Qualified Learning Systems by Shiv Khera

What Qualified Learning Systems by Shiv Khera does

Qualified Learning Systems by Shiv Khera is a privately held professional development and training services firm built around the personal brand, methodologies, and intellectual property of founder Shiv Khera. The company delivers in-person leadership and personal development programs — most prominently the Hi Impact Leadership program (a 3–4 day structured workshop with a 41-day post-program action plan) — alongside keynote speaking engagements, custom consulting and coaching, and vertically tailored offerings for schools, colleges, and parents. Its content framework rests on the '11 Cardinal Rules' and the principle-based 'Growth, Sustenance, and Goodwill' philosophy, underpinned by the trademarked positioning 'Winners don't do different things. They do things differently.®' The product portfolio also includes six published books (headlined by 'You Can Win', with 15M+ copies sold across 21 languages), branded merchandise, the Shiv Khera Academy online platform, and the YOU CAN WIN Community ecosystem.

The business operates a sales-led, event-driven go-to-market supplemented by a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront on shivkhera.com. Enterprise clients — including Lufthansa, HP, HSBC, Mercedes-Benz, IBM, Nestle, and Citibank — engage via direct sales for custom-quoted corporate programs, while individual consumers purchase books and merchandise through self-serve online checkout. The company has no proprietary software or technology platform; it is a services and content business with operations across India (New Delhi headquarters), USA (New Jersey), and Singapore (distinct legal entities per jurisdiction), serving customers in 20+ countries with reported metrics of 100,000+ professionals trained and 1,500+ keynote speeches delivered over 40 years.

Name

Qualified Learning Systems by Shiv Khera

Legal name

QUALIFIED LEARNING SYSTEMS PVT. LTD.

Website

https://shivkhera.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Qualified Learning Systems by Shiv Khera is a founder-led professional development firm delivering in-person leadership programs, keynote speaking, consulting, and books to enterprise clients, professionals, and educational institutions across 20+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Development and Leadership Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Leadership, Character Education & Values Development (EDAMAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC), Sales & Customer Service Training (EDAGANAC)

Keywords

• Leadership training programs
• Motivational keynote speaking
• Professional development workshops
• Personal growth publishing
• Sales and customer retention training

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Leadership & Training Programs: Revenue from in-person programs including Hi Impact Leadership (3-4 day structured workshops), Public Speaking & Presentation Skills, Gain & Retain Customers, Leadership Programs for Schools and Colleges, and Positive Parenting. Programs are sold directly to enterprise clients (corporates, government) and individuals. Pricing is quote-based and varies by program and geography (India vs. Singapore operations have separate cancellation/refund policies indicating distinct pricing structures).
2. Book Sales: Sale of published books: 'You Can Win', 'You Can Sell', 'You Can Achieve More', 'LIVE WHILE YOU'RE ALIVE', and 'FREEDOM IS NOT FREE'. Sold through the company's own e-commerce storefront (shivkhera.com) with domestic (India) and international shipping. Books are also available through third-party retail channels.
3. Consulting & Coaching: Custom consulting engagements for corporate and business clients focused on organizational transformation, leadership development, team building, and performance improvement. Engagements are bespoke and sold directly through enquiry/contact process.
4. Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including signature bags, leather goods, mugs, motivational posters, and stationery. Sold through the company's e-commerce storefront.
5. Keynote Speaking Engagements: Revenue from keynote speaking addresses at corporate conferences, government forums, and institutional events. Booking handled via WhatsApp and direct contact, likely custom-priced per engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Qualified Learning Systems delivers in-person leadership and personal development training programs, keynote speaking, and bespoke consulting to corporate, government, and institutional clients worldwide. The catalog is anchored by the four-day Hi Impact Leadership program and extends to Public Speaking & Presentation Skills, Gain & Retain Customers, Leadership for Schools/Colleges, and Positive Parenting, alongside a portfolio of published books (You Can Win, You Can Sell, You Can Achieve More, Live While You're Alive, Freedom Is Not Free) and branded merchandise sold via the company's own e-commerce storefront.

Product overview

Qualified Learning Systems by Shiv Khera is a training and coaching organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of human development programs and products. The core offerings include in-person programs (HI Impact Leadership, Gain & Retain Customers, Public Speaking & Presentation Skills, Leadership Programs for Schools and Colleges, and Positive Parenting), keynote speaking services, and consulting/coaching engagements. The portfolio also includes published books (You Can Win, You Can Sell, You Can Achieve More, Live While You're Alive, Freedom is Not Free) and branded merchandise. Additional platforms include Shiv Khera Academy for online courses and the YOU CAN WIN Community for ongoing support. The company operates across India, USA (Lake Hiawatha, NJ), and Singapore, with over 100,000 professionals trained across 21 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hi-Impact Leadership Program: A 4-day in-person leadership training program designed to help professionals lead successfully, communicate effectively, and manage professionally based on values and ethics. Participants receive a 41-day action plan upon completion.
• YOU CAN WIN
• YOU CAN SELL
• YOU CAN ACHIEVE MORE
• LIVE WHILE YOU'RE ALIVE
• FREEDOM IS NOT FREE
• Cardinal Rules
• The Country First Foundation

