Free CompTIA A+ training for Sacramento residents entering IT
CompTIA A+ training in Sacramento
Climb Hire provides a fully remote IT Support training program for low-income adults in Sacramento. The course prepares you to pass both CompTIA A+ certification exams and confidently move into an entry-level role in the IT industry.
No-cost CompTIA A+ certification
Thanks to public funding and nonprofit partnerships, our CompTIA A+ training is completely free for all students. We also cover the full cost of both CompTIA A+ exams, which typically run over $500 out of pocket.
Career support included
The program also includes dedicated career support, including resume guidance, interview preparation, and job search support, with ongoing coaching throughout the process. Over 80% of Climb Hire alumni land tech roles within a year of graduating.
My career before Climb Hire, to be blunt, was nonexistent. … I read about the program and quickly fell in love with everything they had to offer. I had always loved technology and was excited by the opportunity to learn a new skill and shift my career. When I read Climb Hire’s commitment, “We are a community, not a class,” I knew I had found the program for me. …
The skills I learned through Climb Hire are things I actually do at my current job. I always struggled with the feeling that I had little to offer. Now that I’ve gone through the program, I’ve gained useful skills and confidence. Before Climb Hire, I had no idea what I wanted to do. Now, not only do I know where I want to end up, but I also have the social capital to support me along the way.
CompTIA A+ training in Sacramento
Throughout Climb Hire’s six-month IT Support program, you’ll receive in-depth preparation for both required CompTIA A+ exams during live classes with expert instructors. This gives you direct access to feedback, questions, and personalized support as you work toward certification.
- Develop hands-on IT skills for troubleshooting computer hardware, software, and basic security issues
- Learn core concepts across operating systems, connectivity, networking, mobile devices, cloud technologies, and virtualization
- Work through practical projects and operational procedures that simulate real IT support scenarios
- Earn an additional credential: the Google IT Support Professional Certificate
By the time you finish, you'll have the IT knowledge and experience to pass the exams easily and land a rewarding job in tech.
Personalized career coaching
Climb Hire pairs technical training with job training and career guidance to help you navigate the transition into an IT career. Throughout the program, you’ll receive:
- Six months of one-on-one guidance from a dedicated career coach
- Support with resume development, LinkedIn optimization, and personal branding
- Access to curated job opportunities, employer connections, and application tracking tools through our Alumni Job Portal
- A 12-month LinkedIn Premium subscription to help you grow your professional network
This level of support will not only help you get certified but also land your first IT support role quickly.
Extra support
We understand that financial and personal challenges can sometimes make focusing on training difficult. Climb Hire offers added support to help you stay engaged and make steady progress throughout the program.
Through a partnership with SNAP, we help address food insecurity—an obstacle many Climbers identify as a major barrier during training. We’re also actively working to expand access to additional resources, including childcare support, internet assistance, and accommodations for different learning and testing needs.
Prerequisites
To qualify for Climb Hire’s CompTIA A+ training program, you must:
- Live in California (or Colorado)
- Earn $30k per year or less
- Be between the ages of 24 and 40
- Be authorized to work in the United States
- Have access to a laptop with a webcam and microphone
- Commit at least 20 hours per week of training and study for six months
Meet our climbers
Elysia Brewster
Former: Substitute Teacher
Current: Loan Consultant Associate
“I always felt that my lack of higher education would prohibit me from getting a good job. At times I was even uncomfortable engaging with educated white people. I’ve worked since I was 15 years old, barely making ends meet. Through Climb Hire I was able to learn skills that would help me secure and land a great job. Thankfully, I am able to provide for my children and pave the way.”
Chris Randolph
Former: Customer Service
Current: Loan Processing Expert
"I️ started in the workforce at 18 years old but always doubted that I would be able to obtain a career I loved without a college education. Climb Hire has given me the confidence l needed to get my foot in the door at organizations that would have otherwise been out of reach. I'm excited to be starting a new journey with Better and look forward to staying connected with the Climb Hire community.”
