IT Workforce Accelerator
Earn a free industry recognized credential in the high-demand field of information technology (IT)!
You can earn an IT certificate at no cost to you. Most IT Workforce Accelerator programs range from two days to twelve months, with many programs offered bootcamp-style. Tuition and books are paid by a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. Among the eligibility requirements, you must live in Central Illinois or work for a Central Illinois company. In addition to tuition and books, you may also qualify for additional support services.
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Need help exploring the information technology program that’s right for you? Or do you know exactly which program you’d like to pursue? Contact us to learn more and we will help you take the next step toward earning an IT certificate.
Course Schedule
Get started today by finding a course and a time that works for you.
Programs
Cybersecurity
- Certified Cloud Security Professional
- CIW Data Analyst Specialist
- CIW Web Security Associate
- CompTIA Security+
- Cybersecurity Certificate
- ISACA Certified Information Security Manager
- Security Fundamental
- Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)s
CompTIA
- CompTIA ITF+
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Cloud+
- CompTIA Data+
- CompTIA Linux+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Project+
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Server+
Learn more about CompTIA Certifications
- Google Analytics
- Google IT Automation with Python
- Google IT Support
- Google Project Management
- Google User Experience (UX) Design
Learn more about Google Certificates
Healthcare IT
- Electronic Health Records
- Health Informatics Certificate
- Instructional Design for Healthcare Certificate
- Instructional Design for Insurance Certificate
- Telehealth Certificate
Help Desk / User Support
- CompTIA ITF+ (stipend eligible if you meet income guidelines)
- Google IT Support
Microsoft
- Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
- Windows 10 (MD-100)
- Managing Modern Desktops (MD-101)
- Modern Desktop Administrator Associate
- Managing Microsoft Teams (MS-700)
Learn more about Microsoft Certifications
Networking
- AWS Advanced Network Specialty
- CIW Network Technology Associate
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- LAN Technician (stipend eligible if you meet income guidelines)
Programming Apprenticeship
- Secure Software Apprenticeship (AAS) – If selected for an apprenticeship, you will be hired by the sponsoring company at the beginning of the apprenticeship.
Programming Microcredentials
- AWS Foundational
- C / C++
- C#
- CSS / HTML
- Data Analytics+
- Database Management – ICC | Bradley
- Full Stack Web Development
- Java 1 – ICC | Bradley
- Java 2 – ICC | Bradley
- JavaScript: CIW JavaScript Specialist
- Perl: CIW Perl Specialist
- Python for Data Analytics
- Power BI
- Power BI 1
- Power BI 2
- Python 1 – ICC | Bradley
- Python 2 – ICC | Bradley
- SQL – ICC | Bradley
- UX: CIW User Interface Designer
- Web Front End 1 – ICC | Bradley
- Web Front End 2 – ICC | Bradley
Employers
We provide customized solutions across the talent ecosystem, from connecting you with newly credentialed talent to upskilling your current employees. Contact us to learn how the IT Workforce Accelerator can deliver talent solutions to address your IT workforce shortages.
