IT training in Iowa

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

21 schools offer these IT programs, and Iowa has approved every one 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 Iowa, 11 of the 40 programs take students without a high school diploma, 26 ask for a diploma or equivalent, 1 asks for earlier courses first and 2 ask for an associate degree.

By kind, the 40 programs here are IT support and help desk (14 programs), IT (associate degree, 8 programs), cloud computing (AWS and Azure, 6 programs), CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep (5 programs), and 7 more of 2 other kinds.

See the 40 programs

How much does IT training cost in Iowa?

Certificates and short courses (32 programs): $2,200 to $6,496most of them, usually 8 to 24 weeks long
Two-year degrees (8 programs): $13,838 to $15,347most of them, usually 64 to 80 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program: 73%
Working 6 months later: 75%
Earned a year, estimated: about $31,500
Length: 9 to 53 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 Iowa may also offer IT training. How these figures are made

Is there free IT training in Iowa?

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.²³⁴
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. Certificates and short courses here mostly cost $2,200 to $6,496.Two-year degrees here mostly cost $13,838 to $15,347.

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

All 40 IT training programs in Iowa approved for WIOA funding

40 programs

IT support and help deskOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT-1000: IT Support Professional
MedCerts
Based in Livonia, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
MedCerts, based in Livonia, MIIT support and help deskOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
Program website, IT-1000: IT Support Professional at MedCerts
More details about IT-1000: IT Support Professional at MedCerts
Finished
96%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
9 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
726
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,000
Program website, IT-1000: IT Support Professional at MedCerts
IT (associate degree)In personEducation and courses
Information Technology/Network Administration
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny
Accredited school
Education and courses
Des Moines Area Community College, AnkenyIT (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$41,800
Price if you pay yourself$13,690
Program website, Information Technology/Network Administration at Des Moines Area Community College
More details about Information Technology/Network Administration at Des Moines Area Community College
Finished
19%
Working at 6 months
83%
Earned in a quarter
$10,451
Length
84 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,285
Students counted
381
Earned a year, estimated
$41,800
Price if you pay yourself
$13,690
Program website, Information Technology/Network Administration at Des Moines Area Community College
IT support and help deskOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT-2100: PC Technician
MedCerts
Based in Livonia, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
MedCerts, based in Livonia, MIIT support and help deskOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,100
Program website, IT-2100: PC Technician at MedCerts
More details about IT-2100: PC Technician at MedCerts
Finished
99%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
377
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,100
Program website, IT-2100: PC Technician at MedCerts
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
TechWorks
JobWorks, Inc. d/b/a JobWorks Education and Training Systems
Based in Fort Wayne, IN
High school diploma or equivalent
JobWorks, Inc. d/b/a JobWorks Education and Training Systems, based in Fort Wayne, INCompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,100
Price if you pay yourself$5,000
Program website, TechWorks at JobWorks, Inc. d/b/a JobWorks Education and Training Systems
More details about TechWorks at JobWorks, Inc. d/b/a JobWorks Education and Training Systems
Finished
77%
Working at 6 months
68%
Earned in a quarter
$7,781
Length
12 weeks, 21 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$500
Students counted
373
Earned a year, estimated
$31,100
Price if you pay yourself
$5,000
Program website, TechWorks at JobWorks, Inc. d/b/a JobWorks Education and Training Systems
Networking and system administrationOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT-2200: IT Network Technician
MedCerts
Based in Livonia, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
MedCerts, based in Livonia, MINetworking and system administrationOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$38,900
Price if you pay yourself$2,300
Program website, IT-2200: IT Network Technician at MedCerts
More details about IT-2200: IT Network Technician at MedCerts
Finished
99%
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$9,714
Length
6 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
295
Earned a year, estimated
$38,900
Price if you pay yourself
$2,300
Program website, IT-2200: IT Network Technician at MedCerts
Cloud computing (AWS and Azure)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cloud & Security Specialist Program
Centriq Group LLC dba Centriq Training
Based in Kansas City, MO
High school diploma or equivalent
Centriq Group LLC dba Centriq Training, based in Kansas City, MOCloud computing (AWS and Azure)Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,900
Price if you pay yourself$25,995
Program website, Cloud & Security Specialist Program at Centriq Group LLC dba Centriq Training
More details about Cloud & Security Specialist Program at Centriq Group LLC dba Centriq Training
Finished
82%
Working at 6 months
75%
Earned in a quarter
$7,463
Length
12 weeks, 35 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
259
Earned a year, estimated
$29,900
Price if you pay yourself
$25,995
Program website, Cloud & Security Specialist Program at Centriq Group LLC dba Centriq Training
IT support and help deskOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Tek Ladder IT Support Bootcamp
Centriq Group LLC dba Centriq Training
Based in Kansas City, MO
