New Horizons Computer Learning Centers Explained

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
Foundation:Laguna Hills, California, USA, 1982
Industry:Training, Certification, Job Placement
Homepage:NewHorizons.com

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers is an IT training company with over 300 locations in 72 countries. New Horizons Computer Learning Centers Inc. is a subsidiary of New Horizons Worldwide Inc. New Horizons operates as a franchise model to support the worldwide expansion of its training centers.[1] [2]

New Horizons provides instruction in the use of personal computers, computer software, and business skills. It offers vendor-authorized training and certifications for Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, and VMware. Training methods include instructor-led courses, both in-person and online, as well as self-directed labs.

Company history

New Horizons was founded by Michael Brinda in Laguna Hills in 1982. In 1985, after adding Lotus and C++ to its curriculum, the company moved to larger offices in Irvine. The addition of classes in Windows programming in 1988 necessitated another expansion to offices in Santa Ana. By 1992, further additions to its course offerings enabled the company to expand nationwide. The first international location opened in Mexico City in 1993.

The following year, New Horizons was purchased by Handex Consulting & Remediation LLC,[3] which resulted in further international expansion into South America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. At this point, New Horizons had become one of the largest network of Microsoft Authorized Technical Education Centers (ATECs). The company's first European location (in Barcelona) was opened shortly thereafter.

In 1996, New Horizons began trading on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol NEWH (changed to NASDAQ: on Sep. 17, 2009).[4] Within a year, New Horizons became one of the largest independent IT training company in the world with over 154 training centers and 100 Microsoft Certified Technical Education Centers (CTECs).

New Horizons and the EC-Council became partners in 2004 to deliver Certified Ethical Hacker and Countermeasures Training.

In 2011, New Horizons was granted VMware Authorized Training Center Status, allowing North American centers to deliver VMware training.[5]

In 2019, New Horizons (Spokane) was fined $120,000 by the US Department of Justice to resolve false claims related to the GI Bill.[6]

Awards and recognition

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New Horizons Enters into Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by an Investor Group Led by Camden Partners. Yahoo Finance. 15 August 2012.
  2. Web site: Franchising Information - New Horizons Computer Learning Centers. New Horizons. 24 September 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120905153115/http://www.newhorizons.com/Franchising-Information.aspx. 5 September 2012.
  3. Web site: Edgar Pro . Yahoo.brand.edgar-online.com . 2010-01-26 . 2011-09-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110928055757/http://yahoo.brand.edgar-online.com/DisplayFilingInfo.aspx?Type=HTML&text=%26lt%3bNEAR%2f4%26gt%3b(%22MICHAEL+A.%22,%22BRINDA%22)&FilingID=335229&ppu=%2fPeopleFilingResults.aspx%3fPersonID=2031689&PersonName=MICHAEL%20A.%20BRINDA . live .
  4. Web site: (NEWH) Stock price . NASDAQ.com . 2009-09-17 . 2010-01-26 . 2011-06-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110611075323/http://www.nasdaq.com/aspx/flashquotes.aspx?symbol=NEWH&selected=NEWH . live .
  5. News: New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Inc. Granted VMware Authorized Training Center (VATC) Status. 15 August 2012. September 22, 2011. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054827/http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110922005275/en/Horizons-Computer-Learning-Centers-Granted-VMware-Authorized. live.
  6. Web site: Spokane for-Profit College and General Manager to Pay Over $120,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Liability in Connection With G.I. Bill . www.justice.gov . US Department of Justice . 10 January 2022 . 10 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220110193921/https://www.justice.gov/usao-edwa/pr/spokane-profit-college-and-general-manager-pay-over-120000-resolve-false-claims-act . live .
  7. Web site: Independent Research About Employee Training and Talent Management . Brandon-Hall.com . 2010-01-26 . 1998-12-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/19981206131406/http://www.brandon-hall.com/ . live .
  8. Web site: New Horizons Computer Learning Centers Wins United States and Canada Learning Partner of the Year Award at Cisco Partner Summit. New Horizons Computer Learning Centers. 17 August 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120805012415/http://www.newhorizons.com/content/pressReleases.aspx?id=2264&sub=3&did=125&more=1. 5 August 2012.
  9. Web site: 2011 TOP 20 IT TRAINING COMPANIES. TrainingIndustry.com. 17 August 2012. 21 August 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120821062338/http://www.trainingindustry.com/it-training/top-companies-listings/2011/2011-top-20-it-training-companies.aspx. live.
  10. Web site: New Horizons Computer Learning Centers Selected as a Finalist for the 2012 Microsoft Learning Competency Marketing Excellence Partner of the Year Award. New Horizons Computer Learning Centers. 5 July 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121103170226/http://www.newhorizons.com/content/pressReleases.aspx?id=3711&sub=3&did=125&more=1. 3 November 2012.
  11. Web site: VMware Partner Network Award Winners Honored at Partner Exchange 2015 (NYSE:VMW) . 2015-02-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150209213657/http://ir.vmware.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=894588 . 2015-02-09 . dead .

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