NexGenT

What NexGenT does

NexGenT, operating commercially as NGT Academy, is a private, Austin-based IT vocational training company founded in 2016 by Air Force veteran and former Cisco/Arista engineer Terry Kim. The company delivers fully online, hands-on programs that prepare career changers — particularly those from non-technical backgrounds and military veterans — for entry-level network engineering and cybersecurity roles, targeting a 4–6 month path to job readiness at an average graduate starting salary of $85,000. Its core product is the Full Stack Network Engineer (FSNE) program combined with the Cybersecurity Accelerator, supported by a tiered FSNA → FSNE → FSNP certification ladder and a Network+ Mastermind subscription module.

The platform is delivered via learn.nexgent.com using virtual lab environments, Cisco Packet Tracer, and Oracle VirtualBox for hands-on practice, with third-party Practice Labs integration for additional lab environments. NexGenT monetizes primarily through program tuition on monthly subscription-style payment plans (specific pricing not publicly disclosed), supplemented by student referral commissions ($250–$500 per successful referral), subscription products, and small hardware add-ons such as a $37 CompTIA Network+ Jump Drive. Go-to-market combines content marketing, community-led growth via a Mighty Networks community and a "Wall of Love" of graduate testimonials, and a GI Bill pathway for veterans through a partnership with International American University. The company has trained roughly 10,000 students since 2016, holds a 4.8/5 Trustpilot rating, and has raised approximately $18.1M across disclosed funding rounds, most recently a $15M Series 2 led by Altos Ventures in November 2018.

Name

NexGenT

Legal name

NexGenT Inc.

Website

https://nexgent.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NexGenT (NGT Academy) is a private online IT vocational training company founded in 2016 that delivers hands-on network engineering and cybersecurity bootcamp programs for career changers and military veterans, targeting job readiness in 4–6 months.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Career Training / Vocational Education

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cybersecurity Technical Skills (Security Engineering, SOC, Pen Testing) (EDABAFAF), Infrastructure, Networking & Systems Administration Training (BPAEANAJ), Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA), Systems Administration & Infrastructure (Windows/Linux) (EDAOAIAE), Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching) (BPAEANAN)

Keywords

• IT career training
• Network engineering certification
• Cybersecurity bootcamp
• Online vocational education
• Military IT training

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Tuition: Tuition for Full Stack Network Engineer + Cybersecurity Accelerator programs with flexible payment plans. Pricing not publicly disclosed - requires consultation with career advisors.
2. Student Referral Program: Referral commissions paid to existing students who refer friends - $250 to $500 depending on program enrolled
3. Subscription Products: Monthly subscription-based products including Network+ Mastermind. Monthly fees plus applicable taxes charged to user accounts.
4. Hardware Add-ons: Physical add-ons including $37 CompTIA Network+ Jump Drive and program kits shipped to students who complete FSNA

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NexGenT (NGT Academy) delivers 100% online IT career training programs that take students from zero technical experience to job-ready network engineers or cybersecurity professionals in 4-6 months. The flagship offering is the Full Stack Network Engineer + Cybersecurity Accelerator program, covering routing, switching, wireless, security, data center, cloud, automation, and virtualization, with preparation for Cisco CCNA and CompTIA Security+/Network+ certifications, hands-on virtual labs, and 1:1 career coaching plus job placement support.

