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Hundreds of students have changed their lives without a four year degree

I had no tangible qualifications to put on a resume and couldn’t afford training and exams. Merit provided everything I was looking for.

Yves|IT Helpdesk Technician

Programs like Merit America allow you to open a door that otherwise you would not be able to.

Sandra|Tech Consultant

Attending Merit, has not only equipped me with more tools in the tech field, but it has also brought me a network of support.

Michelle|Web Developer

I had difficulties translating my existing IT experience into new job offers. Merit America was the perfect extra support I needed to begin my career.

Alix|Tech Solutions Coordinator

Merit America is invested in helping people succeed not only in their work life, but in life in general.

Toya|Tech Consultant

I learned a lot of skills I was never taught. The coach meetings gave me the accountability I needed to succeed.

Willie|Tech Support Technician

Merit America has changed so much for me that I couldn’t be more grateful. I’ve felt like I would never get out of the dead end that I was in.

Rey|Marketing Specialist

Merit America has greatly improved my coding abilities, and my job prospects. My professional skills are much better, including searching for jobs!

Bruce|Engineering Apprentice

Everything I learned in the Merit program, I do at my job.

Rhonda|Help Desk Specialist

Merit America gave me the tools and resources to further my learning in IT.

Akilah|T2 Flex Force

It’s a great program that pushes you to learn everyday. The program is set up to help you succeed.

Vi|Software Engineer

My new career in IT has provided me with opportunities for success that I didn’t have before, and I owe my move into this career to Merit America.

Joshua|IT Support Analyst

I’ve always wanted to learn Java and had looked at options available at community colleges. It was going to cost me more and take longer than Merit.

Elizabeth|Software Engineer

At Merit America, I knew I had people — the Merit team as well as my squad — in my corner pushing me and helping me, no matter how tough it got.

Ebauni|IT Support / Business Analyst

Programs like Merit America give people with great minds a chance to pursue their dreams. To any Merit learner, know that you’re in the right place.

Corey|Cloud Operations Support Associate

Through the program I learned how to effectively pitch myself to an employer, and was given great resources to rework both my resume and cover letter.

Shonneri|Operations & Support

I had no tangible qualifications to put on a resume and couldn’t afford training and exams. Merit provided everything I was looking for.

Yves|IT Helpdesk Technician

Programs like Merit America allow you to open a door that otherwise you would not be able to.

Sandra|Tech Consultant

Attending Merit, has not only equipped me with more tools in the tech field, but it has also brought me a network of support.

Michelle|Web Developer

I had difficulties translating my existing IT experience into new job offers. Merit America was the perfect extra support I needed to begin my career.

Alix|Tech Solutions Coordinator

Merit America is invested in helping people succeed not only in their work life, but in life in general.

Toya|Tech Consultant

I learned a lot of skills I was never taught. The coach meetings gave me the accountability I needed to succeed.

Willie|Tech Support Technician

Merit America has changed so much for me that I couldn’t be more grateful. I’ve felt like I would never get out of the dead end that I was in.

Rey|Marketing Specialist

Merit America has greatly improved my coding abilities, and my job prospects. My professional skills are much better, including searching for jobs!

Bruce|Engineering Apprentice

Everything I learned in the Merit program, I do at my job.

Rhonda|Help Desk Specialist

Merit America gave me the tools and resources to further my learning in IT.

Akilah|T2 Flex Force

It’s a great program that pushes you to learn everyday. The program is set up to help you succeed.

Vi|Software Engineer

My new career in IT has provided me with opportunities for success that I didn’t have before, and I owe my move into this career to Merit America.

Joshua|IT Support Analyst

I’ve always wanted to learn Java and had looked at options available at community colleges. It was going to cost me more and take longer than Merit.

Elizabeth|Software Engineer

At Merit America, I knew I had people — the Merit team as well as my squad — in my corner pushing me and helping me, no matter how tough it got.

Ebauni|IT Support / Business Analyst

Programs like Merit America give people with great minds a chance to pursue their dreams. To any Merit learner, know that you’re in the right place.

Corey|Cloud Operations Support Associate

Through the program I learned how to effectively pitch myself to an employer, and was given great resources to rework both my resume and cover letter.

Shonneri|Operations & Support

I had no tangible qualifications to put on a resume and couldn’t afford training and exams. Merit provided everything I was looking for.

Yves|IT Helpdesk Technician

Programs like Merit America allow you to open a door that otherwise you would not be able to.

Sandra|Tech Consultant

Attending Merit, has not only equipped me with more tools in the tech field, but it has also brought me a network of support.

Michelle|Web Developer

I had difficulties translating my existing IT experience into new job offers. Merit America was the perfect extra support I needed to begin my career.

Alix|Tech Solutions Coordinator

Merit America is invested in helping people succeed not only in their work life, but in life in general.

Toya|Tech Consultant

I learned a lot of skills I was never taught. The coach meetings gave me the accountability I needed to succeed.

Willie|Tech Support Technician

Merit America has changed so much for me that I couldn’t be more grateful. I’ve felt like I would never get out of the dead end that I was in.

Rey|Marketing Specialist

Merit America has greatly improved my coding abilities, and my job prospects. My professional skills are much better, including searching for jobs!

