Comprehensive Learning Solutions

What Comprehensive Learning Solutions does

Comprehensive Learning Solutions (CLS) is a privately held workplace learning professional services firm founded in 1998 by Karen Feeley and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Operating with 1-10 employees under an LLC structure, the company provides custom training design, instructor-led delivery (in-person and virtual), training evaluation, and solopreneur mentorship to US federal government agencies, private enterprises, and international development organizations. The firm holds SWAM (Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned) certification and has documented past performance with agencies including the US Army, Department of Justice, Department of Labor, Marine Corps, and Foreign Service Institute, alongside enterprise clients such as PNC Bank, Bayer Crop Sciences, and Accenture Federal Services, and development clients including the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and World Bank Group.

The company's core services—Curriculum Development, International Capacity Development, Customizable Courses, Workplace Learning Advice, and Solopreneur Mentorship—are delivered using established instructional design methodologies including ADDIE, the IFC-LPI Training Lifecycle, and the Kirkpatrick evaluation model. CLS is the co-developer and signatory of IFC's Principles for Learning and Guide to Training, and was awarded the 2021 IFC Knowbel Prize for high-impact knowledge sharing. The firm maintains industry certifications including Kirkpatrick Bronze, IFC LPI/TPMA Assessor (2024), ATD Certified Designer Learning Experiences, and PMP. Its underlying technology stack consists of standard learning management systems and web-conferencing platforms; no proprietary technology platform, software product, or AI tooling is described in available source material.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services engagements with quote-based pricing tied to scope, audience size, delivery format, and customization. Distribution is via consultative direct sales with no resellers or channel partners. Notable program scale includes an IFC financial literacy project in the Philippines that reached 100,000 smallholder farmers through a cascade training model (20 core trainers, 950 trainers), and engagements across the Philippines, Cambodia, Kenya, and Pakistan. The firm is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Comprehensive Learning Solutions

Legal name

Comprehensive Learning Solutions, LLC

Website

https://learnwithcls.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Comprehensive Learning Solutions is a privately held, Arlington, Virginia-based workplace learning services firm founded in 1998 that designs and delivers custom training programs, curriculum development, and capacity-building engagements for US federal agencies, multinational corporates, and international development organizations including the IFC and World Bank Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Training and Workplace Learning Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning, Training & Corporate Education Consulting (BPAHAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Workplace learning services
• Customized training programs
• Curriculum development
• Instructional design services
• International capacity development

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Training Program Development: CLS provides end-to-end professional services including training needs assessment, curriculum design, development of custom training materials, and training delivery. Services are billed per project based on scope, audience size, and complexity.
2. Training Delivery Services: Instructor-led training delivery, both in-person and virtual, using certified trainers. Revenue generated through facilitator fees, workshop sessions, and ongoing mentorship/coaching engagements.
3. Solopreneur Mentorship: Mentorship services for experienced professionals looking to launch and grow independent consulting businesses. One-on-one coaching and guidance programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Comprehensive Learning Solutions (CLS) is a workplace learning professional services firm that conducts training needs assessments, designs custom curricula, develops training materials, and delivers instructor-led training (in-person and virtual) for government agencies, corporations, and international development organizations. The company also provides training evaluation using the Kirkpatrick Model, international capacity-building programs, and one-on-one solopreneur mentorship for experienced professionals launching independent consulting practices. Services are applied using ADDIE instructional design methodology and the IFC Principles for Learning framework.

