IT training in Cleveland, Ohio

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

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

Computer support specialists help people solve computer problems and keep networks running. Network support jobs usually call for an associate degree and help desk jobs for some college classes, though a high school diploma plus IT certifications can also be enough.¹ In Cleveland, 27 of the 34 programs take students without a high school diploma.

See the 34 programs

All 125 IT training programs in Ohio, including online programs

How much does IT training cost in Cleveland?

$1,787 to $6,375 is what most IT training programs in Cleveland cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 30 programs with a price. All of them: $399 to $17,086

In the typical program

Finished the program: Not enough data
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Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Cleveland may also offer IT training. How these figures are made

Is there free IT training in Cleveland?

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. Most IT programs in Cleveland cost $1,787 to $6,375. Prices on this page run from $399 to $17,086.

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

All 34 IT training programs in Cleveland approved for WIOA funding

34 programs

Networking and system administrationIn personNo diploma needed
Computer Information Systems - Network Administration STC
Lorain County Community College
Elyria
No diploma needed
Lorain County Community College, Elyria · Networking and system administration · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$22,400
Price if you pay yourself$3,809
Program website, Computer Information Systems - Network Administration STC at Lorain County Community College
More details about Computer Information Systems - Network Administration STC at Lorain County Community College
Finished
36%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$5,607
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,010
Students counted
82
a year, estimated
$22,400
price
$3,809
IT certificate or diploma (general)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT Foundations Cert (2401)
Lakeland Community College
Kirtland
High school diploma or equivalent
Lakeland Community College, Kirtland · IT certificate or diploma (general) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$90,400
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, IT Foundations Cert (2401) at Lakeland Community College
More details about IT Foundations Cert (2401) at Lakeland Community College
Finished
43%
Working at 6 months
62%
Earned in a quarter
$22,590
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
60
a year, estimated
$90,400
price
Not reported
IT (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT Support Analyst Major (9243), AAB
Lakeland Community College
Kirtland
High school diploma or equivalent
Lakeland Community College, Kirtland · IT (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, IT Support Analyst Major (9243), AAB at Lakeland Community College
More details about IT Support Analyst Major (9243), AAB at Lakeland Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
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Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
17
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
IT support and help deskIn personNo diploma needed
Google IT Support Certification Training Program
Olivet Housing & Community Development Corporation
Cleveland
No diploma needed
Olivet Housing & Community Development Corporation, Cleveland · IT support and help desk · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$399
Program website, Google IT Support Certification Training Program at Olivet Housing & Community Development Corporation
More details about Google IT Support Certification Training Program at Olivet Housing & Community Development Corporation
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
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Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
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a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$399
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepIn personNo diploma needed
It Fundamentals+ (Itf+) Certification
Polaris Career Center
Middlebrg Hts
No diploma needed
Polaris Career Center, Middlebrg Hts · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$860
Program website, It Fundamentals+ (Itf+) Certification at Polaris Career Center
More details about It Fundamentals+ (Itf+) Certification at Polaris Career Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$300
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$860
Networking and system administrationIn personNo diploma needed
Cisco Certified Technician Routing and Switching (CCT)
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland
No diploma needed
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland · Networking and system administration · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,595
Program website, Cisco Certified Technician Routing and Switching (CCT) at Cuyahoga Community College
More details about Cisco Certified Technician Routing and Switching (CCT) at Cuyahoga Community College
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,595
Networking and system administrationIn personNo diploma needed
Implementing Cisco Bundle: ENCOR 350 and ENARSI 300-410
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland
No diploma needed
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland · Networking and system administration · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,595
Program website, Implementing Cisco Bundle: ENCOR 350 and ENARSI 300-410 at Cuyahoga Community College
More details about Implementing Cisco Bundle: ENCOR 350 and ENARSI 300-410 at Cuyahoga Community College
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,595
Networking and system administrationIn personNo diploma needed
Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI 300-410)
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland
No diploma needed
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland · Networking and system administration · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,595
School website, Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI 300-410) at Cuyahoga Community College
More details about Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI 300-410) at Cuyahoga Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
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Cost of supplies
None listed
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a year, estimated
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price
$1,595
Networking and system administrationIn personNo diploma needed
Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR 350
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland
No diploma needed
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland · Networking and system administration · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,595
School website, Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR 350 at Cuyahoga Community College
More details about Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR 350 at Cuyahoga Community College
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,595
Networking and system administrationIn personNo diploma needed
Network Administrator Essentials
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland
No diploma needed
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland · Networking and system administration · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,595
Program website, Network Administrator Essentials at Cuyahoga Community College
More details about Network Administrator Essentials at Cuyahoga Community College
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,595
Networking and system administrationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Computer Information Systems-Intro to Networking Cert of Comple-NON PELL-C618
Lorain County Community College
Elyria
High school diploma or equivalent
Lorain County Community College, Elyria · Networking and system administration · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,716
Program website, Computer Information Systems-Intro to Networking Cert of Comple-NON PELL-C618 at Lorain County Community College
More details about Computer Information Systems-Intro to Networking Cert of Comple-NON PELL-C618 at Lorain County Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$500
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,716
Cloud computing (AWS and Azure)In personEducation and courses
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administration Associate
ONLC Training Centers
Westlake
Education and courses
ONLC Training Centers, Westlake · Cloud computing (AWS and Azure) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,000
Program website, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administration Associate at ONLC Training Centers
More details about Microsoft Certified: Azure Administration Associate at ONLC Training Centers
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,000
Networking and system administrationIn personNo diploma needed
Cisco - Short Term Certificate
Cuyahoga Community College
Parma
No diploma needed
Cuyahoga Community College, Parma · Networking and system administration · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,152
School website, Cisco - Short Term Certificate at Cuyahoga Community College
More details about Cisco - Short Term Certificate at Cuyahoga Community College
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,152
Networking and system administrationIn personNo diploma needed
CompTIA' Linux+' Certification Program
Babbage Simmel
Cleveland
No diploma needed
Babbage Simmel, Cleveland · Networking and system administration · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,595
Program website, CompTIA' Linux+' Certification Program at Babbage Simmel
More details about CompTIA' Linux+' Certification Program at Babbage Simmel
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,595
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepIn personNo diploma needed
Technical Support Specialist Certification with CompTIA A+ Certification Program
ONLC Training Centers
Westlake
No diploma needed
ONLC Training Centers, Westlake · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,000
Program website, Technical Support Specialist Certification with CompTIA A+ Certification Program at ONLC Training Centers
More details about Technical Support Specialist Certification with CompTIA A+ Certification Program at ONLC Training Centers
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,000
