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IT training in San Francisco, California

18 IT training programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

8 schools offer these IT programs with classes in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did. One school runs 8 of these 18 programs, so the typical figures lean heavily on its prices and results.

Computer support specialists help people solve computer problems and keep networks running. Network support jobs usually call for an associate degree and help desk jobs for some college classes, though a high school diploma plus IT certifications can also be enough.1

In San Francisco, 3 of the 18 programs take students without a high school diploma, 5 ask for a diploma or equivalent, 9 ask for earlier courses first and 1 asks for an associate degree.

By kind, the 18 programs here are networking and system administration (9 programs), IT support and help desk (4 programs), IT certificate or diploma (general, 2 programs), IT (associate degree, 2 programs), and 1 more of one other kind.

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All 167 IT training programs in California, including online programs

How much does IT training cost in San Francisco?

$722 to $2,760 is what most IT training programs in San Francisco cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 17 programs with a price. All of them: $400 to $9,530

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
16 to 79 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in San Francisco may also offer IT training. How these figures are made

Is there free IT training in San Francisco?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 18 IT training programs in San Francisco approved for WIOA funding

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18 programs

  • IT certificate or diploma (general)HybridNo diploma needed

    Computer Information Systems, Certificate of Achievement

    College of Marin

    Greenbrae

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    College of Marin, GreenbraeIT certificate or diploma (general) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,074
    Program website, Computer Information Systems, Certificate of Achievement at College of Marin
    More details about Computer Information Systems, Certificate of Achievement at College of Marin
    Finished
    75%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $600
    Students counted
    302
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,074
    Program website, Computer Information Systems, Certificate of Achievement at College of Marin

  • CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    COMP TIA A+ Computer Technician Fundamentals

    Amfasoft

    Fremont

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Amfasoft, FremontCompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$58,900
    Price if you pay yourself$4,500

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, COMP TIA A+ Computer Technician Fundamentals at Amfasoft
    More details about COMP TIA A+ Computer Technician Fundamentals at Amfasoft
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,719
    Length
    10 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $325
    Students counted
    14
    Earned a year, estimated
    $58,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6
    School website, COMP TIA A+ Computer Technician Fundamentals at Amfasoft

  • Networking and system administrationHybridEducation and courses

    Linux Administration Certificate of Accomplishment

    City College of San Francisco

    San Francisco

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoNetworking and system administration · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$400
    More details about Linux Administration Certificate of Accomplishment at City College of San Francisco
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    35 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $95
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $400

  • IT support and help deskHybridEducation and courses

    Fundamentals of Technical Support Certificate of Accomplishment

    City College of San Francisco

    San Francisco

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoIT support and help desk · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$630
    More details about Fundamentals of Technical Support Certificate of Accomplishment at City College of San Francisco
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    70 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $630

  • IT support and help deskHybridEducation and courses

    Computer Technician Certificate of Accomplishment

    City College of San Francisco

    San Francisco

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoIT support and help desk · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$676
    More details about Computer Technician Certificate of Accomplishment at City College of San Francisco
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    76 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $676

  • Networking and system administrationHybridEducation and courses

    Fundamentals of Networking Certificate of Accomplishment

    City College of San Francisco

    San Francisco

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoNetworking and system administration · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$722
    More details about Fundamentals of Networking Certificate of Accomplishment at City College of San Francisco
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    76 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $722

  • Networking and system administrationHybridEducation and courses

    Wireless Networking Certificate of Accomplishment

    City College of San Francisco

    San Francisco

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoNetworking and system administration · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$722
    More details about Wireless Networking Certificate of Accomplishment at City College of San Francisco
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $722

  • IT support and help deskIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Information Technology - Desktop Support Technician

    College of Alameda

    Alameda

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College of Alameda, AlamedaIT support and help desk · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$736
    Program website, Computer Information Technology - Desktop Support Technician at College of Alameda
    More details about Computer Information Technology - Desktop Support Technician at College of Alameda
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $103
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $736
    Program website, Computer Information Technology - Desktop Support Technician at College of Alameda