High school diploma or equivalent
Centriq Group LLC dba Centriq Training, based in Kansas City, MOIT support and help deskOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,900
Price if you pay yourself$14,995
Program website, Tek Ladder IT Support Bootcamp at Centriq Group LLC dba Centriq Training
More details about Tek Ladder IT Support Bootcamp at Centriq Group LLC dba Centriq Training
Finished
84%
Working at 6 months
78%
Earned in a quarter
$7,972
Length
8 weeks, 35 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
188
Earned a year, estimated
$31,900
Price if you pay yourself
$14,995
Program website, Tek Ladder IT Support Bootcamp at Centriq Group LLC dba Centriq Training
IT (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cybersecurity & Systems Administration
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Indian Hills Community College, OttumwaIT (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$38,900
Price if you pay yourself$27,221
Program website, Cybersecurity & Systems Administration at Indian Hills Community College
More details about Cybersecurity & Systems Administration at Indian Hills Community College
Finished
48%
Working at 6 months
77%
Earned in a quarter
$9,720
Length
84 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
186
Earned a year, estimated
$38,900
Price if you pay yourself
$27,221
Program website, Cybersecurity & Systems Administration at Indian Hills Community College
IT (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Computer Networking Technology
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Iowa Central Community College, Fort DodgeIT (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$42,100
Price if you pay yourself$12,990
Program website, Computer Networking Technology at Iowa Central Community College
More details about Computer Networking Technology at Iowa Central Community College
Finished
26%
Working at 6 months
78%
Earned in a quarter
$10,519
Length
60 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,000
Students counted
180
Earned a year, estimated
$42,100
Price if you pay yourself
$12,990
Program website, Computer Networking Technology at Iowa Central Community College
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT-1100: Fundamentals of IT
MedCerts
Based in Livonia, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
MedCerts, based in Livonia, MICompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,500
Price if you pay yourself$1,300
Program website, IT-1100: Fundamentals of IT at MedCerts
More details about IT-1100: Fundamentals of IT at MedCerts
Finished
98%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$11,371
Length
3 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
176
Earned a year, estimated
$45,500
Price if you pay yourself
$1,300
Program website, IT-1100: Fundamentals of IT at MedCerts
IT (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Computer Support Specialist
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar RapidsIT (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$29,400
Price if you pay yourself$13,888
Program website, Computer Support Specialist at Kirkwood Community College
More details about Computer Support Specialist at Kirkwood Community College
Finished
23%
Working at 6 months
77%
Earned in a quarter
$7,355
Length
72 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,315
Students counted
174
Earned a year, estimated
$29,400
Price if you pay yourself
$13,888
Program website, Computer Support Specialist at Kirkwood Community College
IT support and help deskHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Computer Support Technician - Diploma
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux CityIT support and help desk · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$21,700
Price if you pay yourself$5,910
School website, Computer Support Technician - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College
More details about Computer Support Technician - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Finished
56%
Working at 6 months
58%
Earned in a quarter
$5,414
Length
32 weeks, 23 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$594
Students counted
142
Earned a year, estimated
$21,700
Price if you pay yourself
$5,910
School website, Computer Support Technician - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College
IT support and help deskOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT-3000: Healthcare IT Technician
MedCerts
Based in Livonia, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
MedCerts, based in Livonia, MIIT support and help deskOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
Program website, IT-3000: Healthcare IT Technician at MedCerts
More details about IT-3000: Healthcare IT Technician at MedCerts
Finished
89%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
24 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
111
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,000
Program website, IT-3000: Healthcare IT Technician at MedCerts
IT support and help deskIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Computer Repair
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Iowa Central Community College, Fort DodgeIT support and help desk · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,100
Price if you pay yourself$6,495
Program website, Computer Repair at Iowa Central Community College
More details about Computer Repair at Iowa Central Community College
Finished
27%
Working at 6 months
78%
Earned in a quarter
$7,777
Length
30 weeks, 31 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,339
Students counted
111
Earned a year, estimated
$31,100
Price if you pay yourself
$6,495
Program website, Computer Repair at Iowa Central Community College
IT support and help deskHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT Technician Diploma
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Southeastern Community College, West BurlingtonIT support and help desk · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,300
Price if you pay yourself$7,105
Program website, IT Technician Diploma at Southeastern Community College
More details about IT Technician Diploma at Southeastern Community College
Finished
45%
Working at 6 months
75%
Earned in a quarter
