611420 Computer Training

Official definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting computer training (except computer repair), such as instruction in computer programming, software applications, computerized business systems, computer electronics technology, computer operations, and local area network management. Instruction may be provided in diverse settings, such as the establishment's or client's training facilities, educational institutions, the workplace, or the home, and through diverse means, such as correspondence, television, the Internet, or other electronic and distance-learning methods. The training provided by these establishments may include the use of simulators and simulation methods.

Source: US Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS descriptions.

When to use a different code

Census classifies these close-sounding activities somewhere else. Businesses mainly engaged in:

• Offering training in the maintenance and repair of computers are classified in U.S. Industry 611519, Other Technical and Trade Schools.
• Computer retailing, wholesaling, or computer system designing that may also provide computer training are classified in their appropriate industries.
• Providing job training for the unemployed, underemployed, disabled, and persons who have a job market disadvantage because of lack of education, job skill, or experience are classified in Industry 624310, Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

Source: US Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS cross-references.

Activities listed under 611420

The Census index assigns these 8 activities to this code. If your business matches one, this is your code.

• Computer operator training
• Computer programming schools
• Computer programming, software, and systems training, online (through a website or mobile application)
• Computer programming, software, and systems training, online learning marketplace services (through a website or mobile application)
• Computer software training
• Computer training (except repair)
• Local area network (LAN) management training
• Software application training

Source: US Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS index file.

SBA size standard for 611420

To count as a small business for SBA loans and federal contracts under NAICS 611420, your business (including affiliates) must not exceed $16 million in average annual receipts. Check your business.

Source: SBA table of size standards, effective March 17, 2023.

Closest UK SIC 2007 codes

There is no official one-to-one link between NAICS and UK SIC. These codes share the same international class (ISIC Rev. 4: 8549), so treat them as a starting point and check the definition.

• 85410Post-secondary non-tertiary educationUK SIC
• 85421First-degree level higher educationUK SIC
• 85422Post-graduate level higher educationUK SIC

Built from Census concordances 2022→2017 NAICS and 2017 NAICS→ISIC Rev. 4.

Similar codes to compare

• 611410Business and Secretarial Schools
• 611430Professional and Management Development Training