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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.
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.
Although I was initially hesitant to commit, the school offers a two-week trial period at no cost. This allowed me to experience the coursework and lectures firsthand, and I was very impressed. I have since decided to officially enroll and am eager to see what the future holds!
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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."
Why IT Technician Training at Northwest Career College?
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 is available to those who qualify
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.
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.
Students are our priority
Students always come first at NCC. We have designed our academic and student support services with YOU in mind!
Work on your own laptop for exceptional training
Each student is provided a laptop for easy internet and online class access.
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.
IT Technician Program Mission and Goals
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.
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
Phone: 301-291-7550
Program Outcomes Data
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.
Program
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
Tuition Information
| Term 1 | $5167.00 |
| Term 2 | $5166.00 |
| Term 3 | $5166.00 |
More Information about the Profession
- For information about Financial Aid at Northwest Career College, please visit our Financial Aid page located under Admission & Aid tab.
- For more information about the IT Technician Education (SOC 31-9092) Click here to review the Summary Report for IT Technician at O*Net Online.
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?
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.
High Demand Career
Employment for IT Technician is expected to grow 6 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than average for all occupations according to the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Request For InformationIT Technician Training FAQ
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: October 2025