About Access Computer Training

Built in Florida. Built for real careers.

Since 2014, we've helped career changers, veterans, and working professionals across Tampa Bay break into IT, cybersecurity, and business administration — with live, instructor-led training and real career support.

10+

Years Serving Florida

CIE #5237

Licensed Post-Secondary School

19 + 6

Diplomas + CompTIA Certifications

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Access Computer Training instructor working with a student

Live, instructor-led training — never pre-recorded only.

Founded 2014 · Lutz, FL

Who We Are

A Florida career training school — not a college campus, not a course library.

Access Computer Training was founded in 2014 to fix a real problem: adults who wanted a tech career didn't have a clear, practical, beginner-friendly path. Online courses left them stuck. Traditional college took too long. Bootcamps weren't built for working adults.

We built ACT to be the alternative — a licensed, post-secondary career training school where you get real instructors, structured pathways, hands-on labs, and career support that doesn't end on graduation day.

Today, we serve job seekers, career changers, veterans, and working professionals across Tampa Bay and the state of Florida — partnering with employers, workforce agencies, and the VA to help our students get hired.

Quick Facts

Licensed by the Florida Department of Education (CIE #5237). Certified Woman-Owned Small Business. CompTIA Authorized Partner. Microsoft Learning Partner. Based in Lutz, FL — serving statewide.

Our Mission

Help adults build real, lasting careers — not just collect certificates.

We exist to provide career-focused training that gets people hired. Every program is designed to deliver three things: industry-recognized credentials, practical job-ready skills, and the career support needed to land the role.

Excellence

Standards-based instruction aligned to certification objectives.

Workforce Relevance

Curriculum aligned to what employers actually hire for today.

Student Support

One-on-one mentorship, after-hours help, and career coaching included.

Accountability

Measurable outcomes for students, instructors, and the institution.

Why ACT

What makes us different from a YouTube course or a coding bootcamp.

We're a licensed, employer-aligned career training school — built for adults who need a real path, not just more content.

Live, Instructor-Led Training

Real instructors. Real classroom interaction. Recorded for review — but never pre-recorded only.

Live demos and guided practice during every session
Ask questions in real time — no waiting on a forum
Sessions recorded for 24/7 review and catch-up

Industry-Recognized Certifications

Our IT and cybersecurity programs are built on official CompTIA curriculum — not generic content.

CompTIA Authorized Partner (CAPP)
Microsoft Learning Partner
Exam voucher + one retake included on certification programs

Career Coaching Built In

Training without job support is incomplete. Every program includes the career side, too.

Resume and LinkedIn rebuilds with a Highlands-certified coach
Mock interviews and salary negotiation prep
Job search strategy and placement support

Real Funding Partnerships

Many of our students don't pay out of pocket. We work directly with the agencies that fund career training.

WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act)
Florida Vocational Rehabilitation
VA education benefits (Post-9/11 GI Bill®, VR&E)

Our Programs

Three career pathways. One clear plan for each.

Whether you're starting from scratch or leveling up, there's a structured pathway built around the certification and skills employers actually hire for.

Track 01

IT & Cybersecurity

For career changers and new-to-tech adults who want a real pathway into IT support, networking, and cybersecurity roles.

CompTIA A+ · IT support foundations
CompTIA Network+ · networking technician
CompTIA Security+ · entry-level cybersecurity
CySA+, PenTest+, Cloud+ · advanced specializations

View IT certifications →

Track 02

Office Administration

For professionals who want to build modern office, admin, and bookkeeping skills with real Microsoft 365 and AI fluency.

Business Applications · Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Microsoft Cloud Apps · Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive
Introduction to Bookkeeping · QuickBooks Online
AI for Work · Microsoft Copilot & ChatGPT

View office programs →

Track 03

Leadership & PM

For working professionals leveling up into project, program, and IT service management roles.

PMP · Project Management Professional prep
Certified Scrum Master · agile fundamentals
ITIL 4.0 · IT service management
Microsoft Azure AZ-900 / AZ-104

View leadership tracks →

Career Outcomes

Where our graduates go.

Roles our students land after completing a pathway — entry-level to mid-level, depending on track and prior experience.

IT & Networking

Help Desk Technician Entry-Level
IT Support Specialist Entry-Level
Network Technician Entry-Level
Junior Network Administrator Early-Career
Desktop Support Engineer Early-Career

Cybersecurity & Cloud

SOC Analyst (Tier 1) Entry-Level
Cybersecurity Analyst Early-Career
Vulnerability Assessor Early-Career
Junior Penetration Tester Early-Career
Cloud Support Engineer Early-Career

Office & Leadership

Office Administrator Entry-Level
Administrative Assistant Entry-Level
Bookkeeper / AP Clerk Entry-Level
Project Coordinator Early-Career
Scrum Master / PM Mid-Career

Roles vary by prior experience, certification attainment, and local market. ACT does not guarantee employment.

Credentials & Trust

Licensed. Authorized. Trusted by Florida workforce partners.

Florida DOE Licensed

CIE #5237

CompTIA Authorized

Partner Program

Microsoft Learning

Partner

Woman-Owned

Small Business

10+ Years

Serving Florida

Workforce & Funding Partners

CareerSource (WIOA) FL Vocational Rehabilitation Veterans Administration Post-9/11 GI Bill® VR&E (Chapter 31) Fortify Education Financing

Leadership & Faculty

Practitioners — not just people with certifications.

Our certified instructors and career coaches bring decades of real-world experience in IT, cybersecurity, business applications, and career development.

Kristin Pelletier, MOS

Founder & CEO

25+ years Microsoft applications · 10+ years training & curriculum

Sam Berumen

IT & Cybersecurity Instructor

31+ years IT, cybersecurity & project management

Carmen Ruiz

Director of Operations

23+ years admin leadership · Bilingual (EN/ES) · With ACT since 2017

Camille Walton

Career Coach

Highlands Certified · MBA, Duke University

Meet the full team →

Student Success

Real students. Real results.

★★★★★

"I took the Access Computer Training A+ course and it was like you were in the classroom. My instructor explained every chapter to a point where I understood it very well. I got the job even before I took the exam — all thanks to the great teaching."

Kenneth G. IT (CompTIA A+)