What DoD Training Center does

DoD Training Center (DoDTC) is a private cybersecurity and IT certification training company founded in 2006 by Pierre Colombel and headquartered at 475 Aquia Towne Center Drive, Stafford, VA, with a West Coast branch in San Diego, CA opened in April 2021 and a separately listed Texas operating line. The company delivers intensive 5-day and 10-day instructor-led bootcamps (37.5 to 75 hours) preparing students for certifications from CompTIA, EC-Council, ISC2, ISACA, Cisco, AWS, and PMI, with a stated specialty in DoDD 8140/DoD 8570 compliance training and on-site testing via its Certified Pearson Vue Mobile Testing Center status. Bootcamps are priced between $2,295 and $3,495 per enrollment, supplemented by private tutoring and a mobile on-site group training service for organizations of 10 or more, available domestically and internationally.

The customer base is anchored in U.S. military and federal/defense ecosystems: all five service branches (Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Space Force), the Department of Veterans Affairs, and named defense contractors including Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Leidos are cited, with civil/IT career-track students as a secondary segment. Distribution is sales-led and direct: enrollment via the website, phone (East Coast and West Coast), and email, with in-person delivery at the two training facilities and travel-based delivery for enterprise groups. The company reports 5,000+ students certified lifetime, a 95% certification exam pass rate, and 5-star student satisfaction, and operates with 51-100 employees under a bootstrapped, founder-controlled ownership structure with no disclosed venture or private equity backing.

Name

DoD Training Center

Legal name

DoD Training Center

Website

https://dodtc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DoD Training Center is a privately held cybersecurity and IT certification bootcamp provider founded in 2006, serving U.S. military personnel, government contractors, and civilian IT professionals with DoDD 8140-aligned training, Pearson Vue onsite testing, and mobile enterprise delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity and IT Certification Training

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

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

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA), Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time) (BPAEANAE), Cybersecurity Technical Skills (Security Engineering, SOC, Pen Testing) (EDABAFAF), Cybersecurity (EDAAAPAC)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity training programs
• IT certification bootcamps
• DoD compliance training
• Professional certification prep
• Information security courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certification Bootcamp Training: The company generates revenue primarily through intensive bootcamp-style training programs that prepare students for industry-recognized cybersecurity and IT certifications. Programs range from 37.5-hour (5-day) to 75-hour (10-day) bootcamps, with pricing varying by certification type. Additional revenue streams include private tutoring, on-site group training, and exam voucher services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DoD Training Center delivers intensive in-person and online certification bootcamps (37.5 to 75 hours) covering cybersecurity, networking, cloud, and project management credentials from vendors such as CompTIA, EC-Council, ISC2, ISACA, Cisco, AWS, and PMI. Programs are sold as a unit to individuals and organizations, with additional revenue from private tutoring and mobile on-site group training, supported by Pearson Vue Mobile Testing Center onsite exam delivery.

