FrontCore
FrontCore AS is a Norwegian SaaS company providing a Training Management System (TMS) and an AI-powered Learning Management System (LMS) for hundreds of training providers across verticals including maritime, construction, health and safety, and associations, primarily in Northern Europe.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersFornebu, Norway
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
FrontCore firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FrontCore
- Legal name
- FrontCore AS
- Website
- https://frontcore.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- FrontCore AS is a Norwegian SaaS company providing a Training Management System (TMS) and an AI-powered Learning Management System (LMS) for hundreds of training providers across verticals including maritime, construction, health and safety, and associations, primarily in Northern Europe.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
FrontCore industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Training Management Software
- NAICS
- Educational Support Services (61171), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Educational Services (8200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Core LMS Platforms (Academic & Corporate) (EDAFAAAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Vertical/Industry-Specific LMS (e.g., Healthcare, Safety, Aviation, Government) (EDAFAAAM), Extended Enterprise LMS (Customer/Partner/Franchise Training) (EDAFAAAC), Compliance, Certification & Continuing Education LMS (EDAFAAAD)
Keywords
Where FrontCore is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fornebu
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
FrontCore business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- TMS Subscription Fees: Subscription-based pricing for Training Management System with fees invoiced in advance on payment terms specified in Subscription Agreement. Includes start-up fees and subscription fees.
- LMS Usage-based Fees: Usage-based fees charged monthly based on number of active users (participants) in the LMS. A participant who subscribes to e-learning is counted once each month for the duration of the subscription.
- Transaction Fees: Credit card transaction fees deducted at time of transaction. SMS/text transaction fees invoiced monthly in arrears.
- Course Marketing Revenue: Marketing services through Kursguiden.no for training providers to reach target audiences and build brand presence.
- Custom Development Fees: Fees for agreed-upon features developed and added to Services (adaptations) at the request of the Organizer, invoiced as agreed between parties.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Subscription pricing with usage-based LMS component |
| Freemium | Monthly | Free trial available for TMS and LMS |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels10 records
FrontCore product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FrontCore provides a cloud-based SaaS Training Management System (TMS) and an AI-powered Learning Management System (LMS) designed for training providers. The platform automates training administration, manages open classroom, online, e-learning, blended, in-house customer and internal employee training, and includes online registration, course marketing via Kursguiden.no, evaluation and certificate modules, plus integrations with payment, SMS, and invoicing systems.
Product overview
FrontCore offers a platform-plus-modules architecture consisting of two core products: the Training Management System (TMS) and the Learning Management System (LMS). The TMS serves as the primary platform for training administration, providing process automation and all-in-one training management capabilities. The LMS is a brand-new AI-powered e-learning platform that complements the TMS for delivering online learning. Additional modules include the Online Booking Solution for registration management, Course Marketing for revenue generation through Kursguiden.no, Course Evaluation Module for feedback collection, Course Certificate Module for certificate generation, and Competence Certificate Module for certification management. The platform also offers a free resource library of training templates. Together, these products form an integrated training and learning management ecosystem.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Training Management System (TMS): Smart training management system that automates and streamlines training administration for training providers
- Learning Management System (LMS)
- Kursguiden.no
Products and services
- Training Management System (TMS) Cloud-based SaaS training management system that automates processes and streamlines admin work for training providers managing open classroom training, online-based courses, e-learning, blended learning, in-house customer training and internal employee training.
- Learning Management System (LMS) AI-powered e-learning platform for building and delivering better e-learning experiences, integrating with the TMS platform to enable training providers to deliver effective online learning.
- Online Booking Solution Online registration system that makes it easy to get and manage course registrations, with customization to brand, easy website integration, and mobile-friendly responsive design.
- Course Marketing / Kursguiden.no Course marketing solution through Kursguiden.no, Norway's leading course marketing channel, helping training providers reach target audiences, build their brand, and increase course exposure.
