Alpha Training and Consulting

What Alpha Training and Consulting does

Alpha Training and Consulting is a private, USA-based online training provider specializing in professional certification preparation for the quality management discipline. The company operates a self-serve e-learning storefront built on the TalentLMS cloud-based learning management system, offering more than 25 individual courses organized into four families: ASQ certification preparation (covering 16 certifications including CQE, CMQ/OE, CQA, CRE, CCQM, CSSBB, CSSGB, CQI, CQT, CSQP, CQPA, CCT, CSSYB, CQIA, CMDA, and CSQE); aerospace standards training (AS-9100, AS-9102, AS-6500, AS-9117, AS-9145); ISO QMS training (ISO 9001, ISO 13485 variants, ISO 14001, ISO 11607); and supplementary professional development (GD&T, Project Management, SPC, CAPA, LEAN Bronze, Minitab, Six Sigma Champion, organizational transformation).

The business model is a pure product-led, direct-to-consumer model: customers browse the catalog, pay a one-time fixed price per course, and receive lifetime access to course materials. Prices range from $100 for entry-level ISO 13485 HR training to $3,255 for the CSSBB Six Sigma Black Belt course, with no subscription pricing, no enterprise tiers, and no volume discounting. There is no sales team, no channel partner program, and no disclosed B2B enterprise motion. Course features include interactive online modules, real-world case studies, practice exams, and instructor support, all delivered through the TalentLMS platform.

The company targets working professionals in quality engineering, quality auditing, and reliability roles across manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, and service industries. Secondary demand comes from organizations seeking ISO and aerospace compliance training for their employees, though the company does not appear to operate a formal enterprise or institutional sales channel. No funding rounds, ownership structure, management team, headcount, or financial disclosures are present in the available data; the company presents as a bootstrapped, niche-focused training operator whose primary asset is its catalog of ASQ-aligned expert-authored content.

Name

Alpha Training and Consulting

Legal name

Alpha Training and Consulting

Website

https://alphatc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Alpha Training and Consulting is a private US-based online training company that sells self-paced, one-time-license courses for ASQ certification preparation, ISO QMS, and aerospace quality standards through a TalentLMS-powered storefront, serving individual quality engineering and auditing professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Certification Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Certification & Licensing Exam Management Platforms (EDAFADAG), Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE), Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA)

Keywords

• Quality management training
• ASQ certification preparation
• ISO QMS training
• Aerospace quality training
• Six Sigma training

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Sales (One-Time Purchase): Revenue generated from individual course purchases at fixed prices. Each course is sold as a one-time license with lifetime access to course materials upon purchase. Course prices range from $100 (ISO 13485 Human Resource) to $3,255 (CSSBB Six Sigma Black Belt).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Alpha Training and Consulting sells self-paced online professional certification preparation and skills training courses, delivered through the TalentLMS cloud-based learning platform. The catalog centers on American Society for Quality (ASQ) credential preparation (CQE, CMQ/OE, CQA, CRE, CCQM, CSSBB, CSSGB, CQI, CQT, CSQP, CQPA, CCT, CSSYB, CQIA, CMDA, CSQE), supplemented by aerospace quality standards (AS-9100 series), ISO QMS standards (ISO 9001, 13485, 14001, 11607), and related professional development programs (GD&T, SPC, LEAN, Minitab, Six Sigma Champion, Project Management). Courses are sold as one-time perpetual licenses with lifetime access and include interactive modules, practice exams, case studies, and instructor support.

