IT Career at a Glance
Hunter’s Computer Tech program is hands-on from day one. You build your own working computer early in the program and keep it. By graduation you can repair hardware, set up and secure networks, and support Windows, Mac, and Linux, and you are ready to sit for the CompTIA A+ exam. It runs in person at the Levittown and Medford campuses, with an evening option that takes about 15 months so you can train without quitting your job.
Most tech training starts with a slideshow. This one starts with a screwdriver.
In Hunter’s Computer Technician Networking Specialist program, the one most people just call Computer Tech, you are not watching someone else work. You are at the bench with a pile of parts, building a working computer from the ground up. And when you graduate, that machine, along with your networking and electronics tools, is yours to keep.
That is the whole idea here. You learn tech by doing tech.
“Hunter’s Computer Tech program was hands-on from day one. Building my own PC and working with real equipment was awesome. The instructors are seriously experienced, and the small classes meant you actually connected with everyone.”
— Dominick P., Hunter Computer Tech graduate
By the Time You Finish, Here Is What You Can Do
Walk in knowing nothing. Walk out able to crack open any machine, figure out what is wrong, and fix it. You will rebuild computers, diagnose bad hardware, and troubleshoot the problems that make most people give up and call for help.
You will also do what the go-to tech person at every company gets asked to do. Stand up a network from the cabling up, wired or wireless. Keep Windows, Mac, and Linux machines running. Lock a network down against real threats, and know what to do when something goes wrong, from incident response to disaster recovery. You will even work with the cloud, virtualization, and Windows Server tools that real workplaces run on.
None of that is theory you forget after the test. It is the actual job.
Proof It Works, Before You Even Graduate
The program prepares you to sit for the CompTIA A+ certification, the credential hiring managers look for first, and it covers Network+ material, too.
Then there is the externship. Before you finish, you are placed in a real workplace doing real work, so you walk into interviews with experience instead of just a diploma. Hunter graduates have gone on to companies like AT&T, Optimum, GE Aviation, Mercedes-Benz, and Microsoft, landing roles like field service technician, computer repair technician, technical support specialist, and desktop support technician.
“I recommend the Computer Tech class. All the staff really care about your education so you can show potential employers your skills. I got hired by Microsoft as a service advisor technician and love every minute of it.”
— Marc S., Computer Tech graduate
And You Can Do It at Night
Here is the part that makes it real for people with bills and a job. Computer Tech is offered in the evenings at both the Levittown and Medford campuses and runs about 15 months. If you can go full time, there is a faster seven and a half month day track, too.
Evenings mean you do not have to choose between a paycheck and a new career. You keep earning during the day and learn at night, in person, on real equipment, in small classes where the instructor actually knows your name. For a lot of career changers on Long Island, that schedule is the whole reason this is possible.
Whom This Is For
If you are the person who likes taking things apart to see how they work, who would rather fix it than read about it, this is your lane. You do not need experience, and you do not need a tech background. You just need to like working with your hands and solving problems you can put your hands on.
If that sounds like you, take a look at the program and ask about the evening schedule. The admissions teams in Levittown and Medford can walk you through it at hunterbusinessschool.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you really build your own computer?
Yes. You build a working computer in the program, and it is yours to keep, along with your networking and electronics tools, once you meet graduation requirements.
Are there evening classes for Computer Tech on Long Island?
Yes. Computer Tech runs in the evenings at both the Levittown and Medford campuses and takes about 15 months. A seven and a half month day option is also available.
What will I be able to do when I finish?
Repair and build computers, set up and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks, support Windows, Mac, and Linux systems, and secure a network. You will also be prepared to sit for the CompTIA A+ exam.
Do I need experience to start?
No. The program is built for beginners and career changers with no tech background.
What jobs can it lead to?
Roles like field service technician, computer repair technician, technical support specialist, and desktop support technician, with Long Island employers that have hired Hunter grads including AT&T, Optimum, GE Aviation, and Mercedes-Benz.
Ready to Build Your Tech Career?
If you like working with your hands and want a tech career you can train for at night, this is your move. Ask about the evening schedule and the next start date. Call the Levittown campus at 516.796.1000 or Medford at 631.736.7360, or get started today at hunterbusinessschool.edu.