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Per Scholas Greater Boston offers hands-on technology training at no cost to learners throughout Greater Boston, and helps businesses find the tech talent they need to meet their business goals. Fully remote and hybrid (remote and in-person) courses are available, with hybrid courses accessible by the MBTA in the heart of Kendall Square.
Hands-on Technology Training: Gain technical skills, career mentorship, and industry-recognized certifications at no cost to learners.
Learner Support: Take financial control and design success plans for personal goals, wellness, and more.
Career Coaching: Prepare for success with mock interviews, resume refreshes, and other job search prep.
Career Connections: Find opportunities through our network of 25k+ alumni and 850+ employer partners in Greater Boston and across the country.
Cybersecurity
Our tuition-free cybersecurity training based in Greater Boston offers the opportunity to earn the Cybersecurity Analyst Certification (CySA+), equipping you with fundamental concepts in security specialties and hands-on training to enter this ever growing field as a cybersecurity analyst. Prior tech education or work experience preferred.
Certifications CompTIA CySA+
Systems Support
IT Support offers the opportunity to earn the Google IT Support Professional Certificate and the CompTIA A+ certification, equipping you with the knowledge to fill a wide range of entry-level technology jobs. Recommended starting point for learners with no previous tech work experience or coursework.
We know life continues while you’re enrolled at Per Scholas. Learners enrolled in a full-time IT Support course at Per Scholas Boston can apply for a Zero Percent Loan from Ascent to pay for personal expenses while training with Per Scholas. Learn more in the FAQs.
Certifications CompTIA A+, Google IT Support Professional Certificate
Cloud
This 15-week skills development training prepares individuals for positions in the cloud through real-world, scenario-based learning, labs, and coursework. Currently offered online.
Previous tech work experience or education preferred.
Certifications AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Partners
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Investing in Success: The Power of Hiring Per Scholas Alumni
Per Scholas Talent Solutions recruits high-performing, diverse candidates that will drive positive business outcomes and add value to your company. Per Scholas training equips all talent with in-demand technical expertise, industry-recognized certifications, and professional skills to be job-ready on day one. The Per Scholas Talent Solutions team works closely with employer partners to match graduates to open roles.
Qualified Cyber Security Analysts, Tech Support Engineers, Help Desk Analysts, Field Technicians, SOC analysts, Cloud Engineers, and many more…
Save time looking for hires. We get to know your business and culture so we can strategically identify job-ready and interview-ready candidates for your opportunity.
Interview Per Scholas graduates or gain early access to our talent pool by meeting candidates who are still in training.
If talent does not work out for any reason in the first 90 days, Talent Solutions Plus provides additional matching services at no cost.
Per Scholas offers volunteer engagement opportunities for professionals and organizations in the Greater Boston Area. Volunteer opportunities include mock interviews and mentoring sessions with Per Scholas Learners, and there are many more ways to get involved. Individuals interested in helping to drive our impact are invited to share their unique skills and expertise with our Greater Boston Learner and Alumni community.
If your company or team is interested in organizing a volunteer experience, we can work with you to create a meaningful event. Past events have included speed networking and tech career panels.
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Per Scholas’ IT training is a program designed to provide training in various aspects of information technology to residents of the Greater Boston area at no cost to learners. Applications for this training are open to anyone who wants to unlock their potential, skills, and knowledge in the field, regardless of their prior experience or financial resources. We’re able to provide training at no cost to learners through grant funding and do not ever ask for payment or income sharing from our graduates.
Our free IT course programs in Boston are always changing as we are constantly building new opportunities and course offerings to serve our learners and the market in your community. To stay up to date on the courses offered in your area, please check the location page above.
Per Scholas offers our tuition-free training in-person, remote, and hybrid, depending on the courses in Boston. Our course schedule constantly changes as we schedule our 3-4 month sessions, including whether courses are online or in-person. Please refer to your location’s current course schedule above and individual course page to see if the course you are interested in is remote, in-person, or hybrid.
To apply for our IT programs in Boston, you can visit our website and fill out our eligibility form. Our admissions team will review your application and reach out to you with more information about the program and the next steps to unlocking your potential.
Each Per Scholas training program has its own prerequisites, which are listed on our course pages. We encourage you to review any requirements prior to applying to no-cost IT programs in Boston.
Our IT training program in Boston is open to anyone who meets the income requirements, wants to develop their skills and knowledge in the field of information technology, and is a resident of the Boston metro area. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and experience levels to apply and join our community of learners in Boston.
Our courses in Boston are 12-16 weeks (3-4 months), depending on the course. The time commitment includes full-time (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday.
Per Scholas does not pay learners to attend training. This is because we offer up to $15k of cost-free training to each learner as well as 2 years of additional training opportunities, coaching, and professional development. On a case-by-case basis, our learners may be eligible for direct financial assistance. Each learner has a dedicated Learner Support Manager and Financial Coach to support them throughout the course and determine if they are able to receive additional financial resources when available.
Per Scholas has partnerships with employers in each market in which we operate, where our learners and alumni have the opportunity to connect with our hiring partners. Alternatively, if you’re interested in hiring a Per Scholas graduate, visit enterprise.perscholas.org.
If you’re interested in hiring a Per Scholas graduate, visit enterprise.perscholas.org.
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