NO-COST CLASSES FOR CURRENT WORKERS

ABOUT THE CLASSES

The field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is growing rapidly. Current workers can enroll in ICT courses to increase their skills, earning power, and competitiveness in the job market. Multiple certifications are available at NO-COST to participants. Part of the EDC’s Ventura County Digital Upskilling Training Program.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THESE CLASSES?

Adult learners who already have some basic digital skills but need training and/ or specific industry certifications/credentials to qualify for more opportunities.

COMPTIA CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS EARNED:

Completers earn a certification in:

CompTIA A+: learn cutting-edge fundamentals of computer hardware and software and how to troubleshoot a wide range of devices. A+ is the industry standard for establishing a career in IT and the preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles.
CompTIA Security+: gain core cybersecurity knowledge to secure systems, software and hardware. Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.

CLASS DETAILS

FREE
Online
Synchronous learning (real-time interactions with instructors and peers)
- Instructor-Led Training: three live 3.5-hour sessions per week
- Hybrid Training: three live 60-minute sessions per week, additional study hours will be required each week
Completers get support applying to higher-paying jobs
Provided by CompTIA

AMAZON WEB SERVICES CREDENTIALS

CREDENTIALS EARNED:

Students can earn credentials in:

Cloud Foundations (Introductory): Get an overall understanding of cloud computing services, applications and use cases.
Cloud Architecting (Intermediate): Learn the fundamentals of building IT infrastructure on AWS.
Cybersecurity (Optional Specialty): Get hands-on experience with Big Data analysis with practical, real-world examples.
Data Analysis (Optional Specialty): Learn cybersecurity principles and services for cloud computing.

CLASS DETAILS

FREE
Online
Asynchronous instructor-led (with optional virtual “office hours”)
Self-paced, approximately 8-12 hours per week
Most participants earn a credential within 6 months
Completers get support applying to higher-paying jobs
Provided by GBL Systems Corporation

CURRENT WORKER CLASSES AVAILABLE

CompTIA A+ Instructor-Led

Click the REGISTER NOW button to get started. After completing your registration form, applicants will need you to complete a quick assessment and participate in a 15-minute interview so the CompTIA can learn about you and your goals! Selected participants will begin their CompTIA Certification journey with online classes and office hours led by an official CompTIA instructor.

July 11-November 2 (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 5:00-8:30pm) & August 7-November 29 (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 9:00am-12:30pm)Three live 3.5-hour sessions per weekOnline

CompTIA A+ Hybrid

June 12-October 5 (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 9:00-10:00am) & June 26-October 19 (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm)Three live 60-minute sessions per week, additional study hours will be required each weekOnline

Amazon Web Services Credentials

Click the REGISTER NOW button to get started. After completing your registration form, the GBL team will select the best course for you to start with. Selected participants will begin their AWS Credential journey starting with an asynchronous instructor-led AWS training course online. Participants can receive multiple course credentials within a 6-month period!

Get started today!Self-paced 6-8 hours per weekOnline

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