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Path AIT Support

Path BCybersecurity

Duration

12 Weeks

16 Weeks

Cost

$0 Free

Certification

Google IT Support

CompTIA Security+

Career Paths

IT Support, Help Desk

SOC Analyst, Security Eng.

Starting Band

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Difficulty

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One decision journey: narrow your options, then put 2-4 tracks side-by-side to see tradeoffs - time, difficulty, salary band, and best-fit.

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How to use this page

Start with fit — use the pathfinder quiz or the recommended starters below.
Narrow with the table — check up to 4 programs, then open side-by-side comparison to see tradeoffs.
Confirm with salary context — Salary guide uses the same bands as program pages.

Pick based on what matters most:

Time: Digital Literacy is the fastest on-ramp; most tracks run about 3–5 months at ~10 hours a week (your pace may vary).
Difficulty (⭐–⭐⭐⭐): ⭐ = beginner-friendly. ⭐⭐⭐ = steeper curve, usually higher earning potential.
Tech comfort: Uncomfortable with computers? Start with Digital Literacy, then stack into IT Support or another track.
Salary vs. ramp: Higher ranges usually mean more depth. Finish the program you start.

Recommended starting points

Three common front doors — not the only options. Use checkboxes in the table to compare any tracks side-by-side.

Digital Literacy
Anyone building foundational digital skills — no tech background needed.
6-7 Weeks, 20 hrs/week · ⭐ · $38K–$52K
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IT Support
First IT credential. Help desk, hardware, customer support.
3-5 months · ⭐⭐⭐ · $55K–$72K
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Data Analytics
Data-minded learners. Spreadsheets to SQL to visualization.
3-5 months · ⭐⭐⭐ · $72K–$102K
Program detailCompare

Take the 2-minute quiz for ranked matches → browse all 19 programs.

Track	Duration	Difficulty	Avg. Starting Salary	Job Demand	Certificates
IT Support	3-5 months	⭐⭐⭐	$55K–$72K	High	CompTIA-ready, IBM IT Support	Apply
Cybersecurity	3-5 months	⭐⭐⭐	$75K–$112K	Very High	Google Cyber, Security+ path	Apply
Cloud (AWS)	3-5 months	⭐⭐⭐	$95K–$145K	Very High	AWS-focused professional cert path	Apply
Data Analytics	3-5 months	⭐⭐⭐	$72K–$102K	Very High	Google Data Analytics	Apply
Project Management	3-5 months	⭐⭐⭐	$82K–$112K	High	PM foundations, Agile / Scrum	Apply
Digital Literacy	6-7 Weeks, 20 hrs/week	⭐	$38K–$52K	High	Foundational digital + IBM SkillsBuild	Apply
Medical coding & HIT	3-5 months	⭐⭐	$52K–$72K	High	ICD-10 / CPT, EHR fundamentals	Apply
Construction readiness	3-5 months	⭐⭐	$48K–$68K	High	OSHA-10, trades fundamentals	Apply

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IT Support Apply
Best for: First IT credential. Help desk, hardware, customer support.
Roles: IT Support Specialist · Help Desk Technician · Technical Support
3-5 months⭐⭐⭐$55K–$72K
Job demandHigh
CertificatesCompTIA-ready, IBM IT Support
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Cybersecurity Apply
Best for: Career changers into security. No prior cyber experience required.
Roles: Cybersecurity Analyst · SOC Analyst · Security Operations
3-5 months⭐⭐⭐$75K–$112K
Job demandVery High
CertificatesGoogle Cyber, Security+ path
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Cloud (AWS)Apply
Best for: Tech-curious learners ready for cloud. Strong demand, higher salary ceiling.
Roles: Cloud Engineer · Solutions Architect · DevOps Engineer
3-5 months⭐⭐⭐$95K–$145K
Job demandVery High
CertificatesAWS-focused professional cert path
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Data Analytics Apply
Best for: Data-minded learners. Spreadsheets to SQL to visualization.
Roles: Data Analyst · Business Analyst · Marketing Analyst
3-5 months⭐⭐⭐$72K–$102K
Job demandVery High
CertificatesGoogle Data Analytics
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Project Management Apply
Best for: Organizers and coordinators. Agile, Scrum — transferable across industries.
Roles: Project Coordinator · Project Manager · Scrum Master
3-5 months⭐⭐⭐$82K–$112K
Job demandHigh
CertificatesPM foundations, Agile / Scrum
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Digital Literacy Apply
Best for: Anyone building foundational digital skills — no tech background needed.
Roles: Office roles · Customer service · Administrative support
6-7 Weeks, 20 hrs/week⭐$38K–$52K
Job demandHigh
CertificatesFoundational digital + IBM SkillsBuild
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Medical coding & HIT Apply
Best for: Healthcare administration focus. Medical coding, EHR, HIPAA.
Roles: Medical Coder · Health Information Technician · Billing Specialist
3-5 months⭐⭐$52K–$72K
Job demandHigh
CertificatesICD-10 / CPT, EHR fundamentals
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Construction readiness Apply
Best for: Construction industry entry. OSHA-10, blueprint reading, safety.
Roles: Construction Laborer · Apprentice · Site Coordinator
3-5 months⭐⭐$48K–$68K
Job demandHigh
CertificatesOSHA-10, trades fundamentals

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How to use this page

Start with fit — use the pathfinder quiz or the recommended starters below.
Narrow with the table — check up to 4 programs, then open side-by-side comparison to see tradeoffs.
Confirm with salary context — Salary guide uses the same bands as program pages.