  • Networking and system administrationHybridEducation and courses

    Microsoft Windows Networking Certificate of Achievement

    City College of San Francisco

    San Francisco

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoNetworking and system administration · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$768
    More details about Microsoft Windows Networking Certificate of Achievement at City College of San Francisco
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    86 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $768

  • Networking and system administrationHybridEducation and courses

    Routing and Switching (Cisco) Certificate of Achievement

    City College of San Francisco

    San Francisco

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoNetworking and system administration · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$998
    More details about Routing and Switching (Cisco) Certificate of Achievement at City College of San Francisco
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    112 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $998

  • IT support and help deskHybridEducation and courses

    Computer Technical Support Certificate of Achievement

    City College of San Francisco

    San Francisco

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoIT support and help desk · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,044
    More details about Computer Technical Support Certificate of Achievement at City College of San Francisco
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    118 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,044

  • Networking and system administrationHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Network Technology: Network Technology Fundamentals

    Diablo Valley College

    Pleasant Hill

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillNetworking and system administration · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,090
    Program website, Computer Network Technology: Network Technology Fundamentals at Diablo Valley College
    More details about Computer Network Technology: Network Technology Fundamentals at Diablo Valley College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $716
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,090
    Program website, Computer Network Technology: Network Technology Fundamentals at Diablo Valley College

  • Networking and system administrationHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Network Technology: Information and Communication technology (certificate of achievement)

    Diablo Valley College

    Pleasant Hill

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillNetworking and system administration · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,196
    Program website, Computer Network Technology: Information and Communication technology (certificate of achievement) at Diablo Valley College
    More details about Computer Network Technology: Information and Communication technology (certificate of achievement) at Diablo Valley College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,189
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,196
    Program website, Computer Network Technology: Information and Communication technology (certificate of achievement) at Diablo Valley College

  • IT (associate degree)HybridPrerequisite courses

    AS Degree Computer Information Systems: Computer Operations

    Contra Costa College

    San Pablo

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Contra Costa College, San PabloIT (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,760
    School website, AS Degree Computer Information Systems: Computer Operations at Contra Costa College
    More details about AS Degree Computer Information Systems: Computer Operations at Contra Costa College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $834
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,760
    School website, AS Degree Computer Information Systems: Computer Operations at Contra Costa College

  • IT (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Network Technology: AS Degree Information & Communication Technology

    Diablo Valley College

    Pleasant Hill

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillIT (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,760
    Program website, Computer Network Technology: AS Degree Information & Communication Technology at Diablo Valley College
    More details about Computer Network Technology: AS Degree Information & Communication Technology at Diablo Valley College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,523
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,760
    Program website, Computer Network Technology: AS Degree Information & Communication Technology at Diablo Valley College

  • Networking and system administrationIn personNo diploma needed

    Network Technician (Computer Security Specialist)

    Micro-Easy Vocational Institute

    San Pablo

    No diploma needed

    Micro-Easy Vocational Institute, San PabloNetworking and system administrationIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,899
    More details about Network Technician (Computer Security Specialist) at Micro-Easy Vocational Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $575
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,899

  • Networking and system administrationHybridAssociate's degree

    CCNA & CCNP Package

    Amfasoft

    Fremont

    Associate's degree

    Amfasoft, FremontNetworking and system administrationHybrid · Associate's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,530
    School website, CCNA & CCNP Package at Amfasoft
    More details about CCNA & CCNP Package at Amfasoft
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $475
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,530
    School website, CCNA & CCNP Package at Amfasoft

  • IT certificate or diploma (general)In personNo diploma needed

    NPower Inc. - California

    NPower Inc. - California

    San Mateo

    No diploma needed

    NPower Inc. - California, San MateoIT certificate or diploma (general)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about NPower Inc. - California at NPower Inc. - California
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    99 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

How to pay for IT training in San Francisco

WIOA funding can pay for IT training in San Francisco

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for IT training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for IT training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in San Francisco

How IT training compares with the rest of computers and IT across California: IT certification programs in California

Where the San Francisco IT program numbers come from

Which San Francisco IT programs are on this list?

These are the IT programs with classes in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the California page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of San Francisco IT programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about IT training in San Francisco

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer Support Specialists
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List