Learning Alliance

What Learning Alliance does

Learning Alliance Corporation (LAC) is a private, for-profit workforce training institution headquartered in Tampa, Florida, founded in 2004. The company delivers career certification and diploma programs focused on telecommunications, broadband, fiber, and wireless infrastructure technicians, with an active pipeline of more than 5,000 students and programs operating in 14 or more U.S. states across Eastern, Central, Mountain, Western, and Island regions (including Hawaii and Guam). Its portfolio spans short diploma programs (e.g., 109-hour Broadband Fiber Digital Installer, 200-hour Broadband Digital Installer, 229-hour Digital Wireless Infrastructure Technician) priced from $6,500 to $15,000, a 60-credit Associate of Science in Telecommunications at $29,610, three registered apprenticeship tracks (Construction/Utility, IT, Telecommunications), and a 10,000+ course continuing education library — all positioned at 60–84% below traditional university tuition.

The company operates a blended learning model combining competency-based online coursework with hands-on lab training using industry-standard equipment (VIAVI fiber testers, Sumitomo fusion splicers) and immersive VR/AR simulation. A 26-acre Plant City, Florida campus under development — described by LAC as the first telecommunications-centric campus in the US — will add five buildings, fiber huts, simulated home/roadway environments, and live cell tower structures. Accreditation stack includes ACCET (achieved December 2025), Florida CIE License #5422, DOL-registered apprenticeships, VA approval for GI Bill benefits, and FERPA compliance, creating a multi-jurisdictional regulatory perimeter.

Revenue mechanics combine one-time tuition, apprenticeship program services, grant writing/administration (DOL, DOE, WIOA), and a recurring continuing education library. Go-to-market spans direct student enrollment via website/CRM, enterprise field sales to telecom employers (AT&T, Microsoft, IBM, Dycom Industries, T-Mobile, Facebook, Pfizer, Northrop Grumman), and channel partnerships through trade associations (PCCA, APCA, Fiber Broadband Association, NATE, CGA, NULCA, Safer Buildings Coalition) and state workforce development boards across Florida, Oklahoma, Washington, Texas, Colorado, and New Jersey. Reported outcomes include 98% employer satisfaction, 100% reporting graduates are job-ready, and 95% employer willingness to re-hire LAC graduates.

Name

Learning Alliance

Legal name

Learning Alliance Corporation

Website

https://mylearningalliance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Learning Alliance Corporation is a Tampa-based, ACCET-accredited workforce training institution delivering diploma, certificate, and registered apprenticeship programs for telecommunications, broadband, fiber, and 5G infrastructure technicians, serving individual students, veterans, and enterprise employers including AT&T, Dycom, and T-Mobile.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Training and Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM), Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Telecommunications training
• Workforce development
• Apprenticeship programs
• Broadband installer training
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Revenue from diploma programs, certificate courses, and degree programs. Tuition charged per program with flat rates per term. Programs include Broadband Digital Installer ($15,000), Business Information Systems ($6,500), Fiber Digital Installer ($8,500), Digital Wireless Infrastructure ($10,000), Associate of Science ($29,610), and others.
2. Apprenticeship Program Services: Department of Labor-registered apprenticeship programs serving employers with compliant workforce training. Programs cover Construction/Utility, IT, and Telecommunications tracks with ERISA-backed compliance options for public projects.
3. Grant Services: Grant writing and administration services for organizations accessing funding from DOL, DOE, and WIOA programs. LAC assists partners in developing proposals aligned with federal and state workforce development priorities.
4. Continuing Education Courses: Access to course library with 10,000+ on-demand courses covering IT, leadership, compliance, and professional development. Single courses and bundled programs available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Learning Alliance Corporation (LAC) is a workforce training institution that provides diploma, certificate, degree, and registered apprenticeship programs focused on telecommunications, broadband, fiber optics, 5G, and IT careers. Programs combine competency-based online education with hands-on labs, VR/AR simulation, and industry-standard equipment, and are delivered to individual students (including veterans), employer partners, and state workforce development boards across the U.S.

