Start Your IT Journey with Confidence, No Experience Needed
WestAccel Academy was built for the beginner. If you’re ready to learn, we’re ready to guide you.
Who This Program is For:
- Total beginners with no IT background.
- Career changers looking for flexible training.
- Students exploring tech without a long college commitment.
- Anyone who wants to prepare for the CompTIA A+ Certification.
- People who prefer live teaching and community support.
What You’ll Learn:
- Computer hardware basics.
- Operating systems & troubleshooting.
- Software applications.
- Networking essentials.
- Security fundamentals.
- Mobile devices.
- Cloud concepts.
- IT best practices & soft skills.
No prior experience or degree required. All ages welcome! You’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to take the CompTIA A+ Certification exam or start your IT journey right away.
Affordable:
No student loans, no fluff. Just what you need to get started.
Beginner-Friendly:
No prior knowledge needed. Just bring your interest.
Community-Driven:
You’re not alone. Learn alongside a supportive cohort and an instructor who truly cares.
Program Overview
Discover our structured 12-week training roadmap designed specifically for beginners. WestAccel Academy guides students through foundational IT skills using expert instruction and hands-on experience, culminating in a Certificate of Completion issued by the academy. We’ll guide you on how to register and purchase the A+ exam directly through the accredited testing provider once you are ready.
Step One: Foundations
Learn Essential Hardware and Software Skills: Start your IT journey with expert-led lessons that build core knowledge and prepare you for real-world projects and scenarios.
Step Two: Hands-On Practice
Reinforce Learning in Labs: Apply what you have learned through practical exercises and interactive labs designed to reinforce concepts and build career-ready skills.
Step Three: Career Launch
Earn Your Certificate and Get Career Prep: Finish strong with guided support, including resume development, A+ exam guidance, and job placement preparation to help you confidently step into the IT workforce.
What You Can Expect:
- Live training (online or in person)
- Supportive instructors
- Weekly Assignments
- Study Guidance
- Certificate of Completion
- Graduation Ceremony
- Exam scheduling guidance
- Confidence to step into IT
Build tech skills and lifelong connections with our student and alumni community on Discord.
Your Career Starts Here
When you complete our program, you’ll be ready to step into real, in-demand IT roles.
Graduates of WestAccel Academy are prepared for positions such as:
- Help Desk Technician
- IT Support Specialist
- Desktop Support Technician
- Field Service Technician
- Computer Repair Technician
- Junior Systems Administrator
- Network Support Technician
With continued experience or additional certifications, you could advance into positions like:
- Network Administrator
- Information Security Analyst
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Systems Analyst
Did You Know?
- IT jobs are projected to grow 15% by 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.
- The median annual salary for computer and IT occupations was $104,420 in 2023, nearly double the median for all occupations. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- Over 377,500 new IT jobs are projected to open each year through 2032 in the U.S. alone. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Why IT Is a Smart Career Choice:
Technology is one of the fastest-growing fields in the world, and unlike many industries being replaced by automation or AI, IT professionals are the ones building, maintaining, and securing the systems that run everything. From healthcare and finance to schools and small businesses, every organization depends on skilled IT staff to keep operations running smoothly. The demand for tech talent keeps rising, and those skills translate into career stability, opportunities for advancement, and the ability to work in almost any industry.
The demand for tech talent keeps rising, and those skills translate into:
- Career stability
- Opportunities for advancement
- Multiple industry options
Ready to Learn More?
See how the program works in detail on our How It Works page.