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IT training in Kansas City, Missouri

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

9 schools offer these IT programs with classes in the Kansas City area, and every one is approved for workforce funding: 12 by Missouri, 3 by Kansas and 3 by Colorado. 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 Kansas City, 9 of the 18 programs take students without a high school diploma and 9 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 18 programs here are IT support and help desk (8 programs), networking and system administration (4 programs), CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep (3 programs), IT (associate degree, 2 programs), and 1 more of one other kind.

See the 18 programs

All 159 IT training programs in Missouri, including online programs

How much does IT training cost in Kansas City?

$3,424 to $7,186 is what most IT training programs in Kansas City cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 18 programs with a price. All of them: $1,452 to $25,995

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
8 to 39 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 Kansas City may also offer IT training. How these figures are made

Is there free IT training in Kansas City?

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

All 18 IT training programs in Kansas City approved for WIOA funding

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18 programs

  • IT (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Associate In Computer Science

    Metropolitan Community College

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Metropolitan Community College, Kansas CityIT (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,381
    Program website, Associate In Computer Science at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Associate In Computer Science at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    5%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,503
    Students counted
    324
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,381
    Program website, Associate In Computer Science at Metropolitan Community College

  • IT (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Computer Science And Information Systems: Secure Systems Administration & Engineering

    Metropolitan Community College

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Metropolitan Community College, Kansas CityIT (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,865
    Program website, Computer Science And Information Systems: Secure Systems Administration & Engineering at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Computer Science And Information Systems: Secure Systems Administration & Engineering at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    16%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,795
    Students counted
    229
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,865
    Program website, Computer Science And Information Systems: Secure Systems Administration & Engineering at Metropolitan Community College

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

    Cloud & Security Specialist Program (in-Person On Campus)

    Centriq Training, Kansas City

    Kansas City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Centriq Training, Kansas City, Kansas CityCloud computing (AWS and Azure)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$13,500
    Price if you pay yourself$25,995
    Program website, Cloud & Security Specialist Program (in-Person On Campus) at Centriq Training, Kansas City
    More details about Cloud & Security Specialist Program (in-Person On Campus) at Centriq Training, Kansas City
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,382
    Length
    12 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    220
    Earned a year, estimated
    $13,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $25,995
    Program website, Cloud & Security Specialist Program (in-Person On Campus) at Centriq Training, Kansas City

  • IT support and help deskIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Support Specialist

    KCKCC Technical Education Center

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    KCKCC Technical Education Center, Kansas CityIT support and help desk · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,117
    Program website, Computer Support Specialist at KCKCC Technical Education Center
    More details about Computer Support Specialist at KCKCC Technical Education Center
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    90
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,117
    Program website, Computer Support Specialist at KCKCC Technical Education Center

  • IT support and help deskHybridNo diploma needed

    Computer Science & Information Systems: Computer And User Support

    Metropolitan Community College

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Metropolitan Community College, Kansas CityIT support and help desk · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,936
    Program website, Computer Science & Information Systems: Computer And User Support at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Computer Science & Information Systems: Computer And User Support at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,218
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,936
    Program website, Computer Science & Information Systems: Computer And User Support at Metropolitan Community College

  • Networking and system administrationHybridNo diploma needed

    Computer Science & Information Systems- Secure Systems Administration & Engineering Certificate

    Metropolitan Community College

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Metropolitan Community College, Kansas CityNetworking and system administration · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,452
    Program website, Computer Science & Information Systems- Secure Systems Administration & Engineering Certificate at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Computer Science & Information Systems- Secure Systems Administration & Engineering Certificate at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $926
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,452
    Program website, Computer Science & Information Systems- Secure Systems Administration & Engineering Certificate at Metropolitan Community College

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

    Amazon Web Services & IT Fundamentals Online

    SnapIT Solutions

    Overland Park

    High school diploma or equivalent

    SnapIT Solutions, Overland ParkCompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,000
    More details about Amazon Web Services & IT Fundamentals Online at SnapIT Solutions
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $350
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,000

  • IT support and help deskHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Foundations of IT Support Specialist Hybrid

    SnapIT Solutions

    Overland Park

    High school diploma or equivalent

    SnapIT Solutions, Overland ParkIT support and help deskHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,400
    More details about Foundations of IT Support Specialist Hybrid at SnapIT Solutions
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $350
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,400

