Structured, Licensed Training for Career‑Ready Skills.
Live, instructor‑led programs with built‑in coaching to help adults gain job‑ready Microsoft, IT, and cybersecurity skills.
- Licensed by FL CIE #5237
- SBA‑Certified Woman‑Owned
- Live classes with recordings
- Resume & interview support.
Why we exist
Our mission is to help adults build real, usable skills and earn recognized credentials that support career growth, career changes, and professional confidence. We deliver a results‑driven learning experience built on excellence, mentorship, and accountability—with support before, during, and after training.
Who we serve
- Adults who want to advance, upskill, or change careers with structured training
- Students pursuing training through workforce and community partners (including CareerSource, Vocational Rehabilitation, and VA programs)
- Learners who want hands‑on instruction, clear expectations, and practical support
Quick facts
Live, online synchronous instruction
Classes recorded for review
Career coaching support included
Licenced School
What makes Access Computer Training different
Licensed + accountable by design
We’re licensed by the Florida Department of Education’s Commission for Independent Education (CIE #5237), with clear standards that support consistent learning and progress.
Live instruction (not self‑serve videos)
Training is delivered through live, instructor‑led sessions, and recorded so you can review lessons outside of class.
Career support built into training
Students receive help with resumes, interview prep, and salary negotiation as part of the learning experience.
Certification‑aligned curriculum
Our IT and cybersecurity programs use official certification‑aligned resources, designed to support readiness for industry exams.
Programs at a glance
Technical Career Tracks
Performance‑driven training paths for learners who want hands‑on technical skills in IT operations, cloud, infrastructure, and security.
- IT Operations Specialist (Foundation)
- Cloud & Infrastructure Professional
- Infrastructure Engineering Professional
- Cyber Defense & Cloud Security Professional
View Technical Career Tracks →
Business & Operations Career Tracks
Division 2 is built for people who want structured career progression without needing a deep technical background.
- Business Operations Specialist
- Project & IT Operations Professional
View Business & Operations Career Tracks Tracks →
Individual Certifications (Start Here)
Prefer to move one step at a time? Choose a single certification course and stack into a career track later.
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Cloud+
- Microsoft Azure (AZ‑900 / AZ‑104)
Browse Individual Certifications →
How training works
Learn with a live instructor
Attend live, instructor‑led sessions designed to build skills progressively and keep you moving forward.
Practice + review with recordings
Rewatch recorded lessons and use provided materials to reinforce what you learned outside of class.
Prepare to certify and compete
Get structured exam preparation plus career coaching support like resume and interview prep.
Licensed. Career‑focused. Built for real-world skills.
We support students referred through local workforce and community partners—including CareerSource, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Veterans programs—by providing structured training designed to build employable skills and certification readiness.
Certified Woman‑Owned Small Business (SBA WOSB)
IT & cybersecurity programs aligned to certification standards and official exam objectives
Licensed by the Florida Department of Education, Commission for Independent Education (CIE #5237)
Leadership & instruction
Kristin Pelletier, MOS — Founder & CEO
Partnering with workforce and community programs
We support students referred through local workforce and community partners—including CareerSource, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Veterans programs—by providing structured training designed to build employable skills and certification readiness.
Funding & payment options →
Not sure where to start? We’ll recommend the right path.
Book a free consultation to discuss your goals, timeline, and the program options that best match what you’re working toward.
- A clear recommendation on which program fits your goals
- Answers on schedule, format, and requirements
- Guidance on enrollment steps and available funding pathways (when applicable)
Meet the Coaches
Kristin Pelletier
Hi, I’m Kristin—a passionate educator, career transition strategist, and founder of Access Computer Training. For over a decade, I’ve been on a mission to help everyday people reinvent their lives through computer skills, IT certifications, and real-world job training that actually leads to employment.
What started as a small vision has grown into a transformative space where students from all walks of life—men/women, young/old, beginners to advanced, veterans, caregivers, career changers, and the tech-curious—come to build their skills, grow their confidence, and reclaim their purpose. Whether you’re exploring a career in IT or just learning how to use a computer for the first time, I’ve built my school around one simple belief: you’re never too old, too young, too “behind,” or too untechy to start and thrive in this tech driven workforce we live in today.
In everything I do, I bring heart, hustle, and a whole lot of real talk. No smoke and mirrors. Just honest guidance, smart strategy, and a relentless commitment to seeing our students succeed.
And when I’m not running the school or creating new online courses, I’m probably mentoring someone through a career pivot, helping my autistic son navigate life and independence, or dreaming up new ways to make tech training more fun and relevant.
I am very involved with my family and community and champion the importance of academic excellence, good choices, singing like no one is listening and dancing like everyone is watching! Originally from Boston, I’m not afraid to admit I enjoy a cold Sam Adams from time to time.
Carmen Ruiz
Carmen Ruiz has spent nearly 20 years having kept her former executives and owners organized before joining ACT. She practices a streamlined and intuitive approach to office management which rests on empathy, efficiency, and astute problem-solving.
Carmen is a team player who is willing to lead and support. She is eager to learn and is extremely self-motivated. ACT saw these traits in Carmen when she was upskilling while taking our course. Carmen was hired at ACT right after graduation. Since January 2017, Carmen has been an essential member of the ACT team. Carmen provides administrative support to the ACT team and professional support to ACT students, grant application assistance, resumes, job searches, and resource provisioning.
