What Applied Technology Academy does

Applied Technology Academy (ATA) is a privately held US-based professional training provider founded in 2004 and headquartered in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The firm operates training facilities in Tampa and Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida; Montgomery, Alabama; San Antonio, Texas; and Herndon, Virginia, and it delivers globally through virtual instructor-led and on-demand channels. ATA employs 11-50 staff and is led by President and CEO Lynn Fisher.

ATA's core offering is authorized IT, AI, and cybersecurity certification training delivered through instructor-led classroom, virtual instructor-led, on-demand, custom/blended, and private on-site formats. Underlying technology includes the CYBER RANGES cloud-based simulation platform, a Hack The Box integration with AI-powered scenario generation, and an AI-powered assessment engine that auto-generates cybersecurity exercises and injects mapped to security frameworks. The company is authorized by roughly 20 certification bodies, including AWS, CompTIA (Outstanding Partnership Award), EC-Council (Academia Circle of Excellence 3 consecutive years), OffSec, SANS Institute, ISC2, ISACA, CertNexus (Platinum), Cyber AB (CMMC Licensed Training Provider), Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, the Linux Foundation, the DevOps Institute, PMI, the Python Institute, the Blockchain Training Alliance, Security Blue Team, and the CACI DarkBlue Intelligence Suite.

ATA generates revenue through course fees, certification exam fees, and training program contracts delivered to government, military, and corporate clients, plus individual-paid and veteran-funded tuition. Distribution combines direct sales, GSA Schedule procurement (contract 19:547QTCA21D00A0), and referral partnerships with certification bodies and reseller partners. The primary customer segments are US government and defense (DoD 8140, CMMC, SkillBridge, Credentialing Assistance) and corporate enterprises (custom IT/cybersecurity upskilling), with secondary segments of individual IT professionals and military veterans. Notable recent product activity includes the 2025 launch of IntelliCademy, a 5-day AI/ML practitioner course aligned with DoD 8140 work role 623.

Name

Applied Technology Academy

Legal name

Applied Technology Academy

Website

https://appliedtechnologyacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Applied Technology Academy is a private US-based professional training provider founded in 2004 delivering IT, AI, and cybersecurity certification courses via classroom, virtual, and on-demand formats. It serves US Department of Defense, corporate clients, and individual IT professionals through authorized vendor partnerships and a GSA Schedule contract.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Professional Training and Certification Services

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Software Engineering & Application Development Training (Languages, Frameworks, Testing) (BPAEANAI), Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB)

Keywords

• IT certification training
• Cybersecurity education
• DoD 8140 workforce
• Professional development services
• Cloud and networking training

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Walton Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: ATA generates revenue through delivering professional IT, AI, and cybersecurity training services. They offer multiple delivery formats including instructor-led classroom training, virtual instructor-led training, on-demand online learning, and custom/blended training solutions. Revenue comes from course fees, certification exam fees, and training program contracts with government and corporate clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Applied Technology Academy is a privately held IT professional training provider that delivers authorized certification courses and workforce development programs in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, networking, project management, and programming. The company serves U.S. government and defense agencies (under DoD 8140/8570 and CMMC frameworks), corporate enterprises, and individual IT professionals through instructor-led, virtual, on-demand, and customized training formats.

