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What made Merit America special for me was a shared experience and a coach who wants nothing more than your success.
Halid | Integration Engineer
I went from being a stay at home mom to working full-time as a software engineer.
Alison | Software Engineer
Merit America and Amazon gave me the confidence I needed to get into IT. A year ago, I wouldn’t have said I’d be working in IT, but here I am today!
Amy | IT Equipment Coordinator
Without Merit America, I don’t know where I would be career-wise. It’s been a life-changing experience, and I’m proud to be a Merit America alum.
Henry Gage | Support Operations Specialist
Merit America built my confidence and my skill set. I would nothave been able to get the jobs I’ve had without Merit Americ’s help.
Monique | Logistics Engineer
Merit America allowed me to upskill myself without having to worry about spending the time/ money on college.
Kory | IT Software Developer
Merit America has changed my life entirely through enhancing my transferable skills, boosting my confidence, and embracing my unique interests.
Briana | IT Support Specialist
The flexibility was great! I was working 50-60 hours per week and was able to keep up with the program. I really enjoyed the coursework.
Heather | Data Analyst
“Merit America was the stepping stone I needed. It was a huge boost. This is my foot in the door to the next step.”
Laura | EDI Integration Coordinator
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
The job success professional coaching at Merit America was the biggest piece for me. It separates Merit America from other programs.
Alix | Director of IT
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.rn
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
What made Merit America special for me was a shared experience and a coach who wants nothing more than your success.
Halid | Integration Engineer
I went from being a stay at home mom to working full-time as a software engineer.
Alison | Software Engineer
Merit America and Amazon gave me the confidence I needed to get into IT. A year ago, I wouldn’t have said I’d be working in IT, but here I am today!
Amy | IT Equipment Coordinator
Without Merit America, I don’t know where I would be career-wise. It’s been a life-changing experience, and I’m proud to be a Merit America alum.
Henry Gage | Support Operations Specialist
Merit America built my confidence and my skill set. I would nothave been able to get the jobs I’ve had without Merit Americ’s help.
Monique | Logistics Engineer
Merit America allowed me to upskill myself without having to worry about spending the time/ money on college.
Kory | IT Software Developer
Merit America has changed my life entirely through enhancing my transferable skills, boosting my confidence, and embracing my unique interests.
Briana | IT Support Specialist
The flexibility was great! I was working 50-60 hours per week and was able to keep up with the program. I really enjoyed the coursework.
Heather | Data Analyst
“Merit America was the stepping stone I needed. It was a huge boost. This is my foot in the door to the next step.”
Laura | EDI Integration Coordinator
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
The job success professional coaching at Merit America was the biggest piece for me. It separates Merit America from other programs.
Alix | Director of IT
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.rn
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
What made Merit America special for me was a shared experience and a coach who wants nothing more than your success.
Halid | Integration Engineer
I went from being a stay at home mom to working full-time as a software engineer.
Alison | Software Engineer
Merit America and Amazon gave me the confidence I needed to get into IT. A year ago, I wouldn’t have said I’d be working in IT, but here I am today!
Amy | IT Equipment Coordinator
Without Merit America, I don’t know where I would be career-wise. It’s been a life-changing experience, and I’m proud to be a Merit America alum.
Henry Gage | Support Operations Specialist
Merit America built my confidence and my skill set. I would nothave been able to get the jobs I’ve had without Merit Americ’s help.
Monique | Logistics Engineer
Merit America allowed me to upskill myself without having to worry about spending the time/ money on college.
Kory | IT Software Developer
Merit America has changed my life entirely through enhancing my transferable skills, boosting my confidence, and embracing my unique interests.
Briana | IT Support Specialist
The flexibility was great! I was working 50-60 hours per week and was able to keep up with the program. I really enjoyed the coursework.
Heather | Data Analyst
“Merit America was the stepping stone I needed. It was a huge boost. This is my foot in the door to the next step.”
Laura | EDI Integration Coordinator
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
The job success professional coaching at Merit America was the biggest piece for me. It separates Merit America from other programs.
Alix | Director of IT
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.rn
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
What made Merit America special for me was a shared experience and a coach who wants nothing more than your success.
Halid | Integration Engineer
I went from being a stay at home mom to working full-time as a software engineer.
Alison | Software Engineer
Merit America and Amazon gave me the confidence I needed to get into IT. A year ago, I wouldn’t have said I’d be working in IT, but here I am today!
Amy | IT Equipment Coordinator
Without Merit America, I don’t know where I would be career-wise. It’s been a life-changing experience, and I’m proud to be a Merit America alum.
Henry Gage | Support Operations Specialist
Merit America built my confidence and my skill set. I would nothave been able to get the jobs I’ve had without Merit Americ’s help.
Monique | Logistics Engineer
Merit America allowed me to upskill myself without having to worry about spending the time/ money on college.
Kory | IT Software Developer
Merit America has changed my life entirely through enhancing my transferable skills, boosting my confidence, and embracing my unique interests.
Briana | IT Support Specialist
The flexibility was great! I was working 50-60 hours per week and was able to keep up with the program. I really enjoyed the coursework.
Heather | Data Analyst
“Merit America was the stepping stone I needed. It was a huge boost. This is my foot in the door to the next step.”
Laura | EDI Integration Coordinator
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
The job success professional coaching at Merit America was the biggest piece for me. It separates Merit America from other programs.
Alix | Director of IT
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.rn
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
Real Life Wage Gains
Our alumni with outcome data report an average annual wage gain of nearly $21,000 three or more months after completing the program—raising their average pre-program salary from $27,800 to $48,500 post-program.
Get started with $0 upfront
Build a career based on your potential, not your bank account. You won’t pay anything until at least three months after you complete or exit your program.
- Learn in-demand skills
- Land a great job
- Pay only after the program
- Support the next cohort
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, and live meetings are only 3-5 hours per week. You can complete the technical coursework (provided by organizations like Google) in-between shifts, on weekends – whatever works for your life.
Course Calendar
Monday, January 10
IT Support Career Track
- 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 finish, you’ll join a network of hundreds of Merit America alumni.
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In-demand careers without quitting your day job
Our programs are fast, flexible, and focused on what employers need most. You’ll also earn industry-recognized credentials from training providers like Google. Discover a program that best fits your strengths and interests.
IT Support
Monitor and manage hardware, software and networks within an organization.
Data Analytics
Analyze raw data for insights and apply those patterns towards decision making.
UX Design
Create user experiences with products that are useful, enjoyable and accessible.
Cybersecurity
Monitor and protect networks, devices, people, and data.
Project Management
Lead projects to ensure successful outcomes through strategic thinking.
Human Resources
Create workplaces where people and businesses thrive.
Semiconductor
Work with tools to build microchips for electronics, cars, and smart devices.
Our alums work for the world’s top tech companies
Don’t just land a job,
build a career
Our success rate is 75%, meaning nearly three out of four alumni with outcome data reported a positive career change or earned a salary above our success benchmark.