Do these certifications actually get students hired?

Yes. CompTIA A+ is required or preferred in hundreds of thousands of job postings and is recognized globally by employers including Apple, Microsoft, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Our students have used these certifications to land help desk, IT support, and cybersecurity roles — many before or shortly after graduating high school.

What if my student has zero tech experience?

That's exactly who the IT Foundations path is designed for. We start from the beginning — how computers work, how networks connect, how to troubleshoot — and build from there. No prior experience is needed or expected.

How much time does it take each week?

Programs run 6–12 weeks per course with structured, paced sessions. Most students commit 8–12 hours per week including class time and labs. We design the schedule to work around a high schooler's existing workload.

What if my student struggles or falls behind?

Small cohort sizes mean the instructor knows every student by name. If your student is struggling, we know early and we help — not through a ticket system, but directly. That's a core reason we keep class sizes intentionally small.

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5-year head start.

ElyIT certifies Arizona high schoolers in IT programs recognized by employers nationwide — in as few as 6 weeks. Most roles pay $38,000–$65,000+ to start† and require no college degree.

ESA funds and ClassWallet accepted. Small cohorts. Live instruction.

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Instructor Credentials

CTE-Certified

Career and Technical Education certified instructor

IVP Cleared

Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card holder

AZ Sub License

Arizona substitute teacher licensed

ESA Vendor

Approved Arizona ESA educational service provider

Curriculum & Partnerships

CompTIA Authorized Partner

Authorized NetAcad Instructor

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The IT job market right now

800K+

open IT jobs in the U.S.

Many go unfilled for months

$55K†

average entry-level IT salary

Before raises and advancement

No degree

required for most IT support roles

Certifications are what employers want

Programs

Two clear career paths. Real outcomes.

Each path bundles all the courses your student needs, in the right order, with a single enrollment.

Best starting point18 weeks total

IT Foundations Path

Designed for students with zero tech experience. By the end, your student will understand how computers and networks work — the foundation every IT career is built on.

What's included

CompTIA Tech+ (6 wks)$795

CompTIA A+ (12 wks)$1,495

Your student lands

Help Desk Technician · IT Support Specialist

$38,000 – $55,000 starting† · No degree required

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ESA / ClassWallet accepted • Enroll in minutes

High-demand field22 weeks total

Information Security Path

For students ready to go deeper. Networking and cybersecurity are two of the fastest-growing fields — and among the highest-paying entry-level roles in tech.

What's included

CompTIA Network+ (10 wks)$999

CompTIA Security+ (12 wks)$1,295

Your student lands

Security Analyst · Network Administrator

$55,000 – $80,000 starting† · Gov't clearance eligible

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ESA / ClassWallet accepted • Enroll in minutes

Not sure which path fits your student? Ask us — we'll help you choose based on their experience and goals.

† Salary ranges are based on BLS and CompTIA market data for entry-level IT roles. ElyIT does not guarantee employment or any specific compensation.

Why ElyIT

More affordable. Faster. Better fit.

Compare what parents typically spend on IT education — and what they get back.

	Community College	Bootcamp	ElyIT
Cost	$8,000+/year	$12,000–$18,000	—
Time to finish	2 years	3–6 months	6–22 weeks
Credential	Associate's degree	Varies	CompTIA cert (employer-recognized)
ESA / ClassWallet	✗	✗	✓
Small cohort / live instructor	✗	✗	✓
High-school paced	✗	✗	✓

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Students who made the leap.

From zero experience to certified and career-ready.

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The Process

Simple from day one.

Enroll your student

Pick a path, enroll online or via ClassWallet, and we confirm within one business day. No paperwork maze.

They learn with real structure

Small cohort sessions, live instruction, and hands-on labs. Not YouTube videos — a real class with a real instructor who knows their name.

They earn a credential employers recognize

Guided exam prep, practice tests, and a CompTIA certification that opens doors to real jobs — before or after graduation.

Free Planning Tool

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What grade is your student in?

This helps us recommend a realistic timeline.

How much IT experience does your student have?

Be honest — there's no wrong answer here.

Common Questions

What parents ask first.

ESA Payment

Paying with ESA funds is easy.

ElyIT is an approved Arizona ESA vendor. Families pay directly through ClassWallet — no reimbursement forms.

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Find ElyIT in the approved vendor list and submit your purchase request. We confirm enrollment and your student starts.

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