Elite cyber, AI & workforce training for mission-critical teams.
Offensive and defensive cyber, AI and AI-security, and live cyber-range training for the Department of War, federal agencies and enterprise clients — taught by practitioner instructors, mapped to critical frameworks.
Red team. Blue team. Applied AI. Live ranges.
Offensive Cyber & Red Teaming
Penetration testing, exploit development, adversary emulation and AI-augmented red teaming with OffSec, Hack The Box and SpecterOps tradecraft.
Explore courses →Defensive Cyber & Blue Teaming
Threat hunting, detection engineering, SOC operations and AI-driven blue teaming with Splunk, Carbon Black and Security Blue Team.
Explore courses →AI, Applied AI & AI Security
Agentic and generative AI, prompt engineering, machine learning, automation, and securing AI systems against emerging threats.
Explore courses →Cyber Ranges & CTFs
Hands-on, scenario-based ranges with curated content, capture-the-flag and tabletop exercises mapped to mission roles.
Explore platforms →Superior Training Program Management
Multi-million-dollar training programs — our own deliveries integrated with dozens of other providers, with custom LMS portals, scheduling, reporting and budget oversight.
Learn more →Workforce Development & Custom Curriculum
Custom workforce development planning, curriculum development and instructional design — micro-skilling and mentoring mapped to real-world JQRs & KSAs.
Learn more →Training should fit the team,
not the other way around.
Exclusive OffSec Black Hat USA Training Partner
Official OffSec courses delivered at the premier security conference.
Exclusive US instructor-led partner
For CYBER RANGES, Hack The Box, Security Blue Team and Stealth Cyber.
AI woven into the curriculum
Red and blue teaming with AI, plus dedicated AI-security and applied-AI tracks.
DoD 8140 & NIST aligned
Competency-based mapping, 8140 reporting and LMS analytics.
Practitioner instructors
Active experts in the domains they teach — premier mentorship from best-in-class talent.
Superior training program management
Multi-million-dollar programs with custom LMS portals, scheduling, reporting and budget oversight.
Clear paths for every mission
Military & Government
DoD 8140/DCWF-aligned training with GSA MAS contracting, Army Credentialing Assistance, AF COOL, CG COOL and 8140 reporting.
Start here →Corporate & Group Training
Private team cohorts, custom workforce development planning and multi-million-dollar training program management.
Start here →Individuals
Certification paths, live online delivery, on-demand options and student financing for individual learners.
Start here →Not sure where to start? Follow a path.
Guided course sequences from foundational to advanced — for individuals and teams.
Training topics
AI & AI Security
Agentic and generative AI, prompt engineering, machine learning, and AI security.
Penetration Testing & Red Teaming
Offensive security with OffSec, Hack The Box and EC-Council tradecraft.
Defensive Cyber & Blue Teaming
Threat hunting, detection engineering, SOC operations and incident response.
Digital Forensics & Reverse Engineering
Forensics, malware analysis, assembly and reverse engineering tradecraft.
Cybersecurity Certifications
Security+, CISSP, SecurityX and the certifications DoD 8140 requires.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
CMMC, RMF, eMASS, audit and privacy certification training.
Cloud Computing
AWS, Azure, cloud security and cloud-native certification paths.
Networking & Wireless
Network+, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, wireless, VoIP and SDN.
IT Infrastructure & Virtualization
Windows Server, Linux, VMware and Microsoft 365 administration.
Data Analytics & Databases
SQL, Power BI, Tableau and data certification paths.
Programming & Development
Python, Java, PowerShell, secure coding and automation.
DevOps & IT Service Management
ITIL 4 and 5, DevOps, SRE and service-management certifications.
Project Management & Agile
PMP, agile, Scrum and Lean Six Sigma certification training.
Leadership & Professional Development
Leadership, communication, coaching and professional skills.
Business Applications
Microsoft Office, Power Platform and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Where we deliver
Online live, mobile classrooms and mobile Pearson VUE testing — plus classrooms across the Southeast, Texas, Maryland and Virginia.
