IT Classes Live Online

Enrolling in the right skill level is pivotal. Skipping over prerequisites can leave you confused, while choosing a course too easy will waste your time and tuition dollars.

Beginner Courses

If you’re new to IT, there’s no need to fear. We’ve found 58 beginner courses, with costs ranging from $395 to $19,995. The top options open to beginners include:

• Online Cybersecurity Analytics @ Flatiron School ($15,000 | 4 Months)
• SQL Querying: Fundamentals @ ONLC Training Centers ($395 | 1 Day)
• Introduction to SQL Databases - 10985 @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,795 | 3 Days)
• Full-time Cybersecurity Bootcamp @ Fullstack Academy ($17,980 | 17 Weeks)
• SQL Server Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop ($975 | 18 Hours)

Note that beginner courses still typically assume basic proficiency with computers.

Intermediate & Advanced Courses

Already comfortable with the basics of IT and feel ready to move to an intermediate or advanced class? Consider the following courses which all require some prerequisite knowledge:

• Querying with Transact-SQL Essentials @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,795 | 3 Days)
  
• CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional @ Certstaffix Training ($3,100 | 5 Days)
  
  Prerequisite: Foundational knowledge of information systems security
• CompTIA Security+ (2017 Objectives) @ Certstaffix Training ($2,800 | 5 Days)
  
  Prerequisite: CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-001) @ Certstaffix Training ($3,160 | 5 Days)
  
  Prerequisite: CompTIA Security+ or CISSP Certified
• Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012/14/16 Databases (70-462) @ Certstaffix Training ($2,925 | 5 Days)
  
  Prerequisite: This course is for database professionals preparing for certification

Live Online training is synchronous training where participants and the instructor attend remotely. Participants learn and interact with the instructor in real-time and can ask questions and receive feedback throughout the course. Instructors can remote into students’ computers (with prior permission) to assist with class exercises and any technical issues. The courses are hands-on and interactive like in-person training.

You can attend the course from your own home or office. This option works best for those without easy access to a nearby facility, and it has become increasingly popular during COVID-19.

If you attend a virtual training from your home or office, you’ll need a computer with strong internet access and any relevant software installed prior to the course. Most schools provide setup instructions before the course, and some will provide direct assistance.

The instruction takes place via a teleconferencing software like Zoom, Webex, or GoToMeeting, and some schools have their own learning portals.

It’s crucial to find a course that fits your schedule. For live online IT training, we’ve found flexible scheduling options, including weekday, evening, and weekend courses.

Courses with multiple scheduling options include:

• Online Cybersecurity Analytics @ Flatiron School ($15,000 | 4 Months) is available weekdays or evenings
• SQL Server Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop ($975 | 18 Hours) is available weekdays, evenings, or weekends
• Cybersecurity @ Jedha ($1,295 | 40 Hours) is available weekdays, evenings, or weekends
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate @ Pragra (32 Hours) is available weekdays or evenings
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate @ Pragra (32 Hours) is available weekdays or evenings

Courses available weekdays only include:

• SQL Querying: Fundamentals @ ONLC Training Centers ($395 | 1 Day)
• Querying with Transact-SQL Essentials @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,795 | 3 Days)
• Introduction to SQL Databases - 10985 @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,795 | 3 Days)
• CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional @ Certstaffix Training ($3,100 | 5 Days)
• CompTIA Security+ (2017 Objectives) @ Certstaffix Training ($2,800 | 5 Days)

Courses available evenings only include:

• SecDevOps @ Tech Talent South ($4,750 | 8 Weeks)
• Cyber Defense Analyst Bootcamp @ Level Effect ($11,000 | 14 Weeks)

Full-time Courses

Also note, 3 courses we’ve found require a full-time commitment. These courses are “career-changer” courses that typically span over several months and require 40 or more hours of work per week, whether in the classroom or out-of-class assignments and projects. They also typically require a large financial commitment, although many provide payment plans and financing options. Full-time courses include:

• Full-time Cybersecurity Bootcamp @ Fullstack Academy, spanning over 17 Weeks for $17,980
• Cybersecurity @ Jedha, spanning over 40 Hours for $1,295
• Web Development Immersive with AWS @ Code Immersives, spanning over 45 Weeks for $19,995

Due to changing schedules and uncertainty during COVID-19, we recommend that prospective students confirm course availability directly with the school.

