Triad

What Triad does

Triad operates the B2B platform of Level Education Group, delivering exam preparation, continuing education, specialty clinical certification, and workforce development programs to the licensed behavioral health and nursing workforce. The portfolio spans 12 brands including AATBS (exam prep since 1976 across psychology, social work, MFT, counseling, BCBA, and addictions), CE4Less and NurseCE4Less (accredited CE catalogs for behavioral health and nursing), Academic Review and Taylor Study Method (self-study exam prep and adaptive practice item banks), The Wellness Institute (hypnotherapy certification), Gerry Grossman Seminars (California BBS prep), and CEU Creations, cnaZone, NHAzone, HealthInService, and HCAzone. Content production is supported by 30+ specialist instructors, an adaptive practice item bank under a psychometric review system with annual recalibration, and an AI Safe Use Policy that requires SME review of all AI-assisted output. The underlying technology stack is content-centric: hosted adaptive testing, CE course libraries, an in-service training product (HealthInService), and an emerging AI clinical-simulation integration via the June 2026 SimCare partnership.

The business model combines transactional revenue (individual exam-prep packages priced $349-$499+, and the $1,800 EMDR Basic Training program) with recurring revenue from CE subscriptions (CE4Less, NurseCE4Less), employer workforce solutions (per-seat and cohort licensing, bundled multi-year agreements), university program licensing (Academic Review, Taylor Study Method), custom content via CEU Creations, and partner revenue share through an affiliate ecosystem that reaches a community of 225,000+ clinicians. GTM is multi-segment: individual clinicians purchasing directly, behavioral health employers (named buyers include CarePlus NJ, OhioGuidestone, Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness, plus the Kaiser Permanente Career Accelerator and CCBHC Transformation Career Accelerators), universities (National University, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology), association and association-adjacent partners (Relias, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, The Trust, Violet Health, ACA, AMHCA, NASW), and clinical-technology partners (Motivo Health, Eleos Health, Psychology Today).

The customer mix, anchored by recent flagship employer programs and a Ballmer Group-funded CCBHC rollout across Illinois, Kansas, and Michigan, signals an explicit repositioning from individual courseware into structured workforce development — a shift that raises ACV but increases dependence on a small number of large employer and foundation relationships alongside the broader CE and university book of business.

Name

Triad

Legal name

Triad Behavioral Health

Website

https://triadhq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Triad, the B2B platform of Level Education Group, delivers exam prep, continuing education, and workforce development across 12 brands to behavioral health, nursing, and university customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Professional Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health & Counseling (Social Work, Psychology, Substance Use CE) (EDAAALAD)

Keywords

• Behavioral health education
• Licensure exam preparation
• Continuing education courses
• Specialty certification training
• Healthcare workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Coeur D'alene

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Exam Prep Licensing: Self-study packages, live workshops, and print materials for licensure exam preparation. Per-seat, cohort, and annual agreement models. Self-study starts in low hundreds; live workshops quoted by cohort size.
2. Continuing Education Subscriptions: Unlimited CE subscriptions through CE4Less and NurseCE4Less providing access to full course libraries. Free trial courses available with 90-day money-back guarantee.
3. Employer Workforce Solutions: Bundled employer agreements covering Jobs Marketplace access, exam prep, CE, and specialty certifications (EMDR, Hypnotherapy) under one contract and billing relationship.
4. University Program Licensing: Volume licensing for universities embedding Secure Exams, AATBS prep, and post-graduation CE into curriculum. Cohort and program-based pricing.
5. EMDR Basic Training: EMDRIA-approved 50-hour training bundle including didactic, practicum, and 10 hours of group consultation. $1,800 all-in pricing for individual enrollment; employer-sponsored cohort pricing available.
6. Partner Revenue Share: Co-marketing and revenue-share arrangements with partner organizations reaching behavioral health professionals through association memberships and member benefits programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Triad delivers education, career, and workforce tools for the behavioral and mental health professions across 12 brands, offering licensure exam preparation (EPPP, ASWB, MFT, NCE/NCMHCE, BCBA, Addictions), accredited continuing education, specialty certifications, live workshops, print materials, and a Jobs Marketplace that connects clinicians with employers. Deliverables include self-study portals, on-demand CE libraries (1,000+ titles), employer/university seat licenses, and custom CE content developed for partner organizations.

