Applied Technology Academy Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, Ranking No. 36 Among Education Companies
Applied Technology Academy (ATA) — a provider of immersive, instructor-led cybersecurity, information technology, artificial intelligence, project management, and professional development training — has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
In its first appearance on the list, ATA ranked No. 2,370 overall, No. 36 among education companies in the United States, No. 257 in Florida, and No. 128 in the Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach metropolitan area.
“Being named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the commitment of our entire team,” said Lynn Fisher, President and CEO of Applied Technology Academy. “Our growth has never been about growth for its own sake. It has come from staying focused on our mission, responding to the needs of our students and clients, and delivering training with integrity, agility, and an uncompromising commitment to quality.”
More than a decade of mission-focused training
For more than a decade, ATA has delivered vendor-based, vendor-neutral, and customized training designed to prepare students for more than an exam. Its programs combine instructor expertise, practical application, hands-on learning, and real-world scenarios to help participants build skills they can apply in their careers and organizations.
ATA offers training across cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud computing, IT infrastructure, project management, leadership development, and other rapidly evolving disciplines. The organization also works with military, government, and commercial clients to develop private and customized training programs aligned with workforce and mission requirements.
“This recognition belongs to our employees, instructors, students, clients, and partners,” Fisher added. “Their trust, dedication, and willingness to grow alongside us have made this achievement possible. We are grateful for how far we have come and excited about the opportunities ahead.”
About the Inc. 5000
The Inc. 5000 is an annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Companies are ranked according to percentage revenue growth over a three-year period. The complete 2026 Inc. 5000 list is available at inc.com/inc5000.
About Applied Technology Academy
Applied Technology Academy is an SBA-certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing technology and workforce training in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, project management, and professional development. Through live virtual, onsite, open-enrollment, private, and customized training, ATA serves individuals, corporate organizations, government agencies, and military clients. To learn more or plan training with an Inc. 5000 partner, call 800.674.3550 or browse the ATA course catalog.