ABOUT THE EDI TRAINING ACADEMY
EDI Academy (est. 2007) is a vendor-neutral training and certification provider focused on helping professionals and organizations build practical, real-world expertise in Electronic Data Interchange. We support EDI adoption through training, certification, networking, and career opportunities.
EDI Academy offers several EDI training classes encompassing the entire business and technical side of EDI, including supply-chain, retail, HIPAA X12, and EDIFACT. We provide training for all stages of an EDI career, whether you are new to EDI or an experienced EDI professional seeking to advance with the latest industry trends.
EDI Academy also offers the CEDIAP® (Certified EDI Academy Professional) certification for participants who complete the required training and meet the program requirements. This gives professionals a recognized credential that helps demonstrate real-world EDI knowledge and career readiness.
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KEY COMPANY FACTS
- 20 Years in the market
- 11,000+ attendees worldwide
- 1500 Certified EDI Professionals
- 10000+ Positive Testimonials
- 200+ returning corporate customers
EDI Academy has earned the trust of professionals from leading U.S. companies such as Procter & Gamble, Optum, UPS, Bridgestone Americas, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, AAFES, Experience Health, BCBS, and many other Fortune 500 companies. While we are fortunate and grateful for our Fortune 500 customers, it is important to note that our primary target market is small and medium-sized companies.
With a proven track record in EDI education, certification, and industry-focused training, EDI Academy continues to empower professionals and organizations to grow in an increasingly connected business world.
OUR INSTRUCTORS
OUR FOUNDER AND INSTRUCTOR
At EDI Academy, training is led by Michael Kotoyan — the Academy’s founder, instructor, and a highly experienced EDI professional with deep practical expertise across multiple industries.
With more than 20 years of hands-on experience in EDI, Michael has worked across finance, supply chain management, education, manufacturing, retail, aerospace, healthcare, automotive, and information technology. His background combines technical EDI knowledge with a strong understanding of how EDI supports broader operational and strategic goals.
Key highlights:
- Founder of EDI Academy
- 25+ years of industry experience
- Implemented EDI for Fortune 500 companies AND medium size companies.
- Achieved 99% EDI compliance across PETCO’s supply chain
- Delivered EDI training for thousands of companies worldwide
- Author of “EDI Fundamentals & Best Practices” manual
- X12 Standards Contributing Member
- RVCF Contributing Member
- Consultant on leveraging EDI automation to achieve strategic business goals
Michael’s experience is at the core of EDI Academy’s training approach: practical, results-driven, and grounded in real business challenges.
LinkedIn: Michael Kotoyan
OUR FOUNDER
