WIA-Approved Career Training Provider
You may qualify for WIA grants to pay for short term career training.
The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) is the nation’s principal workforce development act.
Individuals who are unemployed, or who otherwise meet federal low income guidelines, work in a declining industry or occupation, are part of a mass layoff, or qualify as a displaced homemaker, may qualify for WIA grant funding to pay for selected State approved programs at CertFirst.
CertFirst Professional & Career Development Program (PCDP) is designed for dislocated workers and career changers who wants to make a fast career change to the technology industry where the jobs are available. CertFirst provides programs for everyone based on their educational and/or their work experience.
The following programs are highly recommended and designed for the Career Changer market and as well as for technology professionals who would like to learn the technologies that are currently in great demand and provide candidate with several job options upon the their successful completion of certification.
Call 630-684-0355 Today to schedule a date and time for our upcoming Free seminar or send an email to info@certfirst.com .
Course Name: Alternate & Renewable Energy Specialist
Course Number: OTH101
Duration: 80 hours
Delivery Method: Classroom Instructor, Virtual Live instructor, Group onsite training
Course Name: Billing & Coding Specialist
Course Number: OTH102
Duration: 120 hours
Delivery Method: Classroom Instructor, Virtual Live instructor, Group onsite training
Course Name: Medical Administrative Assistant Certification (CMAA)
Course Number: OTH103
Duration: 120 hours
Delivery Method: Classroom Instructor, Virtual Live instructor, Group onsite training
Course Name: Certified Health Record Specialist (CEHRS)
Course Number: OTH104
Duration: 120 hours
Delivery Method: Classroom Instructor, Virtual Live instructor, Group onsite training
Course Name: Healthcare IT Technician
Course Number: OTH105
Duration: 40 hours
Delivery Method: Classroom Instructor, Virtual Live instructor, Group onsite training
Course Name: Project Management Professional (PMP)
Course Number: PM206
Duration: 40 hours
Delivery Method: Classroom Instructor, Virtual Live instructor, Group onsite training
Course Name: CompTIA Project+
Course Number: Comp103
Duration: 40 hours
Delivery Method: Classroom Instructor, Virtual Live instructor, Group onsite training
Course Name: Certified Biometrics Security Engineer (CBSE)
Course Number: SEC150
Duration: 32 hours
Delivery Method: Classroom Instructor, Virtual Live instructor, Group onsite training
Course Name: CompTIA Security+
Course Number: Comp104
Duration: 40 hours
Delivery Method: Classroom Instructor, Virtual Live instructor, Group onsite training
Course Name: CISSP Certification
Course Number: SEC149
Duration: 40 hours
Delivery Method: Classroom Instructor, Virtual Live instructor, Group onsite training
Course Name: IT Security & Compliance Project Manager / CISE ISBE Program
Course Number: SEC150
Duration: 160 hours
Delivery Method: Classroom Instructor, Virtual Live instructor, Group onsite training
Course Name: Identity Management Certification (IDM)
Course Number: SEC150
Duration: 80 hours
Delivery Method: Classroom Instructor, Virtual Live instructor, Group onsite training
Course Name: Linux Network Security Engineer
Course Number: SEC150
Duration: 224 hours
Delivery Method: Classroom Instructor, Virtual Live instructor, Group onsite training
Course Name: Microsoft Network Security Engineer
Course Number: SEC150
Duration: 200 hours
Delivery Method: Classroom Instructor, Virtual Live instructor, Group onsite training
Course Name: Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (C|HFI)
Course Number: SEC150
Duration: 40 hours
Delivery Method: Classroom Instructor, Virtual Live instructor, Group onsite training
Course Name: Linux Network Administrator Certification
Course Number: SEC150
Duration: 80 hours
Delivery Method: Classroom Instructor, Virtual Live instructor, Group onsite training
Course Name: MCITP: Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Server Administration On Windows Server 2008
Course Number: MSMCITPSA
Duration: 64 hours
Delivery Method: Classroom Instructor, Virtual Live instructor, Group onsite training
Course Name: Certified Mobile Application Developer (CMAD)
Course Number: PRO174
Duration: 40 hours
Delivery Method: Classroom Instructor, Virtual Live instructor, Group onsite training
Course Name: Oracle® DBA (OCP 11G)
Course Number: DB153
Duration: 96 hours
Delivery Method: Classroom Instructor, Virtual Live instructor, Group onsite training
Course Name: Certified PostgreSQL DBA (CPSDBA)
Course Number: PG800
Duration: 32 hours
Delivery Method: Classroom Instructor, Virtual Live instructor, Group onsite training
Course Name: Virtual Technology Specialist
Course Number: VT304
Duration: 40 hours
Delivery Method: Classroom Instructor, Virtual Live instructor, Group onsite training
Course Name: VMware® vSphere
Course Number: VT301
Duration: 40 hours
Delivery Method: Classroom Instructor, Virtual Live instructor, Group onsite training
Candidates are highly recommended to go through free technical Assessment before enrolling in to any of the following programs to make sure they have what IT take to successfully complete these programs.
Training is offered at Oak Brook, IL facility and as well as Virtual Live for candidate(s) who wish not to travel and can do the training from the comfort of their home.
Professional & Career Development Programs
If you need any additional info or would like to request a
1-on-1 career counseling, please call 630-684-0355 or fill up the following form:
CertFirst is a State of Illinois WIA approved service provider. The WIA dislocated workers program assists workers who have been laid off or employment has been terminated by providing training in market relevant skills. To learn more, call us at 630-684-0355, or visit our WIA information resource.
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