Computer Support Technician Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/16/2025

Program Description

This 9-credit-hour certificate program provides students with experience installing, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting computer hardware and operating systems. These courses will help students prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification exams and qualify for entry-level jobs as computer support technicians.

Established in 2010

CIP: 11-9999 Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 758-2372

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Computer and Mathematical Occupations
    • (151232 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

CompTIA

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

16 Weeks ( 120.00 Hours / 9.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$1,251.00
Books$186.00
Fees$320.00
Tests$250.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$150.00
Total Cost$2,157.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships
  • All financial aid is based on the eligibility of the individual

Application Procedure

3WIOA and TAA students need to contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 925-6782 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu. A separate book voucher is required for Follett Bookstore #1341 on campus. Books can be ship if requested for a small fee. Each semester, all Cook County WIOA sending agency case managers must supply the Harper College Workforce Coordinator with a Semester Training Schedule Approval Form that lists the courses the client will be taking that semester, and this must match the client's Harper Educational Plan.4 The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Math - Per Placement Test Cut-off Scores
  • Reading - Per Placement Test Cut-off Scores
  • Language - Instruction is in English
  • Writing - Per College Placement Test Cut-off Scores
  • Other - All credit-seeking WIOA clients must have initial & ongoing academic advising

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction

Performance Data

Program: Computer Support Technician Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/16/2025

Program Description

This 9-credit-hour certificate program provides students with experience installing, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting computer hardware and operating systems. These courses will help students prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification exams and qualify for entry-level jobs as computer support technicians.

Established in 2010

CIP: 11-9999 Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 758-2372

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Computer and Mathematical Occupations
    • (151232 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

CompTIA

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

16 Weeks ( 120.00 Hours / 9.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$1,251.00
Books$186.00
Fees$320.00
Tests$250.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$150.00
Total Cost$2,157.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships
  • All financial aid is based on the eligibility of the individual

Application Procedure

3WIOA and TAA students need to contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 925-6782 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu. A separate book voucher is required for Follett Bookstore #1341 on campus. Books can be ship if requested for a small fee. Each semester, all Cook County WIOA sending agency case managers must supply the Harper College Workforce Coordinator with a Semester Training Schedule Approval Form that lists the courses the client will be taking that semester, and this must match the client's Harper Educational Plan.4 The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Math - Per Placement Test Cut-off Scores
  • Reading - Per Placement Test Cut-off Scores
  • Language - Instruction is in English
  • Writing - Per College Placement Test Cut-off Scores
  • Other - All credit-seeking WIOA clients must have initial & ongoing academic advising

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction