CADLearning

What CADLearning does

CADLearning is a cloud-based e-learning platform and Learning Management System (LMS) that delivers on-demand, customizable training content for Autodesk and adjacent AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) and Manufacturing software users. The platform provides personalized learning paths benchmarked to skills gaps, bite-sized gamified modules, certificate issuance, and 60+ language translations, with an in-application plugin (CADLearning Assist) that surfaces learning content without leaving the CAD software environment. CADLearning was originally developed and operated by 4D Technologies LLC (founded 2004, incorporated in New Hampshire) and was acquired by Eagle Point Software Corporation (Dubuque, Iowa, founded 1983) in August 2023, consolidating it alongside Eagle Point's flagship Pinnacle Series LMS.

The business operates a subscription model segmented across Individual (monthly/annual direct-purchase), Enterprise (custom multi-year agreements via direct sales and a tiered global reseller network of Sapphire, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Education Partners including Arkance, Symetri, IMAGINiTO, and TD SYNNEX), Education (non-refundable yearly academic licensing), and Pay-As-You-Go. Go-to-market blends enterprise field sales with a quote-based demo process and channel distribution. Complementary offerings under the Eagle Point umbrella extend the platform: Pinnacle Series (flagship enterprise LMS), Pinnacle Lite (mid-market tier), KnowledgeSmart (AEC skills assessment), and Peak Experience (add-on delivering an AI Chatbot grounded in Pinnacle content and SPARK AI-Powered Nano-Learning, with a Microsoft Teams integration in development).

Revenue and ARR are not publicly disclosed. Headcount is in the 11-50 range, the legal operating entity is 4D Technologies LLC under parent Eagle Point Software Corporation, and the company is privately held with no venture or private equity funding on record. Quoted customer outcomes (e.g., 1,200 active users in a single engagement versus a 250-user target, 42% assessment score lift after 8 hours of viewing, 20 hours per week reduction in repetitive questions) indicate active enterprise deployments in engineering and architecture organizations, with American StructurePoint publicly identified as a reference customer.

Name

CADLearning

Legal name

4D Technologies LLC

Website

https://cadlearning.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CADLearning is a cloud-based e-learning platform providing personalized, on-demand training and skills-gap analytics for Autodesk and other AEC/M software users, distributed via subscription across enterprise, individual, and education customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AEC Software Training / E-Learning Platform

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computer Training (611420), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Educational Digital Courseware & Learning Platforms (LMS-Integrated) (MPAJABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Learning Content Development (eLearning, Labs, Simulations) (BPAEANAD), Learning Management (LMS) & Talent Development (BPACAPAG), Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

Keywords

• AEC e-learning
• Autodesk training
• Learning management system
• CAD software training
• Workforce upskilling

Headquarters

HQ city

Bedford

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Subscriptions: Monthly and annual subscription plans for individual users accessing CADLearning content library. Yearly subscriptions can be paid in full up-front or in monthly installments.
2. Enterprise Subscriptions: Enterprise Subscription Agreements for institutional and corporate customers providing access for employees, students, or customers. Custom pricing based on organizational size and needs.
3. Education Subscriptions: Specialized subscription tier for educational institutions including student and faculty access with yearly billing.
4. Pay-As-You-Go: Flexible purchasing option for users who prefer not to commit to full subscriptions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CADLearning is an online learning platform and Learning Management System (LMS) that delivers on-demand, customizable training content for users of Autodesk 2D and 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. The platform serves AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) and Manufacturing professionals with personalized learning paths, in-application learning via the CADLearning Assist plugin, skills gap analytics, multi-language support, and certificate-based credentials. It operates under the legal entity 4D Technologies LLC and is owned by Eagle Point Software Corporation, with content sold via individual, enterprise, education, and pay-as-you-go subscription tiers.

Product overview

CADLearning is an online learning platform for Autodesk 2D and 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software users, offering on-demand, customizable learning with in-application support via CADLearning Assist. Eagle Point Software, acquired by Eagle Point Software Corporation in August 2023, operates Pinnacle Series as its flagship applied learning LMS for AEC & Manufacturing organizations, alongside Pinnacle Lite for smaller teams, KnowledgeSmart for assessments, and Peak Experience add-on for enhanced AI-powered features. CADLearning continues as a focused content product for Autodesk professionals, while Pinnacle Series serves as the broader enterprise learning platform with thousands of resources across multiple software vendors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CADLearning Online learning platform for users of Autodesk 2D and 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, offering on-demand, customizable learning systems with in-application support to identify and address knowledge gaps.
• CADLearning Assist In-application plugin that provides learning access and support without leaving the Autodesk application environment, available for download as an MSI installer.
• CADLearning Enterprise Subscription Enterprise subscription offering for organizations providing access to the CADLearning content library for employees with custom pricing, analytics, and skills gap benchmarking under an Enterprise Subscription Agreement.
• CADLearning Individual Subscription Subscription plan for individual professionals seeking self-paced learning and career development, available in one-month or one-year terms with full upfront payment or monthly installments.
• CADLearning Education Subscription Specialized subscription tier for educational institutions providing student and faculty access to the CADLearning content library with yearly billing.
• CADLearning Pay-As-You-Go Flexible usage-based purchasing option for users who prefer not to commit to full subscription plans.

