IT training in Chicago, Illinois

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

27 schools offer these IT programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, and every one is approved for workforce funding: 61 by Illinois and 9 by Indiana. 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 Chicago, 21 of the 70 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 43 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 70 programs

All 109 IT training programs in Illinois, including online programs

How much does IT training cost in Chicago?

$2,270 to $6,000

is what the 9 programs with a price cost if you pay yourself

In the typical program

Finished the program: Not enough data
Working 6 months later: Not enough data
Earned a year, estimated: Not enough data
Length: 14 to 32 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 Chicago may also offer IT training. How these figures are made

Is there free IT training in Chicago?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 15 people at 3 of the 70 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. These programs cost $2,270 to $6,000.

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

All 70 IT training programs in Chicago approved for WIOA funding

70 programs

CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepIn personNo diploma needed
Comptia A+ Certification Preparation
Ivy Tech Community College
Gary
No diploma needed
Ivy Tech Community College, Gary · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$50,000
Price if you pay yourself$2,270
Program website, Comptia A+ Certification Preparation at Ivy Tech Community College
More details about Comptia A+ Certification Preparation at Ivy Tech Community College
Finished
94%
Working at 6 months
2%
Earned in a quarter
$12,495
Length
14 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
690
a year, estimated
$50,000
price
$2,270
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
CompTIA A+ and Network + PC Technician Certificate
College Of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
High school diploma or equivalent
College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,100
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, CompTIA A+ and Network + PC Technician Certificate at College Of DuPage
More details about CompTIA A+ and Network + PC Technician Certificate at College Of DuPage
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
68%
Earned in a quarter
$8,266
Length
24 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
435
a year, estimated
$33,100
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Computer and Internetworking Technology Certificate
College Of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
High school diploma or equivalent
College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,100
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Computer and Internetworking Technology Certificate at College Of DuPage
More details about Computer and Internetworking Technology Certificate at College Of DuPage
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
68%
Earned in a quarter
$8,266
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
435
a year, estimated
$33,100
price
Not reported
IT (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses
Computer Information Technology AAS 22DC
College of Lake County
Grayslake
Education and courses
College of Lake County, Grayslake · IT (associate degree) · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$35,600
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
6 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Computer Information Technology AAS 22DC at College of Lake County
More details about Computer Information Technology AAS 22DC at College of Lake County
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
55%
Earned in a quarter
$8,899
Length
80 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
177
a year, estimated
$35,600
price
Not reported
trained with WIOA funding
6
IT support and help deskHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Information Technology Support - Technical Certificate (tc)
Ivy Tech Community College
Valparaiso
High school diploma or equivalent
Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso · IT support and help desk · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$17,700
Price if you pay yourself$4,912
Program website, Information Technology Support - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
More details about Information Technology Support - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
Finished
54%
Working at 6 months
64%
Earned in a quarter
$4,423
Length
104 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$510
Students counted
57
a year, estimated
$17,700
price
$4,912
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepHybridNo diploma needed
Comptia A+
Jeremi College
Munster
No diploma needed
Jeremi College, Munster · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,708
6 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Comptia A+ at Jeremi College
More details about Comptia A+ at Jeremi College
Finished
85%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$176
Students counted
43
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,708
trained with WIOA funding
6
IT (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses
Computer Support (AAS)
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove
Education and courses
Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove · IT (associate degree) · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$42,700
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
3 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Computer Support (AAS) at Waubonsee Community College
More details about Computer Support (AAS) at Waubonsee Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
76%
Earned in a quarter
$10,673
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
39
a year, estimated
$42,700
price
Not reported
trained with WIOA funding
3
IT support and help deskIn personEducation and courses
Computer Support Certificate
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove
Education and courses
Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove · IT support and help desk · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$42,700
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Computer Support Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
More details about Computer Support Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
76%
Earned in a quarter
$10,673
Length
26 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
39
a year, estimated
$42,700
price
Not reported
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepIn personNo diploma needed
Comptia A+ Certification Preparation
Ivy Tech Community College
Crown Point
No diploma needed
Ivy Tech Community College, Crown Point · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,270
