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

Delivered directly by Elevate for Humanity.

$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

Full Workforce Pathway

Built for agency deployment: intake to wage outcome in one system.

Step 1

Eligibility & Intake

Funding and readiness screening to start the right track immediately.

Step 2

Training & Assessments

Structured modules, lessons, and checkpoints in a tracked LMS path.

Step 3

Credential

Industry credential completion plus verifiable training records.

Step 4

Employer Placement

Placement support through named employer partners and matching workflow.

Step 5

Wage Outcome

Target entry wages aligned to $38,000–$72,000.

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
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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.

Not in Indiana or not currently funding-eligible? Talk to an advisor about self-pay and payment plan options — we'll map the right next step in about 10 minutes.

Next Step

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

Employer Proof & Placement Pipeline

This pathway is aligned to active hiring demand. Placement follows intake profile matching, employer-ready credential completion, and supported introductions.

Named Employer Partners

  • Resultant
  • KAR Global
  • Roche Diagnostics
  • Indiana University Health IT

Placement Pipeline

  • Intake profile maps learner goals, schedule, and funding pathway.
  • Training milestones and credentials are tracked to completion.
  • Employer introductions are prioritized for interview-ready graduates.
  • Placement support continues through first wage outcome reporting window.
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Start Your IT Help Desk Technician Journey

Free to apply · No payment required · An advisor will contact you within 1 business day

By submitting, you agree to be contacted by an Elevate enrollment advisor. No payment is required at this stage.

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.

Your path from application to career

1

Apply

2–3 min form

2

Approved

24–48 hrs

3

Enrolled

Advisor call

4

Trained

Program runs

5

Placed

Career launch

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