The Stride Center surrounds students with a comprehensive array of curriculum and resources, ensuring that graduates can compete in the job market and are successful and thriving in their new career.  The Stride Center has developed and continuously improves a curriculum and teaching staff that responds to the unique circumstances of men and women with barriers to employment.  We deliver a successful method of training, a professional environment for learning and a proven, comprehensive learning model that helps these deserving, capable people gain jobs, self respect and financial independence.

The Stride Center’s technical training program includes three levels of technology training from beginning to advanced, designed to provide an entry point for individuals with varying levels of skill, while at the same time, provide sufficient training opportunities to ensure graduates are fully prepared for successful careers.  The three levels of training we offer include:

Computer Literacy Basics
For the entry level student, The Stride Center offers a 14 week instructional program that provides participants with competence with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access,) internet fundamentals, email and basic hardware/ troubleshooting skills.  This course prepares students to earn their IC3 certification, as well as for the next level of Stride’s training, the A+ PC Technician Certification.
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A+ PC Technician
The A+ certification is an essential credential for entry level technical jobs.  The Stride Center’s 22 week A+ program is our most comprehensive training program designed to prepare participants for IT careers with a breadth of training components from life skills to career planning, job placement and of course, technical certification.  Students completing our A+ PC Technician certification course will be fully job-ready upon completion and qualify for advanced training if they so choose.
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Advanced Technical Certifications

IT careers demand ongoing skills refreshing and updating.  The field is rich with options for technical certifications.  The Stride Center offers a focused offering of advanced technical certifications designed to enhance graduate’s competitive position in the field.  The Stride Center offers CompTIA’s Network + certification and Microsoft’s MCDST(Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician) certification, both very valuable and relevant technical certifications for today’s job market.
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Alumni Training
For our alumni who are working in the field and ready to improve their technical skills and earn valuable certifications, The Stride Center offers additional advanced training.  Currently, The Stride Center offers CompTIA’s Linux + certification to returning alumni.
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“As a certified MCDST technician, it was at the Stride Center that I discovered a career in IT.”

“The Stride Center has given me the tools to change my life”

“Professional Certifications are the ticket to a good job.”