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IT Technician School In Las Vegas

It’s never too late to start a new career in Information Technology (IT). Northwest Career College’s IT Technician training program in Las Vegas allows you to fulfill the entry-level requirements for becoming an IT professional.

Learn from experienced IT professionals as a student in the IT Technician program. Northwest Career College helps you gain invaluable hands-on training while on campus and places you with an employer partner in the field to gain practical experience during your externship.

NCC offers morning and night classes, Monday through Thursday, to fit your busy schedule. Students will prepare for the CompTIA Tech+ Certification exams throughout their program so they are career-ready once they successfully complete their IT tech training.

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What Our Students Are Saying

On platforms like Google, Facebook, Yelp, and beyond, students are sharing their positive experiences with Northwest Career College — praising our supportive staff, hands-on training, and flexible schedules.

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Yes I did from Kerri Swallia she was very helpful and super professional
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Enjoyed my time here at NCC and really worth it if your looking into being in the medical field.
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21:29 23 Jan 26
Great school! Professors are amazing, 100% recommend attending NCC! 🙂
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20:45 23 Jan 26
Very helpful staff. Any questions you might have they will make sure to help you with them. Very good and professional school.
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Quintin was absolutely amazing very detailed explanations of programs my financial aid was meet I am truly excited to start
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It was my pleasure to visit Nwcc Isaiah was very knowledgeable and helpful thank you so much
Love love love my school everybody is so supportive and really want you succeed
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"I’m Very Prepared for the IT Field."
"I’m very prepared for the IT field in any career. I feel that in the nine months that it took to complete the course, I was prepared and given everything that was needed."

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Andrew Romero
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Great choice for college, I am enjoying IT program!
Ifat Bega
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Northwest Career College is truly a five-star school! From the moment I enrolled, I felt like part of a family
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My experience at NCC had been absolutely amazing! I submitted and online request for information on a program and was
Lina Bina
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I absolutely love North West Career College! This is my second time returning, and that alone shows how much I
Deja Ashworth
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I've had nothing but good experiences here at NCC. Everyone is so kind, understanding and accepting. My teachers are patient.
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I want to give a big shout out to the NCC family. Since the day I walked into the school

Why IT Technician Training at Northwest Career College?

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Graduate in as little as 9 months

NCC’s IT Technician training course is structured so you can balance your work and personal life while quickly learning the skills you need to prepare you for your new IT technician career.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available to those who qualify

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Hands-on instruction in the fundamentals of Information Technology

Our instructors are experienced IT professionals who will guide you through the IT diploma course curriculum and prepare you to pursue help desk, network, and computer system support positions after you graduate.

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Flexible IT Technician Program class schedules that fit your life

In IT professional training Northwest offers morning classes to accommodate your Las Vegas work and family schedule.

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Students are our priority

Students always come first at NCC. We have designed our academic and student support services with YOU in mind!

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Work on your own laptop for exceptional training

Each student is provided a laptop for easy internet and online class access.

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Committed career services team on campus

Northwest’s Career Services team works with you to help you find the best IT Technician employment opportunity that fits your needs.

Who Hires Northwest Career College Graduates?

Technology employers, corporate IT departments, government tech teams, and service providers across Nevada consistently hire and prefer our IT Technician graduates.

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IT Technician Program Mission and Goals

Mission: We endeavor to educate and train competent IT technicians who are capable of supporting and maintaining information technology systems, ensuring the efficient and effective operation of technological infrastructures in various organizational settings.

Goal 1: Develop Core Technical Skills in Information Technology.

  • Understand the fundamentals of computer hardware and software.
  • Install, configure, and maintain IT systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve common technical issues.

Goal 2: Enhance Network Management and Security Skills.

  • Understand the principles of network architecture and design.
  • Implement and manage network security measures.
  • Monitor and maintain network performance.

Goal 3: Gain Proficiency in IT support and Customer Service.

  • Provide adequate technical support to users.
  • Develop excellent communication skills for IT support roles.
  • Manage and resolve IT service requests efficiently.
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IT Technician
Program Accreditation

Northwest Career College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Their contact information is listed below for applicants who wish to request additional information regarding the program’s accreditation.

