Climb Hire: Free CompTIA A+ training in Colorado to kickstart your IT career
CompTIA A+ training in Colorado
Climb Hire's fully remote IT Support program prepares Colorado residents for the CompTIA A+ certification and helps them transition into stable careers in tech. If you're living in Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Boulder, or elsewhere in the state, check you're eligibility below to apply
100% free training at no cost to you
Climb Hire is funded by foundations, donors, and employer partners, so we’re able to offer our IT Support program completely free to eligible participants. Plus, we also cover the CompTIA A+ exams, which normally cost more than $500.
Job support included
Alongside technical training, you get structured support with your job search, including help with your resume and LinkedIn profile, mock interviews, and networking opportunities. Over 80% of Climb Hire graduates land fulfilling roles within a year of completing the program.
CompTIA A+ training in Colorado
Over six months, you’ll prepare for the two CompTIA A+ exams—Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202)—while building the skills employers expect from entry-level IT hires.
During the training course, you’ll:
- Learn computer hardware, software, mobile devices, and operating system fundamentals
- Practice basic networking, troubleshooting, system setup, virtualization, and cloud computing
- Work with ticketing systems and customer support workflows
- Complete hands-on labs and real-world IT scenarios
- Have the option to earn the Google IT Support Professional Certificate as a second credential
Instructor-led training is delivered live on Zoom, so you can ask questions in real time, get feedback, and learn alongside classmates instead of trying to navigate everything on your own.
Dedicated career support
CompTIA A+ certification training is only one piece of getting into tech. Climb Hire weaves career support directly into the program, so you’re not left guessing what to do once you’re certified.
You’ll receive:
- Personalized coaching from a Career Development Advisor to help with applications, interviews, and choosing the right roles
- Resume, LinkedIn, and portfolio support tailored to IT support positions, so you highlight relevant skills and experience
- Mock interviews and practice scenarios to build confidence talking through troubleshooting steps and customer situations
- Access to a professional network of alumni, employer partners, and IT industry connections, plus the Alumni Network Portal with curated job boards and application-tracking tools
- 12 months of LinkedIn Premium, making it easier to connect with hiring managers
We’re here to help you go beyond passing an exam. By graduation, you’ll have the tools, guidance, and hands-on experience to start applying for IT jobs and feel ready for your first role.
Program extras
Climb Hire is built for working adults who often have a lot on their plates—jobs, families, and other responsibilities. To help you stay focused and on track, we offer extra support where it matters most.
- Through our partnership with SNAP, we help ensure food insecurity doesn’t derail your progress—something many Climbers have identified as a major barrier.
- We’re actively exploring additional support, including connections to childcare resources, internet assistance, and accommodations for learners who benefit from different learning or testing environments.
Training prerequisites
To enroll in Climb Hire’s IT Support program (which prepares you for CompTIA A+), you must:
- Live in Colorado (or California)
- Earn $30k per year or less
- Be between 24 and 40 years old
- Be legally authorized to work in the US
- Have a laptop with a working webcam and microphone (or headset)
- Be able to commit about 20 hours per week for six months, between live classes and independent work
Our Colorado address
1942 Broadway Street, STE 314C
Boulder, CO 80302
Boulder, CO 80302
Additional CompTIA A+ training programs in Colorado
If Climb Hire isn’t the right fit for your situation, there are several other A+ training options in Colorado that are worth checking out.
ONLC offers two remote A+ training options: a five-day, instructor-led bootcamp and a self-paced on-demand course. Tuition ranges from $1k to $3k and includes exam vouchers. These CompTIA A+ courses focus on IT certification prep and do not include job-placement support.
Goodwill’s free LIFT IT Training Program offers hybrid CompTIA A+ training in Denver and Colorado Springs. Coursework is mostly online with in-person facilitation sessions and workshops. The program is free and takes roughly 24 weeks. Career support is not included.
ActivateWork provides a full-time, 17-week IT Support & Security Fundamentals program. Training is free and combines remote instruction with onsite sessions in Denver. It prepares learners for CompTIA Security+ and A+ and includes career coaching. The certification course is demanding, requiring full-time weekday availability.
Learning Tree offers a fast-paced five-day CompTIA A+ bootcamp available online or in person in Aurora. Training includes a CompTIA A+ eBook, practice assessments, and a study guide, though no career guidance. Tuition is $3,455, including exam vouchers.
CED Solutions provides two training options: a five-day live online bootcamp and a self-paced A+ course with official CompTIA materials and labs. Both cost $1,695 and include exam vouchers. Training focuses on certification prep only.
CompTIA offers A+ training to Colorado learners. Training options vary from a fully self-paced online course to bundles that include live instruction, virtual labs, and practice questions. The two required CompTIA A+ certification exams must be purchased separately.
Colorado colleges and universities with CompTIA A+ training
CSU Global offers an eight-week online course covering IT skills and fundamentals that overlap with A+ content. It’s an independent study program with weekly deadlines, costing $1,125. Exam vouchers and job-placement support aren’t included, but credits can apply toward a bachelor’s degree.
FRCC offers a fully online, self-paced CompTIA bundle course covering TECH+, A+, Network+, and Security+, with up to 12 months to finish. Training costs $5k and includes online labs, email-only support, and preparation for more advanced IT paths, like network security and cybersecurity.
CSU offers a self-paced, online CompTIA A+ training program with roughly 200 course hours. Tuition is $2,394 and includes exam vouchers. The course covers all A+ objectives, but there is no instructor support for course content.
CCD offers two information technology certificates that prepare you for the CompTIA A+ exams. The Computer Technology certificate is for basic computer technician roles. The Computer Service & Support certificate adds training in networking, security, and databases. Both include short-term coursework and academic support.