ICS Learning Group

What ICS Learning Group does

ICS Learning Group is a Pasadena, Maryland-based custom eLearning development company and Learning Management System (LMS) provider founded in 1998 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Acendre since May 2019. The company develops proprietary LMS products (Inquisiq, Inquisiq R4, and Asentia LMS) that support SCORM and xAPI/TinCan compliance, blended learning, social learning, mobile-responsive delivery, and integrations with HR/CRM systems. ICS serves government agencies, healthcare and life sciences organizations, manufacturing, retail, and professional associations, providing bespoke courseware development services that span mobile learning, gamification, 3D simulation, course conversions, and instructional design, supported by in-house 3D animation and motion capture capabilities.

The company's go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales with channel-led federal procurement: ICS holds a GSA Schedule and FedRAMP Low authorization, and is the only authorized reseller of Articulate 360 and Vyond for Government agencies. Revenue streams include custom eLearning professional services, SaaS and installed LMS subscriptions, and reseller margins on Articulate 360 and Vyond licenses (priced annually from $1,419 to $4,735 per license depending on tier). Notable customers include USDA, NSF, NIST, the U.S. Census Bureau, American Red Cross, Clinical IQ, NAFTC, Total Wine, and Mohawk.

ICS has accumulated over 20 years of industry recognition including multi-year Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards (2009-2014) and Omni Intermedia Awards (2012-2017), with Inquisiq LMS products used by over 3 million learners across hundreds of clients. The company employs 11-50 people and operates from a single U.S. headquarters, with its core competitive position anchored in federal compliance credentials (FedRAMP, Section 508, GSA Schedule) and long-tenured creative and instructional design expertise rather than scale or technology novelty.

Name

ICS Learning Group

Legal name

ICS Learning Group

Website

https://icslearninggroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICS Learning Group is a Pasadena, Maryland-based custom eLearning developer and LMS provider (Inquisiq, Inquisiq R4, Asentia), serving government, healthcare, and enterprise clients with FedRAMP-authorized solutions and as the only authorized Articulate 360 reseller for government agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Learning Management Systems

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Software Publishers (5132), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Learning Content & Course Publishing Platforms (BPAMAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Content Conversion, Digitization & LMS/SCORM/xAPI Packaging (EDAGAKAL), Standards, Packaging & Interoperability Tools (SCORM/xAPI/cmi5/LTI) (EDAFAHAH), Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Academic Application Support (EDALAMAC), Learning Data Infrastructure & Interoperability (LRS, xAPI/LTI/OneRoster, Data Pipelines) (EDAFAFAJ)

Keywords

• Custom eLearning development
• Learning management systems
• SCORM compliant training
• Government eLearning solutions
• ELearning content authoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasadena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom eLearning Development Services: Bespoke courseware development including mobile learning, gamification, simulation development, course conversions, blended learning, and staff augmentation services.
2. LMS Products (Inquisiq, Inquisiq R4, Asentia): Sale and subscription of proprietary Learning Management Systems. Multiple pricing models including SaaS and installed solutions. Serves millions of users across hundreds of clients.
3. Articulate 360 Reseller: Authorized reseller of Articulate 360 for government agencies, including Storyline 360, Rise 360, Review 360, Peek 360, Replay 360, Content Library 360, and localization services.
4. Vyond Platform Reseller: Authorized reseller of Vyond for Government, the secure video creation platform for FedRAMP-compliant agencies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ICS Learning Group develops and sells proprietary Learning Management Systems (Inquisiq, Inquisiq R4, and Asentia LMS), creates custom eLearning courseware spanning mobile learning, gamification, simulation, and creative production, and resells Articulate 360 and Vyond authoring platforms specifically to U.S. government agencies through FedRAMP-authorized channels. Their offering combines software products (SaaS LMS, installed LMS, and resold platforms) with professional development services for instructional design, multimedia production, and LMS integration.

