Courses
Find the Course That’s Right for You
In partnership with a number of respected regional institutions, we offer a wide range of courses suited to train, educate, and motivate our scholars to pursue sustainable and fulfilling careers in the tech industry. Through Level Up 412 coursework, our scholars not only develop practical skill sets that are quickly applicable to their preferred career field; they also develop a passion for learning – engaging with experienced instructors and fellow scholars who share their enthusiasm for the tech industry.
Explore courses in programming, web development, cyber security, information technology, mechatronics, and more!
Registration occurs on a rolling basis, unless otherwise noted. All courses are free of charge to eligible applicants.
Eligibility: LevelUp412 is an equitable-access initiative open to residents of the City of Pittsburgh and select outerlying municipalities (McKees Rocks, Stowe, Homestead, Braddock, North Braddock, East Pittsburgh, Wilkinsburg, Duquesne, and McKeesport).
Overview: Financial motivation and preparation for workforce transitions. Participants in need of tech or connectivity gain access and learn sustainable integration into lifestyle and budget.
Skills obtained: Financial planning, workforce transitions, access to internet. Online banking, service appointments over Zoom, and other services are taught, as necessary.
Provider: Financial Empowerment Centers
Student Age: Adult, 18+
Length: 1:1 Monthly meetings throughout, as needed by participant
Overview: This course provides students with the knowledge and skills consistent with the objectives for CompTIA A+ certification to install, maintain, customize and operate a personal computer system. Topics include: system architecture, boot process, command line interface, motherboards, memory, installing and optimizing storage devices, input/output devices, managing and supporting a Windows operating system environment, networked computers, printers, mobile devices and troubleshooting fundamentals.
Call the Homewood Brushton CCAC at 412.371.1600 & mention Level Up 412.
Provider: CCAC
Student Age: Adults
Length: 16 week course
Overview: Partner organization teaching life sciences through hands-on learning and technology.
Provider: YMCA Homewood-Brushton
Student Age: Ages 9-12
Length: Wednesday
Overview: This is a general computer literacy course. Students develop skills with common applications to use a computer as a tool, make informed decisions concerning computer generated information and obtain basic information systems concepts and terminology.
Skills obtained: Students learn computer fundamentals (hardware, software, using a Microsoft Windows operating system), essential applications (word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software), working online (networks, Internet and email) and the impact of computing and the Internet on society.
Call the Homewood Brushton CCAC at 412.371.1600 & mention Level Up 412.
Provider: CCAC
Student Age: Adult, 17+
Length: 16 week course
Overview: Course explores technical issues involved with computers and information technology.
Skills obtained: Students will be able to set up a basic workstation, conduct basic software installation, establish basic network connectivity, identify compatibility issues, identify/prevent basic security risks and demonstrate knowledge in the areas of safety and preventative maintenance of computers.
Call the Homewood Brushton CCAC at 412.371.1600 & mention Level Up 412.
Provider: CCAC
Student Age: Adult, 17+
Length: 16 week course
Overview: Youth will learn how to build robots and represent their community in regional and national competitions.
Provider: YMCA Homewood-Brushton
Student Age: Ages 9-12
Length: Monday
Overview: This course introduces students to computer networking fundamentals. Using a Microsoft Windows Server-based LAN environment, students practice network administration concepts and activities.
Skills obtained: fundamental network design, network hardware, network operating systems software, data communications, configuration and installation, internetworking, and troubleshooting basic network problems.
Call the Homewood Brushton CCAC at 412.371.1600 & mention Level Up 412.
Provider: CCAC
Student Age: Adult, 17+
Length: 16 week course
Overview: Introduction to the creative world of coding where students build, learn, and program robots. Students can build and rebuild 5 cool multifunctional robot models.
Provider: Homewood Children’s Village
Student Age: Youth, grades 3- 5
Length: Weekly 1 hour session x 4 weeks
Overview: Students will utilize stop motion technology to learn the basics of stop motion animation and movie-making. Notably, students will be responsible for set design, story diagraming, character creations, filming, animating, and advertising their movies.
Provider: YMCA Homewood-Brushton
Student Age: Ages 9-12
Length: Friday
Overview: Digital footprint workshop. Students will explore their online identities and the long-term impact of posting and sharing on social media,
Provider: Homewood Children’s Village
Student Age: Youth, High School
Length: Single 1 hr session