Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering courses in office procedures and secretarial and stenographic skills and may offer courses in basic office skills, such as word processing. In addition, these establishments may offer such classes as office machine operation, reception, communications, and other skills designed for individuals pursuing a clerical or secretarial career. 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.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 611410 - Business and Secretarial Schools are:
- Court reporting schools
- Business schools not offering academic degrees
- Secretarial schools
- Clerical schools
- Schools, business, not offering academic degrees
- Business colleges or schools not offering academic degrees
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Business Certification & IT Schools in the US (61144)
Revenue 2025
$6.4bn
Growth 2025
3.00%
Key Trends
The industry's online courses benefitted from COVID-19 lockdowns
Demand for a skilled workforce spurned revenue growth
To compete, certification schools will expand their offerings in higher-growth categories
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 611410 - Business and Secretarial Schools that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Offering academic degrees (e.g., baccalaureate, graduate level) in business education--are classified in Industry 611310, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Offering computer training (except computer repair)--are classified in Industry 611420, Computer Training;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Offering training in the maintenance and repair of computers--are classified in U.S. Industry 611519, Other Technical and Trade Schools.
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NAICS Hierarchy 611410 - Business and Secretarial Schools
NAICS Code 611410 - Business and Secretarial Schools sits in the 2-digit Business and Secretarial Schools sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 61
Sector Title: Educational Services
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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6111 Elementary and Secondary Schools
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61111 Elementary and Secondary Schools
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6112 Junior Colleges
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61121 Junior Colleges
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6113 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
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61131 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
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6114 Business Schools and Computer and Management Training
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61141 Business and Secretarial Schools
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61142 Computer Training
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61143 Professional and Management Development Training
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6115 Technical and Trade Schools
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61151 Technical and Trade Schools
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6116 Other Schools and Instruction
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61161 Fine Arts Schools
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61162 Sports and Recreation Instruction
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61163 Language Schools
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61169 All Other Schools and Instruction
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6117 Educational Support Services
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61171 Educational Support Services
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