Bruce|Engineering Apprentice

Everything I learned in the Merit program, I do at my job.

Rhonda|Help Desk Specialist

Merit America gave me the tools and resources to further my learning in IT.

Akilah|T2 Flex Force

It’s a great program that pushes you to learn everyday. The program is set up to help you succeed.

Vi|Software Engineer

My new career in IT has provided me with opportunities for success that I didn’t have before, and I owe my move into this career to Merit America.

Joshua|IT Support Analyst

I’ve always wanted to learn Java and had looked at options available at community colleges. It was going to cost me more and take longer than Merit.

Elizabeth|Software Engineer

At Merit America, I knew I had people — the Merit team as well as my squad — in my corner pushing me and helping me, no matter how tough it got.

Ebauni|IT Support / Business Analyst

Programs like Merit America give people with great minds a chance to pursue their dreams. To any Merit learner, know that you’re in the right place.

Corey|Cloud Operations Support Associate

Through the program I learned how to effectively pitch myself to an employer, and was given great resources to rework both my resume and cover letter.

Shonneri|Operations & Support

I had no tangible qualifications to put on a resume and couldn’t afford training and exams. Merit provided everything I was looking for.

Yves|IT Helpdesk Technician

Programs like Merit America allow you to open a door that otherwise you would not be able to.

Sandra|Tech Consultant

Attending Merit, has not only equipped me with more tools in the tech field, but it has also brought me a network of support.

Michelle|Web Developer

I had difficulties translating my existing IT experience into new job offers. Merit America was the perfect extra support I needed to begin my career.

Alix|Tech Solutions Coordinator

Merit America is invested in helping people succeed not only in their work life, but in life in general.

Toya|Tech Consultant

I learned a lot of skills I was never taught. The coach meetings gave me the accountability I needed to succeed.

Willie|Tech Support Technician

Merit America has changed so much for me that I couldn’t be more grateful. I’ve felt like I would never get out of the dead end that I was in.

Rey|Marketing Specialist

Merit America has greatly improved my coding abilities, and my job prospects. My professional skills are much better, including searching for jobs!

Bruce|Engineering Apprentice

Everything I learned in the Merit program, I do at my job.

Rhonda|Help Desk Specialist

Merit America gave me the tools and resources to further my learning in IT.

Akilah|T2 Flex Force

It’s a great program that pushes you to learn everyday. The program is set up to help you succeed.

Vi|Software Engineer

My new career in IT has provided me with opportunities for success that I didn’t have before, and I owe my move into this career to Merit America.

Joshua|IT Support Analyst

I’ve always wanted to learn Java and had looked at options available at community colleges. It was going to cost me more and take longer than Merit.

Elizabeth|Software Engineer

At Merit America, I knew I had people — the Merit team as well as my squad — in my corner pushing me and helping me, no matter how tough it got.

Ebauni|IT Support / Business Analyst

Programs like Merit America give people with great minds a chance to pursue their dreams. To any Merit learner, know that you’re in the right place.

Corey|Cloud Operations Support Associate

Through the program I learned how to effectively pitch myself to an employer, and was given great resources to rework both my resume and cover letter.

Shonneri|Operations & Support

Pay $0 upfront

Build a career based on your potential, not your bank account. We invest in your success upfront. Once you’re in a job, you’ll begin set monthly payments only while you’re employed.

Learn on your time, from anywhere, while keeping your day job

Our programs are built for people with busy lives. Your coursework and meetings are online, live meetings are only 3-5 hours per week. You can complete the coursework in-between shifts, on weekends – whatever works for your life.

Course Calendar

Monday, January 10

Java Development Course

Work with a team dedicated to your success

Meet regularly with a career coach and squad of your peers to keep you on track. After you graduate, you’ll join a network of hundreds of Merit America grads.

Chat

How’s your coursework going this week?

I’m really struggling with the computer networking module.

You’ve got this! Let me connect you with our tech trainer, Mac.

Also, something to look forward to: the job success team will be at squad this week to talk about our employer partners.

In-demand tech careers without quitting your day job

Our programs are fast, flexible, and focused on what employers need most. Break into tech with the program below that best fits your strengths and interests.

IT Support

Monitor and manage hardware, software and networks within an organization.

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Java Development

Developing applications and software using the programming language Java.

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Data Analytics

Analyze raw data for insights and apply those patterns towards decision making.

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Our graduates work for the world’s top tech companies

Don’t just land a job,

build a career

After graduation, 84% of Merit America report a positive career outcome.

We know that succeeding the job market requires more than just technical skills. Our curriculum goes deep on the skills you need to stand out.

Professional skills are practiced throughout the Merit America program via coaching and squad sessions. Each squad session focuses on a specific professional skills topic like resume writing or feedback in the workplace.

There are even events like mock interviews to make sure you’re ready to land a job and build a career you’ll love.

At Merit America, you’re not alone. You’re matched with a professional career coach to help you be your best self. They’ll help you identify your strengths and weaknesses, and will keep you accountable when things get tough.

After you complete your technical learning, our expert team of Job Success Specialists help you apply for jobs that meet your specific interests and your skills. Our job success team also works directly with employers to find specific job opportunities for Merit America graduates.

Because of this, 84%of graduates report a positive career outcome after the program.