Product overview

DoD Training Center (DoDTC) is a cybersecurity and IT certification training company offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional certification bootcamps. The company provides intensive 5-day and 10-day bootcamp programs designed for military personnel, government contractors, and civilians. Their core offerings include certification preparation courses from major vendors including CompTIA (A+, Cloud+, CySA+, ITF+, Linux+, Network+, PenTest+, Project+, Security+, SecurityX/CASP+, Server+), EC-Council (CCISO, CEH, CHFI, CND), ISC2 (CISSP, CC, CCSP, CGRC, SSCP), ISACA (CISA, CISM), Cisco (CCNA, CCNP), AWS, and PMI (PMP). The training programs follow a standardized format of 37.5 to 75 hours of instruction including hands-on labs, expert-led lectures, and practice exams. Additional services include private tutoring and mobile on-site group training for organizations. The company emphasizes DoDD 8140 compliance training and serves military, government, and commercial clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional Bootcamp (AWS Architecture+) 5-day, 37.5-hour intensive bootcamp preparing students for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional certification, covering cloud architecture, cost control, migration planning, security, and networking on AWS.
• Cisco CCNA Bootcamp 10-day, 75-hour comprehensive bootcamp covering networking fundamentals, routing, switching, network security, wireless networking, and automation in preparation for the Cisco CCNA certification.
• Cisco CCNP Enterprise Bootcamp (CCNP+) Advanced networking certification bootcamp covering CCNP Enterprise topics including network access, IP connectivity, security fundamentals, and automation.
• CompTIA A+ Bootcamp Foundational IT certification bootcamp covering hardware, operating systems, software troubleshooting, networking, security, mobile devices, virtualization, cloud computing, and operational procedures for CompTIA A+.
• CompTIA Cloud+ Bootcamp 5-day bootcamp covering cloud architecture, security, compliance, operations, management, troubleshooting, deployment, and disaster recovery for the CompTIA Cloud+ certification.
• CompTIA CySA+ Bootcamp 5-day, 37.5-hour bootcamp emphasizing cybersecurity analysis, threat detection, response, security operations, incident management, and risk management for the CompTIA CySA+ certification.
• CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) Bootcamp Foundational 5-day bootcamp covering IT concepts, infrastructure, networking, software development, security, privacy, database fundamentals, and troubleshooting for those new to IT.
• CompTIA Linux+ Bootcamp Certification bootcamp covering Linux system management, security, scripting, containers, automation, infrastructure as code, cloud technologies, and troubleshooting.
• CompTIA Network+ Bootcamp 5-day, 37.5-hour bootcamp covering network concepts, infrastructure, operations, security, troubleshooting, cloud computing, and virtualization for the CompTIA Network+ certification.
• CompTIA PenTest+ Bootcamp 5-day bootcamp for penetration testing professionals covering security testing, vulnerability assessment, planning, scoping, reporting, and real-world attack scenarios for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification.
• CompTIA Project+ Bootcamp Certification training covering project management methodologies, Agile techniques, change management, compliance, and lifecycle management for small to medium-sized projects leading to the CompTIA Project+ credential.
• CompTIA Security+ Bootcamp Foundational 5-day bootcamp covering cybersecurity domains including threats, attacks, vulnerabilities, architecture, implementation, identity management, incident response, and cryptography for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification.
• CompTIA Security X (CASP+) Bootcamp Advanced 5-day bootcamp for experienced security professionals covering security architecture, operations, engineering, cryptography, and governance, risk, and compliance for the CompTIA Security X / CASP+ certification.
• CompTIA Server+ Bootcamp Certification training covering server deployment, management, troubleshooting, high availability, virtualization, scripting, automation, and cloud computing environments for CompTIA Server+.
• EC-Council CCISO Bootcamp Elite program for information security leaders covering audit management, governance, IS controls, and strategic program development with executive management skills, leading to the EC-Council CCISO credential.
• EC-Council CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) Bootcamp 5-day, 37.5-hour intensive bootcamp covering ethical hacking fundamentals, penetration testing techniques, network vulnerabilities, risk assessment, and cryptography for the EC-Council CEH certification.
• EC-Council CHFI (Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator) Bootcamp 5-day bootcamp covering computer forensics investigation, digital evidence gathering, data recovery, network forensics, malware forensics, mobile forensics, and forensic report writing for the EC-Council CHFI certification.
• EC-Council CND (Certified Network Defender) Bootcamp Comprehensive vendor-neutral program covering network security including traffic monitoring, log analysis, threat intelligence, incident response, and network defense strategies for the EC-Council CND credential.
• ISACA CISA Bootcamp Certification training covering IT audit, control, and security, including information systems auditing process, governance, acquisition, operations, and protection of information assets for the ISACA CISA credential.
• ISACA CISM Bootcamp 5-day bootcamp focusing on strategic planning, risk management, governance, incident management, and aligning security strategies with business goals for the ISACA CISM certification.
• ISC2 CC (Certified in Cybersecurity) Bootcamp Entry-level certification covering foundational cybersecurity knowledge including security principles, business continuity, disaster recovery, access controls, and security operations for the ISC2 CC credential.
• ISC2 CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) Bootcamp Advanced cloud security certification covering cloud concepts, data security, platform and infrastructure security, application security, security operations, and legal compliance for the ISC2 CCSP credential.
• ISC2 CGRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) Bootcamp Certification covering security risk management and compliance including governance frameworks, security controls implementation, assessment, system compliance, and compliance maintenance for the ISC2 CGRC credential.
• ISC2 CISSP Bootcamp 5-day, 37.5-hour bootcamp covering eight domains of information security including software development security, risk management, network security, identity management, and security operations for the ISC2 CISSP credential.
• ISC2 SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner) Bootcamp Certification for IT professionals covering security administration, access controls, risk monitoring, analysis, incident response, network security, and systems security for the ISC2 SSCP credential.
• PMI PMP Bootcamp 5-day, 37.5-hour bootcamp covering project initiation, planning, execution, tracking, monitoring, procurement, risk management, and stakeholder management for the PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Private Tutoring One-on-one private tutoring sessions available in San Diego, CA and MD/VA locations for personalized certification instruction, including online booking.
• On-site Group Training Mobile training team delivering on-site bootcamp-style training for groups of 10 or more, available anywhere in the United States and internationally on client-selected dates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% certification exam pass rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CyberBytes FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a trusted partner in cybersecurity excellence. CyberBytes Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on cybersecurity education and workforce development.
• Pearson VuecoreTechnology or IntegrationDoD Training Center is a Certified Pearson Vue Mobile Testing Center, offering the convenience of onsite testing at the conclusion of bootcamps at their training locations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Cybrary: Cybrary is a subscription-based cybersecurity training platform with significant DoD/government traction through its DoD Cyber Workforce Framework-aligned content, offering a lower-cost alternative to DoD Training Center's in-person bootcamps.

