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IT Support Specialist Program

Our IT Support Specialist program is your fast-track to a fulfilling tech career. Gain in-demand skills like troubleshooting computer hardware and software, providing technical support, and resolving network issues. With hands-on training and expert guidance, you'll be ready to hit the ground running in help desk or IT support roles.
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Program Overview

No experience required
Ideal for beginners with a basic understanding of computers.
Career-ready skills
Gain knowledge in networking, basic network security, and ITIL® Foundation to qualify for desktop, tech, network, and general IT support positions.
Interactive learning
Engage through instruction, practice labs, quizzes, ITPro video content, study games, and group discussions.

Proven Outcomes for ACI Learning Students

Across our IT training programs, students consistently achieve strong completion, certification, and career outcomes.

Graduation cap

83%
Graduation Rate

Students in our core programs consistently complete their training successfully

Certificate

78%
Certification Rate

Graduates are prepared to earn industry-recognized certifications

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73%
Job Placement Rate

Many graduates go on to secure roles in IT after completing their training

Outcomes reflect aggregate results across ACI Learning programs and locations for 2025. Individual results may vary based on background, effort, and local job market conditions.

tuition
$6,000
Funding options are available to help with Tech Academy training.

Our staff can help you choose the best certification training for your career and uncover the right funding options to help you pay for your training, including state financial aid, military funding, loans, and scholarships.

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Possible IT career track

Build a foundation with Computer User Specialist, grow your career into this areas.

$49K–$71K/yr
Entry Level Technician
$46K–$76K/yr
Technician
$52K–$77K/yr
Technician V
Entry Level Technician
$49K–$71K/yr
Technician
$46K–$76K/yr
Technician V
$52K–$77K/yr

Courses in this program

Course 1
CompTIA A+

Are you looking to prepare yourself for a job in IT by developing valuable skills and earning foundational IT certifications to propel your career? This prep course is the right step toward reaching those goals. This course should be taken by individuals interested in obtaining a job as an entry-level IT technician, as well as students seeking the CompTIA A+ Certification who want to prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 certification exams.

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One voucher per course covered by ACI Learning after meeting release requirements
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Course 2
IT Career Prep

Navigating the job market can be overwhelming, whether you're starting a new IT career or re-entering the field after a break. Don’t waste valuable time struggling with ineffective job search strategies. The ACI Learning Tech Academy IT Career Prep Course is designed to streamline your transition, providing you with the tools and insights needed to fast-track your job search and land your ideal IT role.

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Course 1
CompTIA A+

Are you looking to prepare yourself for a job in IT by developing valuable skills and earning foundational IT certifications to propel your career? This prep course is the right step toward reaching those goals. This course should be taken by individuals interested in obtaining a job as an entry-level IT technician, as well as students seeking the CompTIA A+ Certification who want to prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 certification exams.

Exam vouchers
One voucher per course covered by ACI Learning after meeting release requirements
View course details

Course 2
IT Career Prep

Navigating the job market can be overwhelming, whether you're starting a new IT career or re-entering the field after a break. Don’t waste valuable time struggling with ineffective job search strategies. The ACI Learning Tech Academy IT Career Prep Course is designed to streamline your transition, providing you with the tools and insights needed to fast-track your job search and land your ideal IT role.

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Meet Coach Maci

Your AI-powered study coach for the modern learner. Coach Maci helps you break down complex IT concepts, quizzes you on the essentials, and keeps you motivated from start to finish. She’s fast, friendly, and knows how to make studying feel less like a grind—and more like a win.

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Whether you have a full-time job or other commitments, our training programs are designed with convenience in mind, offering flexible scheduling options in the morning, afternoon, or evening.
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Simulation Skill Labs for CompTIA A+

Get hands-on experience with our simulation labs. Each simulation presents a problem that must be solved. Learn new techniques, handle virtual hardware, and make choices to complete each lab as many times as needed.

One-On-One Career Coaching

Introducing ACI CareerConnect — your all-in-one launchpad to a tech career.

  • Unlimited live 1:1 coaching with Career Mentors
  • AI tools to build your resume, prep for interviews, and optimize LinkedIn
  • Curated job board with career-changer-friendly roles
  • Mobile-friendly app and browser plugin
  • Included in your ACI Tech Academy experience — no extra cost

Your Career Mentor is your professional wingman, and CareerConnect is the rocket fuel to get you hired.

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Jarrit Robinson

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"My experience when it came to learning at ACI was really good, actually. I was able to obtain my Network+ cert before the end of my program and it allowed me to get a job at a local technology company doing network admin work and help desk work. You took me from knowing little to nothing and now I am able to speak knowledgeably to people who have been in IT for years."

—Jarrit Robinson
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Program FAQs

No training program can guarantee a job. However, ACI Learning Tech Academy had a 73% employment outcome rate across our programs for 2025, which is strong for the industry.

This rate reflects graduates who are employed in the field they were trained for, not inflated numbers that include unrelated roles. Through instructor-led training and dedicated career support, we help prepare students for entry-level IT roles and support them in landing positions aligned with their training.

The IT Support Specialist program is 6 weeks long. It is designed to help students build job-ready IT skills quickly without dragging the process out over several months.

This program prepares students for the CompTIA A+ certification, enhanced with prompt engineering skills to reflect how modern IT teams use AI tools. The program also includes IT career preparation to help students transition into the workforce with confidence.

The IT Support Specialist program is entry-level. No prior IT experience is required, making it a strong option for career changers, recent graduates, and anyone new to the tech field.

All ACI Learning Tech Academy programs are designed with veterans and military families in mind. However, as an online-only program, IT Support Specialist can’t be funded with most military education benefits (including Chapter 33). We recommend reviewing your specific eligibility and visiting our funding page for more resources and information on other funding options.

The IT Support Specialist program costs $6,000, and funding options are available. Most students fund their training for this program with a student loan. We work with several providers for student loans. Visit our funding page to explore available opportunities.

Unlike self-paced courses, the IT Support Specialist program is instructor-led and structured. Students receive live instruction, guidance, and accountability from experienced, industry-certified instructors who hold the same or higher certifications students are preparing for, along with career-focused support throughout the program.

The IT Support Specialist program is currently offered online with live, instructor-led classes. We recommend checking the class schedule on this page for the most up-to-date availability.

ACI Learning Tech Academy is a CompTIA Platinum Training Partner, the highest level of partnership CompTIA offers. This designation reflects our alignment with CompTIA’s certification objectives and our commitment to delivering training that prepares learners for real-world IT roles, not just the exam.

If you complete one of ACI Learning Tech Academy’s ACE CREDIT–recommended courses, you may be eligible to earn college credit. The IT Support Specialist program is recommended for 6 college credits by ACE.

ACE CREDIT recommendations allow you to gain entry-level IT training and certifications while still having the option to apply for college credit later. If you decide to pursue a bachelor’s degree or additional education in the future, this can help you get a head start.