Eleven Fifty Academy, originally created as a coding and cyber education bootcamp, is rebranding as Blaizing Academy to position itself ahead of the rapidly evolving AI landscape and to create a comprehensive training platform to foster an inclusive tech community and ignite a new era in tech and business education.
As Blaizing Academy, Qualls and his team will provide world-class AI training that equips students with the skills necessary to excel in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. The new name embodies the Academy’s mission to blaze a trail in AI education while ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, can thrive in tech.
“The new name reflects our renewed commitment to innovation and excellence, symbolizing our position at the forefront of tech education,” Blaizing Academy Executive Director John Qualls said during the Academy’s recent inaugural Fusion Ai event. “Eleven Fifty Academy accomplished so much in bringing coding education to the masses. In a rapidly changing environment, our new Blaizing Academy must meet the challenges of building a tech workforce by providing them with new skills.”
Inclusivity is at the heart of Blaizing Academy’s vision. Believing that diversity drives innovation, Academy leaders are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible learning environment for all. From foundational courses to advanced specializations, Blaizing Academy offers a range of programs that caters to beginners and seasoned professionals alike. Their hands-on approach ensures that students gain practical experience and are job-ready upon graduation. By providing unparalleled support, mentorship, and resources, Blaizing Academy aims to cultivate a network of professionals ready to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry.
An important part of this initiative includes launching a new series of conferences and events, like the Fusion AI Conference held on June 28th, to foster community engagement and knowledge sharing. They plan to expand these events into new communities and begin offering new short-form AI workshops designed to close the skill gap and make advanced technology accessible to all. They will also re-imagine their cybersecurity program to integrate AI, ensuring that their graduates are at the cutting edge of technology and security.
Blaizing Academy is an Indiana Wesleyan University enterprise, which previously acquired the assets of predecessor organization Eleven Fifty Academy in 2022.
About The Author:
John Qualls
John Qualls
Executive Director & Instructor
John Qualls is a technology leader and entrepreneur known for his innovative approach and leadership in co-location, cloud hosting, and fast-growing tech companies. His achievements include founding the first cloud banking organization with Lehman Brothers and helping lead Eleven Fifty Academy, a top coding and cybersecurity bootcamp. Recognized as runner-up for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and featured in Indiana Business Journal’s 40 under 40, John continues to drive tech innovation. With a strong background in application development and managed network services, he brings deep industry insight to his Ai work, while his engaging teaching style fuels his passion for staying on the cutting edge of Ai.