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730,
North Bethesda, MD 20852

Program Outcomes Data

July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025

The IT Technician Program does not have all the outcomes data available for review. The following data will be posted in this section once it is available:

  • Retention Rates: 76%

The percentage of students who complete the program or remain enrolled at the end of the reporting period.

  • Job Placement Rates: 72%

The percentage of graduates placed in the field out of those who completed the program during the reporting period.

Detailed definitions of these rates can be found on our Outcomes Data page.

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Externship Disclosures

Students may have to conform to additional requirements to participate in externship, such as:

  • Complete a background check.*
  • Complete a drug screening.*
  • Complete evening/weekend assignments.

NCC maintains liability insurance that offers coverage for any injuries a student may cause to an employee or patient of a clinical site while on externship. Coverage does not cover self-inflicted injuries sustained by the student.

*The cost of any background checks or drug screenings required by clinical sites are included in tuition.

Putting Superior Training First

The IT Technician training program at Northwest Career College prepares students to work in every business setting from small offices to large corporations, private and public organizations and educational institutions. In addition to the academic and hands-on training, IT Technician students become familiar with networking a system, installing new software programs as well as managing cyber security for a multitude of businesses and organizations. There's never a dull moment in the IT Technician Program.

Some Of What You Learn

  • Technician Fundamentals
  • Hardware Fundamentals
  • Networking Fundamentals
  • Operating Systems
  • Network Security
  • Microsoft For IT Professionals
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Tuition Information

Term 1 $5167.00
Term 2 $5166.00
Term 3 $5166.00

More Information about the Profession

IT Technician Course Details

COURSE OUTLINE

  • ITT101 Introduction to Information Technology
  • ITT105 Database Fundamentals
  • ITT102 Introduction to Infrastructure
  • ITT106 Introduction to IT Security
  • ITT103 Applications and Software
  • ITT107 Tech+ Review
  • ITT104 Software Development Concepts
  • SAS101 Student Academic Success

Why Become An IT Technician?

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What Will I Do?

As an IT Tech, most importantly, you will be working with many companies and people who rely on your expertise to get them back on track and keep their data safe. The high degree of interaction between IT Techs and a variety of people results in a great deal of personal satisfaction in helping people in need.

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High Demand Career

The IT technician profession offers consistent job availability and competitive pay across the U.S. workforce. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 882,300 IT technician jobs in the United States as of 2024. The median pay is $61,550 per year, highlighting the role’s importance across industries reliant on technology.

Career Outlook
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A Great Life

An IT Technician graduate with two or more years of experience can expect an ~ $23 - $30 hourly wage according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and NCC Graduate Data.

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IT Technician Training FAQ

Q. What does an IT technician do?

An IT technician operates, establishes, monitors and maintains computer equipment, local and wide area networks, mainframe networks, software, and hardware. IT Technicians install and maintain networks including, Wi-Fi, routers, fiber optics, switches and gateways.

Job postings for tech-focused roles across the economy are up 25% from January to October of 2022 as compared to the same time period in 2021. Projected future growth for IT jobs is also quite high compared to other careers.

Yes. Hiring managers in IT look for skill and your ability to get the job done! Northwest Career College’s diploma provide sound knowledge and hands-on-experience that is your ticket to get into the workforce without a bachelors or masters degree.

The personal skills you might need to being an IT Technician include the ability to communicate and work well with others; to be thorough and detail-oriented; and organized as well as creative in your approach to problem-solving.

At Northwest Career College you are able to graduate with an IT Technician diploma in just 9 months! If you wish you become a registered IT technician you will then be eligible to take the certification exam.

Earning an IT Tech diploma is valuable as it validates to your future employers the knowledge and skills you list on your resume.

According to the Dice 2021 Tech Salary Report, that salary range is from $50,000 - $55,000 on average.

Most IT Technicians work full time. However, when a new or challenging project and task are on hand or when a major update is being installed in the system or a major extension is needed, they will work longer to get the job done and leave the system up and running.

Reviewed by: Tony Madero — IT Technician Program Chair, Last reviewed: January 2026