What Emerging Technologies Institute does

Emerging Technologies Institute (ETI) is a privately owned, post-secondary career education institution founded in 1999 and headquartered at 200 Old Country Road, Suite 435, Mineola, NY, with administrative offices in Forest Hills, NY. The institution is licensed as a registered career school (#942) by the New York State Education Department and nationally accredited by the Middle States Association through January 1, 2033. ETI delivers certificate-level programs in business leadership, IT, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data management, and project management, organized around third-party certification ecosystems including CompTIA, EC-Council, PMI, AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud. Programs are offered via two channels: online instructor-led and self-paced courses available globally, and in-person classroom training at the Mineola campus.

The core technology stack is the third-party certification curriculum itself (CompTIA, EC-Council, PMI, AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud), augmented by virtual labs, practice exams, and instructor-led sessions. ETI does not develop proprietary learning technology; its product is structured, exam-prep-oriented instruction delivered against recognized industry credentials. Tuition is charged per program, with bundled exam vouchers, course materials, and sometimes retakes. Payment plans are available through the Office of Student Financial Services.

ETI's commercial model combines direct-to-consumer enrollment with substantial reliance on tuition-funded channels: Army Credentialing Assistance, Air Force COOL, SpouseWorks (formerly MyCAA), VA Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33), VR&E (Chapter 31), ACCES-VR, and NY Workforce1. Approximately half of named customer relationships are military or government-funded student pipelines. Internationally, the G.I.V.E. partnership extends ETI's reach into India and six African countries through local partner institutions, without ETI operating its own foreign campuses.

Name

Emerging Technologies Institute

Legal name

Emerging Technologies Institute

Website

https://emergingtech.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Emerging Technologies Institute is a privately owned post-secondary career school founded in 1999 in Mineola, NY, delivering online and in-classroom certificate programs in IT, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data management, and project management, with heavy reliance on military and veteran tuition-funded channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational and Technical Career Training

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Computer Training (61142), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emerging Tech & Specialized Computing (IoT, Edge, AR/VR, Blockchain, HPC) (EDABAFAO), AI & Emerging Technology Literacy (EDAAAIAJ)

Keywords

• Certification training programs
• IT career education
• Cybersecurity certification prep
• Cloud computing courses
• Post-secondary career training

Headquarters

HQ city

Forest Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: ETI generates revenue through tuition fees charged for certificate programs. Programs include exam vouchers, course materials, and in some cases retakes. Financial assistance is available through military programs, veterans benefits, ACCES-VR, and workforce development funding.
2. Payment Plans: Payment plans are available to students enrolled in eligible programs through the Office of Student Financial Services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Emerging Technologies Institute is a post-secondary career education institution that delivers instructor-led and self-paced certification preparation programs in IT, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data management, project management, and business leadership. Programs are delivered online and in-classroom at the Mineola, NY campus, and include exam vouchers, virtual labs, and practice exams aligned to credentials from CompTIA, EC-Council, PMI, AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud.

Product overview

Emerging Technologies Institute (ETI) is a privately owned, post-secondary education institution founded in 1999, licensed by the New York State Education Department and nationally accredited by the Middle States Association. ETI operates as a unified educational platform offering a portfolio of instructor-led and self-paced certification preparation programs across IT, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data management, project management, and business leadership. The programs span both online and in-classroom delivery formats and are primarily organized around major technology certification ecosystems — CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Server+, Cloud+, CySA+, PenTest+), EC-Council (CCT, CEH, CND, ECIH, CHFI, CCISO), PMI (CAPM, PMP), Microsoft (Azure, Power BI, Fabric, AI-900, AZ-900), AWS (Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect, Developer Associate, AI Practitioner), and ASQ/IIBA/HRCI (Six Sigma Black Belt, CBAP, PHR/aPHR). ETI also delivers targeted programs for military service members and spouses through Army COOL, Air Force COOL, and SpouseWorks (MyCAA), as well as veteran benefits under GI Bill Chapters 31 and 33. The institution's product portfolio is structured as a collection of discrete, credential-aligned training programs rather than a single software platform, each program being independently purchasable and targeting specific career outcomes in technology and business sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Initiative for Virtual Education (G.I.V.E.): Partnership program for international education delivery with partners in India, Ethiopia, Senegal, Uganda, Ivory Coast, and Benin

