What SolidProfessor does

SolidProfessor is an online engineering training platform founded in 2002 and operated by SP Applications Holdings, LLC (a Delaware LLC DBA SolidProfessor) from a U.S. headquarters referenced in Mountain View, CA. The platform delivers on-demand, self-paced learning for CAD, CAM, and BIM software—such as SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion 360, Revit, Mastercam, and Onshape—through more than 15,000 expert-led video tutorials and 400+ courses, supplemented by a Skills Analyzer assessment tool, up to 100 in-house technical certificates, and certification-prep tracks for CSWA/CSWP/CSWE and other vendor credentials. In September 2022 the company acquired Streamingteacher to expand its Mastercam content, and in May 2026 it launched SolidProfessor Live (instructor-led training sold via VAR bundles).

The company runs a hybrid go-to-market. Enterprise engineering teams buy annual subscriptions through direct sales with custom per-seat pricing, SSO, admin dashboards, and dedicated onboarding; this book spans Fortune-500 and mid-market logos in medical devices (Medtronic, Dexcom, Boston Scientific, Abbott, Bausch & Lomb), aerospace (USAF), transportation (Kawasaki, Amtrak, Genie Terex), manufacturing (GENTEX, Kimberly-Clark, A.O. Smith), and consumer products (Sub-Zero). K-12 districts and postsecondary institutions access deeply discounted subscriptions (up to 90% off business pricing) through the SolidProfessor Technology Grant Program and Perkins funding, while individual professionals self-serve online with annual or monthly memberships and a permanent "first-five-lessons-free" window. The platform is also bundled into subscription packages offered by VARs and software partners, including official training partnerships with SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk, Onshape, and PLTW. Customers beyond the U.S. are reached through international resellers such as Bechtle AG, Central Innovation, and Cadmes. January 2025 added SolidProfessor Careers, extending the business from training into a hiring marketplace for certified design and engineering talent.

Revenue mechanics are almost entirely subscription-recurring across business, academic, and individual tiers, with certification exam vouchers offered as a freemium complement. The company is privately held, founder-led (co-founders Tony Glockler and Peter Santana), small (11–50 employees), and, by available evidence, profitable on an organic basis—no external funding rounds, ownership changes, or institutional investors appear in the source material. Operational maturity is reinforced by SOC-style discipline: 1EdTech LTI integration for FERPA-aligned K-12 use, WCAG 2.1 Level AA (partial-conformance, with remediation underway), and SSO support for enterprise customers.

Name

SolidProfessor

Legal name

SP Applications Holdings, LLC

Website

https://solidprofessor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SolidProfessor, founded in 2002, is an online e-learning platform that delivers on-demand CAD, CAM, and BIM training (including SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk, and Mastercam) to enterprise engineering teams, K-12 and postsecondary institutions, and individual design professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Engineering & CAD/CAM/BIM Training Software

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Standalone Creator Course Platforms (Branded Schools) (MPACALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Learning Content & Course Publishing Platforms (BPAMAJAL), Corporate/L&D Course Licensing from Creators (B2B Upskilling) (MPACALAH)

Keywords

• CAD training software
• CAM training courses
• BIM education platform
• Engineering e-learning
• Online design training

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Business Subscriptions: Annual or monthly subscription memberships for engineering teams with custom pricing based on team size, dedicated support, and admin dashboard access
2. School/Academic Subscriptions: Subscription memberships for K-12 and postsecondary institutions at discounted rates up to 90% off business pricing, funded through technology grants and Perkins funding
3. Individual Subscriptions: Annual or monthly personal memberships with first 5 lessons free, annual memberships include 2 months free
4. Certification Exam Vouchers: Free exam vouchers offered to members for CSWA and CSWP exams; business and student voucher programs available

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

SolidProfessor operates an online learning platform delivering 15,000+ expert-led video tutorials and 400+ courses covering CAD, CAM, and BIM software (SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion 360, Revit, Mastercam, Onshape). The platform is sold via annual or monthly subscriptions to engineering design teams at enterprises, K-12 schools, postsecondary institutions, and individual professionals, with integrated skills assessment, certification prep, and (since May 2026) live instructor-led training.