$7,082
Length
32 weeks, 21 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
103
Earned a year, estimated
$28,300
Price if you pay yourself
$7,105
Program website, IT Technician Diploma at Southeastern Community College
IT (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Networking Administration and Security - AAS
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux CityIT (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,900
Price if you pay yourself$14,766
Program website, Networking Administration and Security - AAS at Western Iowa Tech Community College
More details about Networking Administration and Security - AAS at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Finished
67%
Working at 6 months
66%
Earned in a quarter
$7,234
Length
64 weeks, 26 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,788
Students counted
88
Earned a year, estimated
$28,900
Price if you pay yourself
$14,766
Program website, Networking Administration and Security - AAS at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Networking and system administrationIn personNo diploma needed
Network and System Administration
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar RapidsNetworking and system administration · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$34,700
Price if you pay yourself$13,440
Program website, Network and System Administration at Kirkwood Community College
More details about Network and System Administration at Kirkwood Community College
Finished
34%
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$8,674
Length
80 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$3,379
Students counted
84
Earned a year, estimated
$34,700
Price if you pay yourself
$13,440
Program website, Network and System Administration at Kirkwood Community College
IT support and help deskOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT Support Specialist
Penn Foster
Based in Scranton, PA
High school diploma or equivalent
Penn Foster, based in Scranton, PAIT support and help deskOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$21,800
Price if you pay yourself$999
Program website, IT Support Specialist at Penn Foster
More details about IT Support Specialist at Penn Foster
Finished
25%
Working at 6 months
25%
Earned in a quarter
$5,444
Length
52 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
82
Earned a year, estimated
$21,800
Price if you pay yourself
$999
Program website, IT Support Specialist at Penn Foster
IT support and help deskHybridNo diploma needed
Google IT Support Professional
Goodwill of the Heartland
Iowa City
No diploma needed
Goodwill of the Heartland, Iowa CityIT support and help deskHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$30,700
Price if you pay yourself$2,637
Program website, Google IT Support Professional at Goodwill of the Heartland
More details about Google IT Support Professional at Goodwill of the Heartland
Finished
48%
Working at 6 months
55%
Earned in a quarter
$7,687
Length
16 weeks, 13 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$300
Students counted
81
Earned a year, estimated
$30,700
Price if you pay yourself
$2,637
Program website, Google IT Support Professional at Goodwill of the Heartland
IT support and help deskOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Foundations of IT Support Specialist
SnapIT Solutions
Based in Overland Park, KS
High school diploma or equivalent
SnapIT Solutions, based in Overland Park, KSIT support and help deskOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$10,200
Price if you pay yourself$4,500
Program website, Foundations of IT Support Specialist at SnapIT Solutions
More details about Foundations of IT Support Specialist at SnapIT Solutions
Finished
76%
Working at 6 months
29%
Earned in a quarter
$2,560
Length
9 weeks, 27 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,270
Students counted
53
Earned a year, estimated
$10,200
Price if you pay yourself
$4,500
Program website, Foundations of IT Support Specialist at SnapIT Solutions
IT (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Information Technology Systems Networking AAS
Southwestern Community College
Creston
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Southwestern Community College, CrestonIT (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$32,100
Price if you pay yourself$17,091
Program website, Information Technology Systems Networking AAS at Southwestern Community College
More details about Information Technology Systems Networking AAS at Southwestern Community College
Finished
70%
Working at 6 months
76%
Earned in a quarter
$8,028
Length
78 weeks, 23 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,671
Students counted
39
Earned a year, estimated
$32,100
Price if you pay yourself
$17,091
Program website, Information Technology Systems Networking AAS at Southwestern Community College
Cloud computing (AWS and Azure)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT-7100: Cloud Computing (Cloud+)
MedCerts
Based in Livonia, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
MedCerts, based in Livonia, MICloud computing (AWS and Azure)Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,200
Program website, IT-7100: Cloud Computing (Cloud+) at MedCerts
More details about IT-7100: Cloud Computing (Cloud+) at MedCerts
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
3 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
37
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,200
Program website, IT-7100: Cloud Computing (Cloud+) at MedCerts
IT (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed
Computer Analyst - Network Admin & Technical Support *CA.NT.AAS
Northeast Iowa Community College
Calmar
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Northeast Iowa Community College, CalmarIT (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$22,100
Price if you pay yourself$14,421
Program website, Computer Analyst - Network Admin & Technical Support *CA.NT.AAS at Northeast Iowa Community College
More details about Computer Analyst - Network Admin & Technical Support *CA.NT.AAS at Northeast Iowa Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
71%
Earned in a quarter
$5,534
Length
76 weeks, 21 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,500
Students counted