Program website, Comptia A+ Certification Preparation at Ivy Tech Community College
More details about Comptia A+ Certification Preparation at Ivy Tech Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
14 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,270
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepIn personNo diploma needed
Comptia A+ Certification Preparation
Ivy Tech Community College
Valparaiso
No diploma needed
Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,270
Program website, Comptia A+ Certification Preparation at Ivy Tech Community College
More details about Comptia A+ Certification Preparation at Ivy Tech Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
14 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,270
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepIn personNo diploma needed
Comptia A+ Certification Preparation
Ivy Tech Community College
East Chicago
No diploma needed
Ivy Tech Community College, East Chicago · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,270
Program website, Comptia A+ Certification Preparation at Ivy Tech Community College
More details about Comptia A+ Certification Preparation at Ivy Tech Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
14 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,270
Networking and system administrationIn personNo diploma needed
Network+ Certification
Computer Education Institute
Porter
No diploma needed
Computer Education Institute, Porter · Networking and system administration · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,430
Program website, Network+ Certification at Computer Education Institute
More details about Network+ Certification at Computer Education Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
15 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,430
IT support and help deskHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Information Technology Support - Technical Certificate (tc)
Ivy Tech Community College
Gary
High school diploma or equivalent
Ivy Tech Community College, Gary · IT support and help desk · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,912
Program website, Information Technology Support - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
More details about Information Technology Support - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
104 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$510
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,912
IT support and help deskHybridNo diploma needed
Computer Support Specialist
Jeremi College
Munster
No diploma needed
Jeremi College, Munster · IT support and help desk · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,000
Program website, Computer Support Specialist at Jeremi College
More details about Computer Support Specialist at Jeremi College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
24 weeks, 7 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,000
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,000
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepIn personNo diploma needed
A +/ Network +
MicroTrain Technologies
Oak Brook
No diploma needed
MicroTrain Technologies, Oak Brook · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, A +/ Network + at MicroTrain Technologies
More details about A +/ Network + at MicroTrain Technologies
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepHybridPrerequisite courses
A+ Helpdesk Technician Program
Computer Training Source Inc.
Chicago
Prerequisite courses
Computer Training Source Inc., Chicago · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, A+ Helpdesk Technician Program at Computer Training Source Inc.
More details about A+ Helpdesk Technician Program at Computer Training Source Inc.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepIn personEducation and courses
A+ Microcomputer Technician
Triton College
River Grove
Education and courses
Triton College, River Grove · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, A+ Microcomputer Technician at Triton College
More details about A+ Microcomputer Technician at Triton College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepHybridNo diploma needed
A+ Net+ Security+ Program
Computer Training Source Inc.
Chicago
No diploma needed
Computer Training Source Inc., Chicago · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
School website, A+ Net+ Security+ Program at Computer Training Source Inc.
More details about A+ Net+ Security+ Program at Computer Training Source Inc.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
20 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepIn personNo diploma needed
A+ Network + MCP
MicroTrain Technologies
Oak Brook
No diploma needed
MicroTrain Technologies, Oak Brook · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, A+ Network + MCP at MicroTrain Technologies
More details about A+ Network + MCP at MicroTrain Technologies
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
IT (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses
A.A.S. Information Technology Degree
Harper College
Palatine
Education and courses
Harper College, Palatine · IT (associate degree) · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, A.A.S. Information Technology Degree at Harper College
More details about A.A.S. Information Technology Degree at Harper College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Cloud computing (AWS and Azure)HybridPrerequisite courses
AWS Cloud Essentials
Fast Lane - Directions Training
Chicago
Prerequisite courses
Fast Lane - Directions Training, Chicago · Cloud computing (AWS and Azure) · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, AWS Cloud Essentials at Fast Lane - Directions Training
More details about AWS Cloud Essentials at Fast Lane - Directions Training
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
1 week, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Cloud computing (AWS and Azure)HybridPrerequisite courses
AWS System Operations Certification
Oakton College
Skokie
Prerequisite courses
Oakton College, Skokie · Cloud computing (AWS and Azure) · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
School website, AWS System Operations Certification at Oakton College
More details about AWS System Operations Certification at Oakton College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepIn personPrerequisite courses
Adult ABE/HSE ICAPS CompTIA A+/Network+ PC Tech Certificate
College Of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
Prerequisite courses
College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Adult ABE/HSE ICAPS CompTIA A+/Network+ PC Tech Certificate at College Of DuPage
More details about Adult ABE/HSE ICAPS CompTIA A+/Network+ PC Tech Certificate at College Of DuPage
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
IT (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses
Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology
Midwestern Career College
Chicago
Education and courses