Product overview

SolidProfessor is an online engineering training platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of products. The core offering is the on-demand SolidProfessor Platform with 15,000+ video tutorials and 400+ courses for CAD, CAM, and BIM software. This is complemented by SolidProfessor Live (live instructor-led training launched May 2026), the Skills Analyzer (assessment tool for SOLIDWORKS proficiency), and Certification Prep Courses (preparation for CSWA, CSWP, CSWE, and other software certifications). SolidProfessor Careers extends the platform into hiring/recruitment. The platform serves three main segments: businesses (teams), schools (K-12 and postsecondary), and individual professionals, with reseller partnerships making content available through software subscriptions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SolidProfessor Platform On-demand, self-paced online engineering training platform offering 15,000+ expert-led video tutorials and 400+ courses covering CAD, CAM, and BIM software (SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion 360, Revit, Mastercam, Onshape) for engineering design professionals, teams, and educators.
• SolidProfessor Live Live, instructor-led virtual training offering for design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to build skills and improve software proficiency, distributed via value-added resellers with unlimited-access bundles.
• SolidProfessor Skills Analyzer Assessment tool that tests SOLIDWORKS knowledge across Basics, Advanced, and Expert levels and delivers personalized course recommendations based on performance results.
• SolidProfessor Careers Dedicated hiring platform connecting recent graduates and early-career professionals with opportunities in engineering and design fields, enabling users to showcase skills, certifications, and portfolios.
• Certification Prep Courses Online certification preparation courses for CAD, CAM, and BIM software including SOLIDWORKS (CSWA, CSWP, CSWE), AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Inventor, Revit, and Onshape certifications.
• Streamingteacher (Mastercam Training) Online Mastercam training content (160+ hours) acquired via Streamingteacher and integrated into SolidProfessor's library for engineers and manufacturing professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• CSWA exam pass rate 80% for SolidProfessor members vs 64% industry average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• StreamingteachercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 September 2022Acquired online Mastercam training provider Streamingteacher in September 2022, adding over 160 hours of new content to meet increasing demand for accessible Mastercam training among engineers and manufacturing professionals.
• DMDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineering and manufacturing software provider partner integrating SolidProfessor training into subscription offerings.
• ConvergecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineering and manufacturing software provider partner.
• mecad-systemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineering and manufacturing software provider partner.
• SystematicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineering and manufacturing software provider partner.
• PlanetscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineering and manufacturing software provider partner.
• MLC_CADcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineering and manufacturing software provider partner.
• HRScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineering and manufacturing software provider partner.
• Central InnovationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineering and manufacturing software provider partner.
• Bechtle AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineering and manufacturing software provider partner.
• EMAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineering and manufacturing software provider partner.
• TrimechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineering and manufacturing software provider partner.
• CADimensionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineering and manufacturing software provider partner.
• PLM GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineering and manufacturing software provider partner.
• TPMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineering and manufacturing software provider partner.
• CadmescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineering and manufacturing software provider partner.
• CADVision SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineering and manufacturing software provider partner.
• Project Lead The Way (PLTW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Training Partner of PLTW since 2019. SolidProfessor's online courses, exercises, and tests help educators teach PLTW curriculum more effectively. Schools can flip classrooms and prepare students for software certifications.
• FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership supporting robotics competition programs for students.
• AutodeskcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutodesk Academic Partner; provides certification prep courses for AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Inventor, and Revit user certifications.
• SOLIDWORKScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOLIDWORKS Solution Partner; provides comprehensive SOLIDWORKS certification prep (CSWA, CSWP, CSWE) and training courses.
• Onshape (PTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnshape PTC partner providing Certified Onshape Associate prep courses.
• Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACTE Partner supporting career and technical education initiatives.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/solidprofessor
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SolidProfessor
• Facebookfacebook.com/solidpro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1423544
• Instagraminstagram.com/solidprofessor

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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