Product overview

Applied Technology Academy is a training and education services company offering instructor-led, virtual, blended, and on-demand professional certification training. The portfolio spans AI/ML (IntelliCademy, CertNexus CAIP, Python-based AI/ML Practitioner), cybersecurity (Offensive Security/Red Teaming, Defensive/Purple Team, Hack The Box, CYBER RANGES, SANS/GIAC), cloud computing (AWS, Azure, OpenStack), networking (Python/Ansible network automation, CCNA/CCNP), and project management (PMI PMP/CAPM, Agile/Scrum). Key certification partnerships include CompTIA (Outstanding Partnership Award), EC-Council (Academia Circle of Excellence), Cyber AB CMMC (Licensed Training Provider), ISC2, Microsoft, and AWS. Training is delivered through multiple formats: classroom, virtual instructor-led, blended, on-demand, and fully customized private sessions. The company serves individuals, corporate teams, and government/military clients with career pathway programs, compliance certifications (CMMC CCP/CCA), and specialized DoD programs (SkillBridge, 8140).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cybersecurity Certification Training Programs Authorized training programs covering cybersecurity certifications from CompTIA, EC-Council, (ISC)², and others, designed for IT professionals, government cyber workforce personnel, and defense contractors needing DoD 8140-aligned credentials.
• Cloud Computing Certification Training Authorized training for cloud certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Google, and other providers, targeting IT professionals and enterprise teams seeking to build or validate cloud administration and architecture skills.
• AI Training Programs Training programs covering artificial intelligence topics, integrated with proprietary AI-driven assessments for skills evaluation, aimed at IT professionals and corporate teams building AI capabilities.
• Networking Certification Training Authorized networking certification training from Cisco and other vendors, covering routing, switching, and network engineering topics for IT professionals and enterprise network teams.
• Project Management Certification Training Project management certification preparation courses for credentials including PMP and CAPM, intended for IT professionals, project managers, and corporate teams.
• Programming and Development Training Training programs covering programming languages and software development topics, aimed at IT professionals and developers seeking to build or expand coding skills.
• On-Demand Online Learning Platform Subscription-based self-paced online learning platform providing access to the academy's certification and training content for individual learners and corporate teams.
• Custom Corporate and Government Training Programs Bespoke training programs designed and delivered to meet the specific workforce development requirements of corporate enterprises, federal agencies, and defense organizations.
• CMMC Readiness Training Training programs that prepare defense contractors and their personnel for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements, supporting compliance readiness across the defense industrial base.