Product overview

Learning Alliance is a workforce development and training institution offering telecommunications, IT, and skilled trades education through multiple delivery channels. The core portfolio includes diploma and degree programs (Broadband Digital Installer, Broadband Fiber Digital Installer, Broadband Wireless Digital Installer, Digital Wireless Infrastructure Technician, Associate of Science in Telecommunications, Business Information Systems, Project Business Controller, Lean Supply Chain Optimization) alongside career paths (CompTIA Training, Cybersecurity Training, PMP Training) and registered apprenticeship programs (Construction/Utility, Information Technology, Telecommunications). Students access learning through the Unify platform and Student Portal, with programs emphasizing hands-on training, industry certifications, and flexible competency-based education delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Broadband Digital Installer Program A 200-hour diploma program for individuals seeking entry-level careers installing broadband, fiber optics, wireless, RF, and coaxial systems for internet, telecom, 5G, and smart technology deployments. Includes OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, and E-Systems Climber certifications.
• Broadband Fiber Digital Installer Program A 109-hour diploma program training technicians in fiber optic installation for TV, internet, and phone services, with deep coverage of DOCSIS, PacketCable, and home automation, including hands-on use of VIAVI fiber testers and Sumitomo fusion splicers.
• Broadband Wireless Digital Installer Program A 112-hour diploma program focused on certifying and installing digital TV, internet, and phone services, with in-depth training on DOCSIS, PacketCable, home automation, and connected home systems.
• Digital Wireless Infrastructure Technician Program A 229-hour diploma program training technicians in 5G, antenna, and small cell installation, including safety standards, RF/EME compliance, and troubleshooting wireless systems over fiber or coaxial backhaul.
• Associate of Science in Telecommunications A 60-credit associate degree program covering digital and analog communication systems, IT convergence, and the infrastructure behind 5G, 10G, and mesh networks, intended for students seeking a recognized degree pathway in telecommunications.
• Business Information Systems Program A 240-hour certificate program teaching essential tech skills including Microsoft Office and related tools to help professionals manage tasks efficiently using modern digital systems.
• Project Business Controller Program A 300-hour diploma program focused on core project management processes from initiation to closing and aligning them with organizational culture for continuous improvement.
• Lean Supply Chain Optimization Program A 300-hour diploma program covering Lean Sigma methodology and Six Sigma tools through the D-M-A-I-C phases, with preparation for Green Belt-level certification.
• CompTIA Training Comprehensive CompTIA training program covering ITF+, A+, and Network+ certifications for IT career advancement.
• Cybersecurity Training Comprehensive cybersecurity training covering fundamentals, network security, ethical hacking, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• PMP Training Project Management Professional certification training aligned with PMI standards covering project planning, execution, and leadership.
• Construction/Utility Apprenticeships U.S. Department of Labor-registered apprenticeship programs including Electrical, Line Erector, Construction Craft Laborer, Heavy Equipment Operator, Pipefitter, and Subsurface Utility Technician tracks for employer workforce development.
• Information Technology Apprenticeships Registered apprenticeship programs for Computer Support Specialist, Cyber Security Specialist, Data Technician, and IT Project Manager roles for employer workforce development.
• Telecommunications Apprenticeships Registered apprenticeship programs for Fiber Optic Technician, Telecommunications Technician, Radio Frequency Technician, Telecommunications Foreman, and Central Office Installer roles for employer workforce development.
• Continuing Education Course Library Access to a library of 10,000+ on-demand continuing education courses covering IT, leadership, compliance, and professional development, available 24/7 through the Unify learning platform.
• Grant Writing and Administration Services Grant writing and administration services for organizations and state partners seeking to access federal workforce development funding from the Department of Labor, Department of Education, and WIOA programs, with proposals aligned to federal and state priorities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of employers say LAC graduates meet or exceed expectations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SafetyLMScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2026Re-established relationship to support student certification pathways for climber and rescuer training. LAC students completing authorized training can obtain employer evaluations submitted to SafetyLMS for final certification processing, creating a structured pathway from training to employer-validated certification.
• Dycom IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2026Workforce development partnership focused on expanding training access in Florida and strengthening talent pipelines for telecommunications and digital infrastructure roles. Dycom has over 20,000 skilled workers across all 50 states. Partnership includes joint workforce events, curriculum development, and hands-on field experiences.
• CollabFirstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CollabFirst, founded by LAC CEO Cesar Ruiz, to provide recruitment and job placement services. LAC focuses on telecom training programs while CF operates independently in recruitment and job placement, serving different needs within the workforce ecosystem.
• Power & Communication Contractors Association (PCCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational trade association representing companies that construct broadband systems and electric power facilities. Partnership provides DOL-registered Apprenticeship Programs and customized training solutions ensuring Davis-Bacon, Prevailing Wage, and Inflation Reduction Act compliance.
• American Pipeline Contractors Association (APCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association of merit shop pipeline and station contractors founded in 1971. Partnership provides apprenticeship programs and training solutions for members' workforces in natural gas and utility pipeline construction.
• Fiber Broadband Association (FBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading trade association accelerating fiber broadband deployment in North America. LAC delivers FBA's OpTIC Path certification program (144-hour course) for fiber optic installation, testing, and maintenance training.
• NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNation's foremost association for safety, quality, and education in tower and communications infrastructure. Partnership ensures LAC programs reflect NATE standards for safety protocols, technical training, and jobsite best practices.
• Common Ground Alliance (CGA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of nearly 4,000 damage prevention professionals protecting underground utility infrastructure. Partnership announced at CGA's 25th Anniversary Conference to support Underground Workforce Advancement Initiative.
• National Utility Locating Contractors Association (NULCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading voice of utility locating industry providing nationally accredited certification. Joint Underground Workforce Advancement Initiative to train, certify, and deploy utility locators.
• Safer Buildings Coalition (SBC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to develop national workforce development platform for in-building public safety communications. Creating digital credentialing platform for verifying and tracking professional qualifications.
• T-MobilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNextTech Scholarship partnership providing fully covered 4-week Broadband Digital Installer Program. Students earn certifications (OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, E-Systems Climber) with job placement support after graduation.
• State Workforce Development BoardscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorETPL-approved programs through state workforce boards in Oklahoma, Florida, Washington, Texas, Colorado, and New Jersey. Partnerships with state Offices of Broadband across Eastern, Central, Mountain, Western, and Island regions for BEAD and infrastructure workforce development.
• Oklahoma Tech CentersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSector partnership for incumbent worker training and placement of entry-level individuals in telecom roles in Oklahoma.
• Florida Career SourceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState workforce partnership supporting training and job placement for Florida residents in telecommunications careers.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Per Scholas: Per Scholas is a national nonprofit offering tuition-free technology workforce training with strong employer pipelines (including major telecom carriers). It shares Learning Alliance's tuition-subsidized, employer-anchored training model and serves career-changers, though it focuses more on IT/cloud than field installation trades.
• Year Up: Year Up is a workforce development nonprofit combining technical training with corporate internships and employer hiring commitments. Comparable to Learning Alliance in its competency-based model and employer-paid tuition structure, though Year Up focuses on IT/corporate pathways rather than telecom field trades.
• Flatiron School / WeWork Creator Lab successor training programs: Flatiron School and similar tech bootcamps offer accelerated, employer-aligned training in software/IT with income-share financing options. Comparable to Learning Alliance as a competency-based, employer-paid training model using Clasp-style ISAs, though focused on software rather than telecom infrastructure trades.
• NPower: NPower is a national nonprofit providing tuition-free IT and cybersecurity training, with a strong veteran focus and employer partnership model. It overlaps with Learning Alliance on veteran transition pathways and career-path technical training, though NPower specializes in IT rather than telecom infrastructure.

