BLOOMINGTON – Code/IT Academy is accepting applicants for the next 10-week, information technology (IT) training class that starts February 17, 2026. Residents across the 11-county Indiana Uplands region are eligible to apply and training leads to local, in-demand careers in tech. Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Code/IT Academy is beginner-friendly, no prior experience is needed. Participants will build essential skills and be prepared to earn the CompTIA Tech+ certification, qualifying them for entry-level IT roles.
The training class is free and loaner laptops are available. Accepted applicants will also receive career coaching, job search support, and the opportunity to continue their IT education.
The program is offered through a partnership between , , and .
Applications are due by February 2. For details and to apply, visit .
Ivy Tech Bloomington offers more than 40 career and four-year transfer programs, with courses that start multiple times per year for quick entry and graduation. To get started, apply online at or email askBloomington@ivytech.edu. For information on free, short-term training programs, visit .
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51¶ÌÊÓƵ is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