Midwestern Career College, Chicago · IT (associate degree) · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology at Midwestern Career College
More details about Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology at Midwestern Career College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
80 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationIn personPrerequisite courses
CCNA
MicroTrain Technologies
Oak Brook
Prerequisite courses
MicroTrain Technologies, Oak Brook · Networking and system administration · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
School website, CCNA at MicroTrain Technologies
More details about CCNA at MicroTrain Technologies
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationHybridEducation and courses
CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate
COMNet Group Inc.
Hoffman Estates
Education and courses
COMNet Group Inc., Hoffman Estates · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate at COMNet Group Inc.
More details about CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate at COMNet Group Inc.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationHybridNo diploma needed
CCNA - Collaboration (Voice)
MicroTrain Technologies
Oak Brook
No diploma needed
MicroTrain Technologies, Oak Brook · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
School website, CCNA - Collaboration (Voice) at MicroTrain Technologies
More details about CCNA - Collaboration (Voice) at MicroTrain Technologies
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationIn personPrerequisite courses
CCNP
MicroTrain Technologies
Oak Brook
Prerequisite courses
MicroTrain Technologies, Oak Brook · Networking and system administration · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, CCNP at MicroTrain Technologies
More details about CCNP at MicroTrain Technologies
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
19 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
CIT CCNA Certificate
College Of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
High school diploma or equivalent
College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, CIT CCNA Certificate at College Of DuPage
More details about CIT CCNA Certificate at College Of DuPage
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
IT support and help deskHybridEducation and courses
Certified IT Technician
Jeremi Vocational Institute
Olympia Fields
Education and courses
Jeremi Vocational Institute, Olympia Fields · IT support and help desk · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Certified IT Technician at Jeremi Vocational Institute
More details about Certified IT Technician at Jeremi Vocational Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationHybridNo diploma needed
Cisco Basic (CCNA and 2 CompTIA Certifications)
MicroTrain Technologies
Oak Brook
No diploma needed
MicroTrain Technologies, Oak Brook · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
School website, Cisco Basic (CCNA and 2 CompTIA Certifications) at MicroTrain Technologies
More details about Cisco Basic (CCNA and 2 CompTIA Certifications) at MicroTrain Technologies
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
13 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationHybridEducation and courses
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certificate
Oakton College
Skokie
Education and courses
Oakton College, Skokie · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certificate at Oakton College
More details about Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certificate at Oakton College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationIn personEducation and courses
Cisco Certified Network Associate - RAP
Able Career Institute at National Able Network
Chicago
Education and courses
Able Career Institute at National Able Network, Chicago · Networking and system administration · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Cisco Certified Network Associate - RAP at Able Career Institute at National Able Network
More details about Cisco Certified Network Associate - RAP at Able Career Institute at National Able Network
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
28 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cisco Network Associate
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills
High school diploma or equivalent
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Cisco Network Associate at Moraine Valley Community College
More details about Cisco Network Associate at Moraine Valley Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationHybridNo diploma needed
Cisco Professional (CCNA + 2)
MicroTrain Technologies
Oak Brook
No diploma needed
MicroTrain Technologies, Oak Brook · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Cisco Professional (CCNA + 2) at MicroTrain Technologies
More details about Cisco Professional (CCNA + 2) at MicroTrain Technologies
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepHybridNo diploma needed
CompTIA A+ 220-1101 and 220-1102 Online
College Of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
No diploma needed
College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, CompTIA A+ 220-1101 and 220-1102 Online at College Of DuPage
More details about CompTIA A+ 220-1101 and 220-1102 Online at College Of DuPage
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
24 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepIn personEducation and courses
CompTIA A+ Computer Technician Certification
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Elgin
Education and courses
Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, CompTIA A+ Computer Technician Certification at Elgin Comm. College District #509
More details about CompTIA A+ Computer Technician Certification at Elgin Comm. College District #509
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
13 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationHybridNo diploma needed
CompTIA Cert Training: Network+ Security+ GES(3036)
Governors State University
University Park
No diploma needed
Governors State University, University Park · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
School website, CompTIA Cert Training: Network+ Security+ GES(3036) at Governors State University
More details about CompTIA Cert Training: Network+ Security+ GES(3036) at Governors State University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Cloud computing (AWS and Azure)HybridNo diploma needed
CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-003 Online
College Of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
No diploma needed
College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn · Cloud computing (AWS and Azure) · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
School website, CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-003 Online at College Of DuPage
More details about CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-003 Online at College Of DuPage
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
