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From Dallas to AI: Where Innovation Meets Impact
The Divergence Experience
The Divergence Experience is more than just training—it's preparation for a new kind of professional identity: the AI Operator. From our home in Dallas, Texas, we equip learners with the mindset, tools, and confidence to guide intelligent systems in real-world settings. Whether you're accelerating compliance, optimizing operations, or automating tasks with generative AI, your journey starts here—with hands-on practice, human guidance, and a career-focused community.
🎥 Watch the Journey
Get an inside look at the Divergence Experience.
- Hands-on training—learn by doing with real-world AI and IT tools.
- Flexible paths—choose self-paced and instructor-led options.
- Career support—resume help, job prep, and networking.
Trusted by the Standards Bodies Shaping AI, Risk, and Compliance
At Divergence Academy, we train AI Operators in the frameworks that power real-world trust.
- Learn frameworks that help organizations stay safe and compliant
- Start with Information Security, Artificial Intelligence, and Risk Management Foundations — and grow into advanced audit and compliance roles.
Our Signature Programs
Our flagship immersive programs combine expert-led instruction, industry certifications, and real-world projects to launch you into high-demand roles in AI and GRC.
Intelligent Automation Immersive
Master the future of work with the Intelligent Automation Immersive Program—a hands-on, 396-hour training experience that blends RPA, AI automation training, and Power Automate Certification. Designed for career switchers, upskillers, and future-focused professionals, this program equips you with the tools, certifications, and real-world projects needed to lead automation initiatives across industries.
GRC Immersive
Launch your career in cybersecurity governance with the GRC Immersive Program—a 324-hour, hands-on experience covering risk management, IT audit, and cloud compliance. Earn top compliance certifications like CGRC, CISA, CISSP and CCSP while building real-world skills for the risk management careers.
Advance Your Cybersecurity Compliance Readiness with CMMC Training
Uses official CMMC-AB Approved Training Material (CATM) and begins every third Monday of the month. Available in online live, in-person, or hybrid formats, and runs for five days, including dedicated exam preparation.
Designed for professionals planning to conduct assessments, this program begins in quarterly cohorts. Prerequisites apply.
CMMC for Organizational Practices is a 5-day course without exam prep. CMMC for Business Professional is a 4-hour executive session. These courses are not CATM and do not qualify participants for the certification exam.
THE HELM - Learn & Earn Internship
Become a Compliance Analyst in 12 weeks
- Structured hands-on internship with real GRC Automation Projects
- Certified in ISO 27001, ISO 31000, ISO 42001 and CMMC
- Based on the INKSPOT methodology, Powered by 9brains
Located in the heart of Dallas, Texas
Near the Galleria at 14114 Dallas Pkwy
AI Operator Lab
Join the AI Operator Lab—a 6-weekend, hands-on Saturday course. Each 5-hour session blends guided instruction, practical labs, and collaborative build time so you leave with real workflows, working prototypes, and job-ready AI fluency for the AI-assisted workplace.
- AI Fluency Foundations: Speaking the Language of AI. Learn how prompts shape outputs, how models “think,” and how to get consistent results. Build a reusable prompt toolkit and operator checklists you’ll use every weekend.
- RAG Foundations: Make AI Smarter with Your Knowledge. Turn documents into usable context. Learn retrieval basics, chunking strategies, and how to reduce hallucinations with grounded answers.
- Workflow Automation: Scaling with AI. Design repeatable workflows that save time. Connect tools, add approvals, and instrument your workflows so they’re reliable—not brittle.
- Agents & Tool Use: Building AI That Can Take Action. Move from “chat” to “do.” Create agents that can use tools, follow steps, and operate with guardrails and human-in-the-loop control.
- Build & Deploy: From Prototype to Practical App. Convert your workflow into a shareable deliverable—lightweight app, dashboard, or internal tool. Learn deployment basics and operational considerations.
- Capstone Showcase: Bring It All Together. Integrate RAG + workflows + agents into a polished capstone. Present a clear walkthrough and leave with a portfolio-ready proof of skill.
SUCCESS STORIES
DISCOVER HOW OUR LEARNERS BUILT NEW CAREERS & FUTURES
Anthony, a 24-year Air Force veteran, completed Divergence Academy’s VET TEC-funded program and quickly transitioned into a cybersecurity career as a Security Analyst at DefendEdge.
Blake, a former infantry soldier with a passion for programming, completed Divergence Academy’s Data Science Immersive and earned AWS certifications. He now applies his skills in Python and AI during an internship at Duke.AI.
Army veteran Don Snyder joined Data Science Immersive to prepare for a career in business analytics. The program gave him hands-on training and confidence to transition from a non-technical background into data science.
A National Guard veteran and former fishing boat engineer transitioned into cybersecurity, gaining skills and support that led to a cybersecurity analyst job offer before graduation.
Michael Williams, a U.S. Army veteran and former theater professional, transitioned into cybersecurity after the pandemic disrupted his career.
An Air Force veteran GRC Immersive to transition into cybersecurity, gaining confidence and hands-on skills. His training led to new career opportunities, including a PwC offer.
🎥 Hear Their Stories, See Their Journeys
Want to go beyond the highlights?
Visit our blog and video series to watch each veteran share their personal success story—from military service to building a new career in tech.
Helping over 1000+ students from all skill levels
Our students have grown their skills by taking our courses. Here are just a few of their stories.