Product overview

Triad is the B2B platform for Level Education Group, providing behavioral and mental health education, exam prep, continuing education, and career resources. The offering is a platform-plus-brands architecture built around 12 distinct brands: AATBS (the foundational exam-prep brand since 1976), CE4Less (1,000+ CEU behavioral health library), NurseCE4Less (ANCC-approved nursing CE), The Wellness Institute (hypnotherapy certification), Gerry Grossman Seminars (California MFT prep), Academic Review and Taylor Study Method (EPPP self-study), CEU Creations (custom CE for partners), cnaZone/NHAzone/HealthInService/HCAzone (allied-health CE). Products are delivered across self-study, live workshop, and print formats for 7+ disciplines (psychology, social work, MFT, counseling, ABA, nursing, addictions). The platform covers 2,300+ CE hours, serves 225K+ clinicians, and is anchored by a pass guarantee on most exam-prep programs. Supporting products include the Behavioral Health Today podcast (400+ episodes), Jobs Marketplace, Office Hours, Secure Exams for universities, and a Student Ambassador Program launching Fall 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AATBS: The standard since 1976. Exam prep + CE for psychology, social work, MFT, counseling, behavior analysis.
• CE4Less
• NurseCE4Less
• The Wellness Institute
• Gerry Grossman Seminars
• Academic Review
• Taylor Study Method
• CEU Creations
• cnaZone
• NHAzone
• HealthInService
• HCAzone
• Behavioral Health Today Podcast

Products and services

• AATBS (American Association of Teachers of Behavioral Sciences) Foundational brand since 1976; provides licensure exam preparation (EPPP, ASWB, MFT, NCE/NCMHCE, BCBA/BCaBA, Addictions) plus continuing education for psychology, social work, MFT, counseling, and behavior-analytics professionals.
• EPPP Exam Preparation Self-study portal for the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), the psychology licensure exam, with adaptive learning and Pass Guarantee.
• ASWB Exam Preparation Self-study portal for the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) licensure exam at the bachelor's, master's, and clinical levels.
• MFT Exam Preparation Self-study preparation for the National Marriage and Family Therapy licensure exam, including California-specific BBS variants.
• NCE/NCMHCE Exam Preparation Self-study preparation for the National Counselor Examination and the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination.
• BCBA/BCaBA Exam Preparation Self-study preparation for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst exams.
• Addictions Counseling Exam Preparation Self-study preparation for the National Certification Examination for Addiction Counselors.
• CE4Less Continuing Education Library On-demand CE library of 1,000+ accredited titles for behavioral-health clinicians to satisfy state-mandated continuing-education requirements.
• NurseCE4Less ANCC-accredited on-demand continuing education library for nurses across specialties and licensure states.
• The Wellness Institute Certification training program in clinical and medical hypnotherapy for clinicians seeking specialty certification.
• Gerry Grossman Seminars Live, in-person BBS-focused exam-preparation seminars for California MFT and clinical counselor candidates.
• Academic Review Self-study psychology licensure exam prep (EPPP) oriented toward graduate-program adoption and pass-rate analytics.
• Taylor Study Method Self-study EPPP preparation program with structured content and Pass Guarantee.
• CEU Creations Custom continuing-education content development service for partners, associations, and employers that need co-branded accredited CE.
• cnaZone Continuing education for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) across required in-service topics and state renewals.
• NHAzone Exam preparation and training for allied healthcare roles offered through the National Healthcareer Association.
• HealthInService Healthcare staff training and compliance education modules for healthcare employers and workforces.
• HCAzone Continuing education and training for Home Care Aides to meet state and federal requirements.
• EMDR Basic Training Specialty certification program providing basic training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for licensed behavioral-health clinicians.
• Jobs Marketplace Behavioral-health jobs marketplace where employers post openings and clinicians search career opportunities, integrated into the Triad platform.
• Specialty Certifications Specialty credentialing programs (e.g., EMDR, hypnotherapy) granting behavioral-health clinicians post-licensure credentials.
• Secure Exams (Remote Proctoring Platform) Browser-based remote-proctoring platform that lets universities and graduate programs administer secure exams to cohorts of licensure candidates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Triad-prepped candidates historically outperform national average on first-attempt pass rates for EPPP, ASWB, BCBA, and counseling exams
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, premier, featured and community.