36
Earned a year, estimated
$22,100
Price if you pay yourself
$14,421
Program website, Computer Analyst - Network Admin & Technical Support *CA.NT.AAS at Northeast Iowa Community College
Networking and system administrationOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT-2250: Networking Specialist
MedCerts
Based in Livonia, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
MedCerts, based in Livonia, MINetworking and system administrationOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
Program website, IT-2250: Networking Specialist at MedCerts
More details about IT-2250: Networking Specialist at MedCerts
Finished
92%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
10 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
31
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,000
Program website, IT-2250: Networking Specialist at MedCerts
IT certificate or diploma (general)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT Administration Program
gener8tor Management, LLC
Based in Madison, WI
High school diploma or equivalent
gener8tor Management, LLC, based in Madison, WIIT certificate or diploma (general)Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,869
Program website, IT Administration Program at gener8tor Management, LLC
More details about IT Administration Program at gener8tor Management, LLC
Finished
70%
Working at 6 months
13%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
10 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
23
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,869
Program website, IT Administration Program at gener8tor Management, LLC
IT support and help deskHybridNo diploma needed
IT/Helpdesk Fundamentals
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Des Moines Area Community College, AnkenyIT support and help desk · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,699
Program website, IT/Helpdesk Fundamentals at Des Moines Area Community College
More details about IT/Helpdesk Fundamentals at Des Moines Area Community College
Finished
43%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
15 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
21
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,699
Program website, IT/Helpdesk Fundamentals at Des Moines Area Community College
Cloud computing (AWS and Azure)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
SnapIT Solutions
Based in Overland Park, KS
High school diploma or equivalent
SnapIT Solutions, based in Overland Park, KSCloud computing (AWS and Azure)Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedLeft out
Price if you pay yourself$9,500
Program website, Amazon Web Services (AWS) at SnapIT Solutions
More details about Amazon Web Services (AWS) at SnapIT Solutions
Finished
90%
Working at 6 months
16%
Earned in a quarter
Left out
Length
9 weeks, 27 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,270
Students counted
20
Earned a year, estimated
Left out
Price if you pay yourself
$9,500
Program website, Amazon Web Services (AWS) at SnapIT Solutions
Networking and system administrationIn personNo diploma needed
Information Technology Systems Networking Diploma
Southwestern Community College
Creston
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Southwestern Community College, CrestonNetworking and system administration · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$32,100
Price if you pay yourself$9,825
Program website, Information Technology Systems Networking Diploma at Southwestern Community College
More details about Information Technology Systems Networking Diploma at Southwestern Community College
Finished
71%
Working at 6 months
69%
Earned in a quarter
$8,028
Length
39 weeks, 24 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$800
Students counted
19
Earned a year, estimated
$32,100
Price if you pay yourself
$9,825
Program website, Information Technology Systems Networking Diploma at Southwestern Community College
IT certificate or diploma (general)HybridNo diploma needed
Information Technology (IT) Specialist Certificate
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Hawkeye Community College, WaterlooIT certificate or diploma (general) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$38,200
Price if you pay yourself$2,415
Program website, Information Technology (IT) Specialist Certificate at Hawkeye Community College
More details about Information Technology (IT) Specialist Certificate at Hawkeye Community College
Finished
91%
Working at 6 months
92%
Earned in a quarter
$9,559
Length
15 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
18
Earned a year, estimated
$38,200
Price if you pay yourself
$2,415
Program website, Information Technology (IT) Specialist Certificate at Hawkeye Community College
Cloud computing (AWS and Azure)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT-7200: AWS Solutions Architect Associate
MedCerts
Based in Livonia, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
MedCerts, based in Livonia, MICloud computing (AWS and Azure)Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,200
Program website, IT-7200: AWS Solutions Architect Associate at MedCerts
More details about IT-7200: AWS Solutions Architect Associate at MedCerts
Finished
91%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
12
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,200
Program website, IT-7200: AWS Solutions Architect Associate at MedCerts
IT support and help deskOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT Help Desk Program
gener8tor Management, LLC
Based in Madison, WI
High school diploma or equivalent
gener8tor Management, LLC, based in Madison, WIIT support and help deskOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$94,700
Price if you pay yourself$3,869
Program website, IT Help Desk Program at gener8tor Management, LLC
More details about IT Help Desk Program at gener8tor Management, LLC
Finished
83%
Working at 6 months
25%
Earned in a quarter
$23,679
Length
8 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
12
Earned a year, estimated
$94,700
Price if you pay yourself
$3,869
Program website, IT Help Desk Program at gener8tor Management, LLC
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepOnlineNo diploma needed