Quantifiable outcome

• Architecture firm reduced repetitive questions by 20 hours per week
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• AutodeskflagshipTechnology or IntegrationAutodesk is a Sapphire Partner and Content Partner. Eagle Point Software provides official Autodesk training content as an authorized agent. The partnership includes Autodesk Agent of Record designation for various regions globally.
• Arkance SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSapphire Partner providing CADLearning and Pinnacle Series distribution. Arkance operates across multiple regions including UK (Cadline), Australia/New Zealand, and US (US CAD).
• SymetricoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSapphire Partner distributing Pinnacle Series and CADLearning solutions in Europe (Symetri Europe, Symetri UK) and US markets.
• IMAGINiTOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSapphire Partner specializing in CADLearning and Pinnacle Series distribution.
• Bentley SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationContent Partner providing official training for Bentley software including MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer CONNECT.
• BluebeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationContent Partner providing official training content for Bluebeam Revu within the Pinnacle Series library.
• SOLIDWORKS (Dassault Systèmes)coreTechnology or IntegrationContent Partner providing official training for SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD within the Pinnacle Series library.
• SketchUpcoreTechnology or IntegrationContent Partner providing official SketchUp training content within the Pinnacle Series library.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Teams integration is in development for SPARK AI-Powered nano-learning delivery within Pinnacle Series.
• CertiportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation Partner providing certification and testing services for educational institutions using CADLearning.
• ThinkEDUcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation Partner focused on providing learning solutions for educational institutions.
• TD SYNNEXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGold Partner distributor of Pinnacle Series and CADLearning solutions through technology distribution channels.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pluralsight: Pluralsight is a leading technology skills training platform that covers CAD, BIM, and AEC-adjacent software (AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks) for individual and enterprise subscribers. It is the most direct functional peer to CADLearning in the software-skills subscription model.
• Udemy Business: Udemy Business is an enterprise subscription learning platform with a marketplace of courses covering Autodesk, Revit, and other AEC tools. It directly competes for the same individual and enterprise L&D buyer, though course quality and curation vary across marketplace creators.
• Degreed: Degreed is a Learning Experience Platform (LXP) used by enterprises to curate, track, and personalize learning content across multiple providers. Like CADLearning, it focuses on skills development and analytics, though it is content-agnostic versus CADLearning's vertical content depth.
• Autodesk University / Autodesk Knowledge Network: Autodesk's own training platforms (Autodesk University, Knowledge Network, certification prep) compete directly with CADLearning for the same Autodesk user base. They benefit from native content access but lack the multi-vendor breadth and reseller-led AEC enterprise specialization of CADLearning.
• Bluebeam University: Bluebeam's own training portal offers official certification and learning paths for Bluebeam Revu, which is also content CADLearning covers via its Content Partner agreement. It is a vertical-specific direct competitor for one of CADLearning's strongest content franchises.

Broad incumbents

• LinkedIn Learning: LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) is a broad horizontal learning platform offering thousands of business, creative, and technology courses including CAD/AEC content. It competes with CADLearning for enterprise L&D budget but lacks the deep AEC vertical specialization and Autodesk Authorized Publisher status.
• Skillsoft: Skillsoft is an established enterprise learning and talent development platform offering a broad catalog across technology, leadership, and compliance. Its technology tracks overlap with CADLearning's computer training focus, particularly for large enterprise L&D consolidations.
• Docebo: Docebo is an enterprise LMS/LXP platform supporting SCORM/xAPI content delivery, skills management, and AI-driven personalization. It is a comparable enterprise learning platform to the Pinnacle Series/CADLearning stack, though more horizontal in market focus.
• Coursera for Business: Coursera for Business offers enterprise access to university and industry courses including some CAD/AEC content. It competes for enterprise L&D budget but lacks AEC-vertical depth and the Autodesk Authorized Publisher relationship that CADLearning leverages.

Others

• KnowledgeSmart: KnowledgeSmart is an AEC skills assessment platform owned by Eagle Point Software (CADLearning's parent). It is integrated with Pinnacle Series/CADLearning for assessment-driven learning assignments, functioning as an internal peer and complementary product within the same corporate portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/cadlearning
• Facebookfacebook.com/CADLearning

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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