DBHDD

What DBHDD does

DBHDD University is the centralized professional development and training portal operated by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), a state government agency headquartered at 200 Piedmont Ave., SE, Atlanta, Georgia. The platform provides free, 24/7 access to online courses, certification programs, and training resources for DBHDD internal staff and contracted behavioral health and developmental disabilities providers across the State of Georgia. It serves as a unified entry point that integrates multiple enterprise systems: Relias Learning Management System (LMS) for course delivery and compliance tracking, WebEx for virtual training and webinars, Avatar NX for hospital patient management training, IDD Connects for intellectual/developmental disabilities case management, UKG Pro for workforce management, Concur/TeamWorks for expense reporting, CheckPT for staffing, Vendor Connect for procurement, and Zendesk for support ticketing.

The platform's core products include the nationally recognized and accredited I/DD Provider Learning Portal, the LEAD360 three-arc leadership development program (Foundational, Intermediate, Advanced), the DBHDD Learning Library, and specialized training libraries for Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, Recovery, and Paraprofessionals. DBHDD also operates six regional state hospitals across Georgia (West Central, East Central/Gracewood, Georgia Regional at Atlanta, Central State in Milledgeville, Southwestern State, and Georgia Regional at Savannah) that serve as operational delivery sites for the training ecosystem. The organization hosts the annual System of Care Academy (SOCA) Conference, with the 18th edition held in June 2025.

DBHDD University is funded entirely through state budgetary allocations and operates as a non-commercial government entity. There are no external investors, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no revenue-generating customers; the platform is provided free of charge to its mandated user base. Distribution occurs exclusively through internal government channels, the Relias LMS, and the DBHDD website, with no external marketing or pricing model. The parent entity is the State of Georgia.

Name

DBHDD

Legal name

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)

Website

https://dbhdduniversity.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

DBHDD University is the free, state-funded training and professional development portal for the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, serving internal staff and contracted behavioral health and developmental disabilities providers across Georgia via the Relias LMS and WebEx.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Training and Professional Development Services

NAICS

Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) & Inclusive Classroom Support Platforms (EDAFAKAI)

Keywords

• Behavioral health training
• Developmental disabilities curriculum
• Professional development portal
• Leadership development programs
• State government learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. State Government Funding: As a Georgia state government department, DBHDD University is funded through state budgetary allocations. Training resources are provided free of charge to DBHDD staff and contracted providers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DBHDD University is the centralized internal training and professional development portal for the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, delivering free online courses, certification programs (including project management and Six Sigma), and the LEAD360 leadership curriculum to DBHDD staff and contracted behavioral health and developmental disabilities providers. The platform also provides structured job aids and training resources for hospital clinical systems (Avatar NX), workforce management (UKG Pro), case management (IDD Connects), staffing (CheckPT), and travel and expense (Concur/TeamWorks).

Product overview

DBHDD University is an integrated learning management ecosystem for the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, serving both internal staff and external providers. The platform comprises the core DBHDD University portal connected to specialized training libraries including Relias Learning (Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities), the Developmental Disabilities Library, Mental Health Library, Recovery Library, and Paraprofessionals Library. Supporting operational modules include LEAD360 for leadership development, UKG Pro for workforce management, Avatar NX for hospital clinical systems, Image for incident management, Concur for travel/expense, CheckPT for staffing, GaHIN for health information exchange, IDD Connects for case management, and SilverCloud for mental wellness. The platform serves approximately 9 million Georgia residents through regional hospitals and community providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Relias Learning Management System (LMS): Online learning management system used for training courses, containing Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Paraprofessionals, and Recovery Oriented Training Resources libraries
• IDD Connects
• LEAD360
• UKG Pro Workforce Management
• Avatar NX
• DBHDD Learning Library
• SilverCloud
• CheckPT
• Georgia Health Information Network (GaHIN)