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

    Amazon Web Services & IT Fundamentals Hybrid

    SnapIT Solutions

    Overland Park

    High school diploma or equivalent

    SnapIT Solutions, Overland ParkCompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,400
    More details about Amazon Web Services & IT Fundamentals Hybrid at SnapIT Solutions
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,400

  • IT support and help deskHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Bilingual Computer Support Specialist

    University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed

    Lee's Summit

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed, Lee's SummitIT support and help desk · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,495
    Program website, Bilingual Computer Support Specialist at University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed
    More details about Bilingual Computer Support Specialist at University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed
    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
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,495
    Program website, Bilingual Computer Support Specialist at University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed

  • IT support and help deskHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Support Specialist

    University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed

    Lee's Summit

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed, Lee's SummitIT support and help desk · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,495
    Program website, Computer Support Specialist at University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed
    More details about Computer Support Specialist at University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,495
    Program website, Computer Support Specialist at University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed

  • IT support and help deskHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Support Specialist With Customer Service Professional

    University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed

    Lee's Summit

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed, Lee's SummitIT support and help desk · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,495
    Program website, Computer Support Specialist With Customer Service Professional at University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed
    More details about Computer Support Specialist With Customer Service Professional at University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,495
    Program website, Computer Support Specialist With Customer Service Professional at University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed

  • IT support and help deskHybridNo diploma needed

    Computer Science & Information Systems - Network & Systems Support

    Metropolitan Community College

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Metropolitan Community College, Kansas CityIT support and help desk · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,630
    Program website, Computer Science & Information Systems - Network & Systems Support at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Computer Science & Information Systems - Network & Systems Support at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,240
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,630
    Program website, Computer Science & Information Systems - Network & Systems Support at Metropolitan Community College

  • IT support and help deskHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer User Support

    New Reflections Technical Institute

    Kansas City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    New Reflections Technical Institute, Kansas CityIT support and help deskHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    School website, Computer User Support at New Reflections Technical Institute
    More details about Computer User Support at New Reflections Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $650
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    School website, Computer User Support at New Reflections Technical Institute

  • CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepIn personNo diploma needed

    Computer Fundamentals With Comptia A+

    University Of Missouri-Kansas City (umkc)

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    University Of Missouri-Kansas City (umkc), Kansas CityCompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,964
    Program website, Computer Fundamentals With Comptia A+ at University Of Missouri-Kansas City (umkc)
    More details about Computer Fundamentals With Comptia A+ at University Of Missouri-Kansas City (umkc)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,964
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,964
    Program website, Computer Fundamentals With Comptia A+ at University Of Missouri-Kansas City (umkc)

  • Networking and system administrationIn personNo diploma needed

    Computer Maintenance & Networking

    Lex La Ray Technical Center

    Lexington

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lex La Ray Technical Center, LexingtonNetworking and system administration · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,600
    Program website, Computer Maintenance & Networking at Lex La Ray Technical Center
    More details about Computer Maintenance & Networking at Lex La Ray Technical Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $383
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,600
    Program website, Computer Maintenance & Networking at Lex La Ray Technical Center

  • Networking and system administrationHybridNo diploma needed

    IT Networking and Security

    United Training Academy

    Overland Park

    No diploma needed

    United Training Academy, Overland ParkNetworking and system administrationHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,500
    Program website, IT Networking and Security at United Training Academy
    More details about IT Networking and Security at United Training Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $313
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,500
    Program website, IT Networking and Security at United Training Academy

  • Networking and system administrationHybridNo diploma needed

    Network Systems Administrator Professional

    United Training Academy

    Overland Park

    No diploma needed

    United Training Academy, Overland ParkNetworking and system administrationHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,000
    Program website, Network Systems Administrator Professional at United Training Academy
    More details about Network Systems Administrator Professional at United Training Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $632
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,000
    Program website, Network Systems Administrator Professional at United Training Academy

How to pay for IT training in Kansas City

WIOA funding can pay for IT training in Kansas City

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.

Other training in Kansas City

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

Where the Kansas City IT program numbers come from

Which Kansas City IT programs are on this list?

These are the IT programs with classes in the Kansas City 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 Missouri page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Kansas City 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.

Sources for the facts about IT training in Kansas City

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer Support Specialists
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List