What Is CTSTraining.com and What Does It Offer?

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CTSTraining.com is the website of a computer training company that runs instructor-led classes in the Chicago area and its suburbs. It is aimed at people who want structured, classroom-style IT and business software training rather than self-paced online courses. The catalog covers Microsoft Office, accounting software, Adobe creative tools, web development, tech/networking certifications, and project management, with training centers listed in Chicago, Schaumburg, and Naperville, plus Northbrook in the site's title.

Who this is for

The site suits you if you want:

  • Instructor-led classes in a physical training center in the Chicago region
  • Certification prep for IT and project management credentials (CompTIA, Cisco, PMP, and similar)
  • Workplace software skills such as Excel, QuickBooks, or Adobe applications
  • Group or private training, including onsite delivery for a team

It is less suited to someone who wants a purely online, self-paced subscription, since the emphasis is on scheduled classes and physical locations.

Class categories

The catalog is organized into these main groups:

Category Example classes
Microsoft Office Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, Project, SharePoint, Outlook, Windows, Visio
Accounting Excel, QuickBooks
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Premiere, After Effects, Captivate
Web WordPress, PHP, HTML and CSS, MySQL, JavaScript, Bootstrap, online marketing
Tech / Networking CompTIA A+, CCNA, Network+, Security+, CompTIA CTT+
Project management PMP, ITIL, Agile, Microsoft Project, SQL Queries, Six Sigma, Business Analysis, SharePoint, Tableau

The site also lists newer topics such as AI prompt engineering, Azure, Python, AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, and a Microsoft Certified Data Analyst Associate track.

Locations and contact

Training centers are listed for:

  • Chicago — (312) 923-2100
  • Naperville — (630) 245-6911
  • Schaumburg — (847) 240-1972

Northbrook appears in the site's title as a served area. The site also offers a downloadable class catalog, so you can check current schedules and outlines before committing.

Beyond scheduled classes

Alongside open-enrollment classes, the site advertises:

  • Private training — one-on-one or closed-group sessions
  • Onsite training — delivered at your organization
  • Consulting — Microsoft Access database and QuickBooks consulting
  • Training room rentals — for organizations needing space
  • Tutoring — additional support outside class
  • Coupons — listed as a separate section

It also references WIOA/TAA funding information, which is relevant if you are seeking government-supported training and need to confirm eligibility.

How to decide if it fits

  1. Identify the specific skill or certification you need (for example, Excel for reporting, or Security+ for IT work).
  2. Check whether that class appears in the catalog and at a location you can reach.
  3. Download the class catalog or call the center nearest you to confirm schedule, format, and current pricing — the site does not publish prices, so you will need to ask.
  4. If you are funding training through WIOA or TAA, review the WIOA candidate information and orientation form before enrolling.

The main practical constraint is geography: this is a Chicago-area provider, so the value depends on being able to attend in person or arranging onsite/private delivery.