CompTIA A+ Certification Training (Voucher Included) (Online) 2020016 (Continuing Education)
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Based in Davenport, IA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, based in Davenport, IACompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,995
Program website, CompTIA A+ Certification Training (Voucher Included) (Online) 2020016 (Continuing Education) at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
More details about CompTIA A+ Certification Training (Voucher Included) (Online) 2020016 (Continuing Education) at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
29
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,995
Program website, CompTIA A+ Certification Training (Voucher Included) (Online) 2020016 (Continuing Education) at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
IT support and help deskOnlineNo diploma needed
ITIL 4 Foundation
Global Lynx, Inc.
Based in Upper Arlington, OH
No diploma needed
Global Lynx, Inc., based in Upper Arlington, OHIT support and help deskOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$955
Program website, ITIL 4 Foundation at Global Lynx, Inc.
More details about ITIL 4 Foundation at Global Lynx, Inc.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
1 week, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$445
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$955
Program website, ITIL 4 Foundation at Global Lynx, Inc.
IT support and help deskIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT Support Specialist
Change Course
Des Moines
High school diploma or equivalent
Change Course, Des MoinesIT support and help deskIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,350
Program website, IT Support Specialist at Change Course
More details about IT Support Specialist at Change Course
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$990
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,350
Program website, IT Support Specialist at Change Course
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepOnlineNo diploma needed
CompTIA A+ Training Course with both CORE1 and CORE2 exams included
Global Lynx, Inc.
Based in Upper Arlington, OH
No diploma needed
Global Lynx, Inc., based in Upper Arlington, OHCompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,100
Program website, CompTIA A+ Training Course with both CORE1 and CORE2 exams included at Global Lynx, Inc.
More details about CompTIA A+ Training Course with both CORE1 and CORE2 exams included at Global Lynx, Inc.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$700
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,100
Program website, CompTIA A+ Training Course with both CORE1 and CORE2 exams included at Global Lynx, Inc.
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
TechWorks (CompTIA A+ Fast Track)
JobWorks, Inc. d/b/a JobWorks Education and Training Systems
Based in Fort Wayne, IN
High school diploma or equivalent
JobWorks, Inc. d/b/a JobWorks Education and Training Systems, based in Fort Wayne, INCompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,995
Program website, TechWorks (CompTIA A+ Fast Track) at JobWorks, Inc. d/b/a JobWorks Education and Training Systems
More details about TechWorks (CompTIA A+ Fast Track) at JobWorks, Inc. d/b/a JobWorks Education and Training Systems
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
9 weeks, 21 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,995
Program website, TechWorks (CompTIA A+ Fast Track) at JobWorks, Inc. d/b/a JobWorks Education and Training Systems
Cloud computing (AWS and Azure)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT-7000: Cloud Technology Professional
MedCerts
Based in Livonia, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
MedCerts, based in Livonia, MICloud computing (AWS and Azure)Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
Program website, IT-7000: Cloud Technology Professional at MedCerts
More details about IT-7000: Cloud Technology Professional at MedCerts
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
9 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,000
Program website, IT-7000: Cloud Technology Professional at MedCerts
Cloud computing (AWS and Azure)OnlineAssociate's degree
Dev Ops Course
IT Expert System Inc.
Based in Schaumburg, IL
Accredited school
Associate's degree
IT Expert System Inc., based in Schaumburg, ILCloud computing (AWS and Azure) · Accredited schoolOnline · Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,500
Program website, Dev Ops Course at IT Expert System Inc.
More details about Dev Ops Course at IT Expert System Inc.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,500
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,500
Program website, Dev Ops Course at IT Expert System Inc.
Networking and system administrationOnlineAssociate's degree
System Engineering Program
IT Expert System Inc.
Based in Schaumburg, IL
Accredited school
Associate's degree
IT Expert System Inc., based in Schaumburg, ILNetworking and system administration · Accredited schoolOnline · Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,000
Program website, System Engineering Program at IT Expert System Inc.
More details about System Engineering Program at IT Expert System Inc.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
55 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,000
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$8,000
Program website, System Engineering Program at IT Expert System Inc.
IT (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Network and System Administration - Associate of Applied Science
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Iowa Western Community College, Council BluffsIT (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$14,464
Program website, Network and System Administration - Associate of Applied Science at Iowa Western Community College
More details about Network and System Administration - Associate of Applied Science at Iowa Western Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 21 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,200
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$14,464
Program website, Network and System Administration - Associate of Applied Science at Iowa Western Community College

