CompTIA A+ Prep

IT Help Desk Technician — CompTIA A+ in 8 weeks.

Troubleshoot hardware, software, and networks. Prepare for CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2. A 4-Star Indiana Top Job. Free with WIOA or Next Level Jobs funding.

  • Free with WIOA + Next Level Jobs
  • CompTIA A+ Core 1 + Core 2
  • 4-Star Indiana Top Job
  • IT support pay $38K–$52K
4-Star Top Job — DWD

IT Help Desk Technician

Troubleshoot hardware, software, and networks. Prepare for CompTIA A+ in 8 weeks and launch your IT career.

8 weeks18–22 hrs/week5 credentialsHybrid

$2,800

WIOA Eligible

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act — covers tuition for eligible Indiana residents through WorkOne.

Workforce Ready Grant

Indiana state grant covering tuition for high-demand programs. Eligibility determined through WorkOne.

FSSA IMPACT

Indiana Manpower Placement and Comprehensive Training — pays for training at no cost to current SNAP or TANF recipients. Contact FSSA at 800-403-0864 (press 3) or ask your DFR eligibility worker for a referral.

Self-Pay Available

Flexible payment plans, BNPL options (Klarna, Afterpay, Zip), and income-share available.

New Applicant

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$38,000–$72,000
Typical wage range
160 hrs
Total training hours
5 credentials
Industry recognized
6% (faster than average)
Job growth (2024)
Aligned with:CompTIA A+ CE (220-1101 / 220-1102)WIOA Title IIndiana DWD Next Level Jobs

What You'll Learn

Full curriculum broken down by module. Every topic is covered in class and assessed before you advance.

1

PC Hardware & Assembly

  • ·Motherboards, CPUs, RAM, storage
  • ·Power supplies and peripherals
  • ·BIOS/UEFI configuration
  • ·Component compatibility
2

Operating Systems

  • ·Windows 10/11 installation and configuration
  • ·macOS and Linux basics
  • ·Command-line tools (CMD, PowerShell, Terminal)
  • ·OS troubleshooting
3

Networking

  • ·TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
  • ·Wireless networking
  • ·Network troubleshooting tools
  • ·VPN and remote access
4

Security

  • ·Malware identification and removal
  • ·Firewall and antivirus configuration
  • ·Physical security and social engineering
  • ·Data backup and recovery
5

Help Desk Operations

  • ·Ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Jira)
  • ·SLA management
  • ·Customer communication
  • ·Escalation procedures

How You Can Start

Choose the path that fits your situation.

There's a path to enrollment whether you qualify for funding or not. We'll help you figure out which one.

Lowest Cost Path

Workforce-Funded Training

Must reside in Indiana

Federal and Indiana state workforce funding may cover 100% of tuition, books, and exam fees for eligible Indiana residents. We help you apply for every option you qualify for.

WorkOneWIOATrade ActSNAP E&TJRI
See What I Qualify For

Free to apply · takes 2 minutes

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Self-Pay — All States

$2,800tuition

Enroll immediately without waiting for funding approval. Payment plans, BNPL (Klarna, Afterpay, Zip), and income-share options available.

Payment options

Debit / Credit card
ACH bank transfer
Payment plan (split over time)
BNPL — Klarna, Afterpay, Zip
Find My Best Path

Not sure which path is right? Talk to an advisor— it's free and takes 10 minutes.

Indiana Career Connect

For WIOA-eligible and apprenticeship pathway applicants, the next step may require Indiana Career Connect.

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Ready to Start Your IT Help Desk Technician Career?

WIOA and Next Level Jobs funding available for eligible Indiana residents. You must qualify — eligibility is not guaranteed. Self-pay options available.

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