Career training programs

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Explore career training programs offered at no cost to qualifying members, with certifications from IBM, Google, AWS, Microsoft, and CompTIA.

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Programs in the catalog 20

No cost to qualifying members WIOA & grant funded

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Beginner-friendly

Digital Literacy

Build confidence with computers, email, and online tools.

Start here → In-demand

IT Support

Learn troubleshooting, networking, and security basics.

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Project Management

No tech background required. Agile and Scrum skills that transfer across industries.

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How to choose a program

Pick what fits your life: your current skills, how much time you have, and the kind of work you want.

Your interests

What work feels natural or exciting to you?

Device access

Some programs work on phones; others need a laptop.

Time available

Most programs need 5–10 hours per week for 3–5 months.

Earning goal

Entry-level roles start around $35K–$55K in Austin.

Growth path

Some certificates lead directly to jobs; others are stepping stones.

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These are the safest first choices for members who are new, want the fastest job path, or prefer a business-friendly route.

Digital Literacy Grant

Digital Literacy Empowerment Class

6 weeks, 5 hrs/week (30 hours total)Starting range: $38K–$52K

Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.

Digital literacyEmailFinancial literacy

Partner: Grant

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IT & Cybersecurity WIOA

IT Support Professional Certificate (IBM)

3-5 months, 10 hrs/weekStarting range: $55K–$72K

Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.

Help deskHardwareSoftware

Partner: IBM

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Business WIOA

Project Management Professional Certificate (Microsoft)

3-5 months, 10 hrs/weekStarting range: $82K–$112K

Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.

AgileScrumMS Project

Partner: Microsoft

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Digital Literacy

1 program

Foundational digital skills and confidence for today’s workplace.

Digital Literacy Grant

Digital Literacy Empowerment Class

6 weeks, 5 hrs/week (30 hours total)Starting range: $38K–$52K

Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.

Digital literacyEmailFinancial literacy

Partner: Grant

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IT Support

5 programs

Help desk, hardware, and core IT pathways.

IT & Cybersecurity WIOA

IT Support Professional Certificate (IBM)

3-5 months, 10 hrs/weekStarting range: $55K–$72K

Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.

Help deskHardwareSoftware

Partner: IBM

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IT & Cybersecurity WIOA

CompTIA A+ Professional Certificate

3-5 months, 10 hrs/weekStarting range: $55K–$78K

Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.

HardwareNetworkingSecurity

Partner: CompTIA

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IT & Cybersecurity WIOA

CompTIA Network+ Professional Certificate

3-5 months, 10 hrs/weekStarting range: $60K–$88K

Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.

NetworkingTCP/IPCisco

Partner: CompTIA

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IT & Cybersecurity WIOA

CompTIA Security+ Professional Certificate

3-5 months, 10 hrs/weekStarting range: $72K–$108K

Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.

Network securityRisk managementCryptography

Partner: CompTIA

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IT & Cybersecurity WIOA

Cyber Security and Networking Professional Certificate (Network+, Sec+)

3-5 months, 10 hrs/weekStarting range: $75K–$112K

Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.

LinuxSQLPython

Partner: Google

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Database & Data Platforms

3 programs

Data storage, analytics, and data-centric roles.

Cloud & Data WIOA

Data Analytics Professional Certificate (Google)

3-5 months, 10 hrs/weekStarting range: $72K–$102K

Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.

SpreadsheetsSQLR

Partner: Google

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Cloud & Data WIOA

Data Science Professional Certificate (IBM)

3-5 months, 10 hrs/weekStarting range: $88K–$130K

Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.

PythonSQLMachine Learning

Partner: IBM

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Cloud & Data WIOA

AWS Cloud Technology Certificate

3-5 months, 10 hrs/weekStarting range: $95K–$145K

Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.

AWSCloud architectureDevOps

Partner: Amazon Web Services

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Programming & Software

2 programs

Software development, automation, and engineering tracks.

AI & Software Dev WIOA

AI and Software Development Professional Certificate (IBM)

3-5 months, 10 hrs/weekStarting range: $85K–$135K

Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.

PythonAI/MLGenerative AI

Partner: IBM

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IT & Cybersecurity WIOA

IT Automation with Python Certificate (Google)

3-5 months, 10 hrs/weekStarting range: $78K–$98K

Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.

PythonGitBash

Partner: Google

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Web & Front End

1 program

Web technologies, UX, and product-facing builds.

Business WIOA

UX Design Professional Certificate (Google)

3-5 months, 10 hrs/weekStarting range: $88K–$120K

Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.

User researchWireframingFigma

Partner: Google

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Leadership, Business, & Marketing

2 programs

Project management, marketing, UX, and business skills.

Business WIOA

Project Management Professional Certificate (Microsoft)

3-5 months, 10 hrs/weekStarting range: $82K–$112K

Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.

AgileScrumMS Project

Partner: Microsoft

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Business WIOA

Digital Marketing & E-Commerce (Google)

3-5 months, 10 hrs/weekStarting range: $62K–$78K

Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.

SEOSEMEmail marketing

Partner: Google

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Medical & Health IT

2 programs

Healthcare information and coding pathways.

Healthcare WIOA

Medical Billing and Coding Professional Certificate

4-6 months, 10 hrs/weekStarting range: $45K–$62K

Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.

Medical billingMedical codingMedical terminology

Partner: Coursera

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Healthcare WIOA

Medical Billing, Coding, and Health Information Technology

3-5 months, 10 hrs/weekStarting range: $52K–$72K

Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.

Medical codingEHRHIPAA

Partner: Healthcare Career Pathway

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Manufacturing & Logistics

2 programs

Production, supply chain, and technician credentials.

Manufacturing WIOA

Certified Production Technician (CPT)

3-5 months, 10 hrs/weekStarting range: $48K–$70K

Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.

SafetyQuality practicesManufacturing processes

Partner: MSSC / NAM

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Manufacturing WIOA

Certified Logistics Technician (CLT)

3-5 months, 10 hrs/weekStarting range: $55K–$78K

Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.

Logistics fundamentalsSafetyInventory

Partner: MSSC / NAM

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Construction & Trades

1 program

Safety, trades readiness, and construction fundamentals.

Construction & Trades WIOA

Core Construction

5 hours per sectionStarting range: $48K–$68K

Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.

OSHA-10Blueprint readingConstruction fundamentals

Partner: OSHA-10 / Grant

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Other

1 program

Additional tracks.

IT & Cybersecurity WIOA

IT Support and Entry-level Cyber Security Certificate

3-5 months, 10 hrs/weekStarting range: $60K–$88K

Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.

Help deskNetworkingSecurity fundamentals

Partner: IBM / CompTIA

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Bands are grounded in Lightcast/BLS-style data (Jan 2026). Your offer still depends on proof, role, and employer.

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