Direct peers

• Offsec (Offensive Security): Offsec delivers OSCP, OSCE, and related offensive security training and competes for the same advanced penetration testing and ethical hacking bootcamp buyers that DoD Training Center serves with its PenTest+ and CEH courses.
• Infosec Institute: Infosec Institute offers bootcamp-style certification prep for CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, and other credentials, with a strong enterprise/government training motion that directly overlaps DoD Training Center's military and contractor customer base.
• TestOut: TestOut provides CompTIA-aligned IT and cybersecurity certification training with both self-paced and instructor-led options, directly competing for the same entry-level and intermediate CompTIA credentialing demand (A+, Network+, Security+) that DoD Training Center serves.
• ONLC Training Centers: ONLC provides vendor-authorized IT certification bootcamps (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS) with nationwide remote and on-site delivery, directly competing with DoD Training Center's CompTIA and Cisco certification prep offerings for enterprise and individual buyers.
• Stormwind Studios: Stormwind Studios runs live, instructor-led IT and cybersecurity certification bootcamps (Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, CompTIA) with on-site delivery for enterprise groups — directly overlapping DoD Training Center's bootcamp + mobile on-site go-to-market motion.

Broad incumbents

• SANS Institute: SANS is the largest dedicated cybersecurity training provider globally, offering instructor-led bootcamps and certifications (GIAC) that directly compete with DoD Training Center's CISSP, CEH, and security engineering courses for military, government, and enterprise cyber professionals.
• Learning Tree International: Learning Tree delivers instructor-led IT and cybersecurity training (including cyber security and CISSP prep) to government and enterprise clients, with established GSA/Schedule contract vehicles that overlap with DoD Training Center's government training motion.
• EC-Council: EC-Council owns the CEH, CHFI, CCISO, and CND certifications that DoD Training Center teaches, and runs its own authorized training program through ATCs — making it both a curriculum vendor and a competing training provider for the same certification bootcamps.
• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: New Horizons is a global IT training franchise offering vendor-authorized courses across CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, and cybersecurity tracks, competing for the same enterprise and individual certification prep demand as DoD Training Center but with a much broader physical and franchise footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/dodtraining
• Xx.com/dodtraining

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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