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IT training in Richmond, Virginia

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

4 schools offer these IT programs with classes in the Richmond 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 Richmond, 11 of the 15 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent and 4 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 15 programs here are networking and system administration (9 programs), CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep (3 programs) and IT support and help desk (3 programs).

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All 188 IT training programs in Virginia, including online programs

How much does IT training cost in Richmond?

$2,042 to $4,248 is what most IT training programs in Richmond cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 15 programs with a price. All of them: $1,495 to $16,000

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
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
1 to 3 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 Richmond may also offer IT training. How these figures are made

Is there free IT training in Richmond?

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

All 15 IT training programs in Richmond approved for WIOA funding

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15 programs

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

    CompTIA A+

    Community College Workforce Alliance

    Midlothian

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Community College Workforce Alliance, MidlothianCompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,100
    Price if you pay yourself$2,802

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about CompTIA A+ at Community College Workforce Alliance
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    58%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,529
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    246
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,802
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6

  • Networking and system administrationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CompTIA Network+

    Community College Workforce Alliance

    Midlothian

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Community College Workforce Alliance, MidlothianNetworking and system administrationIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,200
    Price if you pay yourself$1,995
    More details about CompTIA Network+ at Community College Workforce Alliance
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    43%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,055
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    72
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,995

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

    CompTIA A+ Certification

    Virginia Career Solutions

    Richmond

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Career Solutions, RichmondCompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$45,300
    Price if you pay yourself$5,496

    14 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about CompTIA A+ Certification at Virginia Career Solutions
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,335
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $464
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    $45,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,496
    students trained with WIOA funding
    14

  • Networking and system administrationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CompTIA Network+ Certification

    Virginia Career Solutions

    Richmond

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Career Solutions, RichmondNetworking and system administrationIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$23,000
    Price if you pay yourself$2,858

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about CompTIA Network+ Certification at Virginia Career Solutions
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,753
    Length
    1 week, 33 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $338
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,858
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4

  • IT support and help deskIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    ITIL Information Technology Infrastructure Library

    Community College Workforce Alliance

    Midlothian

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Community College Workforce Alliance, MidlothianIT support and help deskIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,495
    More details about ITIL Information Technology Infrastructure Library at Community College Workforce Alliance
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,495

  • IT support and help deskIn personEducation and courses

    ITIL V3 Foundation Certificate

    Global Institute of Techology Services

    Richmond

    Education and courses

    Global Institute of Techology Services, RichmondIT support and help deskIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,800
    School website, ITIL V3 Foundation Certificate at Global Institute of Techology Services
    More details about ITIL V3 Foundation Certificate at Global Institute of Techology Services
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $175
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,800
    School website, ITIL V3 Foundation Certificate at Global Institute of Techology Services

  • CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepIn personEducation and courses

    CompTIA A+ Training Program

    Global Institute of Techology Services

    Richmond

    Education and courses

    Global Institute of Techology Services, RichmondCompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,000
    School website, CompTIA A+ Training Program at Global Institute of Techology Services
    More details about CompTIA A+ Training Program at Global Institute of Techology Services
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $448
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,000
    School website, CompTIA A+ Training Program at Global Institute of Techology Services

  • IT support and help deskIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    ITIL Program

    Virginia Career Solutions

    Richmond

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Career Solutions, RichmondIT support and help deskIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,085
    More details about ITIL Program at Virginia Career Solutions
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $366
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,085

  • Networking and system administrationIn personEducation and courses

    Cisco CCNA Training Program

    Global Institute of Techology Services

    Richmond

    Education and courses

    Global Institute of Techology Services, RichmondNetworking and system administrationIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,400
    School website, Cisco CCNA Training Program at Global Institute of Techology Services
    More details about Cisco CCNA Training Program at Global Institute of Techology Services
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $350
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,400
    School website, Cisco CCNA Training Program at Global Institute of Techology Services

  • Networking and system administrationIn personEducation and courses

    CompTIA Network + Training Program

    Global Institute of Techology Services

    Richmond

    Education and courses

    Global Institute of Techology Services, RichmondNetworking and system administrationIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,400
    School website, CompTIA Network + Training Program at Global Institute of Techology Services
    More details about CompTIA Network + Training Program at Global Institute of Techology Services
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $336
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,400
    School website, CompTIA Network + Training Program at Global Institute of Techology Services

  • Networking and system administrationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician

    Community College Workforce Alliance

    Midlothian

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Community College Workforce Alliance, MidlothianNetworking and system administrationIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,795
    More details about Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician at Community College Workforce Alliance
    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
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,795

  • Networking and system administrationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator

    Virginia Career Solutions

    Richmond

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Career Solutions, RichmondNetworking and system administrationIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000
    More details about Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator at Virginia Career Solutions
    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
    $165
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,000

  • Networking and system administrationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cisco Network Associate (Online)

    Joshua Career Institute

    Henrico

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Joshua Career Institute, HenricoNetworking and system administrationIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,715
    Program website, Cisco Network Associate (Online) at Joshua Career Institute
    More details about Cisco Network Associate (Online) at Joshua Career Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $285
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,715
    Program website, Cisco Network Associate (Online) at Joshua Career Institute

  • Networking and system administrationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer and Network Support Technician

    Global Institute of Techology Services

    Richmond

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Global Institute of Techology Services, RichmondNetworking and system administrationIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,000
    Program website, Computer and Network Support Technician at Global Institute of Techology Services
    More details about Computer and Network Support Technician at Global Institute of Techology Services
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 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
    $16,000
    Program website, Computer and Network Support Technician at Global Institute of Techology Services

  • Networking and system administrationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Network Support Technician (NST) Program

    Virginia Career Solutions

    Richmond

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Career Solutions, RichmondNetworking and system administrationIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,000
    More details about Network Support Technician (NST) Program at Virginia Career Solutions
    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
    $9,822
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,000

How to pay for IT training in Richmond

WIOA funding can pay for IT training in Richmond

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 Richmond

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

Where the Richmond IT program numbers come from

Which Richmond IT programs are on this list?

These are the IT programs with classes in the Richmond 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 Virginia 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 Richmond 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 Richmond

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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