National Applied AI Consortium

What National Applied AI Consortium does

The National Applied AI Consortium (NAAIC) is a U.S.-based AI education consortium founded in 2024 and hosted by Miami Dade College, with co-founding partners Houston Community College and Maricopa Community Colleges. The consortium's core offering is industry-aligned AI curriculum, faculty professional development, and free industry-recognized certifications for community colleges and high schools nationwide. Its technical centerpiece is the Applied AI Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) Framework — described as the first national framework for AI Associate Degree programs — covering Foundations of AI & Data, Machine Learning, Responsible & Ethical AI, AI Applications, Business Applications & Strategy, and Professional & Emerging Skills. Training content is delivered through partnerships with Microsoft (Azure AI-900, Copilot), AWS (AI Practitioner, Skill Builder), Google (Generative AI Leader), Intel (AI Fluency), OpenAI Academy, IBM SkillsBuild, CompTIA, EC-Council, Cisco, Knowledge Pillars, and Carnegie Mellon University's TEEL Lab.

NAAIC operates a community-led go-to-market anchored by founding host institutions and a national consortium of 880+ academic institutions across all 50 U.S. states. The organization monetizes through grants rather than commercial sales: primary funding comes from the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program, supplemented by a $2 million Google.org grant awarded in October 2025 and additional NSF funding secured in 2026 for K-12 expansion. All curriculum, training, and certification programs are provided free of charge to community college faculty, staff, and high school teachers, with industry partners contributing content, certifications, and platform access (Microsoft Learn for Educators, AWS Skill Builder, GitHub Education, LMS integrations with Canvas, D2L Brightspace, Blackboard, and Moodle).

Founded by Antonio Delgado, NAAIC is a small organization (1-10 employees) that has reached 2,500+ educators, delivered 16,000+ hours of AI training, and impacted an estimated 100,000+ students through trained faculty. In May 2026 the consortium announced expansion into K-12 AI education via partnerships with aiEDU, Day of AI, AI4K12.org, CompTIA, Knowledge Pillars, and Intel, alongside the upcoming National AI Summit in October 2026 at Maricopa Community Colleges.

Name

National Applied AI Consortium

Legal name

National Applied AI Consortium

Website

https://naaic.ai

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

National Applied AI Consortium is a U.S. AI education consortium, founded 2024 and hosted by Miami Dade College, that delivers free industry-aligned AI curriculum, faculty training, and certifications to 880+ community colleges and high schools nationwide via partnerships with Microsoft, AWS, Google, Intel, and OpenAI.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AI Education and Workforce Development

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Educational Support Services (611710), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

AI & Emerging Technology Literacy (EDAAAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Data, Analytics & AI Training (BI, Data Engineering, ML/GenAI) (BPAEANAH)

Keywords

• AI workforce education
• Faculty training programs
• Curriculum development
• Industry certifications
• Community college education

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. NSF Grant Funding: Primary funding from National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program grants to support AI education expansion in community colleges.
2. Industry Sponsorship and Grants: Additional funding from technology partners such as Google.org ($2 million grant), with sponsors providing resources, training content, and certifications at no cost to participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

National Applied AI Consortium (NAAIC) is a private AI education consortium hosted by Miami Dade College that provides free AI faculty training, curriculum development, and industry-recognized certification programs to community colleges and high schools across the United States. The consortium delivers the first-ever national Applied AI KSA (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Framework alongside partnerships with Microsoft, AWS, Google, Intel, OpenAI, CompTIA, and others to align AI education with workforce needs.

