Robert Richardson III completed the IT Essentials course at Midwest ASTC, LLC Academy in the United States on July 28, 2016, as certified by instructor William H. Wolfe II. The course covered configuring devices and operating systems for connectivity, security, and troubleshooting, as well as installing and maintaining computer hardware and software components. Richardson demonstrated proficiency in topics including networking, printer sharing, mobile device management, and performing preventative maintenance on personal computers.