What Interskill Learning does

Interskill Learning is a private, specialized mainframe workforce training provider that has operated for over 30 years in the mainframe computing industry. The company's core product is the MyInterskill Learning Management System (LMS), a cloud-hosted platform delivering 400+ self-paced eLearning courses, expert videos, hands-on exercises, and skills assessments covering more than 55 mainframe curriculum areas (z/OS, JCL, COBOL, Db2, CICS, IMS, RACF, VSAM, SDSF, REXX, plus emerging topics such as AI and quantum computing). Skills Portfolios organize training into structured learning paths for 30+ IBM Z job roles across Core, Advanced, Business, and Optional competency streams, and the platform integrates with IBM's digital credentialing system, powering 80% of all IBM mainframe badges awarded globally and offering 150+ IBM Skills Badges and Professional Certificates.

The company serves primarily large enterprises, IT services providers, and government institutions that operate mainframe environments. Named customers and channel partners include IBM, Kyndryl, DXC Technology, Broadcom, BMC Software, Ensono, and the Defense Data Center (DDC). Interskill distributes through enterprise field sales for workforce licensing, through branded MyInterskill LMS portals embedded inside partner organizations (with SSO via Microsoft Entra ID and Okta), and through a self-serve direct-to-individual channel with a free trial of 8 modules. The business model is recurring subscription-based enterprise licensing with multi-year contracts and tailored quote-based pricing; revenue is not publicly disclosed. Interskill maintains wholly-owned regional subsidiaries in the United States (Alpharetta, GA), the United Kingdom (Wilmslow, EMEA), and Australia (Keysborough, APAC), and has been recognized on Training Industry's Top Online Learning Library Watch List for five consecutive years.

Operationally, Interskill sustains a continuous content release cadence (September 2025, November 2025, February 2026, March 2026, June 2026) and is investing in modernization content including z/OS 3.2 courses, VS Code integration curriculum, and AI Prompting Guides for IBM Watsonx and Bob scheduled for Q2/Q4 2026. The company is privately held, with no disclosed parent company, institutional investor, or funding rounds in the provided source material.

Name

Interskill Learning

Legal name

Interskill Learning

Website

https://interskill.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Interskill Learning is a private, 30+ year old mainframe workforce training provider offering 400+ courses, 150+ IBM digital credentials, and role-based skills portfolios through its MyInterskill LMS, primarily to Fortune 500 enterprises, IT services firms, and government agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mainframe eLearning and Workforce Training

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Computer Training (61142), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Systems Administration & IT Operations (Windows/Linux, Monitoring, ITSM) (EDABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA)

Keywords

• Mainframe training
• Enterprise eLearning platform
• IT workforce upskilling
• IBM digital credentials
• Cloud-based LMS

Headquarters

HQ city

Alpharetta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Enterprise Workforce Licensing: Organizations license the workforce-scale mainframe training resource for their teams. Pricing is tailored to organization size and requirements. Typically involves multi-year enterprise agreements with organization-wide licensing.
2. Individual License: Individuals can license the complete mainframe course curriculum for personal/professional development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Interskill Learning delivers a workforce-scale, cloud-based eLearning platform for mainframe technology training, centered on the MyInterskill Learning Management System (LMS). The platform provides 400+ self-paced courses, expert videos, hands-on simulations, and skills assessments covering mainframe technologies such as z/OS, JCL, COBOL, Db2, CICS, IMS, and RACF, with structured learning paths mapped to 30+ mainframe job roles. Training aligns with IBM's digital credentialing program, and Interskill training powers 80% of all IBM digital badges awarded for mainframe training globally.