Carmen is originally from Puerto Rico and is bilingual. She is proud of her heritage and strives to make a positive impact on her students and community every day. Carmen lives in Wesley Chapel with her husband. She loves travelling and spending time with her 5 grandchildren.
Eugene Hamric
Eugene Hamric, a proud U.S. Army Veteran, has built a diverse career combining his passions for IT and mentorship. From an early age—starting at just 5 years old—Eugene was captivated by technology, and over the past 17 years, he has transformed that passion into a successful career as an IT professional. He has earned an AS and BS degree, along with numerous IT certifications, and has shared his expertise by training students nationwide as both an IT Instructor and Mentor.
Currently, Eugene is laser-focused on two major goals: first, to complete his Master’s in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at Western Governors University by November 2024, and second, to conquer the challenge of an Olympic Triathlon Sprint—combining his love for competition and sports.
Eugene’s personal mantra, inspired by legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, is: *“Today’s understanding is to defeat yesterday’s training.”* This mindset fuels his drive to constantly improve and empower those he mentors.
Sam Berumen
Samuel Berumen is a dynamic IT instructor and cybersecurity expert with over 31 years of hands‐on experience in project management, IT security, BCP/DRP, and infrastructure administration. He has successfully guided global organizations—including PwC, Masanet, and TATA Consulting Services—through complex technical transitions and audits while bridging the gap between business and technology. Fluent in English and Spanish, Samuel’s approach combines technical excellence with clear, effective communication, making him a trusted advisor and educator in the IT community.
In addition, his extensive professional development is underscored by a comprehensive suite of certifications, including:
- Microsoft
- CompTIA
- ECCouncil
- ITIL4.0
- SCRUM
- VMWare
- Cisco
- PMP
Christie Adams
Christie comes to Access Computer Training as a Seasoned dynamic presenter with excellent customer service and communication skills. Over 20 years of experience providing a positive friendly interactive training environment filled with enthusiasm and energy both in the classroom and virtually. Christie is passionate about teaching and facilitating Microsoft Office 365, Adobe, soft skills and courses for Virtual Training Best Practices to diverse businesses and military personnel. She is passionate about learning new technology demonstrated by recently obtaining a BS degree in Computer Information Science. (Summa Cum Laude)
Christie is USN/USNR Retired having received 2 Navy Achievement Medals, 1984 and 1992. She has the following certifications:
- CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer + (CTT+)
- Certiport Certified Master Instructor Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
- CompTIA Certified Project +
Connie Hyslop
Connie Hyslop owns her own computer training school in Tilton, NH, Hyslop & Associates. As a Computer Instructor, Connie has over 30 years of experience teaching and developing courseware for desktop applications.
She also provides corporate training to businesses throughout New England, educational institutions, computer training companies on a subcontractor basis, and to individual clients.
Connie trained Kristin Pelletier, owner of Access Computer Training back in 2005. They have remained friends ever since.
Connie has taught Kristin everything she knows and continues to be a mentor to Kristin and advisor to Access Computer Training and now teaches the Introduction to Bookkeeping course virtually for Access Computer Training.
Camille Walton
Camille Walton is a job strategizing guru. She has created a system that allows students to realize exactly what they want in a job and how to go after it. Based on her Highlands Career Coaching Certification and previous experience with intensive job coaching coupled with her history of proven student success, Camille knows how to help others recognize their talents and leverage their current skills to obtain high-paying jobs.
Camille has a degree in Civil Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University and an MBA from Duke University. She enjoys helping others and frequently volunteers with charities in her community. Camille joined the ACT team in August of 2020 to assist students with professional development and guidance toward achieving career goals. In addition to perfecting resumes and polishing interview skills, Camille helps ACT students advance their careers.
Camille is also known for wearing 5-inch high heels and sharing her great sense of humor though she is serious about the professional guidance she provides ACT students and is fun to be around. Her presence brings welcome energy to the ACT family.
Lisa Simmons
As an energetic and results-driven leader, Lisa holds extensive experience supporting all aspects of higher education admissions, recruitment, retention and financial aid. During here career as a student liaison and admissions specialist, Lisa has served as a distinguished professional with a warm collaborative nature, positive energy, and sense of humor, cultivating highly motivated teams that meet enrollment goals while remaining empathetic to student needs. Further, she prioritizes team development with her proven track record to lift struggling teams and fostering environments conducive to excellence and growth. A few other notable accomplishments of which I am incredibly proud include:
• Leading with genuine empathy and awareness of the needs and sensitivities of representatives, understanding the repetitive nature of the role and the importance of maintaining a presence of mind to connect with prospective students, and achieving positive results for any team.
• Encouraging representatives to highlight and utilize student strengths and interests to build relationships, and delivering attractive options and program opportunities; influenced better bonding and likelihood of student retention and engagement throughout the program.
• Playing an integral role in the success of student resources platform, authoring and teaching processes adopted by admissions department and lifting student retention and engagement by creating capabilities to explore and self-instruct prior to starting school.
• Instituting recognition programs and team-building activities to maintain high team morale and motivation; built strong relationships that contributed to positive and productive activities.
Tekah Hall
With over 20 years of experience across customer service, customer success, onboarding, training, and implementation, Tekah is known for delivering exceptional client experiences and operational efficiency. She is currently pursuing a Project Management certification to further expand her leadership and execution skills. Outside the office, she channels her creativity through art and photography.