Products and services

• CompTIA Networking Basics (Online)
• Business and Leadership
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Cybersecurity (In-Classroom)
• ML, AI, and Data Management (In-Classroom)
• Cloud Computing (In-Classroom)
• CompTIA Networking Basics (In-Classroom)
• CompTIA A+, Network+ & Security+
• CompTIA Security+, CySA+ & PenTest+
• Data Management
• Python Programming & Azure Fundamentals
• AWS Cloud Practitioner, Developer Associate & Solutions Architect Associate
• Certified Cybersecurity Technician (CCT)
• Administrative Support with Windows 11, Office 365, Gmail & QuickBooks
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• CompTIA Network+, Linux+ & Cloud+
• Army Credentialing Assistance (CA) Program
• SpouseWorks Scholarship for Military Spouses

Quantifiable outcome

• ETI programs have been approved by New York State for training of veterans under Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Global Initiative for Virtual Education (G.I.V.E.) PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerETI partners with international educational institutions under the G.I.V.E. initiative: Campus Abroad (Chennai, India), ET Online College (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia), Groupe Saga Diffusion International (Dakar, Senegal), Makerere University (Kampala, Uganda), New School (Abidjan, Ivory Coast), and Université d'Abomey Calavi (Cotonou, Benin).
• Army Credentialing Assistance (CA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorETI is an approved vendor for the Army Credentialing Assistance Program, providing training for enlisted Army members to earn industry-recognized professional credentials.
• Air Force COOLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorETI is an approved training provider for the Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line program for enlisted members of the Air Force and Space Force.
• SpouseWorks (formerly MyCAA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorETI is an approved training provider for the SpouseWorks Scholarship providing up to $4,000 in financial assistance to eligible military spouses.
• ACCES-VR (Adult Career & Continuing Education Services)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorETI students may qualify for funding through ACCES-VR which assists individuals with disabilities to achieve employment through training, education, and career development.
• New York Workforce1minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorETI is an eligible training provider for New York state's Workforce Investment Act program providing training choices to support employment goals.
• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVFW's Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship provides up to $5,000 per semester in financial assistance to eligible veterans attending ETI.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Year Up: Workforce-development non-profit providing IT and business skills training with strong employer and government partnerships, serving opportunity youth including veterans. Comparable mission and workforce-development funding model to ETI's ACCES-VR/Workforce1 channels.
• CBT Nuggets: Online IT certification training platform with video-based courses covering CompTIA, AWS, Microsoft, Cisco, and cybersecurity tracks. Closely comparable certification-prep subject matter delivered through a different (self-paced, subscription) format.
• Flatiron School: Tech bootcamp (now part of Kaplan) offering immersive programs in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity with career services. Comparable cohort-based, career-outcome-oriented learning model targeting career changers.
• Per Scholas: Non-profit IT training provider offering tuition-free CompTIA and AWS certification prep for underemployed adults and career changers. Comparable target population (career transitioners, veterans, workforce-development funded learners) and certification focus, with no-cost positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Major online learning platform hosting university and vendor-led courses including CompTIA, AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft certification prep. Represents the broader online-education incumbent competing for the same self-pay certification learners.
• Pluralsight (Vista): Large-scale online technology learning platform offering on-demand video courses and certification paths across cloud, security, and IT fundamentals. A broader, well-capitalized incumbent competing for the same certification-seeking learner population.

Direct peers

• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: Global IT and certification training provider offering instructor-led and online programs across CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, AWS, and similar vendor ecosystems. Closely comparable business model to ETI's certification-prep portfolio and corporate/individual learner mix.
• ONLC Training Centers: IT training provider with a network of classroom locations and remote instructor-led options covering CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, AWS, and cybersecurity certifications. Directly comparable in delivery model, certification focus, and target learner profile.
• Learning Tree International: Established IT and management training provider offering instructor-led courses across cloud, cybersecurity, project management, and business leadership — overlapping directly with ETI's PMP/CAPM and IT certification tracks.
• General Assembly: Bootcamp-style technology and data skills training provider offering short-format, instructor-led programs in coding, data, cybersecurity, and cloud — a comparable cohort-based, career-outcome-focused model even at different price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/emergingtechedu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emerging-technologies-institute

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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