What 1EdTech does

1EdTech is a member-led non-profit consortium, founded in 2001 (originally as IMS Global Learning Consortium) and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, that develops, certifies, and evolves open interoperability standards for educational technology. It operates across 36 countries with 1,644 member organizations spanning K-12 districts, higher education institutions, corporate learning functions, and edtech suppliers. Its core technology portfolio comprises nine open standards: LTI Advantage (Learning Tools Interoperability), OneRoster, Caliper Analytics, Open Badges, Comprehensive Learner Record (CLR), Competencies and Academic Standards Exchange (CASE), Common Cartridge, Question and Test Interoperability (QTI), and Edu-API. These standards govern the secure exchange of learning data, content, credentials, and analytics between platforms. The organization also operates the TrustEd Apps certification program (including rubrics for Accessibility, Data Privacy, Generative AI Data, and Security Practices), the TrustEd Apps Certified Leader (TACL) professional credential, the TrustEd Apps Directory of certified products, and the CASE Global Ecosystem for competency framework management.

1EdTech's revenue model rests on three pillars: annual membership dues (Contributing, Affiliate, and Alliance tiers set by the Board of Directors), product conformance certification fees paid by edtech vendors, and event revenue from the annual Learning Impact Conference, Learning Impact Europe, Digital Credentials Summit, and Member Technical Congress. Marketing and distribution are predominantly community-led and event-driven, supplemented by strategic channel partnerships (notably with D2L, Google, and Ed-Fi Alliance) that embed 1EdTech certification into partner ecosystems. The organization is governed by its member community through boards and committees rather than equity holders.

In June 2026, 1EdTech announced a restructuring pairing the standards-developing consortium with a new 501(c)(3) non-profit subsidiary, 1EdTech Global, designed to diversify funding sources through philanthropy and mission-aligned partnerships. The Learn & Work Ecosystem Library agreed in principle to join 1EdTech Global as its first major initiative. Notable recent strategic developments include France's January 2026 adoption of an Interoperability Framework mandating 1EdTech standards for public schools, and a January 2026 partnership with Google to extend standards-aligned learning interoperability into Google Classroom across six additional countries.

Name

1EdTech

Legal name

1EdTech Consortium, Inc.

Website

https://1edtech.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

1EdTech is a member-led non-profit consortium that develops and certifies open interoperability standards for educational technology, serving 1,644 member organizations across 36 countries in K-12, higher education, corporate learning, and edtech supplier segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Technology Standards & Certification

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Assessment Interoperability, Integrations & Standards (QTI/LTI/OneRoster) (EDAFADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Standards, Packaging & Interoperability Tools (SCORM/xAPI/cmi5/LTI) (EDAFAHAH), Learning Data Infrastructure & Interoperability (LRS, xAPI/LTI/OneRoster, Data Pipelines) (EDAFAFAJ), Certification & Exam Prep Course Marketplaces (EDAFAIAJ)

Keywords

• Open edtech standards
• Learning interoperability
• Education technology consortium
• Digital credentials standards
• Edtech certification services

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: 1EdTech generates revenue through annual membership dues from Contributing, Affiliate, and Alliance members. Membership fees fund the consortium's standards development, certification programs, and community initiatives. The membership terms state that dues are non-refundable and access begins only upon payment receipt.
2. Product Certification Fees: EdTech vendors pay for conformance certification to 1EdTech standards. The certification provides a seal for passing prescribed tests and demonstrates commitment to plug-and-play integration. Certification requires ongoing community participation to maintain.
3. Conference and Event Revenue: Revenue generated from event registration, sponsorships, and exhibitor fees for Learning Impact Conference, Learning Impact Europe, Digital Credentials Summit, and Member Technical Congress.
4. Event Registration and Sponsorship: Conference terms outline registration fees and sponsorship opportunities. Events include Learning Impact Conference, Digital Credentials Summit, and regional meetings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

1EdTech is a member-led non-profit consortium that develops, certifies, and evolves open interoperability standards for educational technology. Its core offering is a portfolio of open standards (LTI Advantage, OneRoster, Caliper Analytics, Common Cartridge, CASE, CLR, Open Badges, Edu-API, QTI) that enable plug-and-play integration between learning platforms, content systems, and administrative tools, complemented by the TrustEd Apps product certification program and a global community of 1,644 member organizations.