24 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepHybridPrerequisite courses
CompTIA ITF+ : Introduction to IT Knowledge & Skills Program
CompTIA
Downers Grove
Prerequisite courses
CompTIA, Downers Grove · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, CompTIA ITF+ : Introduction to IT Knowledge & Skills Program at CompTIA
More details about CompTIA ITF+ : Introduction to IT Knowledge & Skills Program at CompTIA
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationHybridNo diploma needed
CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Online
College Of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
No diploma needed
College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Online at College Of DuPage
More details about CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Online at College Of DuPage
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
24 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
IT (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses
Computer Information Systems
Kishwaukee College
Malta
Education and courses
Kishwaukee College, Malta · IT (associate degree) · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Computer Information Systems at Kishwaukee College
More details about Computer Information Systems at Kishwaukee College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
68 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Computer Network Specialist BVS
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Elgin
High school diploma or equivalent
Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin · Networking and system administration · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Computer Network Specialist BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
More details about Computer Network Specialist BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationHybridPrerequisite courses
Computer Network Support Specialist (CAC)-CO235
Joliet Junior College
Joliet
Prerequisite courses
Joliet Junior College, Joliet · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Computer Network Support Specialist (CAC)-CO235 at Joliet Junior College
More details about Computer Network Support Specialist (CAC)-CO235 at Joliet Junior College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
78 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
IT (associate degree)HybridPrerequisite courses
Computer Network and Systems (AAS)-CO230
Joliet Junior College
Joliet
Prerequisite courses
Joliet Junior College, Joliet · IT (associate degree) · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Computer Network and Systems (AAS)-CO230 at Joliet Junior College
More details about Computer Network and Systems (AAS)-CO230 at Joliet Junior College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
104 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
IT support and help deskIn personEducation and courses
Computer Support Associate Certificate
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights
Education and courses
Prairie State College, Chicago Heights · IT support and help desk · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Computer Support Associate Certificate at Prairie State College
More details about Computer Support Associate Certificate at Prairie State College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
IT support and help deskHybridPrerequisite courses
Computer Technician Certificate
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights
Prerequisite courses
Prairie State College, Chicago Heights · IT support and help desk · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Computer Technician Certificate at Prairie State College
More details about Computer Technician Certificate at Prairie State College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepIn personNo diploma needed
Computer Technician/Help Desk (A+ Net+ Security +)
MicroTrain Technologies
Oak Brook
No diploma needed
MicroTrain Technologies, Oak Brook · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Computer Technician/Help Desk (A+ Net+ Security +) at MicroTrain Technologies
More details about Computer Technician/Help Desk (A+ Net+ Security +) at MicroTrain Technologies
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
14 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
IT support and help deskIn personEducation and courses
End User Desktop Support
Per Scholas
Chicago
Education and courses
Per Scholas, Chicago · IT support and help desk · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, End User Desktop Support at Per Scholas
More details about End User Desktop Support at Per Scholas
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
IT support and help deskHybridNo diploma needed
Google IT Support Certificate
Kishwaukee College
Malta
No diploma needed
Kishwaukee College, Malta · IT support and help desk · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Google IT Support Certificate at Kishwaukee College
More details about Google IT Support Certificate at Kishwaukee College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
IT support and help deskHybridPrerequisite courses
Healthcare IT Professional
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago
Prerequisite courses
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago · IT support and help desk · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Healthcare IT Professional at Northeastern Illinois University
More details about Healthcare IT Professional at Northeastern Illinois University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
IT support and help deskIn personEducation and courses
IT Support
Per Scholas
Chicago
Education and courses
Per Scholas, Chicago · IT support and help desk · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, IT Support at Per Scholas
More details about IT Support at Per Scholas
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
IT support and help deskHybridEducation and courses
ITIL Foundations
COMNet Group Inc.
Hoffman Estates
Education and courses
COMNet Group Inc., Hoffman Estates · IT support and help desk · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, ITIL Foundations at COMNet Group Inc.
More details about ITIL Foundations at COMNet Group Inc.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
2 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationHybridEducation and courses
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
Able Career Institute at National Able Network
Chicago
Education and courses
Able Career Institute at National Able Network, Chicago · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions at Able Career Institute at National Able Network
More details about Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions at Able Career Institute at National Able Network
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationHybridNo diploma needed
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) Online