Direct peers

• IBEW Apprenticeship (NJATC / NECA): The IBEW/NECA Inside Wireman and Telecommunications apprenticeship programs are DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways for electricians and telecom technicians with strong employer placement. They are directly comparable to Learning Alliance's DOL-registered apprenticeships as competing federally compliant talent pipelines for telecom and electrical infrastructure trades.
• Universal Technical Institute: Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is a publicly traded for-profit provider of technical/trade education for transportation, energy, and skilled trades. It is directly comparable to Learning Alliance as a similarly structured proprietary postsecondary institution offering diploma programs, employer partnerships, and career-focused technical training with comparable student outcomes reporting.
• ECPI University: ECPI University is a private for-profit institution offering accelerated degree and diploma programs in technology, health, and skilled trades with employer-aligned curricula. Its competency-based, employer-partnered model for technical certifications (CompTIA, Cisco, etc.) closely mirrors Learning Alliance's approach to telecom workforce credentialing.
• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: New Horizons is one of the largest IT training providers globally, offering career-path certifications (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, cybersecurity) to individuals and corporate clients. It is comparable to Learning Alliance's CompTIA, Cybersecurity, and PMP career-path offerings as a similar employer-aligned, certification-driven training model.
• Lincoln Tech: Lincoln Educational Services operates Lincoln Tech, a network of for-profit campuses delivering career training in automotive, skilled trades, health sciences, and information technology. It is comparable to Learning Alliance in its proprietary CTE model, employer-driven curriculum, and focus on hands-on diploma/certificate programs with strong placement outcomes.

Others

• Fiber Broadband Association (OpTIC Path): The Fiber Broadband Association is the leading trade association for fiber broadband and owner of the OpTIC Path certification program. It is comparable as an industry-standard certification body whose curriculum Learning Alliance delivers, and as an adjacent player shaping the fiber installer credentialing market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Learng_Alliance

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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