IT support and help deskIn personNo diploma needed
ITIL' 4 Foundation Certification (ITIL4)
Babbage Simmel
Cleveland
No diploma needed
Babbage Simmel, Cleveland · IT support and help desk · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,095
Program website, ITIL' 4 Foundation Certification (ITIL4) at Babbage Simmel
More details about ITIL' 4 Foundation Certification (ITIL4) at Babbage Simmel
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$250
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,095
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepIn personNo diploma needed
Computer Information Systems - Business IT Fundamentals STC-#6602
Lorain County Community College
Elyria
No diploma needed
Lorain County Community College, Elyria · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,128
Program website, Computer Information Systems - Business IT Fundamentals STC-#6602 at Lorain County Community College
More details about Computer Information Systems - Business IT Fundamentals STC-#6602 at Lorain County Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,010
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,128
Networking and system administrationIn personNo diploma needed
CompTIA Certification Training: Network+, Security+ (Vouchers Included)
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
Brecksville
No diploma needed
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, Brecksville · Networking and system administration · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,195
Program website, CompTIA Certification Training: Network+, Security+ (Vouchers Included) at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
More details about CompTIA Certification Training: Network+, Security+ (Vouchers Included) at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,195
Networking and system administrationIn personNo diploma needed
Computer Information Systems - Network Infrastructure Technologies/CCNA
Lorain County Community College
Elyria
No diploma needed
Lorain County Community College, Elyria · Networking and system administration · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,456
Program website, Computer Information Systems - Network Infrastructure Technologies/CCNA at Lorain County Community College
More details about Computer Information Systems - Network Infrastructure Technologies/CCNA at Lorain County Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,010
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,456
Networking and system administrationIn personNo diploma needed
CompTIA' Network+' Certification Program
Babbage Simmel
Cleveland
No diploma needed
Babbage Simmel, Cleveland · Networking and system administration · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,495
Program website, CompTIA' Network+' Certification Program at Babbage Simmel
More details about CompTIA' Network+' Certification Program at Babbage Simmel
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$500
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,495
Networking and system administrationIn personNo diploma needed
Electronic Engineering Technology - Computer Maintenance & Networking
Lorain County Community College
Elyria
No diploma needed
Lorain County Community College, Elyria · Networking and system administration · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,615
Program website, Electronic Engineering Technology - Computer Maintenance & Networking at Lorain County Community College
More details about Electronic Engineering Technology - Computer Maintenance & Networking at Lorain County Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,010
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,615
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepIn personNo diploma needed
Computer Support Specialist CompTIA A+ Core Certification
Cleveland State University
Cleveland
No diploma needed
Cleveland State University, Cleveland · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,899
Program website, Computer Support Specialist CompTIA A+ Core Certification at Cleveland State University
More details about Computer Support Specialist CompTIA A+ Core Certification at Cleveland State University
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,899
IT support and help deskIn personNo diploma needed
Information Systems Support OYC
Lorain County Community College
Elyria
No diploma needed
Lorain County Community College, Elyria · IT support and help desk · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,977
Program website, Information Systems Support OYC at Lorain County Community College
More details about Information Systems Support OYC at Lorain County Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,962
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$5,977
IT support and help deskIn personNo diploma needed
CompTIA End User Support Specialist Bootcamp
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland
No diploma needed
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland · IT support and help desk · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,000
School website, CompTIA End User Support Specialist Bootcamp at Cuyahoga Community College
More details about CompTIA End User Support Specialist Bootcamp at Cuyahoga Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
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Cost of supplies
None listed
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Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,000
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepIn personNo diploma needed
CompTIA' A+' Certification Career Program
Babbage Simmel
Cleveland
No diploma needed
Babbage Simmel, Cleveland · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,500
Program website, CompTIA' A+' Certification Career Program at Babbage Simmel
More details about CompTIA' A+' Certification Career Program at Babbage Simmel
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$500
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,500
IT (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Networking Software
Cuyahoga Community College
Parma
No diploma needed
Cuyahoga Community College, Parma · IT (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,411
School website, Networking Software at Cuyahoga Community College
More details about Networking Software at Cuyahoga Community College
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$7,411
IT (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Computer Networking Hardware
Cuyahoga Community College
Parma
No diploma needed
Cuyahoga Community College, Parma · IT (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,431
Program website, Computer Networking Hardware at Cuyahoga Community College
More details about Computer Networking Hardware at Cuyahoga Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
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Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$7,431
IT support and help deskIn personNo diploma needed
Microsoft Certificate Program for IT Support
Babbage Simmel
Cleveland
No diploma needed
Babbage Simmel, Cleveland · IT support and help desk · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,500
Program website, Microsoft Certificate Program for IT Support at Babbage Simmel
More details about Microsoft Certificate Program for IT Support at Babbage Simmel
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$500
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$7,500
Networking and system administrationIn personNo diploma needed
CompTIA' Network+' Certification Career Program
Babbage Simmel
Cleveland
No diploma needed
Babbage Simmel, Cleveland · Networking and system administration · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,900
Program website, CompTIA' Network+' Certification Career Program at Babbage Simmel
More details about CompTIA' Network+' Certification Career Program at Babbage Simmel
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$7,900
CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepIn personNo diploma needed
CompTIA A+ Certification & NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Babbage Simmel
Cleveland
No diploma needed
Babbage Simmel, Cleveland · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,950
Program website, CompTIA A+ Certification & NIST Cybersecurity Framework at Babbage Simmel
More details about CompTIA A+ Certification & NIST Cybersecurity Framework at Babbage Simmel
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$500
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$7,950
IT (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Computer Information Systems - Network Communications Technologies-2 yr-#6649
Lorain County Community College
Elyria
No diploma needed
Lorain County Community College, Elyria · IT (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$10,786
Program website, Computer Information Systems - Network Communications Technologies-2 yr-#6649 at Lorain County Community College
More details about Computer Information Systems - Network Communications Technologies-2 yr-#6649 at Lorain County Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$3,077
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$10,786
Networking and system administrationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Network System Administrator
New Horizons
Independence
High school diploma or equivalent
New Horizons, Independence · Networking and system administration · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$17,086
Program website, Network System Administrator at New Horizons
More details about Network System Administrator at New Horizons
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$4,364
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$17,086
IT certificate or diploma (general)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT Professional Cert (2404)
Lakeland Community College
Kirtland
High school diploma or equivalent
Lakeland Community College, Kirtland · IT certificate or diploma (general) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, IT Professional Cert (2404) at Lakeland Community College
More details about IT Professional Cert (2404) at Lakeland Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
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IT certificate or diploma (general)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
IT Specialist Certificate (2403)
Lakeland Community College
Kirtland
High school diploma or equivalent
Lakeland Community College, Kirtland · IT certificate or diploma (general) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, IT Specialist Certificate (2403) at Lakeland Community College
More details about IT Specialist Certificate (2403) at Lakeland Community College
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How to pay for IT training in Cleveland