College Of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
No diploma needed
College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) Online at College Of DuPage
More details about Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) Online at College Of DuPage
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
24 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
IT (associate degree)HybridPrerequisite courses
Information Technology- Networking (AAS)- CO238
Joliet Junior College
Joliet
Prerequisite courses
Joliet Junior College, Joliet · IT (associate degree) · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Information Technology- Networking (AAS)- CO238 at Joliet Junior College
More details about Information Technology- Networking (AAS)- CO238 at Joliet Junior College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
LAN Technician
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills
High school diploma or equivalent
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, LAN Technician at Moraine Valley Community College
More details about LAN Technician at Moraine Valley Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Cloud computing (AWS and Azure)HybridEducation and courses
Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago
Education and courses
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago · Cloud computing (AWS and Azure) · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) at Northeastern Illinois University
More details about Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) at Northeastern Illinois University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
2 weeks, 32 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationIn personEducation and courses
Microsoft Networking Technician
South Suburban College
South Holland
Education and courses
South Suburban College, South Holland · Networking and system administration · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Microsoft Networking Technician at South Suburban College
More details about Microsoft Networking Technician at South Suburban College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Network +
MicroTrain Technologies
Oak Brook
High school diploma or equivalent
MicroTrain Technologies, Oak Brook · Networking and system administration · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
School website, Network + at MicroTrain Technologies
More details about Network + at MicroTrain Technologies
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
5 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationIn personNo diploma needed
Network +/ CCNA
MicroTrain Technologies
Oak Brook
No diploma needed
MicroTrain Technologies, Oak Brook · Networking and system administration · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Network +/ CCNA at MicroTrain Technologies
More details about Network +/ CCNA at MicroTrain Technologies
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
11 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationHybridEducation and courses
Network Administration and Security Cert 22CK
College of Lake County
Grayslake
Education and courses
College of Lake County, Grayslake · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Network Administration and Security Cert 22CK at College of Lake County
More details about Network Administration and Security Cert 22CK at College of Lake County
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Network Professional Certificate
College Of DuPage
Addison
High school diploma or equivalent
College Of DuPage, Addison · Networking and system administration · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Network Professional Certificate at College Of DuPage
More details about Network Professional Certificate at College Of DuPage
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationIn personPrerequisite courses
Network Security Specialist + Cisco CCNA Network Specialist
Harper College
Palatine
Prerequisite courses
Harper College, Palatine · Networking and system administration · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Network Security Specialist + Cisco CCNA Network Specialist at Harper College
More details about Network Security Specialist + Cisco CCNA Network Specialist at Harper College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationIn personEducation and courses
Network Technician Certificate
South Suburban College
South Holland
Education and courses
South Suburban College, South Holland · Networking and system administration · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Network Technician Certificate at South Suburban College
More details about Network Technician Certificate at South Suburban College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationHybridEducation and courses
Network+
COMNet Group Inc.
Hoffman Estates
Education and courses
COMNet Group Inc., Hoffman Estates · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Network+ at COMNet Group Inc.
More details about Network+ at COMNet Group Inc.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
1 week, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationIn personPrerequisite courses
Network+ Security+ and Cybersecurity Analyst+
Harper College
Palatine
Prerequisite courses
Harper College, Palatine · Networking and system administration · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Network+ Security+ and Cybersecurity Analyst+ at Harper College
More details about Network+ Security+ and Cybersecurity Analyst+ at Harper College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
42 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationIn personPrerequisite courses
Network+ and Cisco CCNA Network Specialist
Harper College
Palatine
Prerequisite courses
Harper College, Palatine · Networking and system administration · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Network+ and Cisco CCNA Network Specialist at Harper College
More details about Network+ and Cisco CCNA Network Specialist at Harper College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
20 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Networking Fundamentals Certificate
Kishwaukee College
Malta
High school diploma or equivalent
Kishwaukee College, Malta · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Networking Fundamentals Certificate at Kishwaukee College
More details about Networking Fundamentals Certificate at Kishwaukee College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Networking and system administrationHybridPrerequisite courses
Undergraduate Certificate in Networking Essentials
DeVry University - Online
Naperville
Prerequisite courses
DeVry University - Online, Naperville · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Undergraduate Certificate in Networking Essentials at DeVry University - Online
More details about Undergraduate Certificate in Networking Essentials at DeVry University - Online
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported

