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Per Scholas Greater Boston offers free hands-on technology training to students throughout Greater Boston. It is accessible by the MBTA in the heart of Kendall Square.
255 Main Street
8th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02142
Phone: (617) 395-4440
255 Main Street
8th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02142
Phone: (617) 395-4440
Email:
[email protected]
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. The tech industry is rapidly changing, so the curriculum is reviewed and updated on a bi-quarterly basis. Training is currently offered online. Previous knowledge recommended.
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
Cybersecurity
Our tuition-free cybersecurity training based in Greater Boston offers the opportunity to earn the Cybersecurity Analyst Certification (CySA+), equipping you with fundamental concepts in security specialties and hands-on training to enter this ever growing field as a cybersecurity analyst.
Prior tech education or work experience recommended
Certifications CompTIA CySA+
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
Our team is dedicated to the technical and professional development of our students, from landing that first job to moving up the tech career ladder.
Per Scholas gave me a restart in life and it allowed me to rebuild that confidence and enter a field where I can make a competitive income to sustain myself in Boston.
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Per Scholas’ free IT training is a program designed to provide tuition-free training in various aspects of information technology to residents of the Boston area. This training is open to anyone who wants to unlock their potential, skills, and knowledge in the field, regardless of their prior experience or financial resources. We’re able to provide free training through grant funding and do not ever ask for payment or income sharing from our graduates.
Our free IT course programs in Boston are always changing as we are constantly building new opportunities and course offerings to serve our learners and the market in your community. To stay up to date on the courses offered in your area, please check the location page above.
Per Scholas offers our tuition-free training in-person, remote, and hybrid, depending on the courses in Boston. Our course schedule constantly changes as we schedule our 3-4 month sessions, including whether courses are online or in-person. Please refer to your location’s current course schedule above and individual course page to see if the course you are interested in is remote, in-person, or hybrid.
To apply for our tuition-free IT programs in Boston, you can visit our website and fill out our eligibility form. Our admissions team will review your application and reach out to you with more information about the program and the next steps to unlocking your potential.
Each Per Scholas training program has its own prerequisites, which are listed on our course pages. We encourage you to review any requirements prior to applying to free IT programs in Boston.
Our free IT training program in Boston is open to anyone who meets the income requirements, wants to develop their skills and knowledge in the field of information technology, and is a resident of the Boston metro area. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and experience levels to apply and join our community of learners in Boston.
Our courses in Boston are 12-16 weeks (3-4 months), depending on the course. The time commitment includes full-time (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday.
Per Scholas does not pay learners to attend training. This is because we offer up to $15k of cost-free training to each learner as well as 2 years of additional training opportunities, coaching, and professional development. On a case-by-case basis, our learners may be eligible for direct financial assistance. Each learner has a dedicated Learner Support Manager and Financial Coach to support them throughout the course and determine if they are able to receive additional financial resources when available.
Per Scholas has partnerships with employers in each market in which we operate, where our learners and alumni have the opportunity to connect with our hiring partners. Alternatively, if you’re interested in hiring a Per Scholas graduate, visit enterprise.perscholas.org.
If you’re interested in hiring a Per Scholas graduate, visit enterprise.perscholas.org.
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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.
