QuickStart

About QuickStart

In 1988, long before the dot-com boom, QuickStart was founded to provide IT certification courses. The company focused on training professionals for roles in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. For years, it operated in the world of corporate training, partnering with major tech companies like Microsoft and Cisco to skill-up workforces. A significant chapter in QuickStart's journey began in August 2012 when it was acquired by Corinthian Colleges. However, the company continued to evolve. A key figure in its modern story is Ed Sattar, who, as a lead investor and later CEO, was pivotal in developing the company's core platform. The business transformed by embracing a high-tech, high-touch approach. It developed an AI-enabled cognitive learning platform called CLIPP to personalize training for each user. This platform allows for customized learning plans, mentorship, and analytics to help IT professionals meet their career goals. Under this new model, QuickStart secured significant venture capital funding to expand its programs, including a $10 million round in September 2020 to grow its Income Share Agreement program. This allowed students to finance their education based on future earnings, increasing accessibility. Today, with a history of acquisitions and a focus on AI-driven education, QuickStart operates as a workforce readiness platform, offering bootcamps and certifications in high-demand fields like cybersecurity and cloud computing.