Product overview

Alpha Training and Consulting operates as a specialized online training provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional certification preparation and skills training programs. The offering consists of multiple course categories delivered through the TalentLMS cloud-based learning platform: ASQ Certification Preparation Courses (16 distinct certifications covering quality engineering, auditing, reliability, and Six Sigma disciplines); Non-ASQ Professional Training (including GD&T, Project Management, SPC, LEAN, Minitab, and organizational transformation programs); Aerospace Training (covering AS-9100, AS-9102, AS-6500, AS-9117, AS-9145 standards); and ISO QMS Training (spanning ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 11607). Courses are priced individually and feature interactive online learning, practice examinations, and expert instructor support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ASQ Certification Preparation Courses Online training programs preparing individual professionals for American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification exams, including CQE ($795), CMQ/OE ($755), CQA ($625), CRE ($1,340), CCQM ($975), CSSBB ($3,255), CSSGB ($1,555), CQI ($675), CQT ($695), CSQP ($855), CQPA ($695), CCT ($675), CSSYB ($535), CQIA ($595), CMDA ($725), and CSQE ($855). Designed for quality engineers, auditors, reliability engineers, and Six Sigma practitioners pursuing credentialing.
• Non-ASQ Professional Training Courses Self-paced online training courses not tied to an ASQ certification, covering GD&T ($550), Project Management ($300), SPC ($350), CAPA ($500), LEAN Bronze ($450), Minitab Training ($500), Six Sigma Champion ($725), and Transform Your Organization ($750). Targeted at working professionals seeking quality, manufacturing, and process improvement skills.
• Aerospace Training Courses Specialized online training for aerospace quality standards, including AS-9100 Quality Auditor ($650), AS-9100 Rev D QMS ($750), AS-9102 ($500), AS-6500 ($650), AS-9117 ($250), and AS-9145 APQP ($850). Designed for quality professionals in aerospace manufacturing and supplier compliance roles.
• ISO QMS Training Courses Online training covering ISO quality management system standards: ISO 9001:2015 Quality Auditor ($600), ISO 13485 Specialist ($450), ISO 13485 General Employee ($250), ISO 13485 Human Resource ($100), ISO 13485 Engineering Training ($300), ISO 14001 Auditor ($550), and ISO 11607 ($750). Targeted at medical device, manufacturing, and quality system implementation professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of professionals certified through ASQ exam preparation programs

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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AI maturity

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Feature3 records

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Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Velociteach: Specialist in Six Sigma and ASQ-aligned certification prep (Green Belt, Black Belt, Lean). Overlaps directly with Alpha's CSSBB and CSSGB offerings and targets the same quality professional persona.
• The Knowledge Academy: Global training provider with deep catalogs in Six Sigma, Lean, ISO QMS, and quality management certifications. Competes with Alpha on the same exam-prep value proposition and similar ISO/quality auditor course set.
• Quality America: Long-running provider of ASQ-aligned quality engineering, Six Sigma, and ISO QMS training and exam preparation. Directly competes with Alpha on the same CQE/CQA/CSSBB prep, ISO auditor training, and self-paced course delivery.

Emerging players

• GreyCampus: Online training provider for Six Sigma, PMP, ITIL, and other professional certifications. Comparable self-paced + instructor-led model and similar buyer (working professional seeking credentials), but with broader non-quality content.
• Aveta Business Institute: Six Sigma-focused training outfit offering Green Belt, Black Belt, and Lean certification prep. Niche overlap with Alpha's Six Sigma catalog while operating at smaller scale and primarily online.
• Pocket Prep: Mobile-first exam prep platform with practice-question apps for professional certifications. Adjacent model (subscription-based practice questions for credentialing exams) that targets the same exam-preparation use case Alpha addresses for ASQ certifications.

Broad incumbents

• MindEdge: Publisher of professional development and certification prep courses (PMP, Six Sigma, HR, finance) often delivered through institutional partnerships. Comparable in offering online certification prep but distributes via colleges, corporate clients, and licensing deals.
• Simplilearn: Large-scale online certification and professional skills training provider covering Six Sigma, PMP, ITIL, and cloud/IT credentials. Overlaps with Alpha on quality/Six Sigma tracks while serving a far broader curriculum across IT and management.

Others

• MasterControl: Provider of quality management system (QMS) software and adjacent training for regulated industries (medical devices, aerospace). Thematically related — both serve quality professionals in ISO 13485 / AS-9100 environments — but anchored in software rather than certification prep.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ): The certifying body itself, which publishes its own learning materials, training, and exam prep resources. Not a direct commercial competitor but the upstream issuer of every credential Alpha's catalog is built around, making it the most important ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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