Product overview

NexGenT (NGT Academy) is an IT career training company offering a portfolio of vocational education programs centered around network engineering and cybersecurity. The core product is the Full Stack Network Engineer + Cybersecurity Accelerator, which combines two main tracks: the Full Stack Network Engineer (FSNE) program and the Cybersecurity Accelerator. These are supported by foundational (FSNA) and professional (FSNP) certification levels, a Network+ Mastermind subscription product, and Career Success Team services for job placement support. The company also offers a GI Bill partnership for veterans through International American University and has announced an upcoming AI career track.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Stack Network Engineer + Cybersecurity Accelerator Flagship training program combining network engineering and cybersecurity skills, featuring hands-on labs, Cisco CCNA and CompTIA Security+ certification preparation, and career services support designed to get students job-ready in 4-6 months. Targeted at career changers from non-technical backgrounds and military veterans.
• Full Stack Network Engineer (FSNE) Network engineering certification program covering routing, switching, wireless, security, data center, cloud, automation, virtualization, and voice over IP to produce versatile full-stack network engineers. Available as a standalone track and as part of the combined program.
• Cybersecurity Accelerator Cybersecurity training program covering information security frameworks, network infrastructure security, security and cryptography, information security policy, and defense-in-depth principles. Designed to prepare students for CompTIA Security+ and related certifications.
• Full Stack Network Associate (FSNA) Foundational certification program covering 100 real-world IT skills that employers look for, serving as the entry point for career transformation in IT and preparing students to progress to the FSNE track.
• Full Stack Network Professional (FSNP) Advanced certification level following FSNE, positioning graduates for promotions and higher-paying roles with reported average salaries of $100k-$200k.
• Career Success Team Services One-on-one and one-to-many coaching sessions covering resume writing, cover letter preparation, LinkedIn optimization, personal branding, and interview preparation. Bundled with the flagship program to support graduate job placement.
• Network+ Mastermind Monthly subscription-based product for CompTIA Network+ exam preparation, charged monthly plus applicable taxes to user accounts on the learning platform.
• GI Bill Partnership Program Through partnership with International American University (IAU), eligible U.S. veterans can use GI Bill benefits to enroll in the Certificate Full Stack Network Engineer Program or Certificate Cybersecurity Accelerator, potentially at no out-of-pocket cost.
• Student Referral Program Program allowing current NGT students to refer friends who enroll, earning $250 to $500 in referral commissions depending on the program the referred friend joins.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000 students trained since 2016
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International American University (IAU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGI Bill partnership allowing eligible veterans to use their education benefits to enroll in NGT Academy programs. Veterans can access Certificate Full Stack Network Engineer Program or Certificate Cybersecurity Accelerator at potentially no out-of-pocket cost through this university partnership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• General Assembly: Global bootcamp (now part of Adecco) offering tech, data, and design programs with career services. Comparable bootcamp/career-services model but materially broader curriculum and far larger scale.
• Pluralsight: Large-scale enterprise IT and cloud skills platform with assessment, labs, and certification prep. Overlaps with NGT's networking/cybersecurity curriculum but is broader and primarily B2B/self-serve.

Direct peers

• Flatiron School: Established immersive bootcamp (now owned by K12 Inc.) offering software engineering and cybersecurity programs with career services. Comparable bootcamp model, certification outcomes, and career-coaching stack.
• Springboard: Online career-focused bootcamp offering mentor-led tracks in cyber security, data, and software with job guarantees and outcome-based claims. Closely comparable D2C model, pricing opacity, and career-services motion.
• Coding Dojo: Multi-stack online and in-person bootcamp offering software, cybersecurity, and data programs with career services. Comparable D2C bootcamp structure and career-changer target persona.
• BloomTech (formerly Lambda School): Pioneer of the income-share agreement / outcome-based online tech bootcamp. Closely comparable D2C enrollment, career-services focus, and outcome-claim-driven marketing, though broader in software/data than NGT's networking focus.
• BrainStation: Online and in-person tech bootcamp covering web development, data, and cyber with career services. Comparable D2C bootcamp motion and outcome-driven marketing for career changers.
• INE (Internetwork Expert): Specialist IT training platform focused on networking and cybersecurity certifications (Cisco, AWS, Juniper). Closely aligned with NGT's networking curriculum depth and certification-prep positioning.
• ACI Learning (ITProTV): IT and cybersecurity training provider offering video-based certification prep (CompTIA, Cisco, AWS) to both individuals and enterprises. Direct overlap with NGT's network and cybersecurity certification curriculum and target learner.

Emerging players

• TryHackMe: Gamified, subscription-based cybersecurity training platform with hands-on labs popular with career changers. Competes with NGT's cybersecurity track on affordability and accessibility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nexgent
• Facebookfacebook.com/nexgent
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nexgent

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors14 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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