New Horizons Computer Learning Centers is one of the world's largest independent 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.
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, 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 on Sep. 17, 2009). 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.
In 2019, New Horizons (Spokane) was fined $120,000 by the US Department of Justice to resolve false claims related to the GI Bill.
Awards and recognition
2000: Fortune names New Horizons one of America's "100 Fastest Growing Companies", and Forbes rates New Horizons one of the "200 Best Small Companies" 2001: Bloomberg BusinessWeek names New Horizons to its list of "100 Hot Growth Companies" 2003: New Horizons wins a Gold Excellence in eLearning Award from the BrandonHall Group 2006: New Horizons is honored as Partner of the Year for Technology Innovation at the 2006 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Program Awards 2009: New Horizons wins US & Canada Learning Partner of the Year at the Cisco Partner Summit 2011: TrainingIndustry.com names New Horizons one of its Top 20 IT Training Companies 2012: New Horizons selected as a Microsoft Learning Competency Marketing Excellence Partner of the Year Award Finalist 2015: New Horizons Computer Learning Centers Receives Global Training (VATC) Partner of the Year Award at VMware Partner Exchange 2015