training

    Lutz

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Access Computer Training, Lutz · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,300
    Price if you pay yourself$5,500

    20 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, A+ Certification Prep (A+CERT) VOUCHER INCLUDED at Access Computer Training
    More details about A+ Certification Prep (A+CERT) VOUCHER INCLUDED at Access Computer Training
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    50%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,065
    Length
    4 weeks, 29 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $650
    Students counted
    36
    a year, estimated
    $36,300
    price
    $5,500
    trained with WIOA funding
    20

  • IT certificate or diploma (general)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Systems & Information Technology

    Pinellas Technical Education Center-St Petersburg-Un

    Saint Petersburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pinellas Technical Education Center-St Petersburg-Un, Saint Petersburg · IT certificate or diploma (general) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Computer Systems & Information Technology at Pinellas Technical Education Center-St Petersburg-Un
    More details about Computer Systems & Information Technology at Pinellas Technical Education Center-St Petersburg-Un
    Finished
    32%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    33
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Networking and system administrationHybridNo diploma needed

    Network Support Services

    Pinellas Technical Education Center-St Petersburg-Un

    Saint Petersburg

    No diploma needed

    Pinellas Technical Education Center-St Petersburg-Un, Saint Petersburg · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,358
    Program website, Network Support Services at Pinellas Technical Education Center-St Petersburg-Un
    More details about Network Support Services at Pinellas Technical Education Center-St Petersburg-Un
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 1 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    31
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,358

  • Cloud computing (AWS and Azure)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cloud Integration Specialist

    Computer Coach Training Center-Polk

    Tampa

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Coach Training Center-Polk, Tampa · Cloud computing (AWS and Azure) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,400
    Program website, Cloud Integration Specialist at Computer Coach Training Center-Polk
    More details about Cloud Integration Specialist at Computer Coach Training Center-Polk
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    24
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,400

  • CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Comptia A+

    My IT Future Institute

    Tampa

    High school diploma or equivalent

    My IT Future Institute, Tampa · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$17,600
    Price if you pay yourself$2,495

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Comptia A+ at My IT Future Institute
    More details about Comptia A+ at My IT Future Institute
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    56%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,395
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    16
    a year, estimated
    $17,600
    price
    $2,495
    trained with WIOA funding
    7

  • IT support and help deskHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Help Desk Support Specialist

    St Petersburg College-Un

    Largo

    High school diploma or equivalent

    St Petersburg College-Un, Largo · IT support and help desk · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,012
    Program website, Help Desk Support Specialist at St Petersburg College-Un
    More details about Help Desk Support Specialist at St Petersburg College-Un
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    26
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,012

  • Networking and system administrationHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cisco Certified Network Associate

    St Petersburg College-Un

    Largo

    High school diploma or equivalent

    St Petersburg College-Un, Largo · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,373
    Program website, Cisco Certified Network Associate at St Petersburg College-Un
    More details about Cisco Certified Network Associate at St Petersburg College-Un
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $400
    Students counted
    14
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,373

  • Networking and system administrationHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Network Support Services

    Pinellas Technical College (PTec)

    Clearwater

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pinellas Technical College (PTec), Clearwater · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,066
    Program website, Network Support Services at Pinellas Technical College (PTec)
    More details about Network Support Services at Pinellas Technical College (PTec)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,240
    Students counted
    12
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,066

  • Networking and system administrationIn personEducation and courses

    Cisco Networking

    Center For Technology Training-Is

    Tampa

    Education and courses

    Center For Technology Training-Is, Tampa · Networking and system administration · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,341
    School website, Cisco Networking at Center For Technology Training-Is
    More details about Cisco Networking at Center For Technology Training-Is
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $654
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,341

  • Networking and system administrationHybridNo diploma needed

    Linux

    Center For Technology Training-Is

    Tampa

    No diploma needed

    Center For Technology Training-Is, Tampa · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,133
    Program website, Linux at Center For Technology Training-Is
    More details about Linux at Center For Technology Training-Is
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,133

  • Networking and system administrationHybridNo diploma needed

    Microsoft Network Expert

    Center For Technology Training-Is

    Tampa

    No diploma needed

    Center For Technology Training-Is, Tampa · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,791
    Program website, Microsoft Network Expert at Center For Technology Training-Is
    More details about Microsoft Network Expert at Center For Technology Training-Is
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,791

  • IT certificate or diploma (general)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Information Technology Career Prep

    Access Computer Training

    Lutz

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Access Computer Training, Lutz · IT certificate or diploma (general) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,000
    School website, Information Technology Career Prep at Access Computer Training
    More details about Information Technology Career Prep at Access Computer Training
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 34 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $15,000

How to pay for IT training in Tampa

WIOA funding can pay for IT training in Tampa

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3Your state or local area may limit how much WIOA pays and for how long. If a program costs more, a Pell Grant, a scholarship or severance pay can cover the rest.4

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).5

Financial aid and grants for IT training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for IT training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Where the Tampa IT program numbers come from

Which Tampa IT programs are on this list?

These are the IT programs with classes in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Florida page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Tampa IT program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. "Trained with WIOA funding" on a program counts the people whose training there WIOA paid toward through a training account in program year 2024; the file never gives counts under 3, so a program without the line may still take WIOA students. It does not say how much of the price WIOA covered. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some IT programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Other training in Tampa

Sources for the facts about IT training in Tampa

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer Support Specialists
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220 and 680.310: career services before training, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List