IT Training Program in Des Moines

Centriq‘s highly specialized IT training program is designed to get you into a career in IT in just a few months, all from the comfort of your home in Des Moines, IA.

Looking for IT Training Programs in Des Moines, IA?

Centriq offers an accelerated IT Career Program that prepares students for a career in technology.

Whether you’re living in Des Moines, IA or anywhere else, Centriq can provide you with holistic job preparation and training in in-demand skills that will give you the edge when building your new career. We’ve made it our mission to develop an online IT training program that gets you ready for a career in tech in just a few months, without leaving the Hawkeye State, while teaching you the skills you need to succeed by getting you direct, hands-on experience in the areas you’ll need to land a position.

1,750+

companies have
hired our grads

96%

student retention
rate in 2023

18:1

is the student-to-
teacher ratio

4.5/5

overall student experience

1,500+

companies have hired our grads

96%

student retention rate in 2023

18:1

is the student-to-teacher ratio

4.5/5

overall student experience

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Networking and Cybersecurity Training Program

Centriq’s Cybersecurity Specialist Program teaches the skills needed for a successful career in networking. You’ll gain experience in supporting various aspects of modern computer networks. This includes computer hardware and software, networking concepts and devices, as well as Microsoft’s Active Directory domain and Azure cloud computing platforms. You then transition into the exciting world of cybersecurity where you train for your CompTIA Security+ certification and gain an understanding of foundational principles for securing networks and network devices.

Learn more about our cybersecurity school

Centriq Has the IT Career Training You're Looking For

We focus directly on the skills you need to get a job. Even if you have no IT experience at all, our classes are designed to help you explore IT specialties, gain unique hands-on experience, and build a resume of skills that will set you apart from other candidates. Our curriculum is developed with input from over 1,500 hiring companies too, so we know exactly what skills will set you apart in the job market.

Online IT Classes, Career Planning, and More

There’s more to our program than just classes and experience. We focus on everything from soft skills to certifications. After you’ve finished training, our Career Services team will continue to help you on your journey with holistic job preparation and job search support. On top of that, Centriq’s accelerated skills program is made to help you gain all these skills in just a few months, when a normal Associate’s degree program would require 2 years. No need to sign up for classes at the local universities when you can enroll in Centriq’s program.

We're committed to student success.

We care about what our students have to say. That's why we diligently survey each of our graduates to ensure their experiences shape our commitment to excellence in IT education.

Our graduates' rating of 9.6/10 underscores why they proudly advocate for us among friends and family.

With 4.5/5 stars, our graduates consistently rate Centriq’s overall student experience as excellent.

College alternative

You don't need a degree for a career in IT. Our IT training programs give you the certifications and skills needed to start your IT career without all the extra unnecessary courses.

"I tried to go to college ... it definitely did not work for me. I chose Centriq because it was only four months, and I got everything I wanted out of it.”

Keenan B.

Military Transition

Apply the skills you learned in the military toward a fulfilling civilian career. We provide dedicated VA student support to maximizing your benefits. Our accelerated program is 100% GI Bill® eligible.

"I’m an Army veteran who was ready for a civilian career in IT. Centriq expedited the process and helped me get an IT career I love."

Tim R.

Change careers

Get out of your job and into a fulfilling career. You don't need to wait years to start over. We'll help you transition into an IT career with growth even if you have no previous experience in tech.

“I was tired of doing something that didn’t feel that valuable to me ... Centriq changed my life. The flexibility I have with my life now is unmatched.”

Amanda A.

Who Hires Our Grads?

Over 1,750 companies have hired Centriq Graduates.

Succeed in IT from Anywhere

If you’re in Des Moines, IA and looking for a career shift into tech, you’ve come to the right place. Our online training program is live and accessible from anywhere, allowing you to learn, practice, and grow with the instructors and classmates you interact with every day. The tech world is moving more towards remote, skills-based work every day, and we’ve developed the perfect online program to prepare you.

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In 2023, 258 students enrolled in the 12 week Cybersecurity Specialist Program. 227 students (88%) completed the program, 20 students (8%) withdrew, and 11 students (4%) went on leave.
In 2023, 4 students enrolled in the 8 week IT Support Boot Camp. 3 students (75%) completed the program and 1 student (25%) went on leave.
In 2023, 45 students enrolled in the 14 week Full Stack Coding Program. 34 students (76%) completed the program, 6 students (13%) withdrew, and 5 students (11%) went on leave.

