Centriq Training

What Centriq Training does

Centriq Training is a private, Kansas City-based IT education and technology solutions provider operating since 1989 (per firmographics) with approximately 101-250 employees and physical campuses in Kansas City and St. Louis, Missouri. The company's core business consists of two accelerated career training programs — a Cybersecurity Specialist Program (~4 months) and a Full Stack Coding Program (~5 months) — designed to take students from zero prior IT experience to job-ready in under half a year. Curricula are built around employer-aligned skills (Microsoft .NET C#, Azure, CompTIA Security+, JavaScript/React/Node) and integrate AI tools such as ChatGPT and an AI CyberMentor chatbot. Programs are delivered in three modalities: in-person on campus, live virtual, and a flex self-paced option, with full tuition packages that include laptop, books, certification exam costs, and job search assistance.

Centriq generates revenue across five distinct streams: (1) one-time tuition for individual IT career training programs, funded through Sallie Mae loans, GI Bill benefits (Montgomery and Post 9/11), VA Vocational Rehab, Workforce Investment Act, and Trade Act funds; (2) corporate IT upskilling delivered through Microsoft, Cisco, and CompTIA authorized training partnerships with Pearson VUE certification testing; (3) Centriq AI Solutions — a 2025-launched B2B line offering an AI Hub secure platform, configurable AI Assistants (Marketing, Sales, HR, Data), and autonomous AI Co-Workers (Validator with OCR, Expense Management, Logistics, Lead Generation) sold primarily to SMBs on subscription or custom-engagement terms; (4) Centriq Studios, a boutique video production sub-brand; and (5) meeting and event space rentals at the Kansas City headquarters. Approximately 30% of students are veterans utilizing GI Bill benefits, and the company claims a network of 1,750+ employer companies that hire graduates, with 2,000+ total graduates since 2007.

The go-to-market operates through three motions in parallel: direct-to-consumer enrollment for individuals, sales-led consultation for corporate training and AI engagements, and community-led growth via veteran networks and military partnerships. The 2017 acquisition of Premier Knowledge Solutions extended corporate training capacity, and the 2025 AI Solutions launch represents the most significant strategic pivot in the company's history — moving from a single-vertical education provider to a diversified education-plus-AI-services model. The company is independently owned (Kevin Grawe, owner and president) with no disclosed institutional funding.

Name

Centriq Training

Legal name

Centriq Training

Website

https://centriq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Centriq Training is a privately held IT education provider offering accelerated Cybersecurity and Full Stack Coding career programs (4-5 months) plus corporate IT training, AI solutions for SMBs, and video production services across Kansas City and St. Louis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Career Training and Education

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time) (BPAEANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA), Data, Analytics & AI Training (BI, Data Engineering, ML/GenAI) (BPAEANAH)

Keywords

• IT career training
• Cybersecurity training programs
• Full stack coding bootcamp
• Corporate IT upskilling
• AI business solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Leawood

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

Revenue model

1. IT Career Training Programs: Accelerated 4-7 month IT career training programs (Cybersecurity Specialist and Full Stack Coding). Tuition approximates the cost of attending college for one year. Programs include laptop, books, certification exam costs, and job search assistance. Funding sources include student loans (Sallie Mae), GI Bill for veterans, Workforce Investment Act, Trade Act, and Vocational Rehabilitation funds.
2. Corporate IT Training: Professional development and certification training for organizations. Courses in Microsoft, Cisco, Cybersecurity, CompTIA, Project Management, Cloud Platforms. Flexible delivery options for teams with personalized course recommendations.
3. AI Solutions: Custom AI development including AI Assistants and Co-Workers for business automation. Services include strategy development, implementation, and ongoing support. Pricing based on company size and number of users with SMB-friendly enterprise-level functionality.
4. Centriq Studios Video Production: Professional video production services including filming, editing, animations, and graphics. Package-based pricing (Base, Advanced) with custom options available. Services include video coaching, script writing assistance, and post-production delivery.
5. Room/Meeting Space Rentals: Rental of meeting rooms and event spaces in their modern, tech-equipped facility in Kansas City.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Centriq Training provides accelerated IT career training programs (4–7 month Cybersecurity Specialist and Full Stack Coding tracks) that prepare individuals for entry-level IT roles, supplemented by corporate IT upskilling across Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, and cloud platforms. The company has expanded into AI business solutions (AI Hub platform, AI Assistants, and AI Co-Workers) for small and mid-size businesses, and operates two ancillary lines: Centriq Studios video production and Kansas City meeting room rentals. Services are delivered via on-campus (Kansas City, St. Louis), live virtual, and self-paced Flex modalities, with career placement supported through a 1,750+ employer network.

Product overview

Centriq Training operates a multi-track IT education and AI solutions portfolio. At its core are two accelerated career training programs — the Cybersecurity Specialist Program (CSSP) and the Full Stack Coding Program (FSCP) — both designed to take students from zero experience to job-ready in 4–7 months through hands-on, simulation-based learning. Complementary to the career programs, Centriq offers a suite of AI business solutions comprising the AI Hub (an all-in-one secure platform), AI Assistants (job-specific tools for marketing, sales, HR, and data), and AI Co-Workers (autonomous workflow automation for marketing, sales, validation, expense management, and logistics). Supporting the core education business, Centriq provides corporate IT training and upskilling across Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, and cloud platforms, along with Centriq Studios (professional video production) and room rental services. The products share a unified go-to-market around helping individuals and organizations move forward in technology careers and AI adoption.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centriq Studios: A boutique video production studio offering professional video creation services for businesses and content creators, including script writing, coaching, filming, and editing.
• Centriq AI Solutions

