Choose Your Path
Find the right program for your goals.
WorkforceAP offers 19 no-cost programs that help members build practical skills and move toward better employment. Use the guided tools below to find the best fit—based on your interests, timeline, and where you want to go.
Quick start
Start with the lane that fits you best.
Beginner-safe
New to Tech
Start with a smoother on-ramp if you want to build confidence with computers before jumping into faster technical tracks.
Move quickly
Fastest path to a job
If you need a faster route into tech, start with IT Support. It is one of the clearest paths into real entry-level roles and can open the door to what comes next.
Salary upside
Strongest earning potential
If long-term pay matters most, start with practical technical tracks like IT Support, then explore Cybersecurity and Cloud paths that can lead to stronger salary ceilings.
People-facing
Business and customer-facing work
If you like organizing, communicating, or helping teams and customers, start with business-oriented options.
Technical and Hands-On
IT, Cybersecurity, and Practical Technical Work
If you want direct technical problem-solving, start with hands-on IT and operations-focused programs.
How to choose a program
The right program depends on where you are now and where you want to go. Consider these factors before picking a track:
Your interests
What genuinely interests you — tech, healthcare, business, or something else.
Comfort with technology
Some programs assume no prior tech experience; others move faster from day one.
Your timeline
How quickly you need to be working. Some tracks move in 5-hour sections, while others span several months.
Job direction
The specific roles you're aiming for — knowing the title helps narrow the track.
Learning curve preference
Whether you want a beginner-friendly ramp or a steeper, faster path into a field.
Not sure which factors apply to you? Pathfinder walks you through it in about two minutes.
Digital Literacy
1 programFoundational digital skills and confidence for today’s workplace.
Digital Literacy
Digital Literacy Empowerment Class
Best for: Members who are new to computers and the internet — no tech background required. If you already use email and browse the web daily, a program like IT Support or Cybersecurity may be a stronger fit.
Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.
Roles: Office Support Specialist · Customer Service Representative · Administrative Assistant
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- Orientation & Informational Session
- Device Distribution & Setup + Browser & Search Engines
- Introduction to Emails & Advanced Email Techniques
- Avoiding Online Scams + Introduction to Financial Literacy
- PCC Portal & Connect ATX Navigation
- Graduation, Exit Surveys & ETP Forms
IT Support
5 programsHelp desk, hardware, and core IT pathways.
IT & Cybersecurity
IT Support Professional Certificate (IBM)
Best for: First IT credential. Help desk, hardware, customer support.
Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.
Roles: IT Support Specialist · Help Desk Technician · Technical Support
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- Introduction to Technical Support
- Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems
- Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases
- Introduction to Networking and Storage
- Introduction to Cloud Computing
- Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials
- Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone
- Practice Exam for CompTIA Tech+ Certification
- Tech Support Career Guide and Interview Preparation
IT & Cybersecurity
CompTIA A+ Professional Certificate
Best for: First certification in IT. Entry point to help desk, support, and networking.
Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.
Roles: IT Support Specialist · Help Desk Technician · Desktop Support
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- Technical Support Fundamentals
- IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials
- Foundations of IT and Core Hardware Components
- Foundations of Computer Hardware and Storage
- Operating Systems and Networking Fundamentals
- Networking, Peripherals, and Wireless Technologies
- Advanced Networking, Security, and IT Operations
- Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security
- CompTIA Practice
- Practice Exams for CompTIA A+ Certification: Core 1 & Core 2
IT & Cybersecurity
CompTIA Network+ Professional Certificate
Best for: Building on A+ or networking interest. Next step after IT fundamentals.
Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.
Roles: Network Administrator · Network Technician · Systems Administrator
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- Introduction to Networking
- Networking Fundamentals
- Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware
- Introduction to Networking and Storage
- Basics of Cisco Networking
- CCNA Foundations
- TCP/IP and Advanced Topics
- Operating Systems and Networking Fundamentals
- Network Foundations and Addressing
IT & Cybersecurity
CompTIA Security+ Professional Certificate
Best for: Moving into security. Builds on networking knowledge.
Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.
Roles: Security Analyst · Security Administrator · Compliance Analyst
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- Network Security
- Introduction to Network Security
- System and Network Security
- Computer Networks and Network Security
IT & Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Professional Certificate (Google)
Best for: Career changers ready to enter the security field. You do not need a security background, but comfort with computers helps — members new to technology entirely should complete Digital Literacy or IT Support first.
Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.
Roles: Cybersecurity Analyst · SOC Analyst · Security Operations Specialist
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- Foundations of Cybersecurity
- Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks
- Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security
- Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL
- Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
- Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response
- Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python
- Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs
Database & Data Platforms
3 programsData storage, analytics, and data-centric roles.
Cloud & Data
Data Analytics Professional Certificate (Google)
Best for: Data-minded learners. Spreadsheets to SQL to visualization.
Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.
Roles: Data Analyst · Business Analyst · Marketing Analyst
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- Introduction to Data Analytics
- Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere
- Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions
- Prepare Data for Exploration
- Retrieve & Prep Data
- Process Data from Dirty to Clean
- Analyze Data to Answer Questions
- Share Data Through the Art of Visualization
- Data Analysis with R Programming
- Data Privacy, Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance
- Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel
- Power BI: Data Analysis, Reporting, and Connecting
- Google Data Analytics Capstone: Complete a Case Study
Cloud & Data
Data Science Professional Certificate (IBM)
Best for: Strong interest in data + programming. Python, ML, Jupyter.
Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.
Roles: Data Scientist · ML Engineer · Analytics Engineer
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- What is Data Science?
- Tools for Data Science
- Data Science Methodology
- Python for Data Science, AI & Development
- Python for Data Science
- Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python
- Data Analysis with Python
- Data Visualization with Python
- Machine Learning with Python
- Applied Data Science Capstone
- Generative AI: Elevate Your Data Science Career
- Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation
Cloud & Data
AWS Cloud Technology (Amazon)
Best for: Tech-curious learners ready for cloud. Strong demand, higher salary ceiling.
Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.
Roles: Cloud Engineer · Solutions Architect · DevOps Engineer
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- Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud
- Providing Technical Support for AWS Workloads
- Developing Applications in Python on AWS
- Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant
- DevOps on AWS and Project Management
- Automation in the AWS Cloud
- Data Analytics and Databases on AWS
- Capstone: Following the AWS Well Architected Framework
Programming & Software
3 programsSoftware development, automation, and engineering tracks.
AI & Software Dev
AI Practitioner Professional Certificate
Best for: Career changers with some coding interest. Best if you can invest 3–5 months consistently.
Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.
Roles: AI / ML Engineer · Software Developer · Applications Engineer
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- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Artificial Intelligence: An Overview
- Introduction to Digital Transformation Part 1
- AI For All
- AI Concepts and Strategy
- AI for Professional Communication
- Understand and Apply Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
- AI for Business: Generation & Prediction
- Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges
- ChatGPT - Foundations
- ChatGPT for Beginners: Using AI for Market Research
- AI Fundamentals with Claude
- Sales with AI
- AI for Marketing
- Salesforce Certified AI Associate Certification
- AWS Artificial Intelligence Practitioner
AI & Software Dev
Software Developer Professional Certificate (IBM)
Best for: Full-stack development. HTML, JavaScript, Python, React, Docker.
Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.
Roles: Software Developer · Full-Stack Developer · Web Developer
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- Introduction to Software Engineering
- Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript
- Getting Started with Git and GitHub
- Python for Data Science, AI & Development
- Developing Front-End Apps with React
- Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express
- Django Application Development with SQL and Databases
- Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift
- Application Development using Microservices and Serverless
- Software Developer Career Guide & Interview Preparation
IT & Cybersecurity
IT Automation with Python (Google)
Best for: Automation and scripting. Builds on basic IT or Python knowledge.
Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.
Roles: IT Automation Specialist · DevOps Engineer · Systems Engineer
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- Crash Course on Python
- Using Python to Interact with the Operating System
- Introduction to Git and GitHub
- Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques
- Configuration Management and the Cloud
- Automating Real-World Tasks with Python
Web & Front End
1 programWeb technologies, UX, and product-facing builds.
Business
UX Design Professional Certificate (Google)
Best for: Design-minded, user-focused. Figma, prototyping, research.
Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.
Roles: UX Designer · UI Designer · Product Designer
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- Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
- Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate
- Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes
- Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts
- Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma
- Responsive Web Design in Adobe XD
- Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs
Leadership, Business, & Marketing
2 programsProject management, marketing, UX, and business skills.
Business
Project Management Professional Certificate (Microsoft)
Best for: Organizers and coordinators. Agile, Scrum — transferable across industries.
Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.
Roles: Project Coordinator · Project Manager · Scrum Master
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- Project Management Fundamentals
- Team Building and Leadership in Project Management
- Project Manager Engagement with Stakeholders
- Process Groups and Processes in Project Management
- Project Management Principles
- Project Management Performance Domains
- PMP Formulas
- PM4R Agile: 5 steps for hybrid management of projects
- PM4R Agile: Agile Mindset in Development Projects
- PMP Application Process and Practice Exam
Business
Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Professional Certificate
Best for: Creative, marketing-minded. SEO, analytics, e-commerce.
Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.
Roles: Digital Marketing Specialist · E-commerce Coordinator · Marketing Analyst
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- Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce
- Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing
- From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online
- Think Outside the Inbox: Email Marketing
- Assess for Success: Marketing Analytics and Measurement
- Social Media and Digital Marketing Fundamentals
- Social Media Content and Strategy
- Strategic Digital Marketing: Digital Marketing Channels
- Satisfaction Guaranteed: Develop Customer Loyalty Online
- SEO and Content Optimization for Digital Marketing
- Digital Marketing with AI
Medical & Health IT
1 programHealthcare information and coding pathways.
Healthcare
Medical Coding, Billing, and Health Information Technician Certificate (MBCHIT)
Best for: Members drawn to healthcare who want an administrative role rather than a clinical one. No prior medical background needed — this program starts from fundamentals. If your interest is more in tech than healthcare, an IT or data track may be a better path.
Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.
Roles: Medical Coder · Health Information Technician · Billing Specialist
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- Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology Fundamentals
- Register Patients & Validate Data
- Revenue Cycle, Billing, and Coding
- The Billing and Collection Process
- Medical Billing and Coding Essentials
- Medical Billing: Code, Claim, Collect
- Medical Billing: Code and Claim Cleanly
- Medical Coding for Max Reimbursement
- Reconciliation, Billing, and Collections Optimization
- Medical Records: Protect Patient Privacy
- Data and Electronic Health Records
- Health Information Technology Fundamentals
- Foundations of Telehealth
- Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures
- Introduction to Certified Professional Biller
Manufacturing & Logistics
2 programsProduction, supply chain, and technician credentials.
Manufacturing
Certified Production Technician (CPT)
Best for: Hands-on learners. CNC, manufacturing, quality control.
Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.
Roles: Manufacturing Technician · CNC Operator · Quality Inspector
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- Introduction to Manufacturing
- Blueprint Reading and Technical Drawing
- Machining and CNC Operations
- Welding Fundamentals
- Quality Control and Inspection
- Safety and OSHA Compliance
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Production Technology Capstone
Manufacturing
Certified Logistics Technician (CLT)
Best for: Supply chain, inventory, logistics. SAP and operations.
Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.
Roles: Logistics Coordinator · Supply Chain Analyst · Inventory Manager
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- Introduction to Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Management and Control
- Transportation and Distribution
- Warehouse Operations
- Procurement and Vendor Management
- Supply Chain Technology and SAP
- Global Supply Chain and Trade
- CLT Certification Preparation
Construction & Trades
1 programSafety, trades readiness, and construction fundamentals.
Construction & Trades
Core Construction
Best for: Construction industry entry. OSHA-10, blueprint reading, safety.
Salary range is Austin market estimate (Lightcast/BLS, Jan 2026). Actual pay depends on experience and employer.
Roles: Construction Laborer · Apprentice · Site Coordinator
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- Introduction to Construction Industry
- Blueprint Reading and Construction Math
- Construction Safety and OSHA-10
- Hand and Power Tools
- Concrete and Masonry Fundamentals
- Carpentry and Framing Basics
- Electrical and Plumbing Basics
- Construction Readiness Capstone
Bands are grounded in Lightcast/BLS-style data (Jan 2026). Your offer still depends on proof, role, and employer.
From enrollment to employment
WorkforceAP supports members at every step — from choosing a program through landing a job in their field.
01
Find Your Fit
Use Pathfinder to match your interests, timeline, and goals to the right program.
02
Build Skills
Complete self-paced or cohort-based training and earn an industry-recognized certificate.
03
Get Job-Ready
Resume review, mock interviews, and practical preparation for the roles you're targeting.
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Connect to Work
Direct introductions to our network of employer partners actively hiring program completers.