A+ Certification is the industry standard for validating vendor-neutral skills expected of an entry-level computer technician. Those holding the A+ certification have a broad base of knowledge and competency in core hardware and operating system technologies including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.

American InterContinental University at Los Angeles, California, offers a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Information Technology that can be earned by attending full time or taking evening classes and covers Application Development, Database Design, Network Management, Project Management, Business Administration. Course work will prepare students to take the required exams to earn a Microsoft Certified Professional Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Software Developer (MCSD) and A+ certification

Looking to jump-start your tech career? At the Cittone Institute®, students have the option of morning, afternoon, and evening classes and can earn their degrees in as little as 30 weeks.

With four convenient locations in the Boston area (Braintree, Cambridge, Framingham and Woburn), Clark University's Computer Career Institute has a comprehensive choice of IT programs designed for students to gain the skills and industry certification in as little as 10 weeks. Clark offers Master Certificate programs that can prepare you for A+, Net+, MCP, and MCSE certification. Programs include: PC Service and Support, MS Windows Certified Professional, MS Windows PC Network Technician, MS Windows Networking Professional, MS Windows Professional Engineer (with or without Exchange), MS Windows Systems Engineer (with or without Exchange), and Oracle Database Administrator.

Want to get real-world, hands-on training on your own time? At the CEI, students have the option of morning, afternoon, and evening classes and can earn their degrees in as little as 30 weeks.

With 11 campuses in the United States and Canada, Herzing College offers the industry certifications that employers demand. Herzing offers (Bachelor's and Associate's) degree and diploma programs in such topics as Computer Network Technology, Computer Information Systems, Database Development & Administration (Programmer Analyst), Microcomputer and Networking Systems LEA.3V, Oracle Internet Application Developer, Oracle 9i Database Administrator, Oracle Database Administration, A+ and Network+, and MCSA and CISCO. (Program availability varies by location.)

The Computer Career Institute at Johns Hopkins University, located near Baltimore, Maryland, has a comprehensive choice of IT programs designed for students to gain the skills and industry certification in as little as 10 weeks. CCI at Johns Hopkins offers Master Certificate programs that can prepare you for A+, Net+, MCP, and MCSE certification. Programs include: PC Service and Support, MS Windows Certified Professional, MS Windows PC Network Technician, MS Windows Networking Professional, MS Windows Professional Engineer (with or without Exchange), MS Windows Systems Engineer (with or without Exchange), and Oracle Database Administrator.

Katharine Gibbs School at Melville, New York (on Long Island), has an 18-month Associate Degree program in Computer Network Operations covers hardware, operating systems, and networking, while helping prepare students for Microsoft MCSE, Novell Advanced Administration, and Cisco CCNA certification tests. Gibbs College's 9-month Computer Technical Support program prepares students for CNA certification, MCP certification, and A+ certification exams.

Want to get real-world, hands-on training on your own time? At Lincoln Tech®, students have the option of morning, afternoon, and evening classes and can earn their degrees in as little as 30 weeks. Lincoln Tech® offers a PC Support Technician program designed to prepare you for the A+ and Network+ Certification examinations in just seven months.

Need a flexible school schedule? Northwestern Technical College has morning, afternoon, and evening classes in programs that can be completed in as little as five months. Northwestern's programs in Computer and Networking Technologies will prepare you for CompTIA A+, Certified Novell Administrator (CNA), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Certified Internet Webmaster-(CIW) Associate, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Certified Cisco Network Associate (CCNA), Linux Certified Professional (LCP), and Microsoft Certified Office Specialist (MOUS) certification.

With two locations in the Portland area and a new location in Eugene, Pioneer Pacific College offers flexible programs and small class sizes for students looking to get their career training quickly. Students in Pioneer's Associate Degree program in Computer and Networking Technology can study to be a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Network+ certified, and A+ certified.

TechSkills is a recognized innovator in education delivery, specializing in Information Technology certification training. In just three years, TechSkills has grown to become one of the nation's leading IT training providers, with over 30 Learning Centers nationwide.

TechSkills was built from the ground up to provide a more effective way to learn. Our unique learning model combines personal instruction from certified IT pros with hands-on labs and convenient e-learning options. Our curriculum covers the spectrum from skills and certification training for Cisco, Microsoft, Oracle, Linux, Security, Web Design and other leading technologies to end-user software training.

Whether you’re new to IT, a professional looking to increase your earning power, or a manager who needs to keep your staff on top of their game, TechSkills can provide a proven, flexible training program to deliver the skills you need for success, at an exceptional value.

Westwood College offers a number of degree and certificate programs to prepare you for a high-tech career. Westwood has Associate and Bachelor's Degree programs in Computer Network Management (including Cisco, A+ and Network+ training), Computer Programming and Software Technology, E-Business Management, Electronic Engineering Technology, Technical Management, as well as a certificate program in Information Technology. (Program availability varies by location.)