With IT encompassing so many verticals and subtopics, it could be challenging to find what you’re looking for. We’ll help you break down the subcategories and related topics (see the IT topics section) to focus directly on one of the subcategories.

When learning IT, you can attend a course or program that dives comprehensively into IT, provides a brief introduction into IT, or focuses on a particular topic, including Cybersecurity, CompTIA, or Cisco.

Focus on a Specific Subtopic within IT

Within IT, you can focus your learning on a specific topic, including Cybersecurity, CompTIA, Cisco, Citrix, and Oracle. Each one of these topics will directly enhance, supplement, or support your learning in IT. To see how each topic relates to IT and to focus your learning on any subcategory, see the subtopics section above.

For a quick overview, here are some popular classes:

• Learn Cybersecurity with Online Cybersecurity Analytics @ Flatiron School.
  The course costs $15,000.
• Learn CompTIA with CompTIA Project+ Certification Training @ ONLC Training Centers.
  The course costs $2,495.
• Learn Cisco with CISCO CCNA Security @ Istituto VOLTA.
  The course costs .
• Learn Citrix with Deploy and Manage Citrix SD-WAN 11.x («CNS231») @ Digicomp Academy.
  The course costs $2,700.
• Learn Oracle with Introduction to Oracle @ Dipl.-Ing. Thorsten Kebel IT Trainings.
  The course costs $2,080.
• Learn AWS with Cloud Computing with AWS @ Noble Desktop.
  The course costs $995.
• Learn SQL Server with SQL Querying: Fundamentals @ ONLC Training Centers.
  The course costs $395.

When learning IT, there are a variety of learning goals you can achieve, including learning IT comprehensively, gaining a broad introduction to IT, getting started, adding to existing skills, obtaining an official certification , or embarking on a new career path.

To find the perfect fit for you, it’s important to determine what your training goals are. Here is a breakdown of the variety of courses and learners.

Comprehensive Learner

For those who are committed to comprehensively understand IT and ready to spend 18 hours to 162 hours to master IT, these classes will help achieve that goal. With prices ranging from $975 to $4,211, there is a financial commitment, but learning these skills can have a tremendous impact on job performance and earnings potential.

• Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012/14/16 Databases (70-462) @ Certstaffix Training ($2,925 | 5 Days)
• Microsoft SQL Server 2012/14/16 Reporting Services (SSRS) @ Certstaffix Training ($2,925 | 5 Days)
• SQL Server Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop ($975 | 18 Hours)
• CTS01: CompTIA Security+ certification for service and support training @ Incas Training ($2,490 | 5 Days)
• Postgraduate: Cybersecurity and Data Protection @ FLAG ($3,900 | 162 Hours)

Explorer

Learning IT comprehensively can be a large financial and time commitment. If you’re not committed quite yet, or just want to learn about the field or subject, these courses can give you a high-level overview to help inform larger decisions. Note that most of these courses tend to be broader and less hands-on.

• Information Security Fundamentals («P1S») @ Digicomp Academy ($950 | 1 Day).

Committed to Getting Started

If you know you need to get started in IT but you’re not quite committed to learning it comprehensively, these courses will get you started with hands-on skills you can use right away. Many schools offer the ability to continue learning with intermediate-to-advanced courses, and some offer package discounts. All these courses are open to beginners.

• SQL Querying: Fundamentals @ ONLC Training Centers ($395 | 1 Day).
• Introduction to SQL Databases - 10985 @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,795 | 3 Days).
• Querying In Microsoft SQL Server @ LANTEC of Lousiana Corporate Training Center ($2,495 | 5 Days).
• Intro to Cybersecurity & Networks @ Noble Desktop ($1,295 | 24 Hours).
• Linux Operation System & Bash Scripting @ Noble Desktop ($995 | 18 Hours).
• Digital Forensics @ Noble Desktop ($1,295 | 24 Hours).

Skill-Advancer

For those with some familiarity with IT looking to advance or add to their skills, these courses provide those with experience the perfect opportunity to skill-up. All these courses require prerequisite knowledge, and we’ve included a brief note for many of them, but you should check with the school for more details on the entry requirements.

