IT Professional Track
Turn Your Passion for Tech into a Career
Who’s Eligible
Students should meet these requirements:
Be 18+ years old
Be a resident in one of Byte Back’s service areas - Washington, DC area or Baltimore
Have a genuine desire to learn new technical skills and advance your career
Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Be unemployed or underemployed (earning an average minimum wage or less in your service area)
IT Professional Track
CompTIA A+
Prerequisite
To register for the IT Professional Track, Scholars must meet requirements and pass any assessments
Timing
This is a 16-week (256 hour) track, usually taught in 4-hour classes, 4 days a week. This Track also includes professional workshops to help you apply for jobs and launch a new career.
Cost
Byte Back courses are at no cost for all Scholars
Class Description
Become a top candidate, and prove your IT knowledge to employers by earning your A+ certification. The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for computer support technicians. You’ll prepare for your certification with in-depth study, hands-on practice, and study tools to help boost your tech support skills and prepare you for your career.
What You Can Expect
In this class, you’ll learn:
How to set up a workstation
Installation
Routine and preventative maintenance
Networking
Security
Troubleshooting
Knowledge and skills to earn your CompTIA A+ certification and start your career
Professional skills workshops
Career placement assistance
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“Coming to Byte Back gave me the knowledge and confidence to go anywhere and gain any certification that I want to get. I ended up being a supervisor on the first job.”