Product overview

Interskill Learning is a workforce-scale mainframe training platform built around the MyInterskill Learning Management System (LMS) — a cloud-hosted, enterprise-grade platform that delivers 400+ self-paced mainframe eLearning courses, expert videos, skills assessments, and hands-on exercises. The platform integrates directly with enterprise identity providers (Microsoft Entra ID, Okta) and supports LMS integration with third-party HCM/LMS systems (Workday, Cornerstone, Skillsoft/Percipio). Interskill's IBM Credentials program offers 150+ IBM digital badges and Professional Certificates, with Interskill powering 80% of all IBM mainframe credentials awarded globally. Skills Portfolios provide structured learning paths mapped to 30+ mainframe job roles (Applications Programmer, Db2 DBA, RACF Administrator, Systems Programmer, etc.), organized into Core, Advanced, Business, and Optional competency streams. Customer Success Services add full-service program administration, reporting, and analytics managed by Interskill's team. Content covers z/OS, JCL, COBOL, Db2, CICS, IMS, RACF, security, AI, quantum computing, and 50+ other mainframe technology areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MyInterskill Learning Management System (LMS) Cloud-hosted central LMS platform delivering all Interskill training content, with self-paced online learning, learner enrollment and progress tracking, automated assignment by job role or skill gap, detailed reporting and analytics, and compliance tracking. Accessible via regional URLs and branded portals for enterprise clients including DXC, Broadcom, Kyndryl, IBM, and BMC.
• Workforce Training An on-demand mainframe training resource of 400+ training elements covering every mainframe job role, including comprehensive eLearning courses, expert videos, skills assessments, hands-on mainframe exercises, and coaching/mentoring tools, delivered over the MyInterskill LMS with full administration, reporting, and analytics.
• IBM Credentials A portfolio of 150+ industry-recognized IBM digital credentials including IBM Skills Badges for specific mainframe skills and IBM Professional Certificates that benchmark competency in specific job roles. Interskill training powers 80% of all IBM mainframe credentials awarded globally; credentials are issued by IBM upon completion.
• Customer Success Services Full-service program administration, reporting, and analytics managed by Interskill's experienced team, including customized learning plans tailored to specific job roles or new-hire bootcamps, real-time data-driven insights into workforce training progress, and strategic guidance on workforce development.
• Mainframe Course Catalog Over 400 online mainframe courses spanning 55+ curriculum areas including z/OS, JCL, COBOL, Db2, CICS, IMS, RACF, VSAM, SDSF, REXX, Security, and emerging technologies, including hands-on sandbox labs, assessments, and exercises.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of all IBM mainframe credentials awarded are powered by Interskill training
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• IBMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership where Interskill training powers IBM's digital credentialing system. Interskill training covers IBM Z mainframe technologies and aligns with IBM professional certificates. Interskill is the only training provider powering 80% of all IBM digital badges for mainframe training.
• DXC TechnologymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDXC provides dedicated MyInterskill LMS portal (dxc.myinterskill.com) for DXC employees. DXC employees can access via SSO through Microsoft Entra network.
• BroadcommajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBroadcom provides dedicated MyInterskill LMS portal (broadcom.myinterskill.com) for Broadcom employees and clients accessing the Mainframe eLearning Library.
• KyndrylmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKyndryl provides Interskill training via their internal learning portal for employees. Kyndryl uses Interskill to upskill talent in mainframe skills across their organization.
• BMC SoftwareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBMC employees access MyInterskill LMS for mainframe training resources.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMyInterskill LMS supports SSO integration via Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). Guide available for SSO configuration with Microsoft Entra single-tenant setup.
• OktacoreTechnology or IntegrationMyInterskill LMS supports SSO integration via Okta authentication. Configuration guides and custom attribute mapping documentation available.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Global Knowledge: IT training provider specializing in vendor-authorized technical training (Cisco, AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, IBM) for enterprises. Direct overlap with Interskill's vendor certification training model and Fortune 500 enterprise customer base, though with broader multi-vendor coverage rather than mainframe specialization.
• Learning Tree International: Long-established IT and professional development training company offering instructor-led and online courses for enterprise and government clients. Comparable to Interskill in its focus on technical IT training and government/Fortune 500 customer base, though with broader technology coverage rather than mainframe specialization.

Broad incumbents

• Udemy Business: Enterprise subscription learning platform with a large catalog of on-demand technical courses including mainframe and IT operations topics. Competes with Interskill at the bottom of the enterprise training stack where cost-per-seat and catalog breadth are decisive.
• Coursera for Business: Online learning marketplace that hosts IBM-authored content (including IBM Skills Network) and offers enterprise subscriptions spanning technology, data, and business training. Competes with Interskill on general enterprise upskilling budgets and on the IBM credentials adjacency in particular.
• Skillsoft: Global corporate IT and professional development training platform offering thousands of courses including technology, leadership, and compliance tracks. Competes with Interskill at enterprise L&D procurement where Skillsoft's broader catalog and Skillsoft/Percipio integration (which Interskill already integrates with) often make it the consolidated training vendor of record.
• Pluralsight: Enterprise technology skills platform with deep coverage across cloud, security, software development, and IT operations. While less mainframe-specialized than Interskill, Pluralsight competes for the same IT training budget and is frequently evaluated as an alternative or supplement by enterprise L&D leaders.

Emerging players

• Newline (NewLine Information Technology): Smaller IT training provider offering mainframe, COBOL, and related legacy technology courses to enterprise and government clients. Direct niche overlap with Interskill's mainframe specialization but with significantly smaller scale and content library.

Others

• N2WS (Veeam) / Cloud Training Providers: Adjacent cloud and IT infrastructure training ecosystem that competes for the same enterprise IT skills budget as Interskill, particularly as enterprises shift workloads between mainframe and cloud. Represents the broader L&D competitive set rather than direct mainframe training overlap.
• IBM Skills Network: IBM's own digital learning platform offering IBM-authored courses, badges, and professional certificates. As Interskill's most consequential partner (powering 80% of IBM's mainframe badges), Skills Network is both a customer channel and a potential vertical-integration risk for Interskill's credentialing moat.
• Stack Overflow for Teams / training: Enterprise technical knowledge sharing platform with training components used by IT organizations. Competes with Interskill for technical enablement budgets, particularly in developer-skilling categories that increasingly intersect with mainframe modernization.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Interskill
• Facebookfacebook.com/interskill.learning

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

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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