• SimCare (Soma Lab, Inc.)coreTechnology or Integration · 17 June 2026AATBS NCMHCE exam prep content embedded in SimCare's AI-powered clinical simulation platform. Roughly 150 AATBS practice questions appear under 'Powered by AATBS' branding with direct upgrade path to full AATBS prep. Launching as 12-month pilot across SimCare's university counseling partners.
• Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Career AcceleratorflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026Partnership to provide licensure exam preparation through AATBS brand, supporting master's-level mental health graduates in completing journey to licensure. Program funded by Kaiser Permanente, administered by National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Has supported 160+ graduates since 2023, operates in 9 states/jurisdictions, aims to support 1,000 licensed clinicians by 2028.
• CCBHC Transformation Workforce Career AcceleratorflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Partnership to expand behavioral health workforce in Illinois, Kansas, and Michigan. AATBS provides licensure exam prep with exam fee coverage. Level Education Group donates a year of unlimited CE to participants. Scholarship program funded by Ballmer Group through National Council for Mental Wellbeing, incentives up to $8,500 per participant.
• ReliaspremierStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier partner. Relias delivers workforce education and enablement solutions for healthcare organizations. Partnership combines evidence-based content with Triad's live instruction and exam prep to support professionals from first licensure through career stages.
• National Council for Mental WellbeingpremierStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier partner. National Council unifies U.S. health care organizations delivering mental health and addiction services. Partnership provides National Council members with tools to recruit, retain, and develop talented staff to address mental health workforce crisis.
• The TrustpremierStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier partner. Established 1962, The Trust provides insurance, financial security, and risk management programs for psychologists and allied professionals. Partnership provides members support evolving with their careers from exam mastery to practice risk management.
• Violet HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTriad trains and credentials the workforce; Violet Health measures and showcases it. Violet's provider analytics, population-specific Benchmarks, and CLAS-concordant care-coordination extend Triad's training into measurement and referral layers of CCBHC certification.
• American Counseling AssociationfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured partner. National association for professional counselors. Partnership provides member benefits and access to ACA members for Triad's exam prep and CE offerings.
• AMHCAfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured partner. American Mental Health Counselors Association. Partnership for member access to Triad's counseling exam prep and professional development resources.
• NASWfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured partner. National Association of Social Workers. Partnership for member access to Triad's ASWB exam prep and continuing education.
• Motivo HealthfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured partner. Platform for behavioral health workforce development. Partnership for referral and member access to Triad's licensure exam preparation.
• Eleos HealthfeaturedTechnology or IntegrationFeatured partner. AI-powered behavioral health documentation and analytics. Technology partnership for behavioral health workflow integration.
• Psychology TodayfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured partner. Partnership for AATBS exam prep referral and member benefits access through Psychology Today's therapist directory and platform.
• National UniversityfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured university partner. Uses AATBS exam prep and Secure Exams for student readiness and accreditation outcomes.
• The Chicago School of Professional PsychologyfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured university partner.
• ABCSWfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured partner. Association of Black Social Workers. Partnership for member access to exam prep and CE.
• ABPsifeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured partner. Association of Black Psychologists. Partnership for member professional development resources.
• CACFSfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured partner. California Alliance for Children and Family Services. Regional partner for behavioral health workforce development in California.
• CalBHAfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured partner. California Behavioral Health Care Coalition. Partnership for California behavioral health workforce.
• CALPCCfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured partner. California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors. Regional partnership for California counseling professionals.
• Crisis Text LinecommunityChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity affiliate partner. Partnership for behavioral health professional development and support resources.
• Psych HubcommunityChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity affiliate partner. Educational platform for mental health professionals. Partnership for co-marketing and content distribution.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ATI Nursing Education: ATI is a leading provider of nursing education solutions, certification exam prep (NCLEX), and allied health credentialing. Comparable to Triad's NurseCE4Less and NHAzone brands in nursing CE and certification prep delivery.
• Relias: Relias is the largest workforce education and enablement platform for healthcare and human services organizations, serving hospitals, health systems, and community providers. Comparable as a premier Triad partner and as a broad incumbent in healthcare workforce training with overlapping CE and compliance offerings.
• UWorld: UWorld is a leading test prep provider across nursing (NCLEX), medical (USMLE), behavioral health, and other professional licensure exams. Comparable as a broad incumbent in adaptive practice item banks and exam prep, with adjacent content to AATBS's EPPP, ASWB, and BCBA prep.
• Coursera: Coursera is a global online learning platform offering professional certificates, degree programs, and credentialed courses across healthcare, business, and technology. Comparable as a broad incumbent in online professional education with growing healthcare workforce content (e.g., mental health specializations).
• HealthStream: HealthStream is a leading provider of workforce development, compliance training, and CE for healthcare organizations. Comparable as a broad incumbent in healthcare workforce education with employer-channel distribution that overlaps Triad's employer B2B sales motion.

Direct peers

• Wild Iris Medical Education: Wild Iris Medical Education provides accredited online continuing education for nurses and allied health professionals. Directly comparable to Triad's NurseCE4Less and cnaZone brands in accredited CE delivery for license renewal.
• NetCE: NetCE provides accredited continuing education for healthcare professionals across nursing, behavioral health, and allied health via self-paced online courses. Directly comparable to Triad's CE4Less and NurseCE4Less brands in CE delivery model and accredited content for license renewal.
• PESI: PESI is a leading provider of continuing education for behavioral health, mental health, nursing, and allied health professionals, with live seminars, online courses, and self-study. Directly comparable to Triad in behavioral health CE delivery model and target audience (LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, psychologists).
• Professional Development Resources: Professional Development Resources provides online continuing education courses for healthcare professionals including psychologists, social workers, counselors, and MFTs. Directly comparable to CE4Less in self-paced accredited CE for behavioral health license renewal.

Emerging players

• Psych Hub: Psych Hub is an educational platform offering mental health courses for clinicians, peers, and the public, with CE-accredited content and partnerships across the behavioral health ecosystem. Comparable to Triad as an emerging player in mental health CE delivery and a featured Triad partner with overlapping employer and university audiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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