Product overview

1EdTech is a member-led non-profit consortium that develops, certifies, and evolves open standards and resources for educational technology interoperability. The organization offers a portfolio of open technical standards including Caliper Analytics, Common Cartridge, CASE, CLR Standard, Edu-API, LTI Advantage, OneRoster, Open Badges, and QTI for assessment interoperability. These standards enable seamless integration between learning platforms, content systems, and administrative tools. Alongside the standards, 1EdTech provides the TrustEd Apps Program for product certification and vetting, the TACL professional certification for educational leaders, and the 1EdTech Community forums for collaboration. The organization also hosts the annual Learning Impact Awards and Conference, manages the TrustEd Apps Directory of certified products, and operates programs like 1EdTech Labs and the CASE Global Ecosystem for competency framework management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TrustEd Apps: A certification program for edtech products ensuring data privacy and interoperability standards
• Learning Impact Awards
• 1EdTech Labs
• Wellspring Initiative
• WIDEN
• CASE Global Ecosystem

Products and services

• LTI Advantage (Learning Tools Interoperability) Standard Open standard that enables deep and secure integration of learning platforms and apps/tools, allowing edtech products to work plug-and-play across learning management systems for K-12, higher education, and corporate learning institutions.
• OneRoster Standard Open standard for the secure exchange of class roster and student data between an institution's teaching and learning systems and tools, enabling roster synchronization and student data integration for K-12, higher education, and edtech vendors.
• Caliper Analytics Standard Open standard that collects click-stream data from digital learning resources to measure learning activities and effectiveness across the edtech ecosystem, supporting learning analytics for institutions and researchers.
• Common Cartridge Standard Open standard for packaging and exchanging learning content and assessments between content providers, learning platforms, and institutions, enabling portable digital courseware across systems.
• CASE (Competencies and Academic Standards Exchange) Standard Open framework for digitally transmitting learning standards and competencies to align digital content with academic standards across educational systems, supporting competency-based education and workforce alignment.
• Comprehensive Learner Record (CLR) Standard Open standard for capturing and communicating all learning experiences and achievements in verifiable, digital form, enabling portable learner records across institutions and employers.
• Edu-API Standard Open standard for securely exchanging data between administrative systems (e.g., SIS) and products in the teaching and learning ecosystem, with licensed API access available through the CASE Network for registered users.
• Open Badges Standard Open standard (based on W3C Verifiable Credentials) for issuing, sharing, and verifying digital badges representing skills and achievements across learning providers, employers, and platforms.
• Question & Test Interoperability (QTI) Standard Open standard for exchanging assessment content and data across educational platforms, meeting accessibility requirements and the full range of testing needs from formative to summative assessments.
• TrustEd Apps Certification Program Certification program for edtech products covering Accessibility, Data Privacy, Generative AI Data, and Security Practices rubrics, with vet and certify products, list them in the TrustEd Apps Directory, and signal interoperability and privacy conformance to institutions and procurement officers.
• TrustEd Apps Certified Leader (TACL) Professional Certification Professional certification series and workshop program that helps educational leaders (K-12 and higher ed) develop skills to address the changing digital learning landscape, including TrustEd Apps certification literacy and edtech procurement strategy.
• TrustEd Apps Management Suite (TAMS) Software suite and support portal that lets districts upload institutional data files for analysis and matchmaking with 1EdTech-certified products, without retaining personal student data, to evaluate edtech procurement choices.
• TrustEd Apps Directory Online directory of products that have achieved 1EdTech interoperability and certification, used by K-12 and higher ed procurement officers to search and review certified digital education products.
• CASE Global Ecosystem Global initiative allowing states, institutions, industry groups, and international organizations to manage their own competencies and frameworks locally while participating in a trusted global network with Global Unique Identifiers (GUIDs) pointing to academic standards and materials.
• 1EdTech Community (Forums) Online community forums for 1EdTech members to discuss technical solutions, share expertise, and collaborate on standards development.
• TrustEd Credential Coalition Coalition program that advances adoption of interoperable credential standards (Open Badges, CLR) across education and workforce stakeholders.
• 1EdTech Labs Online classroom series and innovation initiative where the 1EdTech community collaborates to define new areas of standards and ecosystem work.
• Wellspring Initiative Initiative focused on corporate learning that extends 1EdTech's standards work to workforce and corporate training environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• France mandated 1EdTech standards for public education
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• AnitaB.orgminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 June 20261EdTech partnered with AnitaB.org as part of Mediaplanet's Women in Computing campaign to highlight women's contributions to the technology sector and bridge the gender gap. The initiative focuses on representation, mentorship, educational pathways, and inclusive workplace culture.
• WITIminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 June 20261EdTech partnered with WITI (Women in Technology) as part of the Women in Computing campaign to empower future female leaders in tech and promote gender diversity in the education technology sector.
• Learn & Work Ecosystem LibraryflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 20261EdTech announced that the Learn & Work Ecosystem Library has agreed in principle to join the 1EdTech family under the new organizational structure. The Library will retain its identity and open-access posture while gaining long-term operational stewardship as 1EdTech's first major initiative under the new 501(c)(3) non-profit structure.
• France Ministry of EducationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2026France adopted an Interoperability Framework mandating public middle and high schools use digital tools compliant with 1EdTech standards (OneRoster, LTI, Common Cartridge, QTI, Caliper Analytics, and Open Badges). 1EdTech is investing in simplified certification pathways and a new OneRoster profile specifically designed to meet France's requirements.
• GooglecoreTechnology or Integration · 21 January 2026Google partnered with 1EdTech and Common Good Learning Tools to bring learning standards from multiple countries including the UK, Australia, Canada, Japan, Brazil, and Mexico to Google Classroom. This enables expanded access to Gemini 3 Pro for education and deeper integration with Google Classroom workflows.
• Common Good Learning ToolscoreTechnology or Integration · 21 January 2026Partnered with 1EdTech and Google to bring learning standards from multiple countries to Google Classroom, supporting education standards interoperability across geographic boundaries.
• D2LcoreTechnology or Integration · 28 October 2025D2L and 1EdTech announced a partnership at EDUCAUSE 2025 to streamline certification access for EdTech vendors within D2L's Partner Program and promote interoperability standards. The collaboration aims to make it easier for institutions to adopt trusted, standards-aligned solutions and support global interoperability, accessibility, and ecosystem development.
• Ed-Fi AlliancecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 September 20251EdTech and Ed-Fi Alliance are collaborating on a coordinated approach to rostering and scalable pathways to richer data integration. This partnership aims to reduce fragmentation, enhance decision-making, and maximize educator time by enabling states, districts, and providers to connect student data to digital tools faster with a standards-based approach.
• 1EdTech Japan SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional member organization supporting 1EdTech standards adoption and localization in Japan. Part of 1EdTech's global regional structure.
• 1EdTech KoreacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional member organization supporting 1EdTech standards adoption and localization in Korea. Part of 1EdTech's global regional structure.
• 1EdTech Latin AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional member organization supporting 1EdTech standards adoption and localization in Latin America. Part of 1EdTech's global regional structure.
• 1EdTech EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional member organization supporting 1EdTech standards adoption and localization in Europe. Organizes Learning Impact Europe conference and supports regional initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ed-Fi Alliance: Ed-Fi Alliance is a nonprofit that develops data interoperability standards for education, specifically the Ed-Fi Data Standard for SIS and educational data exchange. It is the closest direct comparable to 1EdTech: both are member-led consortiums developing open education data standards, and they explicitly partner on coordinated rostering between Ed-Fi and OneRoster, indicating overlapping scope and shared customers (K-12 districts and states).
• ADL (Advanced Distributed Learning) Initiative: ADL is a US Department of Defense sponsored initiative that develops the xAPI (Tin Can) and cmi5 specifications for learning experience interoperability. ADL is a direct standards peer to 1EdTech because both maintain overlapping learning interoperability specifications (xAPI/Caliper, cmi5/LTI), both serve government education and workforce buyers, and both operate as public-good standards bodies.
• Credential Engine: Credential Engine is a nonprofit focused on mapping and describing credentials, including the Credential Transparency Description Language (CTDL). It is a direct peer to 1EdTech's CLR/Open Badges program, serving overlapping customers (states, institutions, employers) seeking interoperable credential infrastructure, with the new 1EdTech Global / Learn & Work Ecosystem Library partnership bringing Credential Engine-adjacent work directly into 1EdTech.

