Bisk Amplified

What Bisk Amplified does

Bisk Amplified is the workforce education division of Bisk Education, Inc., a privately held company founded in 1971 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida. It operates an enterprise learning platform that delivers upskilling, reskilling, and retention programs sourced from 150+ university partners including Michigan State University, Emory University, the University of South Florida, Southern Methodist University, the University of Missouri–St. Louis, the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, Nexford University, and St. Catherine University. The platform combines a white-labeled, mobile-friendly company-branded learning portal with a 1:1 Student Success Concierge team that guides employees through enrollment and engagement. Through its parent, Bisk Amplified reports over 1 million cumulative enrollments and more than 2 million students supported across its fifty-plus year history.

The product portfolio spans the core Bisk Amplified Platform, vertical-specific offerings such as the ProsperU hospitality/foodservice platform (launched 2026 with Prosper) and the Health Informatics Microcredential (launched 2025–2026 with AMIA and USF Health), AI-focused executive certificates with Kelley (AI Applications in Marketing, AI Strategy for Executives, AI Agents), and programs such as ACE (Access to Certification & Education) launched with Ashford Group. Technology components include an employee-to-program matching recommendation engine, AI-powered personalized instruction within microcredentials, custom company-branded portals for tuition reimbursement administration, and live virtual cohort delivery with fixed-cadence coursework (e.g., 4-week certificates at $1,150–$1,995 per course). The company does not disclose APIs, app-store distribution, or proprietary model development, and there are no patents or research publications referenced in the input.

Bisk Amplified monetizes primarily through enterprise B2B contracts with HR and talent development buyers using a quote-based subscription model, supplemented by individual unit-priced course sales. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining enterprise direct sales with inside sales (1-833-999-1978) and a self-service program directory at app.biskamplified.com. Customer segments include large enterprises (with named accounts such as Grow Financial Federal Credit Union, Ashford Group of Companies, and Currey and Company), plus four targeted verticals: foodservice/hospitality, healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing. The company has not disclosed revenue, ARR, funding events, M&A, or headcount growth trend, and is led by CEO Mike Bisk with Dr. Jennifer King (SVP, Workforce and Education) and Matt Sargent (Senior Director, Workforce and Education).

Name

Bisk Amplified

Legal name

Bisk Education, Inc.

Website

https://biskamplified.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bisk Amplified is the enterprise workforce education division of Bisk Education, delivering 150+ university-backed upskilling and reskilling programs through a white-labeled learning portal with 1:1 concierge support for HR and talent development teams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Learning and Workforce Development Software

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

DevOps, SRE & Platform Engineering (CI/CD, IaC, Containers) (EDABAFAC)

Keywords

• Workforce upskilling platform
• Corporate education benefits
• Online learning platform
• Enterprise reskilling solutions
• University certificate programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Enterprise Workforce Education Platform: B2B platform providing organizations access to 150+ university-backed programs. Organizations pay for employee access to the platform and curated education programs. Pricing appears to be quote-based for enterprise engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Bisk Amplified operates an enterprise workforce development platform that delivers upskilling, reskilling, and retention solutions through 150+ programs from top-tier universities. The platform provides a custom company-branded learning portal, 1:1 concierge learner support, and curated certificate, degree, and executive education content from partners such as Michigan State, Emory, Kelley School of Business, SMU, and USF Health. Revenue is generated primarily through enterprise subscriptions and tuition-based individual program pricing for working professionals.

