Merit America
Merit America is a non-profit career development program built for working adults who want to grow in their careers without putting their lives on hold. The flexible, part-time programs—typically lasting 14 to 22 weeks—are designed to help learners gain in-demand skills while balancing work, caregiving, and other responsibilities. Merit America currently offers career tracks in IT Support, Data Analytics, UX Design, Cybersecurity, Project Management, and Human Resources. Each program includes industry-recognized, third-party technical training from partners like Google, combining online learning with personalized coaching, weekly peer squad meetings, and job search support. Learners are matched with a dedicated career coach to help set goals, stay motivated, and prepare for job transitions, promotions, or professional growth.
The program includes four structured phases: Foundations (onboarding support, connect with coach and squad), Immersion (technical training), Job Success (personalized coaching and job search support), and Alumni (ongoing alumni support including free Coursera access, resume refreshes, and salary negotiation help).
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, be authorized to work in the U.S., and be fluent in English. Individuals currently pursuing or holding a graduate degree are not eligible. Learners can choose from multiple payment options, including the option to complete the program with no upfront cost.
Merit America has supported nearly 15,000 learners nationwide and driven an estimated $1 billion in cumulative wage gains.
41 Merit America Reviews
AnonymousN/A • Graduate • WashingtonJun 22, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceFormer Learner
Though I had an exceptional experience in the actual Boot camp course and received a Google IT Certification During job placement there were differences in opinion on how to pursue it. The job coach in my opinion was suggesting and expecting job seekers to be misleading on resume's in which I didn't agree with and refused and for that was dismissed and possibly blacked balled from present and future opputurnities.
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How much does Merit America cost?
Merit America costs around $8,400. On the lower end, some Merit America courses like IT Support cost $5,700.
What courses does Merit America teach?
Merit America offers courses like Data Analytics, IT Support, Java Development.
Where does Merit America have campuses?
Merit America teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
Is Merit America worth it?
Merit America hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 41 Merit America alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Merit America on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Merit America legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 41 Merit America alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Merit America and rate their overall experience a 3.82 out of 5.
Does Merit America offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Right now, it doesn't look like Merit America offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.
Can I read Merit America reviews?
You can read 41 reviews of Merit America on Course Report! Merit America alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Merit America and rate their overall experience a 3.82 out of 5.
Is Merit America accredited?
While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Merit America doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.