ASPIRA City College – Computer Tech Degree
Online or at Philly Campus

Computer Support Specialists are the heroes of the information technology (IT) industry. They use their computer technology, problem-solving, and customer service skills to assist individual users and organizations resolve hardware, software, and connectivity issues. They work in a variety of settings, including electronically by remote access. Computer Support is a Bright Outlook Career, making this the right career at the right time.

Jump into the field with ASPIRA City College’s Computer Support Specialist Program. It’s affordable, accessible, and accelerated. Attend online or on-campus in Philadelphia to earn your AST Degree and eligibility for CompTIA credentials. ASPIRA’s Computer Support Specialist program emphasizes the practical skills and knowledge needed for career entry and is free of liberal arts or elective requirements. Our model saves students time and money typically spent on education and prepares them to graduate ready to start their new careers faster. ASPIRA’s Computer Support Specialist program delivers a sensible path to an in-demand IT career. Getting started is straightforward, and financial aid is available for students who qualify.

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Gain the Skills to be an In-Demand Computer Tech at ASPIRA City College

We start our Computer Support Specialist students on the basics before advancing them through the program, concluding with a 190-hour externship for first-hand work experience, so they graduate ready to work successfully in the IT field. ASPIRA City College is a CompTIA Authorized Academy. Our Computer Support graduates are eligible to sit for well-recognized credentialing exams for an extra edge, including:

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+

  • Computer User Support Specialist
  • Technical Support Specialist
  • Help Desk Technician
  • LAN Operator
  • Network Installer
  • Desktop Support Technician
  • Computer Technician
  • Hardware Support Technician
  • IT Specialist
  • PC User Support
  • Affordable Tuition
  • Financial Aid, If Qualified
  • Small Classes
  • One-To-One Attention
  • Industry-Driven Curriculum
  • No Liberal Arts Requirements
  • High Priority | Bright Outlook Careers
  • Apply Online for Admissions & Financial Aid
  • Career Placement Assistance

High Priority Occupations (HPOs) are one component of Pennsylvania’s industry-driven approach to workforce development. The purpose of the HPO lists is to align workforce training and education investments with occupations in demand by employers, have higher skill needs, and are most likely to provide family-sustaining wages. To read more about HPO, visit High Priority Occupations.

O*NET is a program within the US Department of Labor that serves as the nation’s number one source for occupational information. It defines “Bright Outlook” occupations as those expected to grow rapidly in the US in the next several years or will have large numbers of job openings characterized by at least one of the following criteria:

  • Projected to grow faster than average (employment increase of 7% or more) over the period 2018-2028
  • Projected to have 100,000 or more job openings over the period 2018-2028

ASPIRA Computer Support Graduates Can:

  • Troubleshoot computer problems & walk users through corrective sequences
  • Install applications, routers, computer hardware, structured cables, operating systems, & software
  • Configure networks, including MS & Linux operating systems
  • Determine hardware, software, automation, and workflow needs for product recommendations
  • Repair hardware, microcomputers (IBM compatibles), & peripheral devices
  • Recommend changes, upgrades, & customization
  • Develop & implement user training programs
  • And more…

It’s the Right Time to Get Ahead – Contact Us Today

ASPIRA City College can make it possible for you to get ahead, and you can start right now. Take the next step. Call us at 215-431-6941 or request info today. Better yet, schedule a virtual info session to get the details you need.

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