Product overview

Bisk Amplified is an enterprise workforce development platform offering a portfolio of upskilling, reskilling, and retention solutions. The core platform delivers world-class corporate upskilling programs from 150+ top-tier universities through a white-labeled, mobile-friendly learning portal with 1:1 personalized concierge support. The product portfolio includes: the core Bisk Amplified Platform for workforce development; ProsperU (a talent development platform for hospitality/foodservice); the Health Informatics Microcredential (AI-powered healthcare education with AMIA and USF Health); three AI certificate courses (AI Applications in Marketing, AI Strategy for Executives, AI Agents) developed with Kelley Executive Education; the ACE Program (no-cost workforce education with Ashford Group); and an extensive University Programs Portfolio spanning disciplines from AI to Supply Chain. The platform matches employees to curated programs based on department, role, and growth goals, with built-in tracking and engagement tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bisk Amplified Platform Enterprise workforce development platform providing upskilling, reskilling, and retention solutions with world-class university programs, guided career support, and a custom learning portal for HR and talent development teams.
• ProsperU Talent development platform for the foodservice and hospitality industry combining industry-backed assessment tools with personalized learning and career pathways, including 20 short courses aligned to core human capabilities.
• Health Informatics Microcredential AI-powered online microcredential in health informatics for career changers and professionals seeking informatics roles, delivered asynchronously with real-world case studies and projects.
• AI Applications in Marketing Live-virtual AI certificate course for marketing professionals covering generative AI tools, advanced analytics, content creation, and automation. Participants build a personalized ChatGPT marketing assistant.
• AI Strategy for Executives Non-technical AI leadership course for managers and senior leaders covering strategic AI fluency, AI investment decisions, organizational impact, and AI governance.
• AI Agents (Agentic AI Strategies and Applications) Hands-on training in business automation through autonomous AI agents, covering designing and deploying AI agents that support real business tasks across marketing, finance, and operations.
• ACE (Access to Certification & Education) Program No-cost employee education initiative providing access to professional certificates in leadership, management, ESL, and High School Equivalency, offered through the Ashford Group of Companies partnership.
• University Programs Portfolio Portfolio of 150+ programs from top universities spanning disciplines including AI, Business, Healthcare, Leadership, Marketing, Project Management, Six Sigma, and Supply Chain.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150+ programs from top universities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ProspercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Strategic partnership to launch ProsperU, a talent development platform for foodservice and hospitality industry. Combines Prosper's industry-backed assessment tools with Bisk Amplified's digital learning expertise. Platform scheduled to launch with select partners in 2026 before scaling broadly across hospitality organizations.
• Indiana University Kelley School of Business Executive EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2026Expanded partnership to offer three online AI certificate courses: AI Applications in Marketing, AI Strategy for Executives, and AI Agents. Programs target working professionals to equip leaders with practical AI skills without requiring technical background. Programs designed for immediate business application.
• American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2025Collaboration with AMIA and USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to launch Health Informatics Microcredential. AMIA's recognized health informatics education standards integrated into curriculum. Microcredential designed for career changers and professionals seeking informatics roles with AI-powered instruction.
• Ashford Group of CompaniesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 November 2025Launch of ACE (Access to Certification & Education) Program, a no-cost initiative for employees. Provides free access to online courses covering professional development, leadership, ESL, and High School Equivalency. Certificates from universities including Michigan State, Emory, Kelley, SMU.
• Grow Financial Federal Credit UnionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 October 2025Partnership to provide employees access to industry-relevant courses and certification programs designed to enhance skills and support career growth. Initiative offers complimentary educational resources from top universities to foster future-ready workforce. Aims to improve employee engagement, retention, and competitiveness in financial services.
• USF Health Morsani College of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Long-standing partnership in health informatics education dating back to 2012. USF Health serves as conferring institution for microcredentials. Collaboration expands access to high-quality informatics education through online delivery powered by Bisk.
• Michigan State UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity partner providing degree programs, certificates, and courses through Bisk Amplified platform. Programs include Supervisory Management & Leadership, Transformational Leadership, and various professional certificates.
• Emory UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity partner providing executive education and university programs through Bisk Amplified. Emory Goizueta Business School provides leadership and business programs.
• Southern Methodist UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity partner providing professional certificates including Women in Leadership program through Bisk Amplified platform.
• University of Missouri-St. LouiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity partner providing graduate programs including MS in Financial Technology through Bisk Amplified platform.
• Nexford UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity partner providing online programs through Bisk Amplified platform.
• St. Catherine UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity partner providing programs through Bisk Amplified platform.
• Eastern Connecticut State UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity partner providing programs through Bisk Amplified platform.
• University of LouisvilleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity partner providing programs through Bisk Amplified platform.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Guild Education: Guild partners with employers to fund and deliver tuition-reimbursement-backed education programs from accredited universities — directly comparable to Bisk Amplified's education-benefits platform and enterprise GTM motion.
• Coursera: Coursera's enterprise business (Coursera for Business) sells online university-backed courses and certificates to corporations for workforce upskilling — the closest direct competitor to Bisk Amplified in content model, buyer (HR/L&D), and delivery mechanism.
• Degreed: Degreed provides a learning experience platform that aggregates content from universities, providers, and internal sources for enterprise workforce development — comparable content aggregation model and enterprise buyer focus.
• Simplilearn: Simplilearn offers professional certification and corporate training programs in technology, digital marketing, and project management — comparable enterprise upskilling catalog and bootcamp-style delivery.
• Pluralsight: Pluralsight is an enterprise technology skills training platform covering AI, cloud, and IT — overlapping with Bisk Amplified's technical and AI certificate offerings for working professionals.
• Emeritus: Emeritus partners with top universities (MIT, Columbia, Wharton) to deliver online executive education and certificate programs to enterprises — directly comparable university-partnership content model and executive-learner audience.
• Skillsoft: Skillsoft is a long-established enterprise learning platform offering curated content, learning paths, and AI-driven skill development — directly overlapping Bisk Amplified's enterprise upskilling, reskilling, and retention solutions.
• Udacity: Udacity delivers enterprise-focused nanodegree programs in AI, data science, and cloud, partnering with universities and corporates — comparable to Bisk Amplified's technical skills and AI certificate offerings.

Broad incumbents

• LinkedIn Learning: LinkedIn Learning is a broad incumbent in enterprise learning bundled into LinkedIn Talent Solutions; it competes for the same HR/L&D budget as Bisk Amplified but with a much broader and less credentialed content library.
• edX (2U): edX (owned by 2U) offers university-backed online programs and a 2U enterprise workforce skilling solution — a broader incumbent with comparable university-content model serving enterprise upskilling buyers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/biskamplified
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TalentAmplifiedPodcast
• Facebookfacebook.com/BiskAmplified
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/biskamplified
• Instagraminstagram.com/biskamplified

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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