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Workforce Certification Programs
Must Meet the Following Requirements:
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- Be at least 18 years old (some exceptions may apply)
- Live in Harris or Liberty County
- Proof of citizenship or legal resident status (for example, unrestricted REAL Texas ID or Driver's License.) Review a complete list of acceptable documents
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Must not have a bachelor's degree or higher
- Commit to the 6 - 12 weeks of classes and attendance requirements
- Must take placement assessments and certification examinations
Jumpstart your career with one of Adult Education's workforce certification programs
Click the program you are interested in below for more information.
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Information Technology (IT) Helpdesk
Overview
Gain the industry-standard credentials recognized by employers worldwide. Perfect for entry-level IT roles! Classes include materials and credentialing in CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2.
Registration Dates:- Tuesday, August 19, 2025
- 4 - 8:30 p.m.
Course Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Live in Harris County
- Must be U.S. citizen or legal immigrant
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Cannot have a Bachelors degree or higher
- Commit to the 8 weeks of training
Class Information:September 2 - October 23Monday - Thursday6 - 9 p.m.Course Includes:
Core 1 – 220-1201
- Mobile Devices
- Networking Fundamentals
- Hardware Components
- Virtualization & Cloud Computing
Core 2 – 220-1202
- Operating Systems (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Security Best Practices
- Software Troubleshooting
- IT Operational Procedures
Career Paths:
- Help Desk Technician
- IT Support Specialist
- Field Service Technician
- System Administrator (Junior)
If you have any questions, please call 713-692-6216.
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Adult education and literacy services are provided with support from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to help individuals find a job, keep a job, or get a better job. Harris County Department of Education supports, and TWC is committed to providing a learning and working environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and gender expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Harris County Department of Education is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (Please request reasonable accommodations a minimum of two business days in advance.) Relay Texas Numbers: 800-735-2989 (TDD), 1-800-735-2988 (voice), or 711.