Start Date	End Date	Day/Eve	Break Weeks	Track
Jan 23, 2023	Jul 27, 2023	Eve	4/3/23-4/7/23 5/22/23-5/26/23 7/3/23-7/7/23	CSSP-V
Jan 30, 2023	May 5, 2023	Day	3/6/23-3/10/23 4/10/23-4/14/23	CSSP-V
Feb 6, 2023	May 19, 2023	Day	3/27/23-3/31/23	FSCP-V
Mar 20, 2023	Jun 23, 2023	Day	4/24/23-4/28/23 5/22/23-5/26/23	CSSP-V
Apr 10, 2023	Jul 28, 2023	Day	5/29/23-6/2/23 7/3/23-7/7/23	FSCP-V
Apr 24, 2023	Oct 19, 2023	Eve	7/3/23-7/7/23 8/21/23-8/25/23	CSSP-V
May 15, 2023	Dec 14, 2023	Eve	7/3/23-7/7/23 9/4/23-9/8/23 11/20/23-11/24/23	FSCP-V
Jun 5, 2023	Sep 8, 2023	Day	7/3/23-7/7/23 8/7/23-8/11/23	CSSP-V
Jun 19, 2023	Oct 6, 2023	Day	7/3/23-7/7/23 9/4/23-9/8/23	FSCP-V
Jul 24, 2023	Jan 25, 2024	Eve	10/2/23-10/6/23 11/20/23-11/24/23 12/25/23-12/29/23	CSSP-V
Aug 14, 2023	Nov 17, 2023	Day	9/5/23-9/8/23 10/16/23-10/2/23	CSSP-V
Aug 28, 2023	Dec 15, 2023	Day	9/4/23-9/8/23 11/20/23-11/24/23	FSCP-V
Oct 30, 2023	Feb 2, 2024	Day	11/20/23-11/24/23 12/25/23-12/29/23	CSSP-V
Oct 30, 2023	May 2, 2024	Eve	11/20/23-11/23/23 3/4/23-3/7/23	CSSP-V
Nov 6, 2023	Mar 1, 2024	Day	11/20/23-11/24/23 12/25/23-12/29/23 1/29/24-2/2/24	FSCP-V

Start Date	End Date	Day/Eve	Break Weeks	Track
Feb 29, 2024	Mar 24, 2024	Day	3/25/24-3/29/24 4/22/24-4/26/24	CSSP-I
May 13, 2024	Aug 16, 2024	Day	5/27/24-5/31/24 7/1/24-7/5/24	CSSP-I
Aug 19, 2024	Nov 22, 2024	Day	9/2/24-9/6/24 10/21/24-10/25/24	CSSP-I
Dec 2, 2024	Mar 14, 2025	Day	12/23/24-12/27/24 12/30/24-1/3/25 2/10/25-2/14/25	CSSP-I

Start Date	End Date	Day/Eve	Break Weeks	Track
Jan 15, 2024	Apr 19, 2024	Day	2/19/24-2/23/24 3/18/24-3/22/24	CSSP-I
Feb 26, 2024	May 24, 2024	Day	4/1/24-4/5/24	CSSP-I
Apr 08, 2024	Jul 12, 2024	Day	5/27/24-5/31/24 7/1/24-7/5/24	CSSP-I
May 20, 2024	Aug 23, 2024	Day	5/27/24-5/31/24 7/1/24-7/5/24	CSSP-I
Jun 24, 2024	Sep 27, 2024	Day	7/1/24-7/5/24 9/2/24-9/6/24	CSSP-I
Jul 29, 2024	Feb 6, 2025	Eve	9/2/24-9/5/24 11/25/24-11/28/24 12/23/24-12/27/24 12/30/24-1/3/25	CSSP-I
Aug 5, 2024	Nov 8, 2024	Day	9/2/24-9/6/24 10/7/24-10/11/24	CSSP-I
Sep 9, 2024	Dec 13, 2024	Day	10/14/24-10/18/24 11/25/24-11/29/24	CSSP-I
Oct 21, 2024	Jan 31, 2025	Day	11/25/24-11/29/24 12/23/24-12/27/24 12/30/24-1/3/25	CSSP-I
Dec 2, 2024	Mar 14, 2025	Day	12/23/24-12/27/24 12/30/24-1/3/25 2/10/25-2/14/25	CSSP-I

IT Training Program in Des Moines

Looking for IT Training Programs in Des Moines, IA?

Centriq offers an accelerated IT Career Program that prepares students for a career in technology.

1,750+

96%

18:1

4.5/5

1,500+

96%

18:1

4.5/5