Quantifiable outcome

• EC-Council Academia Circle of Excellence Award for 3 consecutive years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationATA offers AWS training courses designed by AWS training experts with AAIs (AWS Authorized Instructors) providing technical skills through classroom and digital training.
• CompTIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationATA is an award-winning CompTIA partner recognized for outstanding partnership. They deliver vendor-neutral certification training including Security+, Network+, and other CompTIA certifications.
• EC-CouncilcoreTechnology or IntegrationATA is an EC-Council Accredited Training Center with Academia Circle of Excellence Award for 3 years running. They employ EC-Council award-winning Circle of Excellence instructors.
• Offensive Security (OffSec)coreTechnology or IntegrationATA is THE BEST IN CLASS OffSec training provider in both course content, instructor talent, and infosec training. Offers PEN-200, OSCP, and other OffSec certifications.
• Hack The BoxcoreTechnology or IntegrationATA is a Hack The Box partner providing Instructor-Led training, Online Live Mentoring, CTFs and Table Top Exercises. The only US HTB partner.
• ISC2coreTechnology or IntegrationATA offers ISC2 certification training including CISSP, CCSP, SSCP. ISC2 is an international nonprofit membership organization offering market-leading cybersecurity certifications.
• ISACAcoreTechnology or IntegrationATA offers ISACA certification training including CISM, CISA, CSX-P and other IT audit, assessment, governance and cybersecurity credentials.
• SANS InstitutecoreTechnology or IntegrationATA is an authorized SANS training provider offering world-class cybersecurity courses and GIAC Certifications.
• CYBER RANGEScoreTechnology or IntegrationATA partners with CYBER RANGES, a leading provider of cybersecurity training using next-generation simulation-based platform leveraging cloud technology.
• CertNexuscoreTechnology or IntegrationATA is a Platinum Training Partner for CertNexus offering various certification training including CAIP, CEET, CDSP.
• Cyber ABcoreTechnology or IntegrationATA is an authorized Licensed Training Provider for Cyber AB Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) training for Certified Professionals and Certified Assessors.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationATA offers Microsoft training from core Microsoft 365 to advanced Azure training taught by Microsoft Certified Trainers.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationATA offers Cisco networking training with award-winning instructors to develop and certify Cisco networking skills.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationATA offers VMware training classes taught by VMware Certified Instructors (VCIs).
• Linux FoundationcoreTechnology or IntegrationATA offers Linux Foundation certification training demonstrating skills to potential employers.
• DevOps InstitutecoreTechnology or IntegrationATA offers DevOps Institute certification training advancing and validating DevOps expertise in eight critical areas.
• PMI (Project Management Institute)coreTechnology or IntegrationATA offers PMI certification training including CAPM and PMP taught by seasoned PMI certified instructors.
• Blockchain Training AlliancecoreTechnology or IntegrationATA is a longtime instructor-led Blockchain Training Alliance provider offering relevant content and certifications for Blockchain technology.
• Python InstitutecoreTechnology or IntegrationATA offers Python Institute certification training including PCAP (Certified Associate Python Programmer).
• Security Blue TeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationATA partnered with Security Blue Team offering expert-led training for defensive cybersecurity certifications including Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and SIEM analysis.
• CACI DarkBlue Intelligence SuitecoreTechnology or IntegrationATA offers CACI DarkBlue Intelligence Suite training for dark web and dark web targeting and analysis skills.
• GSA SchedulecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorATA has a GSA Schedule contract (19:547QTCA21D00A0) enabling government agencies to procure training through government purchasing vehicles.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Infosec Institute: Infosec Institute delivers vendor-authorized cybersecurity and IT certification training to government, military, and enterprise buyers via instructor-led and self-paced formats. Its DoD 8140 / 8570 alignment and multi-vendor portfolio directly mirror ATA's positioning, making it the closest head-to-head competitor.
• Offensive Security (OffSec): OffSec owns the OSCP / PEN-200 pen-testing brand and runs its own Learn Subscriptions, bootcamps, and authorized training partners (including ATA). It is a direct competitor for offensive security learners and a partner for delivery, mirroring ATA's dual-role model in the cyber training ecosystem.
• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: New Horizons operates a global franchise network delivering vendor-authorized IT certification training (Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, AWS) to corporate and government clients. Its authorized-partner business model and multi-vendor catalog closely match ATA's core service.
• Global Knowledge (Skillsoft): Global Knowledge is a long-standing vendor-authorized IT training provider (AWS, Microsoft, Cisco, Google, ITIL) sold primarily to enterprise and government. Its catalog breadth and authorized-partner model make it a direct competitor for the same corporate and federal training wallets ATA targets.
• Training Camp: Training Camp delivers accelerated, instructor-led boot camps for IT, cybersecurity, and project management certifications, with strong government and military client overlap. Its focus on intensive certification prep directly competes with ATA's instructor-led, exam-aligned offerings.

Broad incumbents

• SANS Institute: SANS is the dominant incumbent in advanced cybersecurity training and GIAC certifications, delivering its own instructor-led and online programs globally. ATA is also an authorized SANS partner, so the relationship blends partnership with broad competitive overlap on enterprise cyber training budgets.
• Pluralsight: Pluralsight is a large online IT and cloud skills platform serving enterprise L&D teams globally. It represents the broader incumbent threat of self-paced subscription training displacing portions of ATA's instructor-led and on-demand catalog at the lower price points.

Emerging players

• Cybrary: Cybrary is an online cybersecurity training platform with hands-on labs and a subscription model aimed at individuals and enterprise teams. While it does not match ATA's in-person delivery, it competes on price and convenience for the same certification-driven learner audience.
• Cloud Academy (Pluralsight): Cloud Academy delivers cloud-focused training (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to enterprise teams and individuals via hands-on labs and certification paths. It overlaps with ATA's AWS, Azure, and cloud security certification offerings, particularly in the corporate upskilling segment.

Others

• EC-Council (training division): EC-Council is both a key ATA partner (Accredited Training Center, Academia Circle of Excellence) and the certification body behind CEH and other credentials. As an ecosystem participant and indirect competitor via its own training programs, EC-Council sits at the center of the same training channel ATA monetizes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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