In addition, Fast Lane / Directions Center is certified by the Office for Career and Technical Schools (OCTS) to accept Indiana Workforce Innovation and Opportunity (WIOA) training vouchers, as well as certified to accept Missouri WIOA grants and Missouri non-WIOA MoSCORES grants. Fast Lane / Directions is also eligible to accept the WIOA grant from Washington and New Hampshire through current reciprocity agreements. We are also approved as a WIOA eligible training provider in Maine and Iowa.
Why Customers Choose Fast Lane / Directions:
Small class sizes for one on one instruction
Flexible class options including evening and weekend instructor-led virtual classes
Certified SME Instructors
Convenient on-site and virtual instructor-led courses
Ability to interact with corporate employees for real-world knowledge and experience
Authorized books, pre-tests and exams
Individualized Career Placement Assistance
1:1 Career Coaching and Professional Development
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Fast Lane / Directions WIOA program
How Fast Lane / Directions Helps WIOA Students Thrive
At Fast Lane / Directions, our focus is to prepare students for placement within the job market by providing relevant training and real-world connections. By mixing WIOA students and corporate employees within our classes, students can meet professional contacts and establish a platform for further learning and networking. Students are also able to gain practical knowledge of trends and challenges in the current corporate environment, best preparing them for when they reenter the job market.
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Trained, Certified, Hired!
Fast Lane / Directions’ WIOA program assists all Illinois counties and achieves a high placement rate for our students after completion of their training program. When choosing to focus on In-Demand certification, establishing the required skills and technical knowledge is essential to achieving successful placement in today’s economies.
The job market has never been more competitive and challenging than it is today which is why Directions Training offers a variety of certification courses and career services to support your journey to find employment. Choose from the programs below to learn about our In-Demand WIOA training courses:
Project Management
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In-Demand Jobs:
- Project Manager
- IT Director
- Operations Manager
- Project Coordinator
CompTIA
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In-Demand Jobs:
- Technical Support Specialist
- Customer Support Specialist
- Help Desk Tier 1 or 2
- Entry Level Support Analyst
IT Security
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In-Demand Jobs:
- Director of Security
- Security Analyst
- Compliance Analyst
- IT Support Specialist
Business / Data Analysis
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In-Demand Jobs:
- Business Analyst
- Research Analyst
- Program Analyst
- Business Operations Analyst
Cisco
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In-Demand Jobs:
- Network Administrator
- Network Engineer
- Solutions Architect
- Jr. Network Analyst
Adobe
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In-Demand Jobs:
- Web Designer
- Graphic Designer
- Digital Media Specialist
- Instructional Designer
Additional training is available such as ITIL, Six Sigma, Microsoft Technical, VMWare, and much more.
Contact us for information regarding available courses.
Amazon Web Services | AWS Training
AWS Cloud Essentials
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The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner is intended for individuals who have the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively demonstrate an overall understanding of the AWS Cloud. Students will earn the AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification. The Cloud Essentials program will include the AWS courses and up to three courses in our catalog under the business or IT course offerings. Please note: Directions will provide a discount off the listed price to match an $8,000 or $10,000 voucher.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
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Students will learn how to design cloud architectures, starting small and working on large-scale enterprise-level designs—and everything in between. Starting with the Well-Architected Framework, students will be immersed in AWS services like compute, storage, database, networking, security, monitoring, automation, optimization, benefits of de-coupling applications and serverless, building for resilience, and understanding costs. Using hands-on labs, students will apply knowledge from lectures to gain skills. The Certified Solution Architect Program will include the AWS courses and up to three courses in our catalog under the business or IT course offerings. Please note: Directions will provide a discount off the listed price to match an $8,000 voucher.
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate
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Students learn how to create automatable and repeatable deployments of networks and systems on the AWS platform. The course covers the specific AWS features and tools related to configuration and deployment, in addition to best practices for configuring and deploying systems. The SysOps Administrator program will include the AWS courses and up to three courses in our catalog under the business or IT course offerings. Please note: Directions will provide a discount off the listed price to match an $8,000 voucher.
AWS Certified Developer - Associate
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Students learn how to use the AWS SDK to develop secure and scalable cloud applications. Students explore how to interact with AWS using code and also learn about key concepts, best practices, and troubleshooting tips. Students learn how to use the combination of tools, practices, and cultural philosophy of DevOps to improve an organization’s ability to develop, deliver, and maintain applications and services at high velocity on AWS. This course also focuses on Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), microservices, infrastructure as code, monitoring and logging, and additional core principles of DevOps. The Certified Developer program will include the AWS courses and up to three courses in our catalog under the business or IT course offerings. Please note: Directions will provide a discount off the listed price to match an $8,000 voucher.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
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This course covers how to build complex solutions which incorporate data services, governance, and security on AWS. This course introduces specialized AWS services, including AWS Direct Connect and AWS Storage Gateway to support Hybrid architecture. It also covers designing best practices for building scalable, elastic, secure, and highly available applications on AWS. The Certified Solutions Architect Professional program will include the AWS courses and up to three courses in our catalog under the business or IT course offerings. Please note: Directions will provide a discount off the listed price to match an $8,000 voucher.
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional
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This course teaches students how to use the combination of tools, practices, and cultural philosophy of DevOps to improve an organization’s ability to develop, deliver, and maintain applications and services at high velocity on AWS. This course focuses on Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), microservices, infrastructure as code, monitoring and logging, and additional core principles of DevOps. The Certified DevOps Engineer Professional program will include the AWS courses and up to three courses in our catalog under the business or IT course offerings. Please note: Directions will provide a discount off the listed price to match an $8,000 voucher. listed price to match an $8,000 voucher.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are courses offered in the evenings and on the weekends?
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Select courses are available from 6pm-9pm or 6:30-9:30pm Monday-Friday and some Saturdays from 8am-1pm. Please contact the Fast Lane / Directions WIOA Department at 855.575.8900 for more information.
If I secure employment, can I finish my remaining courses later?
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You may adjust your schedule as needed to accommodate employment.
I would like to learn more about the live virtual, instructor-led courses?
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- Classes are live and taught by a certified instructor who is located in a different state. You may access your live virtual courses from home or, from our Chicago campus.
- The instructor will share their screen and may use additional resources such as a web cam, power point or other materials as part of your course instruction.
- You have the option to ask questions live through your microphone or chat bar.
- Classes are offered M-F from the hours of 7am-6pm or, evening classes are offered from 6pm-9pm or 6:30pm-9pm.
How long does it take to complete all courses?
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Most clients complete all boot camps (boot camps are 5 days or less) within 2-3 months.
If I fail an exam, is an exam retake included?
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Students are allowed one complimentary exam retake for select classes only.
Do you offer Career services and support?
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All students receive access to Placement Assistance.
This will include:
- 1:1 Coaching
- Interview preparation
- Resume and cover letter assistance
- LinkedIn profile setup/review
Fully Accredited by Office for Career and Technical Schools
This institution is regulated by:
Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Office for Career and Technical Schools
10 N Senate Ave, Suite SE 308
Indianapolis IN 46204
OCTS@dwd.in.gov
http://www.in.gov/dwd/2731.htm
