Kick-start Your IT Career This Spring!

Launch your future in technology with Cabrillo College’s IT Institute — an intensive 11-week program starting January 23, 2026. Whether you’re looking to land your first technical job or take the next step toward professional certification, the IT Institute will help you build the skills, confidence, and connections to succeed.

Learn directly from experienced IT faculty and staff, access career resources to support your job search, and join a supportive learning community that combines instructor-led sessions, self-paced coursework, and hands-on career coaching.

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Program Details

• Duration: 11 Weeks | January 23 – April 18, 2026

• Format: Hybrid model combining instructor-led classes and self-paced study

• Schedule: Monday – Friday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Time Commitment: Approximately 20 hours of class + 20 hours of self-study each week

• Optional Add-Ons: Preparation for CompTIA A+ and Google IT Support Professional Certificate, plus on-the-job internships11-Week Program | Starts January 23, 2026

• Complete THREE (3) Career Prep certificates in less than one semester!

What You'll Learn

• IT Support Fundamentals: Hardware, software, troubleshooting, customer service, networking, operating systems, system administration, automation, and security.

• Career Skills: Interviewing, resume building, negotiation, teamwork, conflict resolution, and professional communication.

• Academic and Professional Growth: Collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking — plus personalized educational pathway counseling to help you plan your next steps.

• Certificates: Cisco IT Essentials Digital Badge, Cisco Intro to Cybersecurity Badge and Cisco Cybersecurity Essentials Badge.

• Explore how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are transforming IT support, troubleshooting, and cybersecurity.

Open Doors to Future Opportunities

• Your IT Institute experience is just the beginning. From here, you can:

  • Transition into Cabrillo’s Information Technology (IT) Institute Pre-Apprentice Certificate, then apply for the IT Support Apprenticeship program.

  • Continue your studies in Cabrillo’s Computer and Information Systems degree and certificate programs.

  • Build on your foundation to earn additional industry certifications, including CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Google IT Support and Cisco credentials that help you stand out in today’s job market.

  • As technology evolves, IT professionals are increasingly working alongside AI-driven systems that enhance troubleshooting, cybersecurity monitoring, and customer support — skills that begin with a solid IT foundation.

Get Job-Ready for Entry-Level and Emerging Roles

• IT Support & Customer Service

  • IT Support Technician

  • Help Desk Specialist

  • Desktop Support Technician

  • Computer Technician

• Networking & Systems

  • Network Support Specialist

  • Junior Systems Administrator

• Cybersecurity & Data Protection

  • Cybersecurity Support Technician

  • Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst – Tier 1

  • Information Security Assistant

• AI-Enabled & Emerging Tech Support

  • Technical Support Associate (AI-Enhanced Tools)

  • End-User Technology Support Specialist

  • IT Operations Assistant / Automation Support