What Sterlingnext does

Sterlingnext, formally Sterling Next LLC, is a privately held online professional training platform founded in 2021 and headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming, with a corporate office in Houston, Texas, and a regional office in Bengaluru, India. The company delivers more than 130 accredited certification courses across five primary domains: project and program management (PMP, CAPM, PMI-PBA, PgMP, PMI-SP, PMI-RMP), IT security and cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, ISO 27001), cloud computing and infrastructure (AWS, Microsoft Azure, CompTIA Cloud+), quality management and Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt, ISO 9001), and Agile/DevOps (CSM, CSPO, SAFe, DevSecOps). Courseware is accredited or partnered through governing bodies including PMI, Scrum Alliance, ISACA, and (as of November 2025) PECB for ISO certifications.

The platform is delivered through a learning management system at lms.sterlingnext.com supporting live instructor-led virtual classes, in-person classroom training at global locations, self-paced online learning, and blended delivery. Courses bundle mock exams, practice questions, study guides, downloadable materials, session recordings, and trainer support. Content is updated to reflect current exam content outlines, with PMP aligned to PMBOK 7th/8th Edition and ECO 2026.

Sterlingnext operates a dual go-to-market motion. Individual professionals purchase courses self-serve through the e-commerce storefront at per-course prices ranging from approximately $875 (CAPM live online) to $4,475 (PMI PBA classroom). Enterprise customers engage via a dedicated corporate sales motion with quote-based pricing, on-premise/virtual/blended delivery, customized curriculum, consulting services, and post-training payment terms, supported by an affiliate and corporate partner channel program. Cumulative reported metrics include 135,000+ learners trained across 100+ countries, 500+ enterprise clients, 4.4/4.9 average star ratings, and 250+ workshops delivered per month, though revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Sterlingnext

Legal name

Sterling Next LLC

Website

https://sterlingnext.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sterlingnext (Sterling Next LLC) is a private online professional training platform delivering accredited certification courses in project management, IT security, cloud computing, and quality management to individual professionals and enterprise clients across 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Training (611420), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Computer Training (61142), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Certification & Exam Prep Course Marketplaces (EDAFAIAJ), Certification & Licensing Exam Management Platforms (EDAFADAG), Cloud, DevOps & Software Engineering Certifications (EDAAANAH), Cloud & DevOps (EDAAAPAE)

Keywords

• Professional certification training
• Exam preparation courses
• Corporate workforce training
• Instructor-led boot camps
• IT security certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Certification Training Fees: Sterlingnext generates revenue primarily through one-time course enrollment fees paid by individual learners and corporate clients. Courses are offered in multiple formats (live online, classroom, self-paced) with tiered pricing per format. Individual courses range from approximately $875 (CAPM live online) to $3,475 (classroom PMP) per participant. Corporate group training is priced separately via custom quote based on team size and customization needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sterlingnext delivers accredited professional certification training programs across project management, IT security, cloud computing, quality management, Agile, and ISO standards. Courses are sold as standalone certification prep packages (PMP, CAPM, CISSP, CISM, AWS, Azure, Lean Six Sigma, ISO 27001/9001, etc.) and delivered through live online virtual classrooms, in-person classroom sessions, and self-paced online learning via its LMS at lms.sterlingnext.com. The company also sells customized corporate training solutions with on-premise, virtual, and blended delivery for enterprise teams.

