Depending on where you live and what sponsorships you qualify for, special programs may be available to help you get trained and certified for free (or nearly free). Such programs are usually geared toward one or more of the following groups: Unemployed or under-employed individuals Displaced workers Military veterans Ethnic minorities Women

The free CompTIA A+ training is a 14-week certification program that requires 84 hours of online coursework completed four days per week. Graduates will earn a CompTIA A+ certification needed to secure the most in-demand living wage jobs in the information technology (IT) industry.