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IT training in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

9 schools offer these IT programs with classes in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area, and every one is approved for workforce funding: 10 by Pennsylvania, 3 by Delaware and 1 by New Jersey. 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 Philadelphia, 3 of the 14 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 10 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 14 programs

All 45 IT training programs in Pennsylvania, including online programs

How much does IT training cost in Philadelphia?

$3,330 to $7,375 is what most IT training programs in Philadelphia cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 14 programs with a price. All of them: $800 to $13,637

In the typical program

Finished the program
93%
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
Length
12 to 26 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 Philadelphia may also offer IT training. How these figures are made

Is there free IT training in Philadelphia?

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

All 14 IT training programs in Philadelphia approved for WIOA funding

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14 programs

  • IT (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Information Technology & Networking

    Delaware Technical Community College- Wilmington - Credit

    Wilmington

    No diploma needed

    Delaware Technical Community College- Wilmington - Credit, Wilmington · IT (associate degree) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,637

    13 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Information Technology & Networking at Delaware Technical Community College- Wilmington - Credit
    More details about Information Technology & Networking at Delaware Technical Community College- Wilmington - Credit
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,200
    Students counted
    713
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $13,637
    trained with WIOA funding
    13

  • Networking and system administrationIn personNo diploma needed

    Computer Network Support

    Delaware Skills Center

    New Castle

    No diploma needed

    Delaware Skills Center, New Castle · Networking and system administration · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,315
    Program website, Computer Network Support at Delaware Skills Center
    More details about Computer Network Support at Delaware Skills Center
    Finished
    85%
    Working at 6 months
    47%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    41
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,315

  • Networking and system administrationHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    IT Training: Network Technician (Online or Classroom)

    NuPaths LLC

    Philadelphia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    NuPaths LLC, Philadelphia · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$43,000
    Price if you pay yourself$7,500

    13 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, IT Training: Network Technician (Online or Classroom) at NuPaths LLC
    More details about IT Training: Network Technician (Online or Classroom) at NuPaths LLC
    Finished
    45%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,745
    Length
    26 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $650
    Students counted
    40
    a year, estimated
    $43,000
    price
    $7,500
    trained with WIOA funding
    13

  • Networking and system administrationHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    IT Training: Network Technician (In-Person or Online)

    NuPaths LLC

    Downingtown

    High school diploma or equivalent

    NuPaths LLC, Downingtown · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,500
    Program website, IT Training: Network Technician (In-Person or Online) at NuPaths LLC
    More details about IT Training: Network Technician (In-Person or Online) at NuPaths LLC
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $650
    Students counted
    34
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,500

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

    Comptia A+ Certification

    Delaware County Community College

    Media

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Delaware County Community College, Media · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,765

    9 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Comptia A+ Certification at Delaware County Community College
    More details about Comptia A+ Certification at Delaware County Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $15
    Students counted
    30
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,765
    trained with WIOA funding
    9

  • Networking and system administrationHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Network Engineering Certificate of Competency

    Delaware County Community College

    Media

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Delaware County Community College, Media · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,032

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Network Engineering Certificate of Competency at Delaware County Community College
    More details about Network Engineering Certificate of Competency at Delaware County Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    22 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $558
    Students counted
    22
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,032
    trained with WIOA funding
    6

  • IT support and help deskHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    IT Training: Tech Support Specialist (Online or In-Person)

    NuPaths LLC

    Philadelphia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    NuPaths LLC, Philadelphia · IT support and help desk · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,000
    Program website, IT Training: Tech Support Specialist (Online or In-Person) at NuPaths LLC
    More details about IT Training: Tech Support Specialist (Online or In-Person) at NuPaths LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $650
    Students counted
    10
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,000

  • Networking and system administrationHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Networking Essentials

    Montgomery County Community College

    Blue Bell

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell · Networking and system administration · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$800
    More details about Networking Essentials at Montgomery County Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $800

  • IT support and help deskHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    PC Support Technician

    Montgomery County Community College

    Blue Bell

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell · IT support and help desk · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$850
    More details about PC Support Technician at Montgomery County Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $850

  • CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CompTIA A+

    Community College Of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Community College Of Philadelphia, Philadelphia · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,649
    More details about CompTIA A+ at Community College Of Philadelphia
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    13 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,160
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,649

  • IT support and help deskIn personNo diploma needed

    Computer Technician Support Specialist

    Camden County College Continuing Education

    Blackwood

    No diploma needed

    Camden County College Continuing Education, Blackwood · IT support and help desk · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,375
    Program website, Computer Technician Support Specialist at Camden County College Continuing Education
    More details about Computer Technician Support Specialist at Camden County College Continuing Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,700
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,375

  • CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepHybridEducation and courses

    CompTIA A+ Certification & Exam Prep Course

    Delaware IT Institute Inc.

    Newark

    Education and courses

    Delaware IT Institute Inc., Newark · CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,750
    More details about CompTIA A+ Certification & Exam Prep Course at Delaware IT Institute Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $372
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,750

  • IT support and help deskIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Support Specialist Technician

    Community College Of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Community College Of Philadelphia, Philadelphia · IT support and help desk · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,375
    More details about Computer Support Specialist Technician at Community College Of Philadelphia
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    28 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,785
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,375

  • IT support and help deskHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    IT User Support

    Peirce College

    Philadelphia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Peirce College, Philadelphia · IT support and help desk · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,600
    More details about IT User Support at Peirce College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    44 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,655
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,600

How to pay for IT training in Philadelphia

WIOA funding can pay for IT training in Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia IT program numbers come from

Which Philadelphia IT programs are on this list?

These are the IT programs with classes in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 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 Pennsylvania page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Philadelphia IT program prices are reported

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

What the graduate results of these programs measure

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

Why do some IT programs say "Not reported"?

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

Why the kind of school is left off each program

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

How reliable are the Pennsylvania figures?

We leave out the share working 6 months later for Pennsylvania: its rates sit far below every other state's, and the counts suggest jobs were traced only for students whose training was publicly paid.

Other training in Philadelphia

Sources for the facts about IT training in Philadelphia

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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