What Didasko Online does

Didasko Online, operated by Digital Learning Resources Pty Ltd, is an Australian vocational education technology company that provides a cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) together with a proprietary, ASQA-aligned content library to Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), TAFEs, high schools, and corporate training buyers. The platform is built on the open-source Moodle framework and hosted on Amazon Web Services infrastructure with a primary data centre in Sydney, supporting multimedia content delivery, customisable assessments, progress tracking, and responsive BYOD access; the content library itself spans more than 150 units across seven Australian training packages (AUR, BSB, CHC, CPC, CUA, RII, SIT), expanded materially through a strategic content partnership with RTO Works in 2024.

The company's commercial model is dominated by recurring subscription and per-student / per-unit-of-competency content licensing, augmented by usage-based LTI access fees for customers consuming Didasko content through their own LMS, plus professional services revenue from RTO consulting and the recently launched Didasko Studio custom content development offering. Pricing is quote-based; annual LMS fees are capped at A$2,500+GST per site while content fees scale with enrolments, and a 31-day unenrolment grace period supports flexible customer billing. Distribution is direct via website demos and conferences (long-standing VELG National VET Conference sponsorship), with RTO Works serving as a channel/reseller and LTI integration enabling content distribution into third-party LMSs. Didasko operates exclusively in Australia with a small team of 19 employees and is privately held with no disclosed external funding, founded in 1997.

Name

Didasko Online

Legal name

Digital Learning Resources Pty Ltd

Website

https://didasko-online.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training (VET) Learning Management System

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

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), Digital Learning Content Development (eLearning, Labs, Simulations) (BPAEANAD), LMS Integrations, Interoperability & Identity (LTI/SCORM/xAPI, SSO, APIs) (EDAFAAAI)

Keywords

• Vocational education software
• Learning management system
• VET content library
• Compliance training platform
• Online learning platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LMS Subscription and Content Access: Annual LMS fee calculated as 10% of annual spend with minimum $500 and maximum $2,500 + GST. Content access via subscription with various pricing tiers based on organisational size and needs.
2. Per-Student/Per-Unit Content Licensing: Flexible pricing models including per-student, per-unit-of-competency option, or fixed monthly licensing fee for student enrolments. 31-day grace period for unenrolment.
3. LTI Access Fees: For customers using their own LMS, charges are generated when students access Didasko content via LTI links. Unenrolment and grace periods not offered for LTI-based access.
4. Professional Development and Corporate Compliance Training: Additional revenue from professional development training and corporate compliance training courses alongside VET qualifications.
5. RTO Consulting Services: Consulting services for RTOs including content management and support tools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Didasko Online sells a cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) built on Moodle, bundled with an extensive library of vocational education and training (VET) content covering seven Australian training packages (AUR, BSB, CHC, CPC, CUA, RII, SIT). The offering enables Australian RTOs, TAFEs, high schools, and corporate organisations to deliver accredited and professional development training with multimedia content, customisable assessments, progress tracking, and LTI integration with customer LMSs.