Product overview

ICS Learning Group operates as a custom eLearning development company and LMS provider with a multi-product portfolio. Their core offerings include their own Learning Management Systems (Inquisiq LMS, Inquisiq R4, and Asentia LMS) and they resell third-party platforms (Articulate 360 for eLearning authoring and Vyond for video creation). Their services span the entire eLearning development lifecycle including custom courseware development, mobile learning solutions, gamification, simulation development, creative services, instructional design, and technology services. The company also provides LMS/LRS integration and staff augmentation to support client training programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Inquisiq LMS: Award-winning SCORM-compliant Learning Management System for delivery and management of online multimedia training programs.
• Inquisiq
• Asentia LMS

Products and services

• Inquisiq LMS Next-generation Learning Management System that blends advanced eLearning technology with conventional training methods. Features blended learning support, learning automation, responsive design, personalized dashboards, social learning, and third-party integration. Used by organizations for internal corporate training and external training audiences.
• Inquisiq R4 LMS Web-based, SCORM-compliant Learning Management System for delivering, managing, and tracking all types of training. Supports both internal corporate training and external audiences, with eCommerce, HR and CRM integration, custom branding, mobile compatibility, automatic email notifications, and flexible deployment (SaaS or installed).
• Asentia LMS Cloud-based, mobile-responsive enterprise LMS combining social eLearning, classroom, and virtual learning within a state-of-the-art interface. Features a powerful workflow engine, real-world tasks and on-the-job training, OpenSesame catalog integration, and recognition as a Top 10 Corporate LMS by HR Tech Outlook (2018).
• Articulate 360 Platform (Government Reseller)

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced classroom time leading to less disruption and more flexibility, plus reduced costs associated with classroom training
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments10 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

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SweetRush: Custom eLearning development company offering bespoke courseware, gamification, simulations, and mobile learning solutions for enterprise and government clients. Directly comparable to ICS in service portfolio, target verticals (healthcare, pharma, regulated industries), and award-winning production capabilities.
• Allen Interactions: Custom eLearning and immersive learning design firm specializing in gamification, simulations, and custom courseware for enterprise and government clients. Direct competitor to ICS in custom eLearning development with comparable service offerings and creative production capabilities.
• ELB Learning: Provider of custom eLearning content development, LMS implementation, and learning technology services. Comparable to ICS in offering custom courseware development plus Articulate-authorized training, targeting similar enterprise and government buyers.

Broad incumbents

• GP Strategies: Large publicly traded workforce performance solutions provider with deep government and regulated-industry training operations. Overlaps with ICS in custom eLearning, compliance training, and federal contracting but operates at much greater scale and offers broader consulting services.
• Docebo: Public SaaS learning management platform serving enterprise and mid-market customers globally. Direct LMS competitor to Inquisiq and Asentia with substantially greater R&D resources, AI-driven personalization, and international scale.
• Absorb Software: Cloud-based LMS provider serving enterprise, government, and regulated industries. Competes with ICS's proprietary LMS products with a feature-rich SaaS platform, mobile capabilities, and AI-powered learner experiences.
• Litmos (SAP Litmos): Enterprise LMS platform from SAP targeting corporate training and compliance. Competes with ICS in the mid-market and enterprise LMS segment, with broader global reach and integration into SAP's broader ecosystem.

Others

• OpenSesame: Online course marketplace and elearning content distribution platform integrated with Asentia LMS. Functions as an ICS distribution partner (via OpenSesame catalog integration) and as an adjacent content supplier in the broader eLearning ecosystem.
• Articulate Global: Developer of Articulate 360 (Storyline 360, Rise 360, Review 360), the dominant eLearning authoring platform. ICS is the exclusive authorized reseller of Articulate 360 for government agencies — making Articulate both an ecosystem partner and a partial upstream supplier whose relationship terms materially affect ICS.

Emerging players

• ei Design: Custom eLearning development and instructional design services company serving enterprise clients globally. Comparable to ICS in offering custom courseware development, mobile learning, and gamification, though with broader geographic reach and less government focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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