Products and services

• DBHDD University Professional Development Portal Centralized learning and professional development portal for DBHDD staff and providers, offering a comprehensive library of online courses, certification programs, and training resources covering communication, emotional intelligence, workplace diversity, project management, and Six Sigma.
• LEAD360 Leadership Development Program Comprehensive three-arc leadership development program for DBHDD employees with structured paths spanning Foundational Leadership, Intermediate Leadership, and Advanced Leadership for senior executive preparation.
• Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Library Nationally recognized and accredited intellectual/developmental disabilities curriculum for direct care staff and support coordinators, available 24/7 with agency enrollment through appointed liaisons.
• Mental Health Library Behavioral health training resources for mental health providers covering crisis services, treatment approaches, and behavioral health topics.
• Recovery Library Recovery-oriented training resources supporting substance abuse treatment and mental health recovery programs.
• Paraprofessionals Library Training materials for paraprofessional staff working in behavioral health and developmental disabilities services.
• DBHDD Learning Library Digital resource platform featuring training modules, brochures, resource materials, health management guides, and addiction recovery information for healthcare professionals.
• Georgia System of Care Academy (SOCA) Annual Conference Annual in-person System of Care Academy Conference for children, young adults, and families serving as a training event for behavioral health and developmental disabilities stakeholders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Training available 24/7 through digital platforms

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Relias LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary Learning Management System partner providing online training courses. DBHDD sets training requirements in provider manuals and provides Relias as the official platform to fulfill obligations. Contains both Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities libraries with courses developed by both DBHDD and Relias. Free access for DBHDD agencies.
• Avatar NXcoreTechnology or IntegrationHospital patient management system. DBHDD University provides task-focused and discipline-focused job aids for hospital staff including admissions, discharge, orders, pharmacy, nursing, social work, and other disciplines. Training videos and guides for MyAvatar NX available.
• Georgia Health Information Network (GaHIN)coreTechnology or IntegrationClinical viewer system for staff and providers. Training resources include GaHIN Clinical Viewer training video, Clinical Viewer User Access Guide, Georgia Conn X Quick Reference Guide, and consent for access job aids.
• IDD ConnectscoreTechnology or IntegrationDBHDD's Online Case Management System for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Provides training resources and access for IDD case management operations.
• UKG Pro Workforce ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial timekeeping system for DBHDD employees and temporary staff. Used to punch timecards, request leave, and view work schedules. Learning and job aids provided for timekeeping and scheduling functions.
• CheckPTcoreTechnology or IntegrationStaffing platform providing division guides, user guides for applicants and administrators, training recordings, and reports user guides. Used for provider staffing management.
• WebExcoreTechnology or IntegrationVideo conferencing and training platform used for WebEx Wednesdays, training tutorials, online classes, and hosting virtual training sessions. Resources include guides for hosting, joining, scheduling meetings, and using breakout sessions.
• Concur/TeamWorks Travel & Expense SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationTravel and expense reporting system for DBHDD staff. October 2022 introduced new interface for streamlined expense reporting. Resources include quick reference guides, training videos, and profiles for travel preferences.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• TalentLMS: Cloud-based learning management system used by healthcare organizations and government agencies for workforce training. Comparable as an LMS alternative that smaller agencies and provider organizations might select instead of Relias.
• Cornerstone OnDemand: Enterprise learning management system with deep healthcare and government footprint. Comparable as an alternative LMS platform competing with Relias in the regulated healthcare workforce training market that DBHDD University operates in.

Direct peers

• Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC): Texas's state agency responsible for behavioral health services administration and provider training. Directly comparable because it operates a similar provider-facing training ecosystem for behavioral health and IDD services within a single state government structure.
• California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS): California's Medicaid and behavioral health administrator overseeing provider training, certification, and compliance for mental health and developmental services. Comparable in scale and regulatory scope as a large-state behavioral health training authority.
• New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH): New York's state behavioral health agency that maintains its own workforce training and certification programs for mental health providers. Comparable as a state-level behavioral health training authority with parallel mission, regulatory authority, and provider compliance requirements.
• Relias (formerly Relias Learning): Healthcare-focused learning management system vendor that provides the underlying platform for DBHDD University. Most directly comparable because Relias supplies the LMS, hosts DBHDD's behavioral health and developmental disabilities libraries, and serves the same regulated healthcare workforce training market.
• Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF): Florida's state agency administering behavioral health and developmental disabilities services with mandatory provider training programs. Comparable as a peer state behavioral health authority that mandates and delivers workforce training to its contracted provider network.

Broad incumbents

• Workday Learning: Enterprise HCM and learning platform from a major incumbent software vendor. Comparable as a broader LMS suite that competes for healthcare and public-sector training deployments, though less specialized than Relias for behavioral health content.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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