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Break into tech without quitting your day job
and pay $0 until you’re hired.
Hundreds of students have changed their lives without a four year degree
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 in-demand skills
- Land a new job
- Pay only after you’re hired
- Support the next class
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
- At Work 8am – 3pm
- Online Coursework 3pm – 5pm
- Daycare pick-up 5:15pm
- Family Dinner 6pm
- 1:1 Career Coaching 8pm – 9pm
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.



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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.
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.