CompTIA Tech Career Academy is a non-profit that offers a 16-week, online IT-Ready Technical Support bootcamp. CompTIA Tech Career Academy’s mission is to unlock people’s potential by helping them launch and grow their careers in IT. The program trains and prepares adults for certification and success in IT jobs to address an industry shortage of skills IT professionals. The sole motivation of CompTIA Tech Career Academy is to help students land and thrive in IT jobs to grow the tech workforce.

IT-Ready Technical Support students will learn how to build a computer from parts, install software, troubleshoot problems, and set up and manage networks. Students will learn security, networking, operating systems, IT operations, troubleshooting, and technical support. At the end of the program, students will sit for the CompTIA+ certification exam. The exam and one free retake are included in the cost of tuition.  The bootcamp consists of three-hour daily sessions, Monday-Friday, and classes run from 9am-12pm CT or from 6:00pm-9:00pm CT. Program graduates will be prepared for jobs in entry-level tech support roles, including computer support specialists, building and maintaining an IT environment for businesses, and assisting internal and external customers.

No prior tech experience is required to apply for the program. Applicants should be a high school graduate or GED holder, over 18 years old, US citizen or authorized to work in the US, motivated and able to commit to training, able to use a computer to navigate a Windows environment, and able to demonstrate learning, communication, and problem-solving skills. After completing a short assessment, applicants will be selected for an interview before being granted admission to the program. 

CompTIA Tech Career Academy works with local employers to connect students with job opportunities. Career placement assistance is available for alumni until they secure employment. IT-Ready Technical Support (Online) program students also receive assistance with resume creation, communication, customer service, and interviewing.