According to Academy of Computer Education (ACE), despite a weakened U.S. economy, the computer training industry is thriving so far in 2011 if their record start is any indicator of the industry as a whole.
In 2011, ACE recorded its highest enrollment rates in its 10-year history as trainees and IT professionals returned to the classroom to develop and master the necessary skills needed to compete and excel in today's technology workforce. The award-winning company offers in-depth, certified computer, network and information security training courses.
In addition to this year's unprecedented growth, enrollment in ACE courses has increased by 50 to 100 percent each year during the past four years. ACE credits its industry-leading experts for this success. ACE instructors are well-respected by their industry peers and speak, present and teach at industry events such as Blackhat and TakeDown Con.
"Sure, many factors contribute to the growth, but the dedication to providing substantial subject matter, expert instructors and not just ‘paper tiger certified instructors’ has been the catalyst that has made word of mouth amongst our clients a viral thing,” notes ACE’s CEO Ralph P. Sita, Jr., CPA. “Our computer training instructors are winning major national awards for their teaching because of this approach and so are we."
Beyond ACE, perhaps one main reason for the success of the overall computer training industry so far this year is the increasing presence of cyber security threats. A 2010 report by the Computer Security Institute estimates that more than 45 percent of U.S. businesses have been subjected to at least one security attack during the past year. As a result, highly-trained professionals are needed to address organizational needs for more effective ways to prevent malware infections, manage financial fraud and block unauthorized access to secure data.
ACE offers computer training in Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA and many security certifications. Students appreciate the school’s hands-on computer training, flexible schedules, subject matter expert instructors and affordable pricing. ACE was recently awarded the prestigious 2010 ATC of the Year Award by the EC-Council, making ACE the World’s top training provider of EC-Council certification classes.