Why 500+ students and 150+ employers choose IT ExpertGet certified. Get job assistance. Get hired.

Other schools sell you a course. IT Expert System walks you through the entire journey: grant-funded training, industry certification, real experience, and job placement through our own staffing network.

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Your complete career pathway, all under one roof

Five stages, one partner. We don’t hand you a certificate and wish you luck. We stay with you until you’re advancing in your new career. 1

Assess

Free career consultation, skills assessment and WIOA / grant eligibility check. 2

Train

Hands-on, instructor-led programs in the classroom, online or hybrid, on your schedule. 3

Certify

Certification-focused prep, then test on-site at our authorized testing center. 4

Employ

Internships, résumé prep, interview coaching and placement via our staffing arm. 5

Advance

Alumni upskilling in AI, cloud and leadership to keep your career climbing.

Six reasons students and employers pick ITExpert

Grant-approved provider

Approved for WIOA, ITA, TAA, MyCAA and Army COOL. Your tuition may be 100% federally funded, and we handle the paperwork with you.

Career support built in

Résumé preparation, mock interviews, internships and direct staffing placement are included, not an upsell.

Hands-on, job-ready learning

Practical labs and real-world projects in every course, because employers hire proof of skill, not just theory.

Flexible formats and schedules

In-person in Schaumburg, live online, hybrid and corporate on-site, with schedules built around working adults.

Instructors from industry

Leadership and faculty with 20+ years of real technical experience across automotive, healthcare, banking, retail, telecom and more.

Accredited and accountable

ACCET accredited, IBHE approved, Cognia™ recognized, and an authorized testing center for 30+ certification bodies.

Your training may cost you $0.

Approved for WIOA, ITA, TAA, MyCAA and Army COOL. We check your eligibility for free and walk you through each step.Check my eligibility →

ITExpert vs. typical bootcamps and colleges

What you getIT ExpertTypical bootcampCommunity collegeWIOA / MyCAA / Army COOL grant funding✓Approved provider✕Rarely✓SometimesTime to job-readyWeeks–monthsWeeks2+ yearsIndustry certification prep + on-site testing✓Both✕Prep only✕LimitedInternship experience✓Included✕Rare✕OptionalJob placement via in-house staffing✓150+ employer network✕Job boards only✕Career officeInstructors with 20+ yrs industry experience✓YesVariesVariesFlexible: in-person, online & hybrid✓All threeOnline mostlySemester-based

Frequently asked questions

Which IT programs can the grants cover?

Grant-funded career paths include Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, AI, Data Analytics, Software Development, DevOps, Network Administration, Project Management, QA Testing and Business Analysis.See the grants page →2

Can I study while working full-time?

Absolutely. Choose in-person classes in Schaumburg, live online, or hybrid, with flexible evening and weekend schedules designed for working adults.3

Do I need an IT background to start?

No. Our Assess step matches you to the right starting point, and hands-on labs build skills from the ground up. Hundreds of our graduates started with zero IT experience.4

Will ITExpert actually help me find a job?

Yes. Career support is built into every program: résumé preparation, interview coaching, internship opportunities, and placement support through our own IT staffing division with a network of 150+ employers.5

Am I eligible for free WIOA training?

If you are unemployed, underemployed, or affected by a layoff, you may qualify. Eligibility is determined through your local workforce agency, and our advisors walk you through the process at no cost. Call 847-350-9034 for a free eligibility check.

Find out if your training can be funded.

A free 10-minute eligibility check is all it takes. Call 847-350-9034 or book online and we will guide you through WIOA, ITA, TAA, MyCAA and Army COOL options step by step.Book Eligibility Check →Call 847-350-9034 View Upcoming Classes →

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Funded training may cover your tuition

Approved for WIOA, ITA, TAA, MyCAA and Army COOL. Your tuition may be 100% federally funded, and we handle the paperwork with you.See my options → Your path

Five steps, one partner

Step 1 of 5

Assess

Free career consultation, skills assessment and WIOA / grant eligibility check.

Which funding fits you?

Tap the one that sounds like you.

Tap a situation above

We will show the funding that fits it, and how to apply.Why ITExpert

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Grant-approved provider

Approved for WIOA, ITA, TAA, MyCAA and Army COOL. Your tuition may be 100% federally funded, and we handle the paperwork with you.The honest comparison

What you get with IT Expert System

✓Grant fundingApproved provider✓Time to job-readyWeeks–months✓Certification prep and on-site testingBoth✓Internship and placementIncluded · 150+ employer network✓Instructors and formats20+ years in industry · all three formats

Typical bootcamp

✕Grants: Rarely~Time: Weeks✕Certification: Prep only✕Internship: Rare✕Placement: Job boards only

Community college

✓Grants: Sometimes~Time: 2+ years✕Certification: Limited✕Internship: Optional✕Placement: Career office

Questions? Answered.

Questions we hear a lot

Which IT programs can the grants cover?

Grant-funded career paths include Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, AI, Data Analytics, Software Development, DevOps, Network Administration, Project Management, QA Testing and Business Analysis.