--- title: The Truth About Tech901’s Classes description: Tech901’s Train. Certify. Employ. model delivers real results. Learn why certifications, accountability, and structure matter in $250 training. image: https://blog.tech901.org/hubfs/Train.%20Certify.%20Employ..png --- [![TECH901-reverse](https://blog.tech901.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Brand%20Logos/TECH901-reverse.png?width=3900&height=1200&name=TECH901-reverse.png "TECH901-reverse")](https://www.tech901.org) ## The Router ![](https://blog.tech901.org/hubfs/Train.%20Certify.%20Employ..png) # The Truth About Tech901’s Classes Published by [Jenny Carmichael](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/author/jenny-carmichael) on 4/22/26, 3:56 PM At Tech901, everything we do comes back to one thing: **Train. Certify. Employ.** That’s not just a message—it’s how the program works. ### **No Shortcuts** We hear it all the time: ![rain Certify Employ message representing Tech901 workforce training model](https://blog.tech901.org/hs-fs/hubfs/13.png?width=276&height=276&name=13.png) “I already have experience.” “I’ve been doing this for years.” “I don’t need that certification.” We understand where that’s coming from.  But in today’s work landscape, experience alone isn’t enough. Technology changes fast. And many roles—especially ones held for 10+ years—tend to focus on what a specific employer needed at that time. That’s not wrong. It’s just limited. To move forward, you have to be open to learning, adapting, and validating your skills beyond what one role required. Because at Tech901, it’s not just about what you’ve done—it’s about what you can prove, build on, and take with you. ### **Why the Structure Exists** Our programs are funded by partners who believe in outcomes. That’s how we’re able to offer courses that typically cost **$3,500+** for just **$250**. But that comes with responsibility: - Certifications are required—not optional - Each course builds on the next - Students must be prepared for what comes next If we skip steps, the results fall apart. And results are the entire point. ![Tech901 certifications earned and post-graduation salary outcomes for program graduates](https://blog.tech901.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-04-22%20at%203.26.50%20PM.png?width=681&height=381&name=Screenshot%202026-04-22%20at%203.26.50%20PM.png) ### **What You’re Getting** For $250, you’re not just getting a class.   You’re getting: - Instructor-led training - Hands-on labs - A certification voucher - Access to an on-site [Pearson VUE](https://share.google/XQECuXu4Iq9loCywH) testing center to complete your certification - A structured pathway forward - Connection to employers and alumni If you’re new to certifications, here’s how the process works: You don’t just attend class and move on. You **train**, then you **prepare**, and then you **sit for the certification exam**. - Your course is built around the certification objectives - You’ll practice with real exam-style material - When you’re ready, you schedule your exam - You take it right here at Tech901 No guesswork. No figuring it out on your own. We don’t just prepare you—we give you the structure and support to finish what you start. ### **What’s Required From You** This only works if you show up and do the work. - **Accountability is required** - **Participation is required** - **Attendance is required** This is not a passive experience. If you’re not ready to engage, push yourself, and follow through—this may not be the right fit. And that’s okay. ### **The Reality** We often meet people with real tech experience—but no certifications. That experience matters. But without validation—and without staying current—it’s harder to move forward and harder for employers to recognize what you bring to the table. Certifications close that gap. > *![Adult learners engaged in technology training and labs at Tech901](https://blog.tech901.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Tecia%20Marshall.png?width=239&height=239&name=Tecia%20Marshall.png)* > >   > > *“I had been doing tech-related work for years, but getting certified gave me something I could point to—and it changed how employers responded.”* > — **Tecia** > >   > >   > >   > > **What Employers Actually Value** We work closely with employers across Memphis, including FedEx, ALSAC, and Regional One Health.   ![Tech901 certifications earned and post-graduation salary outcomes for program graduates](https://blog.tech901.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-04-22%20at%203.33.16%20PM.png?width=1460&height=692&name=Screenshot%202026-04-22%20at%203.33.16%20PM.png) The feedback is consistent: They’re not just looking for exposure to technology—they’re looking for verified skill, consistency, and follow-through. And the results back that up: - **Nearly 500 employers** have hired at least one Tech901 graduate - **2,300+ industry-recognized certifications** earned - **$50M+ economic impact** generated That’s what happens when training, certification, and accountability stay aligned. ### **Bottom Line** We don’t measure success by seats filled—we measure it by certifications earned and people employed. We’re here to help people move forward—with the skills, certifications, and structure to actually get there. No shortcuts. Just a pathway that works. We’re looking for individuals committed to their personal and professional growth—people who understand the value of what Tech901 provides. It’s not the right fit for everyone. But the results speak for themselves. ### **Disclaimer** Already have the skills? There is a **Test-Out Option**—but you’ll need to **verify it through certification** to move forward. Tags: [Certifications](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/certifications), [Career Changer](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/career-changer), [Women in Technology](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/women-in-technology), [Job Training](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/job-training), [Skills Gap](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/skills-gap), [IT training,](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/it-training), [IT Growth, IT Careers, IT Industry](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/it-growth-it-careers-it-industry), [upskilling](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/upskilling) [Back to Blog](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us) ## Related Articles ## [Celebrating a Decade of Impact: Tech901 and CompTIA's Transformation of Memphis' IT Workforce](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/celebrating-a-decade) Over the past ten years, Memphis has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its IT landscape,... 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