Fiona Wen
Former: Stay-at-home Parent
Current: Loan Consultant Associate
“The reason I joined Climb Hire is because I wanted to be a financially independent woman. I wanted to prove to my family that I am worth more than being a stay home mom. It was a long journey of job hunting. I'm beyond grateful for my new role at Better.”
Karine Durand
Former: Family Assistant
Current: Marketing Associate
“Climb Hire really helped me discover the tools and habits to make my life more organized and efficient which translated really well to a corporate environment. In my new role as a Marketing Associate at BetterUp, I’ve been using a lot of the soft-skills concepts we learned, such as effectively communicating during group projects by establishing clear expectations and checking in with my project mates.”
Austin Sanchez
Former: Retail Sales
Current: Software Engineering Apprentice
"I lost my vision after eleven years of being able to see and it changed the way I make decisions. It wasn’t until I took the risk of joining the Climb Hire that I discovered the strength I gained from living with a disability. With all of these new skills I gained at Climb Hire, I was able to land a position with IBM as a Software Engineering Apprentice.”
Miguel Ruiz
Former: Food Worker
Current: Software Engineering Apprentice
"I️ worked as a cook in a Silicon Valley company's cafeteria for nearly six years. I felt stuck. Despite the adversities of having no formal education and English being my second language, I knew there was more in me. My Climb Hire community kept me strong and focused on my goal. I landed my first job in tech and am a Software Engineering Apprentice at Bluewolf, an IBM Company. I am so proud to be a Climber and an IBMer!”
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Additional CompTIA A+ training in Sacramento
There are multiple options in Sacramento that offer CompTIA A+ certification training courses. If Climb Hire's free program doesn’t align with your needs, here are some alternatives.
The Sacramento City Unified School District offers CompTIA A+ training through its Adult Education Fee Based Program in partnership with ed2go. Courses are delivered online with open enrollment and include instructor or mentor support to guide you through the learning process.
CITE (California IT in Education) offers a CompTIA A+ bootcamp available to learners in Sacramento. The program is delivered live via Zoom sessions. It covers A+ exam fundamentals and includes certification exam vouchers as part of enrollment.
ONLC provides a CompTIA A+ course in Sacramento with multiple learning format options, including instructor-led online classes, self-paced courses, or in-person training at a local facility. Class sizes are limited to support hands-on learning and technical skill development.
Varsity Tutors provides CompTIA A+ training to Sacramento residents through live online instruction by IT professionals. Learners can enroll in group classes or individual sessions and meet directly with instructors for questions and progress review.
CompTIA offers A+ training accessible to learners in Sacramento through online, self-paced courses. Optional course upgrades include virtual labs, practice questions, and live, instructor-led training. CompTIA is the organization that administers the certification exams, though you must buy exam vouchers separately.
Sacramento colleges and universities with CompTIA A+ training
Asher College's Sacramento campus offers in-person CompTIA A+ certification training as an official CompTIA partner. The certification is included in select diploma programs, such as Computer and Network Technician, with ongoing career services available to all students.
ARC offers a CIS: PC Support Certificate aligned fully with CompTIA A+ certification objectives. The program prepares you for entry-level roles such as technical support specialist or help desk technician, and can be completed in two semesters if studying full-time.
SCC's CIS: PC Support Certificate covers all CompTIA A+ objectives, preparing you to pass the exams. To finish the certification program, you'll need to complete 20–23.5 credits, depending on course selection.
Sierra College, located in Rocklin, offers an Information Technology—Network Technician Certificate of Achievement with coursework that prepares students for CompTIA A+ certification. The program requires 21–22 credits to complete. Additional certificates are available in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and more.
Located in Marysville, just north of Sacramento, Yuba College offers a Network Security Certificate of Achievement that includes an A+ Test Certification course that prepares students for the CompTIA A+ exam. The certificate consists of 13 required credits.