Progressive Resources

What Progressive Resources does

Progressive Resources LLC is a privately held, Tennessee-based online educational institution authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission to operate as a postsecondary school. It sells a catalog of 13 professional certification-preparation courses direct-to-consumer through its website (progressive-resources.com), targeting individuals seeking IT credentials and career skills. Course tracks cover CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+, PenTest+, CySA+, Cloud+, IT Fundamentals+), Cisco CCNA, Adobe Certified Professional, Microsoft Office Specialist, EC-Council CHFI, and Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, with bundled industry exam vouchers and certificates of completion.

The technical platform is an internet-based learning management system combining synchronous virtual classroom sessions (delivered via Microsoft Teams, with Zoom as an alternative) and asynchronous 24/7 access to course materials, supplemented by instructor tutoring scheduled through a calendar feature. The student-facing login portal is powered by a third-party Client Portal integration. Distribution is entirely self-serve: prospective students register and enroll online, then access content via the student portal on desktop, tablet, or mobile. The company is headquartered at 6000 Poplar Avenue, Suite 250, Memphis, TN, and holds no disclosed funding, partnerships, enterprise customers, or mobile applications.

The revenue model is one-time/perpetual course tuition with bundled certification exam vouchers; pricing is not publicly disclosed and prospects are routed to direct contact. Marketing is conducted through the company website, direct inquiry/consultation, and listing on the Tennessee Higher Education Commission authorized-institutions registry. Customer segments are individual learners and working professionals pursuing IT career entry or upskilling — there is no enterprise/B2B channel disclosed. Ownership is private with no institutional investors, parent company, or M&A activity indicated in the source data.

Name

Progressive Resources

Legal name

Progressive Resources LLC

Website

https://progressive-resources.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Progressive Resources LLC is a Tennessee-authorized, privately held online postsecondary institution that sells direct-to-consumer IT certification-prep courses (CompTIA, Cisco, Adobe, Microsoft, CHFI, Lean Six Sigma) bundled with exam vouchers and delivered via a remote synchronous/asynchronous virtual learning platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional IT Certification Training

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Core Digital Curriculum & Courseware (Full Programs & Units) (EDAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB), Workshops, Webinars & Live Masterclasses (MPACALAD)

Keywords

• IT certification training
• Online education
• Professional development
• Remote learning
• Career skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Enrollment and Tuition: Revenue generated from course enrollment fees. Courses include industry certification exam vouchers and certificates of completion. Students pay tuition for access to course materials, virtual classroom instruction, and tutoring support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Progressive Resources LLC is an online postsecondary educational institution that delivers 13 IT and business process improvement certification preparation courses. Programs cover CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+, PenTest+, CySA+, Cloud+, IT Fundamentals+), Cisco CCNA, Adobe Certified Professional, Microsoft Office Specialist, Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI/EC-Council), and Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt and Black Belt). Courses are delivered remotely via a virtual classroom combining synchronous sessions (Microsoft Teams/Zoom) with asynchronous 24/7 material access, and include bundled industry exam vouchers, tutoring support, and certificates of completion.

Product overview

Progressive Resources LLC is an online educational institution offering a portfolio of professional certification preparation courses. The core offering consists of 13 distinct professional analyst programs focused on IT and business process improvement: six IT certification tracks (CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, PenTest+, CySA+, Cloud+, IT Fundamentals+), Cisco networking (CCNA), Adobe creative software, Microsoft Office, computer forensics (CHFI), and two Lean Six Sigma process improvement programs (Green Belt and Black Belt). All courses are delivered through a remote virtual learning platform combining synchronous sessions (via Microsoft Teams or Zoom) with asynchronous materials, and include tutoring support, industry-recognized exam vouchers, and certificates of completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IT Computer Repair Professional Analyst Course preparing students for CompTIA A+ certification, covering computer hardware, operating systems, networking fundamentals, mobile devices, and troubleshooting methodology. Delivered remotely with bundled certification exam voucher.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Cybrary: Online cybersecurity and IT training platform offering certification prep for CompTIA Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, CISSP, etc. Closely comparable in cybersecurity catalog and direct-to-consumer learner model.
• CBT Nuggets: Online IT training platform offering video-based certification prep for CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS and other vendors. Directly comparable to Progressive Resources in target audience (IT certification seekers) and delivery model (online, self-paced plus live).
• TestOut: IT certification training provider with courseware mapped to CompTIA, Cisco, and Microsoft certifications plus hands-on labs. Directly comparable vendor-aligned certification prep offering.
• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: Authorized IT training provider delivering instructor-led and online certification prep for Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, Adobe. Closely comparable in vendor-aligned certification curriculum and authorized-institution positioning.
• ONLC Training Centers: IT training company offering live online and onsite classes for CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, Adobe, and EC-Council certifications. Directly comparable vendor-aligned course catalog and adult-learner audience.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Large online learning platform partnering with universities and companies to offer IT, data, and professional certificates. Overlaps on online IT and Six Sigma content but operates at significantly larger scale with university-issued credentials.
• Skillsoft: Enterprise-focused digital learning company offering IT certification prep, leadership training, and compliance content. Comparable in technical certification curriculum, with a heavier B2B/government training tilt.
• Pluralsight: Large-scale online technology skills platform with deep IT certification course libraries and skill assessments. Overlaps directly with Progressive Resources' CompTIA, Cisco, and cloud tracks, but at vastly greater scale and with B2B enterprise focus.
• Udemy: Massive online learning marketplace with extensive IT, business, and certification course catalog. Overlaps broadly on consumer self-enrollment for IT and Six Sigma training, though Udemy is a marketplace rather than an institution.
• LinkedIn Learning: Subscription-based professional learning library covering IT, business, and creative software. Comparable on consumer-facing professional upskilling content with bundled credential offerings, backed by LinkedIn's distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

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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