Google IT Support Certificate — AVTECH Cohort
Structured, Guide-led training with a clear pathway: Training → Certification → College (AVC) or Career. We start with Google Fundamentals and complete the full Google IT Support Professional Certificate.
What You’ll Learn
- Phase 1 — Google Fundamentals: onboarding, tech mindset, support basics
- Phase 2 — 5 Courses:
- • Technical Support Fundamentals
- • The Bits & Bytes of Computer Networking
- • Operating Systems
- • System Administration & IT Infrastructure Services
- • IT Security — Defense Against the Digital Dark Arts
How It Works
- 16 weeks • 3 days/week • 3 hours/day • ~6 independent hours
- Guide-led sessions with 2 AVTECH Guides
- Hands-on labs and troubleshooting simulations
- Career toolkit: resume, LinkedIn, interview prep
- Laptop / connectivity support available
Where It Leads
- Entry roles: IT Support, Help Desk, Desktop Tech
- Feeder to AVC for college credit via ACE evaluation
- Work-based learning via AJCC partnerships
- Next stack: CompTIA A+, Google Cybersecurity, Cloud
Weekly Plan — Model B
| Week | In-Class | Independent (~6h) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orientation • IT roles • Hardware intro | Course 1 videos & quiz |
| 2 | PC components lab | Hardware modules |
| 3 | OS installs • Permissions | File system labs |
| 4 | Networking basics | Ping/Traceroute drills |
| 5 | OSI/TCP-IP deep dive | Wireshark & quiz |
| 6–10 | Linux, SysAdmin, Server labs | Monitoring & log analysis |
| 11–14 | Security & incident response | Policy writing & reviews |
| 15–16 | Capstone • Job prep | Portfolio submission |
ACE College Credit
- ACE ID: GOOG-0006
- Credit: up to 15 semester hours
- Valid: through Nov 30, 2028
- Feeder: AVC credit via ACE transcript
Career Targets (O*NET)
| Code | Title | Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| 15-1232.00 | Computer User Support Specialist | -1% |
| 15-1231.00 | Network Support Specialist | +2% |
| 15-1212.00 | Information Security Analyst | +29% |
Employer Network
- Google Career Certificates Consortium: 150+ employers
- Examples: T-Mobile, Wells Fargo, Siemens, Google
- AJCC Business Services for job fairs & WEX
Who It’s For
Priority: youth 18–24 in Antelope Valley; 16–17 early grads considered.
- Curious problem-solvers who like tech
- New to IT and ready to learn
- Available 15 hrs/week total
What You Need
- Basic computer + internet (support available)
- 3 in-person sessions per week
- Commitment to complete Coursera modules
Google and Google IT Support Professional Certificate are trademarks of Google LLC. AVTECH is not endorsed by or affiliated with Google LLC.
Upcoming Cohort
- Spring 2026: April 13 – August 1
Cohort includes onboarding, fixed pacing, and weekly coaching. Tuition support may be available for eligible students.
FAQ
Do I need experience?
No. This program starts at the foundation level.
Is this self-paced?
No. It’s guide-led with set meeting times and assignments.
Is there a cost?
AVTECH works with AJCC to help qualified students access tuition support.
Will I get career help?
Yes — mock interviews, resume coaching, and AVC feeder pathway.
Contact AVTECH
Email: info@av-tech.org
Phone: (661) 375-7499
Website: www.av-tech.org