UPCOMING ACCELERATE CLASSES
| Certification | Days | Time | Duration | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (Virtual Classroom) | T/W/TH | 1PM-5PM or 5PM - 9PM | 7 Weeks | March 9, 2021 | April 22, 2021 |
| CompTIA A+ Core 1 | T/W/TH | 5pm-9pm | 7 Weeks | January 12, 2021 | February 25, 2021 |
| CompTIA A+ Core 2 | T/W/TH | 5PM - 9PM | 7 Weeks | March 9th, 2021 | April 22, 2021 |
| CompTIA Network+ | T/W/TH | 5PM - 9PM | 7 Weeks | TBD | TBD |
| CompTIA Security+ | T/W/TH | 5PM-9PM | 7 Weeks | January 12, 2021 | February 25, 2021 |
Please Note: Our application system malfunctioned and was down from Dec. 18 to Dec. 31st. If you submitted an application and have not received a response from us, please resubmit or contact us to check the status of your application.
All classes are held online via Google Meet and require a $30 fee upon registration. Assessments are currently underway. For questions regarding ACCELERATE assessments, certifications, classes, and eligibility, contact accelerate@austinfree.net or call (737) 238-6783.Want to launch a career in IT?
Our ACCELERATE IT Workforce Development Program was launched in August 2016 through a grant from Texas Workforce Commission. The grant will allow Austin Free-Net to train 180 individuals with the CompTIA certifications they need to begin a career in Information Technology.
CompTIA A+ is the foundation of your IT career
CompTIA A+ is the preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles. It is about much more than PC repair.
- Candidates are better prepared to troubleshoot and problem solve.
- Technicians understand a wide variety of issues ranging from networking and operating systems to mobile devices and security.
- A+ supports the ability to connect users to the data they need to do their jobs regardless of the devices being used.
Network+ & Security+ ensures an IT professional has the knowledge and skills to:
- Design and implement functional networks
- Configure, manage, and maintain essential network devices
- Use devices such as switches and routers to segment network traffic and create resilient networks
- Identify benefits and drawbacks of existing network configurations
- Implement network security, standards, and protocols
- Troubleshoot network problems
- Support the creation of virtualized networks
- Detect various types of compromise and have an understanding of penetration testing and vulnerability scanning concepts
- Install and configure identity and access services, as well as management controls
- Install, configure, and deploy network components while assessing and troubleshooting issues to support organizational security
- Implement and summarize risk management best practices and the business impact
- Implement secure network architecture concepts and systems design
- Install and configure wireless security settings and implement public key infrastructure
What types of positions can graduates expect to get hired for?
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Computer Support Specialist Computer Technician Desktop Support Technician Help Desk Analyst Help Desk Technician Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist) Network Technician Support Specialist Technical Support Specialist Read about Wages & Employment Trends |
Computer Network Specialist Network Support Specialist Network Technical Analyst Network Technician Systems Specialist Network Administrator Network Coordinator Read about Wages & Employment Trends |
“I went from earning $10 an hour to $18 at my new job. This never would have been possible without my CompTIA A+ certification and the connections I made at the AFN’s recruiting mixers”
Eligibility Requirements
- Participants must qualify as low income status as defined by a total household income less than 200% of the poverty level amount. Please reference the chart below for annual household income limits.
Persons in Household | 48 Contiguous States and D.C. Poverty Guidelines (Annual) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
100% | 133% | 138% | 150% | 200% |
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1 | $12,490 | $16,612 | $17,236 | $18,735 | $24,980 |
2 | $16,910 | $22,490 | $23,336 | $25,365 | $33,820 |
3 | $21,330 | $28,369 | $29,435 | $31,995 | $42,660 |
4 | $25,750 | $34,248 | $35,535 | $38,625 | $51,500 |
5 | $30,170 | $40,126 | $41,635 | $45,255 | $60,340 |
6 | $34,590 | $46,005 | $47,734 | $51,885 | $69,180 |
7 | $39,010 | $51,883 | $53,834 | $58,515 | $78,020 |
8 | $43,430 | $57,762 | $59,933 | $65,145 | $86,860 |
Application Process
- Submit the online application and you will be contacted by AFN staff within 24-48 hours
- Once we have reviewed your application you will be contacted via email and asked to schedule an in-house general assessment
- After completed your general assessment you will be scheduled to participate in a phone interview
- If accepted into the scholarship program, you will be called and notified of class scheduling and what to expect on your first day
Certifications Offered
- CompTIA IT Fundamental+ Course
- CompTIA A+ Certification
- CompTIA Network+ certification
- CompTIA Security+ certification
Read more on CompTIA Certifications
Our ACCELERATE candidates receive one-on-one job placement assistance and meet directly with recruiters during our regular in-house recruiting mixers.