• Querying with Transact-SQL Essentials @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,795 | 3 Days).
  
• SecDevOps @ Tech Talent South ($4,750 | 8 Weeks).
  
• Administering Microsoft SQL Server Databases @ LANTEC of Lousiana Corporate Training Center ($2,495 | 5 Days).
  
• Developing Microsoft SQL Server Databases @ LANTEC of Lousiana Corporate Training Center ($2,495 | 5 Days).
  
• Python for Network Security @ Noble Desktop ($1,495 | 30 Hours).
  Prereq note: Students should have a firm basis in Python programming and bash scripting with Linux operating systems.
• Cybersecurity with Python @ Noble Desktop ($1,495 | 30 Hours).
  Prereq note: Students should have a firm basis in using Python for network montoring and bash scripting for basic network security.

Resume & Skill Builder

With IT, you have the opportunity to attend a course that teaches you both the skills to master IT and provide you with an official certification to showcase your knowledge and build your resume. These courses all prepare attendees for a certification. Some include the exam itself (and perhaps proctoring too), but most do not. Check directly with the school to see what exactly is included with your tuition.

• CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional @ Certstaffix Training ($3,100 | 5 Days).
  Prereq note: Foundational knowledge of information systems security
• CompTIA Security+ (2017 Objectives) @ Certstaffix Training ($2,800 | 5 Days).
  Prereq note: CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-001) @ Certstaffix Training ($3,160 | 5 Days).
  Prereq note: CompTIA Security+ or CISSP Certified

Career Changer

You’re not only committed to learning IT comprehensively, but you’re hoping and ready to break into a new career. While securing a new career is not guaranteed, these courses provide in-depth training in IT. Many offer job support and some offer a money-back guarantee. Job support typically includes resume writing, help with job applications, portfolio building, and career counseling, but the services vary by provider.

Applications are typically required and many also require remote prework to build essential concepts before the more intensive “live” training. And due to the steep prices (some courses as high as $115,500) many programs provide financing options. See financing notes below but always be sure to confirm with the school and read the terms and conditions. Not all applicants are admitted and approved for financing.

Here are several “career-changer” programs. All the programs include career services (see the provider’s website for details on what is included).

• Online Cybersecurity Analytics @ Flatiron School ($15,000 | 4 Months).
  The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions). Financing is also available: Financing options (with interest) offered through Skills Fund and Climb for those who qualify.
• CompTIA Project+ Certification Training @ ONLC Training Centers ($2,495 | 5 Days).
  The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions).
• Cybersecurity Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop ($7,995 | 300 Hours).
  The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions). Financing is also available: Students can finance their tuition with installment plans, or no-interest student loans via Climb Credit. See terms and conditions.
• Manual QA @ Careerist ($4,200 | 4 Weeks).
  The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions).
• QA Automation @ Careerist ($4,200 | 10 Weeks).
  The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions).
• Systems Engineering @ Careerist ($4,200).
  The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions).

IT is an in-demand broad topic that is essential for a variety of career paths. Here are some popular positions listing IT as a skill and the average national salaries according to Indeed as of August 2020.

• IT Project Manager: $96K / year, average national salary

See the careers section for more information about the top related careers and salaries, and visit the career pages for detail on skill requirements, day-to-day work, compensation, tips, and more.

Some benefits of live online IT training include:

• Flexibility to attend from anywhere and eliminate long commutes
• Ability to ask questions and interact with IT experts in real-time
• Instructor’s ability to remote access your screen to troubleshoot any issues
• More frequent scheduling options and lower prices on average than in-person training
• Hands-on practical training like in-person courses

While there are several benefits to live online training, there are a few important things to consider. You should make sure you have a quiet workplace with strong internet access. Additionally, you should have the necessary applications installed prior to class and your computer should meet any system requirements. To ensure a seamless learning experience, some schools provide remote setup support and Zoom tutorials upon request prior to the course.

Pricing for IT training varies by school, duration, method of delivery, and several other factors.

For live online training, prices range from $12/hour to $185/hr.

See the IT pricing analysis section to compare course fees.

For IT corporate and on-site training, contact us at (212) 226-4149 or hello@nobledesktop.com to receive a quote and free consultation. We can customize the curriculum to meet the needs of your team.