Tech Skills Shortage
A massive, unmet need for certified IT professionals is holding back business growth nationwide.
Now registering · Bootcamps start January 11, 2027
Building Skills, Careers, and Community.
IT and AI certification training built for U.S. veterans and adult career changers in Marietta, Georgia. Evening bootcamps with your exam voucher, books, and labs included.
- 5Bootcamps this winter
- Evenings& Saturdays, after work
- 15% offEarly bird through Dec 15
The Dual Challenge
Employers need certified IT talent. Veterans and adults need a way in.
Direct Pathway
A clear route to high-growth careers for people ready for a new opportunity.
Opportunity for Impact
Veterans and adult learners gain in-demand skills that lead to real economic mobility.
Flexible Options
Three ways to move your career forward
1–2 Week Evening Bootcamps
- A+, Network+, AWS AI, Azure, and Google Gen AI
- Evening and Saturday classes, in person in Marietta
- Exam voucher, study materials, and hands-on labs included
9-Month Tech Transition Accelerator
- Six certifications, from IT fundamentals to cloud and AI
- In-depth, structured learning with hands-on labs
- Launches after the winter bootcamps
AI Career Track
- Two industry AI certifications: AWS and Google Cloud
- CertifyForward AI Certificate (coming soon)
- Practical generative AI skills employers are hiring for now
Certifications
Credentials employers recognize
Every certification builds on the last, from your first help desk skills to cloud and AI. See what each one covers and the jobs it opens up.
See Every Certification's Benefits
From Learner to Earner
A structured journey from skills to career launch
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Enroll
Meet our team in Marietta and choose the Accelerator, a bootcamp, or the AI track.
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Build Foundations
Start with CompTIA A+ and Network+ in hands-on labs.
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Specialize
Advance into Server+, Linux+, cloud, and AI.
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Get Certified
Sit for industry exams with focused prep and practice.
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Launch Your Career
Job search support and connections to local employers.
Paying for Training
Making training affordable, now and next
We're building more ways to pay so cost is never the reason someone can't move forward. Here's where things stand.
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Available now
All-inclusive bootcamp tuition
One price covers your exam voucher, study materials, hands-on labs, and instruction. See bootcamp pricing. Employers can also sponsor a student.
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In progress
VA Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E)
We're working to become an approved training provider so eligible veterans can have their training covered through VR&E (Chapter 31). Contact us to be notified when it's approved.
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Planned
Student loans & financing
We plan to offer student loan and financing options in the future, giving more adult learners a way to get started.
Benefit eligibility is determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. CertifyForward is not yet an approved VR&E provider.
Ready to move forward?
Tell us about yourself and we'll reach out with next steps and upcoming start dates.