WIOA funding can pay for IT training in Cleveland

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 Cleveland IT program numbers come from

Which Cleveland IT programs are on this list?

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

How Cleveland 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.

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All 34 IT training programs in Cleveland approved for WIOA funding

Computer Information Systems - Network Administration STC

IT Foundations Cert (2401)

IT Support Analyst Major (9243), AAB

Google IT Support Certification Training Program

It Fundamentals+ (Itf+) Certification

Cisco Certified Technician Routing and Switching (CCT)

Implementing Cisco Bundle: ENCOR 350 and ENARSI 300-410

Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI 300-410)

Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR 350

Network Administrator Essentials

Computer Information Systems-Intro to Networking Cert of Comple-NON PELL-C618

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administration Associate

Cisco - Short Term Certificate

CompTIA' Linux+' Certification Program

Technical Support Specialist Certification with CompTIA A+ Certification Program

ITIL' 4 Foundation Certification (ITIL4)

Computer Information Systems - Business IT Fundamentals STC-#6602

CompTIA Certification Training: Network+, Security+ (Vouchers Included)

Computer Information Systems - Network Infrastructure Technologies/CCNA

CompTIA' Network+' Certification Program

Electronic Engineering Technology - Computer Maintenance & Networking

Computer Support Specialist CompTIA A+ Core Certification

Information Systems Support OYC

CompTIA End User Support Specialist Bootcamp

CompTIA' A+' Certification Career Program

Networking Software

Computer Networking Hardware

Microsoft Certificate Program for IT Support

CompTIA' Network+' Certification Career Program

CompTIA A+ Certification & NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Computer Information Systems - Network Communications Technologies-2 yr-#6649

Network System Administrator

IT Professional Cert (2404)

IT Specialist Certificate (2403)