Product overview

Comprehensive Learning Solutions is a workplace learning services company offering a portfolio of interconnected training and development services. The core offerings include Curriculum Development, International Capacity Development, Customizable Courses, Workplace Learning Advice, and Solopreneur Mentorship. These services are complemented by specialized training programs such as Training Evaluation (using the Kirkpatrick Model), Project Management Training, New Manager Training, Financial Literacy Training, and Safety Training. The company applies instructional design methodologies including ADDIE and the IFC-LPI Training Lifecycle to deliver customized learning solutions for businesses and individuals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Curriculum Development Analysis, design, development, and delivery of customized learning curricula tailored to organizational needs and business goals, applied using ADDIE instructional design methodology for organizations seeking to implement new policies, processes, or systems.
• International Capacity Development Building training delivery capabilities in emerging markets, including cross-cultural communications and adult learning principles, delivered through cascade train-the-trainer models for international development organizations such as IFC, World Bank Group, and the International Labor Organization.
• Customizable Courses Tailored training programs designed to address specific organizational skill gaps and performance objectives, customized for client organizations and delivered as keynotes, webinars, or multi-day classes.
• Workplace Learning Advice Experience-based guidance on workplace learning strategies and training implementation approaches, advising organizations on how to identify training needs, build effective learning strategies, and deliver impactful courses.
• Solopreneur Mentorship One-on-one mentorship and coaching for experienced professionals looking to launch and grow independent consulting businesses, covering business launch, client acquisition, networking skills, and consulting business growth.
• Training Evaluation Services Training effectiveness assessment using the Kirkpatrick Model's four levels (reaction, learning, behavior, and results) and IFC LPI/TPMA frameworks, helping organizations measure the impact of their learning programs.
• Project Management Training Training programs covering project management methodologies including Waterfall, Agile, and Kanban approaches, delivered for organizations and IT consulting firms such as DSA, Inc.
• New Manager Training Leadership upskilling programs designed to prepare new and aspiring managers for management responsibilities, addressing skill gaps, leadership development, performance goals, and employee retention.
• Financial Literacy Training Education programs on the basics of accounting and finance for smallholder farmers and underserved populations, notably delivered for IFC and partners including the Philippines project that reached 100,000 farmers via a cascade model.
• Safety Training OSHA compliance and safety training for construction workers and industrial workers, delivered for organizations such as Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA).
• Instructional Design Services Professional instructional design services using ADDIE methodology and IFC-LPI Training Lifecycle frameworks to design and develop customized training materials for client organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000 farmers trained through cascade model (IFC Philippines financial literacy project)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Finance Corporation (IFC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFC is a World Bank Group member and major international development client. CLS co-developed IFC's Principles for Learning and Guide to Training, and is certified as an IFC LPI/TPMA Assessor. CLS has delivered multiple training projects for IFC including financial literacy programs in the Philippines and Cambodia, and rice farming training in Cambodia.
• World Bank GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLS works with World Bank Group organizations including IFC on international development training initiatives. The company is a signatory to IFC's Principles for Learning and contributed to the Guide to Training publication.
• Contacts CountcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLS is a certified Contacts Count networking training organization. They partner with Contacts Count to teach practical, fun, and interactive networking courses that can be customized for client organizations and delivered as keynotes, webinars, or multi-day classes.
• International Labor OrganizationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLS has provided training services to the International Labor Organization as part of their international development work.
• Grow Learn Connect PlatformcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFC's knowledge platform for training professionals worldwide. CLS has been actively involved in the design, development, and running of this platform which offers monthly webinars, courses, and a directory for training professionals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bixal: DC-area federal services and international development firm providing training, communications, and technical assistance to U.S. government agencies and multilaterals. Comparable in federal contracting footprint and emerging-market capacity-building work.
• BTS: Business-aligned learning and development firm specializing in custom simulations, experiential learning, and leadership programs for global enterprises. Comparable to CLS in bespoke corporate training design and delivery.
• GP Strategies: Performance improvement solutions provider offering custom training, instructional design, and managed learning services to government and large enterprises. Closely matches CLS's professional services training model and government client base.
• The Ken Blanchard Companies: Leadership and management training company delivering customizable courses, workshops, and coaching built around proprietary methodologies. Comparable to CLS in custom leadership/management training offerings.
• Wilson Learning: Global human performance improvement company offering customizable sales, leadership, and employee development programs to enterprise and government clients. Direct comparable in customized workplace learning solutions.
• FranklinCovey: Organization-wide performance consulting firm offering leadership, execution, and culture training built around proprietary content frameworks. Comparable to CLS in methodology-driven corporate training delivery.
• DDI (Development Dimensions International): Global leadership and talent development consultancy offering customized training programs, assessment, and learning solutions to enterprises and government agencies. Directly comparable to CLS in custom corporate learning content and leadership development offerings.
• DAI (Development Alternatives, Inc.): International development company delivering capacity building, training, and technical assistance across emerging markets, with deep IFC/World Bank engagement. Highly comparable to CLS's international capacity development practice and donor-client relationships.

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm with a sizable leadership development and learning solutions practice serving enterprises and governments. Adjacent competitor with broader portfolio including executive search and broader talent management.
• FHI 360: Large nonprofit human development organization offering capacity building, workforce development, and training services globally, including substantial international development programs. Overlaps with CLS in international capacity development but operates at far greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/LearnWithCLS
• Facebookfacebook.com/learnwithcls
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/comprehensive-learning-solutions

Compliance5 records

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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