Built for government contracting
- SBA Certified Woman-Owned Small Business
- State of Florida Woman-Owned Small Business
- Multi-million dollar multi-year contract awards
- Past performance in multiple NAICS codes
- Superior CPARS history
- Training Program Management experts
- Training aggregation experts
Our Valued Clients
Applied Technology Academy proudly trains and supports US Federal, DoW, SLED, and enterprise clients.
What our clients say
5-star reviews from our students nationwide.
“This was the best boot camp I’ve taken so far. The instructor had great explanations & was very attentive to the students. The staff Kim & Liz make all of the paperwork so easy along with answering any questions you possibly have along the way. I couldn’t rave about this course enough for Security+. This course is worth every penny”
— Ashlyn K.“Their instructors are highly knowledgeable and explain the course material in a very comprehensive way. It is a lot of material for a one week course, but I felt that I was able to retain a good portion. Taking the Security+ boot camp has me ready to tackle the test.”
— Mike M.“The instructor provided instruction that was easy to follow. He made himself available to answer questions and provided study sessions after the course was complete. His goal was to help each student pass the exam. Highly recommend taking this course through Applied Tech!”
— Deborah R.“This Security+ certification Boot Camp was PERFECT! When I took the class, I had zero background or experience in this Networking & Security+ arena. The class I took was led by J Chaney. He has expertly took me from a very nervous and clueless student to a confident student. I felt self-assured to take the certification exam”
— Ray G.“EXCELLENT SERVICE! The instructor was very knowledgeable of the material he was teaching. He had great examples and additional recourse to help us understand. The different class schedules were very accommodating. I would absolutely recommend Applied Tech Academy to complete all your CompTia certificates.”
— Dani R.“This organization is fantastic to work with! They support you every step of the way and make the entire process of taking the courses and certification tests a breeze. I was able to attain my Security + Certification through their excellent teaching, and I have gained a number of other certs through the organization as well. Highly recommend for anyone looking to broaden their IT knowledge!”
— Nick R.“I am currently overseas for business and even this far away the help I received from Kim was fantastic. We were able to reach a quick and precise conclusion from my goal, all online with no confusion. Thank you again. I will be suggesting this Academy for anyone pursuing goals relative to mine.”
— Kane I.“Awesome training, great supporting tools and aids. Kept me and my ADHD engaged while learning this great subject! This is my fourth class with Applied Technology Academy and I will continue to use them for my certification needs!”
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What is Applied Technology Academy?
Applied Technology Academy (ATA) is an award-winning, SBA-certified woman-owned training provider founded in 2008, delivering offensive and defensive cyber, AI and AI-security, and live cyber-range education for the Department of War, the Defense Industrial Base, federal agencies and enterprise clients nationwide. ATA is licensed by the Florida Department of Education as a postsecondary institution.
What makes ATA different from other IT training companies?
ATA is the exclusive OffSec Black Hat USA Training Partner and the exclusive US instructor-led training partner for CYBER RANGES, Hack The Box, Security Blue Team and Stealth Cyber. AI is woven into the curriculum — including dedicated AI-security tracks — and every instructor is an active practitioner in the domain they teach.
Does ATA support DoD 8140 compliance?
Yes. Multiple programs map directly to NIST/NICE, the DoW Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF)/DoD 8140 and real-world JQRs & KSAs, with competency-based mapping, 8140 reporting and LMS analytics.
Where does ATA deliver training?
Online live, via mobile classrooms and mobile Pearson VUE test centers, and at classroom locations including Davie, Ft. Walton Beach, Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach and Tampa, FL; Montgomery, AL; Baltimore, MD; San Antonio, TX; and Herndon and Quantico, VA.
Can ATA manage a large training program for my organization?
Yes. ATA manages multi-million-dollar training programs — integrating our own course deliveries with dozens of other providers in synchronous and asynchronous formats, with management reporting, customized LMS portals, student scheduling, communications and budget oversight.
How do government and military students pay for training?
ATA supports GSA MAS purchasing (47QTCA21D00A0), purchase orders, Army Credentialing Assistance, Air Force COOL, Coast Guard COOL, FLNG EDD and student financing, alongside standard credit-card checkout.
Ready to upskill the modern cyber workforce?
Tell us the mission — we will design the training program around it.