What VTEC Training does

VTEC Training is a privately held IT and business training provider headquartered in South Portland, Maine, founded in 1996. The company delivers instructor-led certification preparation across more than a dozen vendor ecosystems, including CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, CASP+, Cloud Essentials+), Cisco (CCNA through CCIE), Microsoft (Azure, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, SQL Server, Office), EC-Council (Certified Ethical Hacker), Oracle, VMware, and others. It also offers PMP exam preparation, Java, Linux, Adobe, Tableau, and security awareness training. The underlying technology stack combines a proprietary Learning Management System with Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT), Remote Classroom Instruction (RCI), a state-of-the-art physical classroom (capped at 15 students), and on-demand eLearning platforms such as CompTIA CertMaster Learn. VTEC is a Pearson VUE, Kryterion, and Prometric authorized test center, enabling same-site exam proctoring.

The company's revenue model rests on per-course fees ($295 for single-day Office courses to $4,895 for five-day Oracle bootcamps), private group training for organizations of five or more at reduced per-person rates, custom on-site and consulting engagements, training facility rentals, and recurring on-demand eLearning subscriptions. Its go-to-market combines direct enrollment through vtec.org, inside sales, multi-channel digital marketing, and event-driven vendor ecosystem partnerships. Customer segments include working IT professionals, career changers, corporate organizations, enterprise security teams, and military-connected individuals. In 2026 VTEC announced the development of a national-scale VTEC National Military Training & Hiring Campus at Fort Gillem, Georgia, in partnership with the U.S. Army, with a stated goal of training 10,000 people and supporting 700 jobs over five years. The company has no publicly disclosed revenue, no known external funding, and operates with 11-50 employees.

VTEC maintains multiple vendor authorizations (Microsoft Silver Learning Partner, CompTIA Authorized Training Center, EC-Council Authorized Training Center, Cisco Learning Partner, Oracle partner, Veeam Pro Partner) and is licensed as a Post Secondary Education Institution by the Maine Department of Education. Its EC-Council CEH program is recognized under CNSS 4013 by the NSA. The company has no documented M&A activity, leadership changes, or external funding events; ownership is described as independently/founder-held. Operational status is active, with course schedules published through 2026.

Name

VTEC Training

Legal name

VTEC Training

Website

https://vtec.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Training Services

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Computer Training (61142), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Infrastructure, Networking & Systems Administration Training (BPAEANAJ), Systems Administration & IT Operations (Windows/Linux, Monitoring, ITSM) (EDABAFAH), Networking & Telecommunications (Routing/Switching, Wireless, VoIP) (EDABAFAG), IT Support & End-User Computing (Helpdesk, Desktop, M365/Google Workspace) (EDABAFAN), Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching) (BPAEANAN), Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB), Certification & Credentialed Creator Programs (MPACALAI)

Keywords

• IT certification training
• Instructor-led training
• Cybersecurity training
• Professional development courses
• Enterprise training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

South Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Enrollment Fees: VTEC charges per-course fees for individual and corporate training enrollments. Course prices range from $295 for single-day courses to $4,895 for comprehensive 5-day certification bootcamps. Additional fees may apply for courseware, exams, and lab access.
2. Private Group Training: Customized private training for groups of 5 or more at reduced per-person rates. Training can be conducted at VTEC facilities, client sites, or virtually.
3. Consulting Services: Enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, SharePoint, CRM, and Microsoft Office consulting engagements with fixed project fees or hourly rates.
4. Room Rental: Rental of training facilities and classrooms to organizations hosting seminars or their own training sessions.
5. On-Demand eLearning Subscriptions: Self-paced online courses with access periods ranging from 90 days to one year, including digital courseware and certification exam prep materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VTEC Training delivers instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, and on-demand IT and business training programs covering certifications from CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, EC-Council, Oracle, and others. The company offers bootcamps, customized private training for corporate groups, consulting services in enterprise architecture and cybersecurity, and training facility rentals from its South Portland, Maine campus.