Product overview

The National Applied AI Consortium (NAAIC) is an education consortium (not a software product) focused on building America's AI workforce through community colleges. The organization operates as a platform-plus-partnerships model centered on three core offerings: Applied AI Curriculum Programs for degree and certificate tracks, Faculty Professional Development for train-the-trainer capacity building, and the High School Teacher Training expansion into K-12 education. The core programs are supplemented by sub-product partnerships including Microsoft Learn for Educators (Azure AI-900 certification prep), IBM SkillsBuild (generative AI and AI agents), CompTIA AI Fundamentals (AI literacy credentials), Knowledge Pillars AI Certifications (stackable credentials for teachers), OpenAI Academy (educational resources), AWS Builder Center (cloud and AI skills), GitHub Education (coding tools and Classroom), AI User Course from Carnegie Mellon (no-code AI literacy), and EC-Council AI Certifications. Service offerings include Community of Practice Sessions for sector-specific collaboration and the annual NAAIC AI Summit conference. The consortium uses LMS integrations (Canvas, D2L, Blackboard, Moodle) for curriculum delivery but does not offer a public API.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Applied AI Curriculum Programs Comprehensive AI education curriculum designed for community colleges covering foundations of AI, machine learning, responsible AI, and industry-aligned skills for workforce readiness. The program provides colleges with the resources, mentorship, and industry connections needed to create pathways to high-demand AI careers for their students.
• Faculty Professional Development Train-the-trainer programs equipping community college faculty with AI knowledge, teaching resources, and certification preparation skills delivered through industry partnerships with Microsoft, AWS, Google, Intel, and others. Includes the Faculty Community of Practice launched November 22, 2024 to foster collaboration and resource sharing among AI educators.
• High School Teacher Training NSF-funded expansion program providing free AI training, curriculum resources, and industry certifications to high school teachers across the United States through partnerships with aiEDU, Day of AI, AI4K12.org, CompTIA, Knowledge Pillars, and Intel.
• Applied AI KSA Framework National Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities framework developed with industry leaders providing a roadmap for community colleges to create workforce-ready Associate Degree programs in Applied AI. Covers six domains: Foundations of AI & Data, Machine Learning, Responsible & Ethical AI, AI Applications, Business Applications & Strategy, and Professional & Emerging Skills.
• Community of Practice Sessions Regular collaborative sessions exploring AI applications in specific sectors (manufacturing, healthcare, business) with resources, strategies, and curriculum development insights for faculty. Includes partnerships with the National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing and the Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Collaborative.
• NAAIC AI Summit

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,500+ educators trained across 880 academic institutions in 50 U.S. states
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Integration8 records

AI capability8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.

• GoogleflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2025Providing $2 million grant through Google.org to expand NAAIC's mentorship program, launch new faculty training, and extend reach into high school AI education. Also providing Generative AI Leader Training, Gemini for Education, and AI Professional Certificates.
• Miami Dade CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Founding host institution and lead organization of the National Applied AI Consortium. Miami Dade College provides leadership, infrastructure, and administrative support for the consortium's national operations and AI education initiatives.
• Houston Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Co-founding partner institution contributing to the development of applied AI education programs and curriculum frameworks for community colleges nationwide.
• Maricopa Community CollegescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Co-founding partner and host of the National AI Summit 2026. Contributing to national AI education initiatives and hosting major consortium events.
• MicrosoftflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner providing faculty bootcamps, Azure AI-900 certification preparation, GitHub and LinkedIn tools for students and educators, and resources through Microsoft's Elevate program. Microsoft contributes curriculum advisory through the National AI BILT, AI-900 training, and Generative AI sessions.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating to expand AI workforce training in community colleges through AWS Builder Center, AI Practitioner certification, AWS Skill Builder access, and industry-aligned curricula. Program aims to reach one million students nationwide.
• CiscocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnering through Cisco Networking Academy to provide ready-to-teach curriculum across AI, networking, cybersecurity, and digital skills, along with professional development for faculty within NAAIC's national network.
• CompTIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaunched NAAIC's first K-12 initiative providing free AI training and credentials to 100 high school teachers. CompTIA AI Fundamentals course provides 50-56 hours of training and CompCert certification preparation.
• EC-CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpanding AI industry certifications and faculty development at community colleges through new certification courses including Artificial Intelligence Essentials (AIE), CAIPM, COASP, and CRAGE credentials.
• Knowledge Pillars EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaunching AI Certifications Teacher Academy providing high school teachers with three stackable AI credentials covering AI fundamentals, responsible AI use, business workflow implementation, and Python-based AI development.
• OpenAIcoreTechnology or IntegrationProviding OpenAI Academy resources including webinars, instructional videos, Quick Start guides, and educator-focused content to help faculty integrate AI into curricula.
• IntelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntel AI Fluency Training for professors (7-week, 14-hour program) and Intel AI for Workforce program providing foundational AI knowledge and practical teaching strategies for community college faculty.
• LenovocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnderwriting travel stipends for 20 faculty to attend NAAIC AI Summit 2026, providing AI Discovery Workshops, Education AI Lab Specifications, and Grant Support Program assistance.
• LinkedInsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerProviding AI labor market insights, AI training and learning resources, and guidance on using LinkedIn for professional branding and career navigation for community college students.
• National Center for Next Generation ManufacturingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnering for Community of Practice sessions on AI in Manufacturing, exploring how AI and advanced manufacturing intersect and strengthening workforce pathways in community colleges.
• Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education CollaborativesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating on Community of Practice meetings highlighting AI and advanced manufacturing intersections and cross-disciplinary curriculum development opportunities.
• Carnegie Mellon University (TEEL Lab)coreTechnology or IntegrationAI User curriculum from Carnegie Mellon University provides AI literacy for community colleges without requiring coding or advanced math. 8-unit curriculum with 20-hour instructor professional development.
• CodeSignalsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnering on AWS Generative AI Learning Pathway providing 24/7 AI-powered learning support, hands-on exercises, and certification preparation for educators and students.
• Automation AnywheresupportingTechnology or IntegrationIntroducing Agentic Process Automation (APA) through Academic Alliance program, preparing students for automation skills and helping institutions streamline operations.
• Arm EducationsupportingTechnology or IntegrationProviding free educational resources including AI Learning Pathway, Developer Labs Initiative, and academic research support for computing curriculum development.
• Black Dog Black CatsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMicrosoft Certified Trainer delivering AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals bootcamps including course materials, hands-on labs, exam vouchers, and ongoing support via dedicated Teams channel.
• aiEDUsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh school educator training partner providing strategies for teaching AI readiness and lesson implementation through national virtual cohorts for computer science, robotics, and tech teachers.
• Day of AIsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProviding free, turn-key high school curriculum materials and Curriculum Deep-Dive training sessions for high school educators to integrate AI into classrooms.
• AI4K12.orgsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProviding AI Under the Hood cohort training for high school CS/AI teachers covering neural networks, generative AI, and practical lesson development through 4 live sessions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Udacity: Tech-focused online education platform with AI/ML nanodegrees; comparable in offering industry-aligned AI skills training but serves paid individual learners.
• Code.org: Large CS/AI education nonprofit reaching tens of millions of students; comparable as an AI/computing education platform serving K-12 but with a much broader computer-science mandate.
• Coursera: Major online education platform hosting AI/ML content from universities and tech companies; comparable in distributing AI curricula at scale but serves individual learners, not faculty.
• DeepLearning.AI: AI-focused education company offering courses and specializations; comparable in AI training but targets individual professionals and developers rather than community-college faculty.

Emerging players

• Khan Academy: Large education nonprofit with new AI tutor and educator tools; comparable as a free AI-augmented learning platform for students and teachers, though broader in scope.
• IBM SkillsBuild: Free AI and digital-skills workforce training platform; comparable as a free, industry-backed AI upskilling channel for students and educators, and an existing NAAIC partner.

Direct peers

• aiEDU: Nonprofit focused on K-12 AI literacy and teacher training; directly comparable to NAAIC's high school educator programs and is already a NAAIC partner.
• Day of AI: MIT-led initiative providing free K-12 AI literacy curriculum and teacher training; directly comparable to NAAIC's high school AI training programs and partner.
• AI4K12.org: Joint AAAI/CSTA national initiative setting K-12 AI education guidelines; directly comparable as a coordinating body for AI curriculum in schools, and an existing NAAIC partner.

Others

• Carnegie Mellon University - TEEL Lab: Producer of the AI User no-code curriculum that NAAIC distributes to community colleges; comparable as a producer of AI literacy curricula and an existing NAAIC content partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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