Product overview

Didasko Online operates as a platform-plus-content architecture consisting of a core LMS product built on Moodle, supplemented by an extensive content library of vocational training resources and custom content development services. The primary product is the Didasko Online LMS, which provides RTOs, TAFEs, high schools, and corporate organisations with a cloud-based platform for delivering accredited training and professional development. This platform integrates with client existing LMSs via LTI. The content library spans seven major training packages (AUR, BSB, CHC, CPC, CUA, RII, SIT) developed in partnership with RTO Works, covering hospitality, business services, community services, construction, creative arts, and civil engineering sectors. Additional offerings include Didasko Studio for custom content development, Paper-Based Training Resources as an alternative delivery mode, Junction Glen simulated business environments, and RTO consulting services. The platform is hosted on AWS cloud infrastructure with data centers in Sydney.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Didasko Online LMS A world-class cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) built on Moodle, enabling Australian RTOs, TAFEs, high schools, and corporate organisations to deliver accredited and professional development training. Features include multimedia content delivery, quizzes, forums, progress tracking, comprehensive reporting, customisable branding, customisable assessments, and responsive design across devices with LTI integration for single sign-on.
• Content Library An extensive library of RTO resources and training content spanning multiple vocational training packages, including interactive courses with digital challenges, virtual environments, video demonstrations, and comprehensive reporting. Content covers hospitality, business services, community services, construction, creative arts, and resources and infrastructure sectors.
• Didasko Studio Custom-built training content development service for RTOs and businesses, offering practical, compliant learning materials tailored to specific learner needs.
• Paper-Based Training Resources Physical and printable training resources for RTOs that prefer non-digital delivery options for certain qualifications and units.
• Junction Glen A simulated business environment designed to support delivery of learning and assessment for Civil Construction Works resources. Provides learners with access to realistic workplace documents, policies, and procedures to apply skills in practical scenarios.
• RTO Consulting Services Consulting services for Registered Training Organisations covering compliance, validation, resource reviews, internal audits, and audit preparation support.
• SIT Training Package (Tourism, Travel and Hospitality) Tourism, travel and hospitality training resources originating from Didasko's award-winning multimedia resources, covering multiple qualifications and units.
• BSB Training Package (Business Services) Business services training resources covering multiple qualifications and units for corporate and professional development.
• CHC Training Package (Community Services) Community services training resources including Early Childhood Education and Care, Individual Support, Community Services, Ageing Support, Disability Support, Mental Health, and Counselling qualifications across 132 units and 11 qualifications.
• CPC Training Package (Construction, Plumbing and Services) Construction training resources covering carpentry, painting and decorating, solid plastering, wall and floor tiling, and bricklaying/blocklaying across 111 units and 6 qualifications.
• CUA Training Package (Creative Arts and Culture) Creative arts and culture training resources for screen and media, covering 29 units and 1 qualification (Certificate III in Screen and Media).
• RII Training Package (Resources and Infrastructure Industry) Resources and infrastructure industry training resources for civil construction design, including dual diploma and advanced diploma options with Engineers Australia accreditation recommendations. Covers 37 units across 3 qualifications.
• AUR Training Package (Automotive Retail, Service and Repair) eLearning resources for automotive retail, service and repair training covering multiple qualifications and units.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13+ year customer partnership (Access Recognised Training)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration2 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RTO WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDidasko Online partnered with RTO Works, Australia's foremost provider of compliant off-the-shelf learning and assessment resources for the VET sector. RTO Works delivers content including Business, Community Services, Carpentry, Civil Construction, and other training packages in eLearning format through Didasko's LMS platform. The partnership enables Didasko to offer hundreds of additional units across multiple training packages including RII (37 units), CHC (132 units), CPC (111 units), and CUA (29 units). RTO Works assists clients from start-up through to CRICOS & ELICOS registration, and supports validation, resource reviews, internal audits, and audit preparation.
• VELG TrainingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDidasko Online and RTO Works are long-standing partners with VELG Training, attending and sponsoring the National VET Conference for several years. VELG Training is a leader in professional development for the VET sector, providing essential resources for RTO managers, compliance officers, administrators, trainers, and assessors. Didasko and RTO Works exhibit at VELG conferences to connect with industry and support VET provider outcomes.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationDidasko Online Pty Ltd uses Amazon Web Services as its cloud infrastructure provider. AWS provides private cloud solutions, virtual servers, networking, and turnkey data solutions for the DLR Cloud Service. Primary data center is based in Sydney with Content Delivery Network in over 100 locations worldwide. AWS infrastructure includes redundant power, networking, connectivity, and multiple Availability Zones for high availability.
• MoodlecoreTechnology or IntegrationDidasko Online's LMS system is built using Moodle, the world's most widely used open-source learning management system. Moodle supports multimedia content, forums, quizzes, activities, and provides tools for tracking progress and reporting results. The platform works for online learning, face-to-face teaching, or blended delivery.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• VELG Training: Australian VET-sector professional development and conference provider, listed as Didasko's GTM/marketing partner via the National VET Conference. Adjacent rather than directly competitive — supports the same RTO buyer audience with training services.

Broad incumbents

• Instructure (Canvas LMS): Global LMS incumbent with Canvas widely deployed in higher education and increasingly in vocational settings. Competes with Didasko's LMS offering as a broad, well-capitalised alternative in the same category.
• D2L (Brightspace): Established global LMS serving K-12, higher education, and corporate training markets. A broader incumbent competing for enterprise and education LMS budgets that Didasko also targets in Australia.
• Moodle Pty Ltd: Commercial entity behind the open-source Moodle LMS on which Didasko's platform is built. While Didasko is a Moodle user, Moodle Workplace and MoodleCloud compete for the same Australian RTO/TAFE accounts at a broader portfolio level.

Direct peers

• TotalVET Training Resources: Australian VET content resource provider offering training and assessment materials across multiple training packages. Direct competitor to Didasko's content library for RTO customers.
• Cloud Assess: Australian RTO/LMS platform built specifically for vocational education and training compliance and assessment workflows. Direct competitor to Didasko's Moodle-based LMS offering in the Australian VET segment.
• RTO Works: Australia's foremost provider of compliant off-the-shelf VET learning and assessment resources. Both partner and competitor to Didasko — shares content distribution in CHC, CPC, RII, CUA packages while also offering competing resources.
• Axcelerate: Australian VET student management system and LMS for RTOs, with integrated compliance and reporting. Targets the same Australian RTO/TAFE buyer as Didasko with an alternative platform approach.
• aCloud Training: Australian VET-focused LMS and content provider serving RTOs and TAFEs with cloud-hosted learning resources. Closely comparable to Didasko Online in target customer, geography, and platform-plus-content model.

Emerging players

• Paradigm (Australian VET resources): Australian provider of VET learning resources and support tools. Overlaps with Didasko's content library business, focused on specific training packages rather than a full LMS offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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