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While these courses may include either intermediate or advanced material, technical knowledge specified in these listings will be required as a prerequisite for applicants to be considered for admission.
While anyone may apply for this course, some technical background may be helpful.
Applicants with all levels of experience in tech are encouraged to apply.
Most CISCO Network Essentials certification holders move on to a job in IT support, like a help desk technician. Help desk technicians solve technical issues and work with people.
Most CISCO IT Essentials certification holders move on to a job in IT support, like a help desk technician. Help desk technicians solve technical issues and work with people.
Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively demonstrate an overall understanding of the AWS Cloud and start a career in cloud computing.
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is an IT workforce certification that applies behavioral analytics to networks and devices to prevent, detect and combat cybersecurity threats through continuous security monitoring.
The Google IT Support Professional Certificate introduces learners to troubleshooting, customer service, networking, operating systems, system administration and security. No prior experience is required.
CompTIA Network+ helps develop a career in IT infrastructure covering troubleshooting, configuring, and managing networks.
Most CompTIA A+ certification holders move on to a job in IT support, like a help desk technician. Help desk technicians solve technical issues and work with people.
In-person learning takes place at one of our facilities across the US.
Remote learners must live within commutable distance of a Per Scholas campus to best facilitate our professional development and post-training employment support. For individuals who live outside of a commutable distance, you may be eligible for our National training courses.
Hybrid courses allow flexibility for learners to participate in the course remotely or in-person based on several factors. Learn more about the course you're interested in by reaching out to your admissions lead or attending an admissions overview after applying.
Cloud
This 15-week skills development training prepares individuals for positions in the cloud through real-world, scenario-based learning, labs, and coursework. Currently offered online. Previous tech work experience or education required.
Certifications AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Partners
This course is currently offered in select locations. Candidates must live within commutable distance of the Per Scholas location to be eligible.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity offers the opportunity to earn the Cybersecurity Analyst Certification (CySA+), equipping you with fundamental concepts in security specialities and hands-on training to enter this ever growing field as a cybersecurity analyst. Currently offered online and in-person. Previous tech work experience or education required.
Certifications CompTIA CySA+
This course is currently offered in select locations. Candidates must live within commutable distance of the Per Scholas location to be eligible.
Systems Support
Powered by TEKsystems, this course is designed to prepare you for specific job demand employers have in demand locally. The curriculum will equip you with mastery of fundamental concepts in Networking, Active Directory, ITIL, and more. This course provides the opportunity to earn the CompTIA A+ certification. Recommended starting point for learners with no previous tech work experience or coursework.
Certifications CompTIA A+
Partners
This course is currently offered in select locations. Candidates must live within commutable distance of the Per Scholas location to be eligible.
Systems Support
Desktop Support offers the opportunity to earn the CompTIA A+ certification, equipping you with the knowledge to fill a wide range of entry-level technology jobs.
Certifications CompTIA A+
Systems Support
Flexible IT Support is a new offering in Winter 2023 for self-starters ready for asynchronous learning. It offers the opportunity to earn the CompTIA A+ certification, equipping you with the knowledge to fill a wide range of entry-level technology jobs, on your own time. This course is available to learners within the United States who do not live in the area of Columbus (OH), the National Capital Region, or the states of New York, Illinois, or Florida.
Certifications CompTIA A+
This course is currently offered in select locations. Candidates must live within commutable distance of the Per Scholas location to be eligible.
Software Engineering
Get trained on the specific technical skills employers are looking for in entry and mid-level Full Stack Java Developers. Through this course, you'll advance your coding skills and gain experience with Java Programming, Relational Databases, Java EE, Spring Framework, CI/CD, and more.
This course is currently offered in select locations. Candidates must live within commutable distance of the Per Scholas location to be eligible.
Systems Support
Powered by TEKsystems, these courses are designed to prepare candidates from any background for the tech industry with in-demand roles with TEKsystems. Course curriculum, campus, and start dates are announced 8-12 weeks prior to the course start depending on demand at the qualifying campus.
Certifications CompTIA A+, CompTIA CySA+
Partners
This course is only offered at select Per Scholas locations. Choose a location to get the most accurate course information.
Systems Support
IT Support offers the opportunity to earn the Google IT Support Professional Certificate and the CompTIA A+ certification, equipping you with the knowledge to fill a wide range of entry-level technology jobs. Recommended starting point for learners with no previous tech work experience or coursework.
Certifications CompTIA A+, Google IT Support Professional Certificate
This course is currently offered in select locations. Candidates must live within commutable distance of the Per Scholas location to be eligible.
Systems Support
Satellite IT Support courses offer the opportunity to earn the Google IT Support Professional Certificate and the CompTIA A+ certification, equipping you with the knowledge to fill a wide range of entry-level technology jobs while staying closer to your neighborhood. These are taught in partnership with local organizations to allow us to reach a wider geography, eliminate onerous commutes and make our instruction more accessible throughout NYC.
Per Scholas currently partners with Commonpoint Queens, Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island, the Stanley Isaacs Neighborhood Center, and Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation.
Certifications CompTIA A+, Google IT Support Professional Certificate
Partners
Systems Support
IT Support in partnership with Wilkes Community College offers the opportunity to enroll in a Workforce Development Pathway through Wilkes Community College and earn the Google IT Support Professional Certificate and the CompTIA A+ certification, equipping you with the knowledge to fill a wide range of entry-level technology jobs.
Open to learners within the ARC Region of North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee.
Certifications CompTIA A+, Google IT Support Professional Certificate
This course is currently offered in select locations. Candidates must live within commutable distance of the Per Scholas location to be eligible.
Cybersecurity
Security Fundamentals offers the opportunity to earn the CompTIA A+ certification, equipping you with fundamental concepts in security specialties and hands-on training to gain the initial knowledge and skills to get started in an entry-level security-related role. You will also learn cyber security fundamentals and gain some hands-on experience to help you prepare for entry into a security career. Currently a hybrid-style course.
Certifications CompTIA A+
Partners
Software Engineering
The 15-week Software Engineering course dives deep into every aspect of software engineering - computer science, React, Node, design patterns & system architecture, and more. Previous knowledge recommended.
This course is currently offered in select locations. Candidates must live within commutable distance of the Per Scholas location to be eligible.
Systems Support
Per Scholas is proud to team up with the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services to launch the Tech Fundamentals TWOC training initiative in 2023. The Tech Fundamentals TWOC initiative offers the opportunity to earn the CISCO IT Essentials and Networking Essentials certifications, equipping you with the knowledge to fill a wide range of entry-level technology jobs.
Certifications CISCO IT Essentials, CISCO Network Essentials
Software Engineering
This 15-week training provides instruction to women-only cohorts using our Software Engineer curriculum - diving into every aspect of software engineering. The rigorous course incorporates key innovations to better recognize and address the realities of women's lives and foster faster entry into the workforce.
This course is currently offered in select locations. Candidates must live within commutable distance of the Per Scholas location to be eligible.
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This course is only offered at select Per Scholas locations. Choose a location to get the most accurate course information.
Per Scholas is proud to announce that we are winners of the 2023 Kristof Holiday Impact Prize, and we have been selected as a beneficiary of The New York Times Communities Fund. Contributions from these campaigns will fuel Per Scholas’ Career Access Fund, providing thousands of diverse learners in 2024 with everything they need to unlock their potential through tuition-free tech training.
