ONLC Training Centers

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Overview

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ONLC Training Centers is the dba (doing business as) name for Online Consulting, Inc., a privately-held IT training company. ONLC Training Centers provides instructions on how to use personal computers, computer software, and business skills. The company has locations across the continental United States and a library of 100+ courses that includes vendor-authorized courses and professional certification preps for Microsoft[1] and CompTIA[2]. Training formats include online instructor-led courses, online or in-person group training, and self-directed, self-study courses.

History

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The company was founded in 1983 in Wilmington, Delaware by James Palic and Andrew Williamson. The company’s original focus was computer consulting.  Following multiple consulting engagements that identified a need for computer training, the company changed its focus to personal computer instruction. 

By 1988, the company was an authorized training partner for Lotus[3] and Novell and operating three training center locations: Wilmington, Delaware (Corporate HQ); Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Malvern, Pennsylvania.

By 2004, the company was operating 23 training centers in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions, and was an authorized training partner for Microsoft, CompTIA and Citrix

In 2006, the company standardized on its DBA name of ONLC Training Centers.

By 2008, the company was operating 41 training centers along the US eastern seaboard with expansion west into Ohio, Indiana and Texas. 

As of 2025 the company operates over 100 training centers across the continental United States.  

Innovations

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ONLC introduced Remote Classroom Instruction (RCI™) in 2004.  The RCI system uses computer technologies to connect participants attending class from multiple locations into a single training event with an online instructor.  Once RCI was implemented, ONLC saw its class cancellation rate drop to less than 3%.

Partnerships and Certifications

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  • Microsoft Solutions Partner for Training Services: ONLC holds the designation of Microsoft Solutions Partner for Training Services [4].
  • CompTIA Authorized Partner: ONLC is a CompTIA Authorized Partner providing training for CompTIA's certification programs.
  • International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) Endorsed Education Provider: Recognized by IIBA as an Endorsed Education Provider [5], ONLC provides instructor-led training courses that align with the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) and helps students prepare for Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®) certification.

Awards & Recognition

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  • CIOCoverage named ONLC 10 Best Innovative EdTech Companies To Watch (2024)[6]
  • TrainingIndustry.com ONLC appeared on their Top 20 Training Companies List each year from 2012-2019. Per Training Industry, "A Top 20 company is an organization that is recognized as a leading provider in a given training sector. These companies distinguish themselves by offering innovative products and services that meet the needs of a wide range of client organizations."[7]
  • Inc. Magazine: ONLC Training Centers was named to Inc. Magazine's annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. for seven consecutive years (2009-2014).[8][9]

Company Website

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References

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  1. ^ https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/support/partners Microsoft Training Services Partners
  2. ^ White, Colleen (January 01, 2025). "2025-comptia-partner-letter.pdf" (PDF). {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "The History of IT Certification". triOS College. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
  4. ^ https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/support/partners Microsoft Training Services Partners
  5. ^ https://my.iiba.org/s/searchdirectory?id=a251N000002GPgi&_ga=2.179471715.692798429.1598275586-312645659.1580849690 iiBA Endorsed Education Provider
  6. ^ https://www.ciocoverage.com/10-best-innovative-edtech-companies-to-watch-in-2024/ CIOCoverage
  7. ^ https://trainingindustry.com/top-training-companies-information/ TrainingIndustry.com
  8. ^ "Tableau". public.tableau.com. Retrieved 2025-05-16.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ "16 Delaware companies make Inc. 5000 list". Delaware Business Now. 2013-09-17. Retrieved 2025-05-16.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)