Broad incumbents

• W3C Verifiable Credentials Working Group: W3C's Verifiable Credentials standard underpins 1EdTech's Open Badges and CLR. While W3C operates at a more general level across digital identity and verifiable claims (not education-specific), the credential ecosystem that 1EdTech builds on top of is defined here, making W3C an upstream incumbent on which 1EdTech is partially dependent.
• IEEE Learning Technology Standards Committee (LTSC): IEEE LTSC develops the family of IEEE learning object standards (e.g., IEEE 1484 LOM) that historically informed the learning interoperability space. It is a broad incumbent peer because both organizations develop open interoperability specifications for learning content and metadata, but IEEE LTSC has slower standards velocity and serves a broader technology audience beyond education.

Regional players

• Consortium for School Networking (CoSN): CoSN is a US-focused nonprofit serving K-12 CTOs and district technology leaders, addressing edtech leadership, cybersecurity, and broadband. While more regional and advisory than standards-focused, CoSN serves the same K-12 district buyers and overlaps with 1EdTech's privacy/security rubric work, making it a comparable nonprofit peer in the same procurement community.

Others

• Digital Promise: Digital Promise is a nonprofit that works on edtech efficacy, micro-credentials, and learner variability, including the LRNG platform for connecting learning to opportunity. It is adjacent to 1EdTech because both pursue trusted digital credentials and interoperability for K-12 and workforce pathways, although Digital Promise operates programs rather than formal technical standards.
• Common Sense Education: Common Sense Education provides privacy and edtech product evaluation services to schools, with a strong media/curriculum rather than standards orientation. It is adjacent to 1EdTech because both vet edtech products for data privacy, accessibility, and pedagogical quality, addressing the same institutional trust gap in K-12 procurement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LearningImpact
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1edtech-consortium-inc

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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