How to pay for IT training in Iowa

WIOA funding can pay for IT training in Iowa

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

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.

Quick facts: IT training in Iowa

programs with a price cost under $2,000: 6 of 40
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 27th of 46
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less: 6 of 20
IT training programs here, against the typical state's 39: 40 vs 39

State comparisons use the same figures as the IT training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

IT training in Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Cedar Rapids and other Iowa cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 3 more programs are in 3 other areas, 3 in smaller cities and towns and 23 online.

Other training in Iowa

How IT training compares with the rest of computers and IT: IT certification programs in Iowa

Where the Iowa IT program numbers come from

Which Iowa IT programs are on this list?

These are the IT programs Iowa 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. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Iowa offers.

How the prices and results of Iowa IT programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

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All 40 IT training programs in Iowa approved for WIOA funding

IT-1000: IT Support Professional

Information Technology/Network Administration

IT-2100: PC Technician

TechWorks

IT-2200: IT Network Technician

Cloud & Security Specialist Program

Tek Ladder IT Support Bootcamp

Cybersecurity & Systems Administration

Computer Networking Technology

IT-1100: Fundamentals of IT

Computer Support Specialist

Computer Support Technician - Diploma

IT-3000: Healthcare IT Technician

Computer Repair

IT Technician Diploma

Networking Administration and Security - AAS

Network and System Administration

IT Support Specialist

Google IT Support Professional

Foundations of IT Support Specialist

Information Technology Systems Networking AAS

IT-7100: Cloud Computing (Cloud+)

Computer Analyst - Network Admin & Technical Support *CA.NT.AAS

IT-2250: Networking Specialist

IT Administration Program

IT/Helpdesk Fundamentals

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Information Technology Systems Networking Diploma

Information Technology (IT) Specialist Certificate

IT-7200: AWS Solutions Architect Associate

IT Help Desk Program

CompTIA A+ Certification Training (Voucher Included) (Online) 2020016 (Continuing Education)

ITIL 4 Foundation

IT Support Specialist

CompTIA A+ Training Course with both CORE1 and CORE2 exams included

TechWorks (CompTIA A+ Fast Track)

IT-7000: Cloud Technology Professional

Dev Ops Course

System Engineering Program

Network and System Administration - Associate of Applied Science