Pick based on what matters most:

Time: Digital Literacy is the fastest on-ramp; most tracks run about 3–5 months at ~10 hours a week (your pace may vary).
Difficulty (⭐–⭐⭐⭐): ⭐ = beginner-friendly. ⭐⭐⭐ = steeper curve, usually higher earning potential.
Tech comfort: Uncomfortable with computers? Start with Digital Literacy, then stack into IT Support or another track.
Salary vs. ramp: Higher ranges usually mean more depth. Finish the program you start.

Recommended starting points

Three common front doors — not the only options. Use checkboxes in the table to compare any tracks side-by-side.

Digital Literacy
Anyone building foundational digital skills — no tech background needed.
6-7 Weeks, 20 hrs/week · ⭐ · $38K–$52K
Program detailCompare
IT Support
First IT credential. Help desk, hardware, customer support.
3-5 months · ⭐⭐⭐ · $55K–$72K
Program detailCompare
Data Analytics
Data-minded learners. Spreadsheets to SQL to visualization.
3-5 months · ⭐⭐⭐ · $72K–$102K
Program detailCompare

Take the 2-minute quiz for ranked matches → browse all 19 programs.

Track	Duration	Difficulty	Avg. Starting Salary	Job Demand	Certificates
IT Support	3-5 months	⭐⭐⭐	$55K–$72K	High	CompTIA-ready, IBM IT Support	Apply
Cybersecurity	3-5 months	⭐⭐⭐	$75K–$112K	Very High	Google Cyber, Security+ path	Apply
Cloud (AWS)	3-5 months	⭐⭐⭐	$95K–$145K	Very High	AWS-focused professional cert path	Apply
Data Analytics	3-5 months	⭐⭐⭐	$72K–$102K	Very High	Google Data Analytics	Apply
Project Management	3-5 months	⭐⭐⭐	$82K–$112K	High	PM foundations, Agile / Scrum	Apply
Digital Literacy	6-7 Weeks, 20 hrs/week	⭐	$38K–$52K	High	Foundational digital + IBM SkillsBuild	Apply
Medical coding & HIT	3-5 months	⭐⭐	$52K–$72K	High	ICD-10 / CPT, EHR fundamentals	Apply
Construction readiness	3-5 months	⭐⭐	$48K–$68K	High	OSHA-10, trades fundamentals	Apply

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IT Support Apply
Best for: First IT credential. Help desk, hardware, customer support.
Roles: IT Support Specialist · Help Desk Technician · Technical Support
3-5 months⭐⭐⭐$55K–$72K
Job demandHigh
CertificatesCompTIA-ready, IBM IT Support
Compare
Cybersecurity Apply
Best for: Career changers into security. No prior cyber experience required.
Roles: Cybersecurity Analyst · SOC Analyst · Security Operations
3-5 months⭐⭐⭐$75K–$112K
Job demandVery High
CertificatesGoogle Cyber, Security+ path
Compare
Cloud (AWS)Apply
Best for: Tech-curious learners ready for cloud. Strong demand, higher salary ceiling.
Roles: Cloud Engineer · Solutions Architect · DevOps Engineer
3-5 months⭐⭐⭐$95K–$145K
Job demandVery High
CertificatesAWS-focused professional cert path
Compare
Data Analytics Apply
Best for: Data-minded learners. Spreadsheets to SQL to visualization.
Roles: Data Analyst · Business Analyst · Marketing Analyst
3-5 months⭐⭐⭐$72K–$102K
Job demandVery High
CertificatesGoogle Data Analytics
Compare
Project Management Apply
Best for: Organizers and coordinators. Agile, Scrum — transferable across industries.
Roles: Project Coordinator · Project Manager · Scrum Master
3-5 months⭐⭐⭐$82K–$112K
Job demandHigh
CertificatesPM foundations, Agile / Scrum
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Digital Literacy Apply
Best for: Anyone building foundational digital skills — no tech background needed.
Roles: Office roles · Customer service · Administrative support
6-7 Weeks, 20 hrs/week⭐$38K–$52K
Job demandHigh
CertificatesFoundational digital + IBM SkillsBuild
Compare
Medical coding & HIT Apply
Best for: Healthcare administration focus. Medical coding, EHR, HIPAA.
Roles: Medical Coder · Health Information Technician · Billing Specialist
3-5 months⭐⭐$52K–$72K
Job demandHigh
CertificatesICD-10 / CPT, EHR fundamentals
Compare
Construction readiness Apply
Best for: Construction industry entry. OSHA-10, blueprint reading, safety.
Roles: Construction Laborer · Apprentice · Site Coordinator
3-5 months⭐⭐$48K–$68K
Job demandHigh
CertificatesOSHA-10, trades fundamentals