Quantifiable outcome
- 15+ years experience in helping training providers
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use FrontCore
Customer profileNamed customers18 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
FrontCore technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability2 records
Feature7 records
FrontCore partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
FrontCore competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Litmos: Litmos is a broader SaaS LMS from CallidusCloud/Now part of ADP, used by training organizations and enterprises with course sales, certification, and tracking. Comparable on LMS product surface though broader and more enterprise-tier than FrontCore.
- Docebo: Docebo is a large, publicly traded AI-powered LMS serving enterprise and training-provider customers globally — broader scope than FrontCore but overlapping on the LMS-side product and customer segment. Represents the scaled incumbent FrontCore competes against.
Direct peers
- Arlo Software: Arlo is a training management system purpose-built for training providers, covering course booking, registration, payments, CRM, and certification — closely overlapping FrontCore's TMS and booking modules. Both target the same buyer (training companies) with a similar all-in-one SaaS positioning.
- Thought Industries: Thought Industries is a learning platform focused on extended enterprise training — customer, partner, and channel training — much like FrontCore's 'in-house customer training' use case. Both target commercial training operations rather than pure academic use cases.
- TalentLMS: TalentLMS is a cloud LMS with strong adoption among training providers, course creators, and SMB training departments. Comparable to FrontCore's LMS module in delivery (SaaS) and target audience (external and internal training).
- LearnUpon: LearnUpon is an LMS explicitly aimed at training providers and extended enterprises, offering course management, certification, and training administration in a single platform. Highly comparable in ICP and product scope to FrontCore.
- Absorb Software: Absorb LMS is a cloud learning management system with strong compliance and certification tracking capabilities aimed at training providers and extended enterprise training. Comparable to FrontCore's compliance/certification LMS workflows.
- iSpring Solutions: iSpring offers an LMS platform paired with authoring tools, commonly used by training providers and corporate training departments. Comparable in SaaS delivery model and LMS feature scope to FrontCore's learning management offering.
- Training Orchestra: Training Orchestra is a TMS specifically designed for training organizations, covering administration, scheduling, registration, invoicing, and trainer management — directly comparable to FrontCore's TMS. Strong overlap in customer segment (training providers) and use cases.
- Coassemble: Coassemble is a cloud LMS with course creation, learner management, and certification functionality targeting training providers and SMBs. Comparable in SaaS delivery, ICP, and LMS feature set.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
FrontCore leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
FrontCore funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
FrontCore M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about FrontCore
What does FrontCore do?
FrontCore provides a cloud-based SaaS Training Management System (TMS) and an AI-powered Learning Management System (LMS) designed for training providers. The platform automates training administration, manages open classroom, online, e-learning, blended, in-house customer and internal employee training, and includes online registration, course marketing via Kursguiden.no, evaluation and certificate modules, plus integrations with payment, SMS, and invoicing systems.
Is FrontCore a public or private company?
FrontCore is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was FrontCore founded?
FrontCore was founded in 2000. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is FrontCore based?
FrontCore is headquartered in Fornebu, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does FrontCore make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. TMS Subscription Fees are the primary driver. The others are LMS Usage-based Fees, transaction Fees, course Marketing Revenue and custom Development Fees.
Who are FrontCore's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Litmos and Docebo. Direct peers are Arlo Software, Thought Industries, TalentLMS, LearnUpon, Absorb Software, iSpring Solutions, Training Orchestra and Coassemble.
Does FrontCore have an API?
Yes. FrontCore provides APIs that enable interoperability and data integration with Third-Party Applications. The API allows third-party application providers to access and use FrontCore Services data to provide particular third-party applications or related services. Users can transfer data from third-party applications to FrontCore for use per the Terms of Service. The integrations facilitate data access between the Services and applicable applications.
What industry is FrontCore in?
FrontCore's product category is Training Management Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAFAAAA, Core LMS Platforms (Academic & Corporate), with a secondary code of EDAFAAAM, Vertical/Industry-Specific LMS (e.g., Healthcare, Safety, Aviation, Government). Its NAICS code is 61171 and its SIC code is 7372.