Product overview

VTEC Training is a comprehensive IT and business training services company offering instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, and on-demand courses. The core offering comprises certification preparation programs including CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, CASP+, Linux+, Server+, IT Fundamentals, Cloud Essentials+, Data+, Project+), Cisco (routing/switching, security, collaboration, data center, cloud, wireless, design tracks), Microsoft (Azure, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, SQL Server, SharePoint, Office applications), and EC-Council (Certified Ethical Hacker). Additional offerings include professional development courses in Oracle Database, Tableau, Java, Linux, VMware, Adobe, PMP certification, and cybersecurity awareness training. The company also provides customized private training for organizations, consulting services, and training facility room rentals. Delivery methods include in-person instruction at the South Portland, Maine facility, virtual instructor-led training, and self-paced online learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IT and Business Training Instructor-led and virtual training programs for IT and business professionals, covering certifications, technical skills, and professional development courses delivered at the South Portland facility or remotely.
• CompTIA Certification Training Vendor-neutral certification preparation courses including A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Server+, CySA+, PenTest+, CASP+, IT Fundamentals, Cloud Essentials+, Data+, and Project+.
• Cisco Certification Training Career certification programs covering routing and switching, security, collaboration, data center, cloud, wireless, and design tracks from entry (CCNA) to expert (CCIE) level.
• Microsoft Technical Certification Training Microsoft certification preparation including Azure Administrator, Azure Developer, Azure Security, Azure AI, Power Platform, Microsoft 365, and SQL Server courses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Train over 10,000 people within five years (Fort Gillem Campus)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Certified Silver Learning Partner authorized to deliver Microsoft certification training including Azure, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Office applications. VTEC offers official Microsoft courses and certification exam preparation.
• CompTIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationCompTIA Authorized Training Center delivering certification programs including A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, CASP+, Linux+, Server+, and Cloud Essentials+. Over two million CompTIA certifications awarded globally.
• EC-CouncilcoreTechnology or IntegrationEC-Council Security Authorized Training Center providing Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CISSP preparation, and other cybersecurity certification programs. Recognized by CNSS 4013 and ANSI accredited.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco Learning Partner offering career certification tracks including CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, and specialized certifications in routing & switching, security, collaboration, data center, and wireless.
• Dell SecureWorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for security awareness training solutions. Dell SecureWorks provides content and methodologies for VTEC's cyber security certification and awareness training programs, designed by top IT security advisors.
• Panera BreadminorOthersVTEC is located above Panera Bread in Cornerbrook Plaza. Panera provides catering options for VTEC's training facilities.
• Fort Gillem (U.S. Army)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment of VTEC National Military Training & Hiring Campus at Fort Gillem to connect military-connected individuals with employers, train over 10,000 people, and support 700 jobs within five years.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Learning Tree International: Established IT and management training provider with an instructor-led model, broad vendor course catalog, and government/enterprise delivery experience — overlaps with VTEC's PMP and IT certification offerings.
• Skillsoft: Enterprise digital learning provider with broad IT certification, leadership, and compliance content; competes with VTEC across both on-demand and instructor-led/government training channels.
• ExitCertified (Skillsoft): Authorized training partner for major IT vendors with both physical classroom delivery and corporate on-site training — comparable authorized-channel model to VTEC, now part of Skillsoft.
• Global Knowledge Training: Long-established, larger enterprise IT training provider offering the same authorized vendor (Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud) certification catalog with broader geographic and enterprise reach.

Emerging players

• Cyber Defense Labs: Niche cybersecurity and workforce development training provider with CISA/NSA-aligned programs and government contracting exposure — a comparable emerging player in the same security training niche.
• Pluralsight: Large-scale enterprise technology learning platform offering on-demand certification prep across many of the same vendors (Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, Google) — competes directly with VTEC's on-demand eLearning subscriptions.
• Test Pass Academy (ITProTV / ACI Learning): Subscription-based certification video training platform covering CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, and (ISC)² — directly competitive with VTEC's on-demand eLearning subscription tiers.

Direct peers

• Infosec Institute: Specialized cybersecurity training provider offering CISSP, CEH, Security+, and other EC-Council/CompTIA certifications via bootcamps and eLearning — direct overlap with VTEC's security catalog.
• ONLC Training Centers: Authorized training partner delivering vendor certification courses across multiple physical classroom sites and remote formats; comparable headcount, vendor mix, and authorized-center go-to-market to VTEC.
• New Horizons Worldwide: Largest global network of authorized IT training centers delivering CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, and EC-Council certification prep via instructor-led and VILT formats — directly mirrors VTEC's core authorized-channel business model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vtectraining
• Facebookfacebook.com/vtecmaine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vtec

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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