Product overview

Sterlingnext is a professional certification training platform offering 130+ instructor-led and self-paced courses across professional development domains. The core offering consists of certification preparation programs for project management (PMP, CAPM, PMI PBA), quality management (Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt), IT security (CISSP, CompTIA Security+), cloud computing (AWS, Azure), and ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001). Training is delivered through multiple modes: live online virtual classrooms, in-person classroom training at global locations, and self-paced online learning. The platform also provides corporate training solutions with customized curriculum, flexible delivery options, and consulting services for enterprise clients. Additional offerings include exam preparation tools, practice tests, study guides, and lifetime faculty support. The LMS (lms.sterlingnext.com) provides the learning management infrastructure for course delivery and progress tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PMP® Exam Prep Boot Camp Project Management Professional certification training aligned with PMI's PMBOK Guide 7th and 8th Edition and updated Exam Content Outline (ECO) 2026, covering people, process, and business environment domains with AI integration modules, for working project management professionals.
• CAPM® Certified Associate in Project Management Entry-level project management certification training aligned with PMI's PMBOK Guide, covering five process groups and ten knowledge areas for aspiring project professionals.
• PMI PBA® - Professional In Business Analysis Business analysis certification training covering needs assessment, planning, elicitation and analysis, traceability and monitoring, and evaluation domains for project professionals and business analysts.
• CISSP® - Certified Information System Security Professional Cybersecurity certification training covering risk management, security architecture, identity management, and Zero Trust Architecture implementation for IT security professionals.
• CompTIA Security+ IT security certification covering essentials of keeping networks, users, and data safe with security architecture and cryptographic protocols for IT professionals.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Quality management certification training introducing Lean Six Sigma tools including control charts, fishbone diagrams, and histograms for process improvement and team coordination for operations professionals.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Advanced quality management certification focusing on leading teams, analyzing processes, and driving high-impact improvements through data-driven decision-making and predictive analytics for senior operations professionals.
• AWS Solution Architect Cloud architecture certification training building expertise in resilient, high-performance, secure, and cost-optimized AWS solutions design with group-based project simulations for cloud professionals.
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Information security management system audit certification training for ISO/IEC 27001 standard compliance and implementation for information security professionals.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Quality management system audit certification training aligned with ISO 9001 standard requirements for quality and compliance professionals.
• Corporate Training Solutions Customized enterprise training programs covering team training, online training, and consulting services tailored to organizational needs with content customization, flexible delivery (on-premise, virtual, self-paced), learning analytics, and 24x7 learner support for enterprise and corporate teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92.7% Positive Career Outcomes
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PECBcoreTechnology or Integration · 27 November 2025Sterlingnext has partnered with PECB (Professional Evaluation and Certification Board) to offer global ISO training and certification through its platform. The partnership focuses on standards including ISO 27001 (information security management) and ISO 9001 (quality management). PECB is a certification body that provides ISO standard training and professional certification exams. Through this partnership, Sterlingnext integrates PECB's ISO certification curriculum into its platform, enabling learners to prepare for and obtain PECB-administered ISO certifications globally.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Invensis Learning: Invensis Learning focuses on PMP, ITIL, Six Sigma, and IT security certification training with live virtual and corporate formats. Comparable course catalog and global delivery footprint; competes in the same enterprise and individual buyer segments.
• Sprintzeal: Sprintzeal offers PMP, CAPM, Lean Six Sigma, AWS, Azure, CISSP, and ISO certification training with both live virtual and self-paced delivery. Highly comparable in catalog breadth, price points, and dual individual/enterprise motion to Sterlingnext.
• Simplilearn: One of the largest professional certification training providers globally, offering PMP, AWS, CISSP, Six Sigma, and Agile courses through live online, self-paced, and corporate formats. Direct competitor with overlapping course catalog, similar instructor-led delivery, and a comparable B2B and B2C GTM motion.
• Henry Harvin Education: India-based professional training provider offering PMP, Six Sigma, data science, and analytics courses with live online and classroom formats. Comparable in dual individual/enterprise GTM and similar price-tier structure.
• KnowledgeHut: KnowledgeHut delivers instructor-led certification training across PMP, CSM, SAFe, AWS, Azure, Scrum, and Six Sigma with strong enterprise corporate training. Same product category, similar delivery modes, and a directly overlapping B2B sales motion.
• Whizlabs: Whizlabs specializes in cloud and IT certification prep (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, CISSP, CompTIA) with practice exams and live training. Direct competitor in the cloud and cybersecurity certification portion of Sterlingnext's catalog.

Broad incumbents

• Udemy Business: Massive open course marketplace with deep PMP, AWS, CISSP, and Six Sigma catalogs at low price points. Udemy Business competes for corporate training budgets via a subscription model; an indirect competitor on price-sensitive individual learners and SMB corporate deals.
• Pluralsight: Enterprise technology skills platform with deep cloud, DevOps, cybersecurity, and IT training, sold primarily through B2B subscriptions. Overlaps with Sterlingnext on cloud and IT certification content but with a distinct subscription self-paced model rather than boot-camp delivery.
• Coursera: Global MOOC platform offering professional certificates and certification-aligned specializations from universities and tech companies (Google, AWS, IBM). Overlaps with Sterlingnext on cloud, cybersecurity, and project management content, but at lower price points and with broader academic positioning.

Emerging players

• PECB (as training delivery peer): Certification body whose own training network (including Sterlingnext as a partner) delivers ISO/IEC standard courses. While Sterlingnext is now a partner, PECB's broader network of authorized training partners represents both a go-to-market channel and a competitive supply pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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