IT Specialist Training
Gain the skills you need for a career—at no cost to you! Job-ready in just 20 weeks.
About the Training
Do you enjoy solving problems?
Do you enjoy helping others solve technical problems or issues?
Are you curious how technology works?
IT Specialists may work in any sector and entry-level roles can include technical support, help desk, desktop support, network support, and field service technicians. Additionally, IT Specialist roles provide an excellent starting point into different IT career pathways, including: cybersecurity, software development, data analysis, technical sales, network administration, and more.
Enroll in Summit’s accelerated 20-week training and prepare for an in-demand career as an IT Specialist. Summit offers hands-on training, industry-relevant skills and credentials, and job placement assistance at no cost to you.
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Top IT Graduate Jobs
Computer Repair Technician
Network Operations Center Tech
Desktop Support Specialist
Associate Field Support Engineer
Help Desk Analyst
Service Desk
20
weeks
Accelerated training
Gain the skills you need to land a career quickly.
$0
cost
No cost to you
Financial aid supports your full tuition.
$45k
Average salary
Most students earn a higher wage after Summit.
What IT Students Say
Gain Skills
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Receive Support
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A Career in Tech
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Courses & What You’ll Learn
Our dedicated instructors and staff will support your 20-week journey.
Weeks 1-10
Basics of IT
During the first 10 weeks of the training, students will learn fundamental IT skills related to hardware, software, and important soft skills to establish a solid foundation for a variety of IT topics and jobs. Students will understand how effective IT support can provide value to an organization. This includes understanding the function of an operating system, individual parts found within a computer, the concept of a network, and advanced topics using the Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
Students will work collaboratively with classmates in teams. The ability to work individually and collectively is critical to the future success as an IT professional.
Classes meet in-person, Monday–Friday from 8:30 a.m.–2:50 p.m.
Goals
- Understand foundational principles and value of IT for businesses or organizations
- Gain familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 Suite
- Define the function and operation of an Operating System, Computer System, and Network
- Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration
- Gain confidence and build workforce readiness skills
Phase I Courses
- Technical Writing
- Computer Lab
- ITIL Essentials
- Microsoft Office
- Networking 1
Weeks 11-20
Practical Experience
During Phase II, students will build on the foundations learned during Phase I. This part of the training is designed to challenge students with a higher degree of difficulty to prepare them for the IT workforce.
Instructors will discuss everyday service desk examples to help students understand how all of these components impact overall processes. Students will also have the opportunity to take part in an internship or capstone project, where they will gain practical experience with the entire process, from problem solving to evaluating, refining, and executing.
Classes meet in-person, Monday–Friday from 8:30 a.m.–2:50 p.m.
Goals
- Learn problem-solving techniques through hands-on training
- Employ “theory-to-practice” through an internship experience
- Continue workforce readiness, participate in mock interviews
- Attend a hiring fair on campus and connect with employers
Phase II Courses
- Professional Communications
- Networking 2
- Computer Science Principles
- Computer Information Technology
- Certification Prep
- Career Development
Steps to Enroll
Complete Application
Complete the online application. We’re here to help if you have questions!
Pass Placement Test
A Summit staff member will contact you to schedule an on-site placement test. Testing generally takes 2-3 hours. Passing requirements vary by program.
Complete the FAFSA
You must complete the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our school code is 015950.
Financial Aid Meeting
After completing the FAFSA, you will receive an email from your financial aid counselor to set up a meeting to discuss next steps. If you are 25 and younger, you will need financial information from your parent or guardian.
New Student Orientation
Attend a half-day orientation on campus one week before your start date. More information about this event will be provided to you once you have completed all prior steps and are enrolled.
Begin Your Journey
Congratulations! By this step, you are a Summit student. We look forward to having you on campus and supporting your individual journey.
IT Specialist FAQs
Below you will find questions and answers specific to the IT Specialist training, or you may visit our general Summit FAQs.
Students are required to:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have earned a high school diploma or GED, which must be presented if requested.
- Bring a valid State ID, driver’s license, or other government issued ID to all testing and meetings with admissions staff.
- Pass the placement test. Passing requirements vary by program.
- Complete the FASFA form and meet with a Financial Aid counselor.
Summit IT Specialist graduates are prepared to fill a variety of entry-level positions at any business or organization that has an IT function. Many of our past graduates have gone on to fill roles such as: Computer Repair Technician, Desktop Support Specialist, Help Desk Analyst, Network Operations Center Tech, Associate Field Support Engineer, and Service Desk Technician.
We partner with many local employers that have entry-level IT positions available. See a list of employers we partner with here.
Yes! We have an entire team dedicated to supporting your career journey beyond the walls of Summit. We have staff who will work with you throughout the 20 weeks on workforce readiness skills and staff who will help connect you directly to employers towards the end of your coursework. We also host on-campus mock interviews and hiring fair events.
Many companies in the Financial Services, IT, or Healthcare fields require background checks prior to hiring. This may include both criminal and financial. Having a felony record WILL affect your ability to find employment in those fields.
We encourage students with a felony background to look at our construction trainings in Carpentry and Electrician.
Questions? Contact Our Admissions Staff