Products and services

• Cybersecurity Specialist Program An accelerated, hands-on IT career training program that prepares students for entry-level cybersecurity and networking roles in approximately 4–7 months. Covers computer hardware and software, networking concepts, Microsoft Active Directory, Azure and AWS cloud platforms, ticketing management, CompTIA Security+ certification prep, and defensive security tools including Wireshark and Kali Linux. Available in-person, live virtual, and flex (self-paced) modalities. Designed for individuals seeking entry-level IT jobs, including veterans, career changers, and college alternatives.
• Full Stack Coding Program An accelerated software engineering training program completed in approximately 5 months, teaching full stack web development using Microsoft .NET C# (Visual Studio), JavaScript, React, Node, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, jQuery, SQL Server, and T-SQL. Designed for beginners with no prior IT experience. Available in-person and live virtual formats. Aimed at individuals pursuing entry-level software development careers.
• AI Hub Centriq's all-in-one AI platform for small and midsize businesses providing secure, centralized access to AI tools, assistants, chat, and productivity features within a private, encrypted environment with role-based access controls and no data sharing with public AI platforms. Designed for SMB adoption of AI automation.
• AI Assistants Pre-built, configurable AI assistants designed to work alongside human teams in specific job functions: Marketing Assistant (content creation and campaign optimization), Sales Assistant (follow-up emails, call notes, and coaching), HR Assistant (policy answers and onboarding), and Data Assistant (analytics and reporting with natural language queries). Targeted at small and midsize businesses.
• AI Co-Workers Advanced AI team members with workflow automation and intelligent decision-making capabilities, designed to act as integrated team members for roles including Marketing Co-Worker (campaign optimization), Sales Co-Worker (lead generation and CRM automation), Validator Co-Worker (document compliance checking), Expense Management Co-Worker (automated expense reporting), and Logistics Co-Worker (operational planning). Sold to small and midsize businesses.
• Corporate IT Training and Upskilling Expert-led IT upskilling programs for teams and organizations covering Microsoft (Azure, 365, Power BI, SQL Server), Cisco networking, CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Security+, PenTest+), cybersecurity (CEH, CISSP), project and process management (PMP, Six Sigma), and cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud). Delivered via instructor-led, virtual, and blended formats to enterprise and mid-market clients.
• Centriq Studios Video Production A boutique professional video production studio offering end-to-end video creation including pre-built modular set designs, teleprompter-equipped filming, audio/video specialists, video editing, animation, and licensed music/b-roll. Services include coaching calls, script writing assistance, and post-production delivery via Dropbox. Base and Advanced packages priced per finished minute of video.
• Meeting Room and Event Space Rentals Meeting room and event space rentals in a modern, tech-equipped facility in Kansas City, Missouri, available to businesses for collaboration and events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% student retention rate in 2024
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CompTIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized CompTIA training and testing center. Offers courses preparing students for A+, Network+, Security+, PenTest+, CySA+, CASP+, and SecurityX certifications.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Cisco training and testing center (Pearson VUE). Offers CCNA, CCNP, CyberOps, and DevNet certification preparation courses.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft training partner offering courses in Azure, Microsoft 365, Power BI, SQL Server, and developer tools. Prepares students for Microsoft certification exams.
• Pearson VUEcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized testing center for certification exams including CompTIA, Cisco, and other major certification programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Per Scholas: National nonprofit that provides no-cost accelerated IT training (cybersecurity, software engineering, help desk) to underserved and career-changing adults, with strong employer placement. Highly comparable to Centriq's career-changer bootcamp and employer-hiring model.
• NPower: National nonprofit offering free IT training, certification prep, and career services specifically to military veterans and young adults from underserved communities. Closest peer to Centriq's 30%-veteran GI Bill-funded cohort.
• Flatiron School: Well-known coding and cybersecurity bootcamp offering immersive 4-7 month programs with career coaching and employer pipeline, including a veterans GI Bill-approved program. Direct competitor to the FSCP and CSSP.
• LearnQuest: Authorized IT training provider delivering vendor-authorized Microsoft, Cisco, IBM, and AWS certification training to corporate clients globally. Comparable to Centriq's corporate IT training and authorized certification track.
• ONLC Training Centers: Authorized training partner offering instructor-led vendor certification training (Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, AWS) with both public enrollment and corporate on-site options. Direct peer to Centriq's corporate certification training business.
• Year Up: Workforce development nonprofit combining IT training and corporate internships with strong employer-hire outcomes (Kforce, JPMorgan, etc.). Comparable to Centriq's placement-driven bootcamp model.
• Coding Dojo: Multi-stack, full-time and part-time coding bootcamp with career services and employer partnerships. Direct competitor to Centriq's Full Stack Coding Program in online/self-paced delivery.
• Generation: Global nonprofit offering accelerated tech (software engineering, cloud, data) and digital skills training with employment outcomes. Comparable to Centriq's career-changer bootcamp mission and employment-focused model.

Regional players

• Eleven Fifty Academy: Indiana-based coding and cybersecurity bootcamp offering immersive programs and corporate training. Closest geography-overlapping peer to Centriq in the Midwest bootcamp market.

Broad incumbents

• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: Global authorized IT training franchise delivering vendor certification (Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA) and corporate training at much larger scale. Functions as a broader incumbent peer to Centriq's authorized certification business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/centriqtraining
• Facebookfacebook.com/centriqtraining
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centriq-kc
• Instagraminstagram.com/centriqtraining
• TikToktiktok.com/@centriqtraining
• Xx.com/centriqtraining

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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