How to pay for IT training in Chicago

WIOA funding can pay for IT training in Chicago

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 Chicago IT program numbers come from

Which Chicago IT programs are on this list?

These are the IT programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin 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 Illinois page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Chicago 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.

How reliable are the Illinois figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Illinois among the states with "known data quality concerns".¹⁰ We leave out the share who finished for Illinois: only a few programs report it, and those at a typical 11%. We leave out prices for Illinois: the state files a code in place of each price, so no price can be shown.

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All 70 IT training programs in Chicago approved for WIOA funding

Comptia A+ Certification Preparation

CompTIA A+ and Network + PC Technician Certificate

Computer and Internetworking Technology Certificate

Computer Information Technology AAS 22DC

Information Technology Support - Technical Certificate (tc)

Comptia A+

Computer Support (AAS)

Computer Support Certificate

Comptia A+ Certification Preparation

Comptia A+ Certification Preparation

Comptia A+ Certification Preparation

Network+ Certification

Information Technology Support - Technical Certificate (tc)

Computer Support Specialist

A +/ Network +

A+ Helpdesk Technician Program

A+ Microcomputer Technician

A+ Net+ Security+ Program

A+ Network + MCP

A.A.S. Information Technology Degree

AWS Cloud Essentials

AWS System Operations Certification

Adult ABE/HSE ICAPS CompTIA A+/Network+ PC Tech Certificate

Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology

CCNA

CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate

CCNA - Collaboration (Voice)

CCNP

CIT CCNA Certificate

Certified IT Technician

Cisco Basic (CCNA and 2 CompTIA Certifications)

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certificate

Cisco Certified Network Associate - RAP

Cisco Network Associate

Cisco Professional (CCNA + 2)

CompTIA A+ 220-1101 and 220-1102 Online

CompTIA A+ Computer Technician Certification

CompTIA Cert Training: Network+ Security+ GES(3036)

CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-003 Online

CompTIA ITF+ : Introduction to IT Knowledge & Skills Program

CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Online

Computer Information Systems

Computer Network Specialist BVS

Computer Network Support Specialist (CAC)-CO235

Computer Network and Systems (AAS)-CO230

Computer Support Associate Certificate

Computer Technician Certificate

Computer Technician/Help Desk (A+ Net+ Security +)

End User Desktop Support

Google IT Support Certificate

Healthcare IT Professional

IT Support

ITIL Foundations

Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions

Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) Online

Information Technology- Networking (AAS)- CO238

LAN Technician

Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

Microsoft Networking Technician

Network +

Network +/ CCNA

Network Administration and Security Cert 22CK

Network Professional Certificate

Network Security Specialist + Cisco CCNA Network Specialist

Network Technician Certificate

Network+

Network+ Security+ and Cybersecurity Analyst+

Network+ and Cisco CCNA Network Specialist

Networking Fundamentals Certificate

Undergraduate Certificate in Networking Essentials

How to pay for IT training in Chicago

WIOA funding can pay for IT training in Chicago

Ask at an American Job Center

Financial aid and grants for IT training

GI Bill for IT training

Where the Chicago IT program numbers come from