microtrain.net

What It Is

MicroTrain Technologies is a career training and certification provider serving the Chicago/Oak Brook area. It focuses on technology, project management, and career reemployment support. The site repeatedly emphasizes “Trained, Certified, Hired,” meaning it helps students return to the workforce or advance their careers through skills training, industry certifications, and employment services.

Core Courses and Services

Its course catalog is fairly broad, covering full-stack web and hybrid mobile development, PMP project management, ITIL, Lean Six Sigma, ScrumMaster/CSPO, APICS supply chain, CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, MOS Office, and more. Classes are primarily instructor-led, delivered either in-person or remotely, with some courses including labs, simulations, discussions, and individual exercises. Career services are a clear differentiator, including resume Gap Analysis, ATS-friendly resumes, LinkedIn optimization, behavioral interview coaching, career planning, employer connections, and free WIOA workshops.

Pricing

The text discloses pricing for some courses: APICS CSCP is 48 hours and costs $2,995, including textbooks, a one-year APICS membership, online learning tools, practice exams, and MicroTrain’s exam pass guarantee; CSPO is 16 hours, listed at $1,260, with a limited-time discounted price of $960; the job search marketing workshop is 6 hours and free. Prices for other courses are not fully listed and need to be checked individually.

Pros and Cons

Its strengths are that the courses are directly tied to mainstream certifications, making it suitable for improving resume competitiveness through credentials. It also combines training with job search support, which is helpful for unemployed people and career changers. Student reviews also mention professional instructors, good facilities, and solid support. The limitations are that its services are clearly localized: much of the value comes from employer relationships in the Chicago area, in-person facilities, and the WIOA process. The website also does not systematically disclose full course pricing, refund policies, payment methods, pass rates, or up-to-date employment outcomes.

Who It’s For

It is best suited for U.S.-based users, especially job seekers, unemployed individuals, and corporate training clients in and around Chicago who want to earn PMP, Scrum, APICS, Cisco, CompTIA, or Microsoft certifications. For users in China who simply want to study remotely on their own, Coursera, edX, Udemy, or official online certification courses may be more convenient.

Access from China

The text does not provide information on access performance from mainland China, payment availability, or Chinese-language support, so its accessibility from China is unknown.