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IT Certification Boot Camp- resources to help pay for it?

Veteran

stanley spears Phoenix, AZ

I'd like to attend a 14 day boot camp CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ in Phoenix. I'm already using my GI Bill for a Bachelor's degree in IT so I need another way of paying for the boot camp so I can get my certifications quick and start job searching. The boot camp is $5000. Does anyone know any grants/scholarships/etc that would assist with paying for this?

15 February 2014 3 replies Education & Training

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Advisor

Bill phillips Shirley, NY

find a nitch that you love. Myself it was Apple computers in the 80's and I made a good amount of money. That doesn't help with your Question but that's my input. Re-look at the cost and job availability

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Tim Keefe Washington, DC

Agree on the state resources. Also check online for other vet initiatives.

If you can't pay for it up front, then consider looking into free online resources for prep in the meantime. Network+ and Security+ are, IMO, the more valuable ones to get, and the former is good prep for the latter. I'm not sure how valuable A+ is anymore since technicians are something of a dying breed.

Advisor

Phil C. Fort Worth, TX

Have you checked with your state veterans affairs office and see if they might have some benefits that can cover down on this?

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