Ytek is a simulation training software development company. Its main product is Adgesim, a suite of applications grounded in the C4I (command, control, communications, computers and intelligence) domain, which has been designed specifically for the Royal Australian Air Force, but Yanieri plans to develop civil uses for the software and commercialize it.

"To do this I will no doubt adjust some of my behaviors and will certainly use the tools and techniques learnt in the AIIA program," he said.

"I thought I had the makings of a good marketing plan before, but I have now decided to make some significant changes in approach and refine some strategic aspects of the plan."

CEO of database management company Acknowledge Database Services Pty Ltd., Julie Jacoby, is another happy course participant who said the program was excellent.

Before completing the program, Jacoby was considering opening offices internationally, but has put that idea on hold for now.