Products and services

• Hi Impact Leadership Program A structured four-day in-person program that helps professionals evolve from managing tasks to leading people with influence and integrity, centered around values-based leadership, communication, trust, self-leadership, and accountability. Participants receive a 41-day action plan upon completion.
• Gain & Retain Customers A program focused on mastering selling skills and customer retention strategies for business growth, targeted at sales professionals and customer-facing teams.
• Public Speaking & Presentation Skills A program designed to help participants master platform skills and speak with power, poise, and confidence, targeted at professionals seeking to improve public speaking and presentation abilities.
• Leadership Program for Schools A program designed to build future leaders among school students based on values and ethics.
• Leadership Program for Colleges A program aimed at developing leadership skills and values-based decision making among college students.
• Positive Parenting Program A program designed to help parents raise positive children in today's challenging environment.
• Consulting & Coaching Services Expert consulting services provided to corporates and businesses to help organizations achieve growth, excellence, and lasting impact through identification of challenges, optimization of strategies, and development of people-centric solutions.
• Keynote Speaking Motivational keynote addresses delivered by Shiv Khera at conferences and corporate events to inspire and energize audiences on topics of attitude, leadership, motivation, and values.
• YOU CAN WIN (Book) An international bestseller by Shiv Khera offering practical guidance for personal empowerment and success, available in 21 languages with over 15 million copies sold globally.
• YOU CAN SELL (Book) A book focused on mastering selling skills and achieving sales excellence.
• YOU CAN ACHIEVE MORE (Book) A book designed to help readers achieve more in life through empowerment and personal growth principles.
• LIVE WHILE YOU'RE ALIVE (Book) A book encouraging readers to live fully and make the most of their lives.
• FREEDOM IS NOT FREE (Book) A book discussing the concept that true freedom comes with responsibility and sacrifice.
• Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise including signature bags, leather goods, motivational posters, empowering mugs, and You Can Win stationery, sold through the company's e-commerce storefront.
• Shiv Khera Academy An online academy offering courses and educational content based on Shiv Khera's principles of leadership and personal development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 leaders in 21 countries trained, including CXOs and MDs from Lufthansa, Gillette, Nestlé, HP, Mercedes, HSBC, FedEx, Novartis, PwC, and Daikin
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers47 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Round Table FoundationflagshipOthersMr. Shiv Khera serves as the brand ambassador of the Round Table Foundation. This is a charity/service organization, and the partnership involves promoting the foundation's mission through Shiv Khera's speaking engagements and public influence.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Zig Ziglar Corporation: Legacy motivational speaker and corporate sales/leadership training brand. Highly comparable on founder-IP model, book catalogue, corporate keynote circuit, and sales training program overlap.
• Tony Robbins Companies: Personal-brand-led enterprise and individual performance coaching with books, live events, and keynotes. Closely mirrors the founder-IP-driven model, large-scale workshop delivery, and book-to-program monetization flywheel.
• Success Resources: Global promoter and operator of large-format personal development events featuring motivational speakers. Comparable on large-scale live-event delivery for the personal-development category, including keynotes and seminars.
• Blanchard (The Ken Blanchard Companies): Leadership training and coaching company with flagship programs (e.g., 'Situational Leadership'). Comparable on corporate training delivery, leadership development content, and enterprise sales motion.
• Dale Carnegie Training: Global corporate training franchise specializing in leadership, sales, and public speaking programs. Directly comparable to Qualified Learning Systems on customer base (enterprise L&D buyers), program format (in-person workshops), and values-based methodology.
• Brian Tracy International: Personal-brand sales and leadership training firm combining books, seminars, and corporate keynotes. Highly comparable on founder-led GTM, book-as-funnel structure, and enterprise sales training overlap with 'Gain & Retain Customers'.
• Landmark Worldwide: Personal-development and leadership training company running large-format in-person programs globally. Comparable on transformative workshop format, values/mindset positioning, and global in-person delivery.

Broad incumbents

• FranklinCovey: Established leadership and execution training company selling enterprise-wide programs (e.g., 'The 7 Habits'). Overlaps with Qualified Learning Systems on values-based leadership content and Fortune 500 enterprise sales motion, with broader curriculum.
• Center for Creative Leadership (CCL): Large nonprofit specializing in executive leadership development research and programs. Comparable on enterprise leadership training customer base, but with broader scope and research-driven positioning rather than founder-driven personal brand.

Emerging players

• Mindvalley: Online personal-development and learning platform with creator-led courses. Comparable on personal-development content and brand-led curriculum, but distinct in being a digital-first model rather than live workshops.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/imshivkhera

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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