What Smart Horizons does

Smart Horizons is a UK-based training provider operating a cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) that delivers accredited compliance and vocational training across eight content categories: safeguarding, food hygiene, fire safety, first aid, health and safety, asbestos awareness, training bundles, and training tools. The catalogue of 63+ courses (57 online, 6 face-to-face) is accredited by recognised UK bodies including The CPD Group, RoSPA, the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), and IATP, and is tailored to 10 industry verticals including education, childcare, dental, hospitality, healthcare, retail, equestrian, music, sports/leisure, and general business. Courses are authored in-house by former practitioners, including ex-firefighters and a former Head of School, with sector-specific variants co-developed alongside bodies such as the British Equestrian Federation and Music Mark. The platform supports user management, course allocation, automated renewal reminders, certificate generation, and an online certificate verification system; it also offers SCORM-compliant third-party content hosting.

The company operates three delivery formats — self-paced online (24/7), live virtual instructor-led sessions, and in-person face-to-face training — priced at £10-£125 per individual online course, with face-to-face packages from £420. Revenue is generated through a mix of individual course sales, organisational volume licences with tiered discounts of 10-30% for 10+ users, annual subscriptions, bespoke course development for larger accounts, and a white-label reseller program that allows partners to rebrand the LMS and resell courses under their own branding. The company employs 14 people, is headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom, and was formed in 2023 through the unification of three previously separate specialist brands — Child Protection Company, Fire Training Company, and Food Hygiene Company — that collectively had been operating since approximately 2008.

Name

Smart Horizons

Legal name

Smart Horizons Limited

Website

https://smarthorizons.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Smart Horizons is a UK-based training provider operating a cloud-based LMS that delivers 63+ accredited compliance courses across safeguarding, fire safety, food hygiene, first aid, and health and safety to ten industry verticals through online, virtual, and in-person formats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compliance Training & E-Learning

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Core LMS Platforms (Academic & Corporate) (EDAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vertical/Industry-Specific LMS (e.g., Healthcare, Safety, Aviation, Government) (EDAFAAAM)

Keywords

• Compliance training courses
• Online learning platform
• Safeguarding training
• Fire safety training
• Workplace health safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Reading ,

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Course Sales: One-time purchase model where individual learners purchase single courses. Prices range from £10 to £125 per course + VAT. Includes immediate 24/7 access, assessments, and certificates.
2. Organisational Licences and Bulk Purchases: Volume-based purchasing for organisations training multiple staff members. Tiered discounts from 10% (10-19 users) up to 30% (100+ users). Includes annual licence options and subscription models for ongoing access.
3. Custom/Bespoke Course Development: Custom course creation services where Smart Horizons works with organisations to develop bespoke training tailored to specific organisational needs and branding.
4. White-label/Reseller Programmes: Rebranded LMS and courses offered to partners who resell training under their own branding. Partners can also host their own SCORM content on the platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Smart Horizons is a UK-based accredited training provider delivering online and face-to-face compliance training courses across safeguarding, fire safety, food hygiene, first aid, health and safety, and asbestos awareness. Training is delivered through a proprietary cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) with 24/7 access, automated certificate generation, progress tracking, and renewal reminders. The company serves organisations across 10 industry sectors as well as individual learners needing professional compliance certification.

Product overview

Smart Horizons is a UK-based training provider offering a comprehensive elearning platform and course portfolio through a proprietary Learning Management System (LMS). The platform provides over 63 accredited online and face-to-face training courses across eight core categories: Safeguarding, Food Hygiene, Fire Safety, First Aid, Health and Safety, Asbestos Awareness, Training Bundles, and Training Tools. Courses serve 10 industry sectors including Education, Childcare, Healthcare, Hospitality, and Retail. The LMS serves as the central hub delivering courses with progress tracking, certificate management, and organizational administration tools. Additional offerings include rebranding services for enterprise clients, bespoke course development, and a reseller program. Training is delivered via three formats: fully online self-paced courses, face-to-face sessions at client venues, and live virtual instructor-led training via video conferencing. The company unified three specialist brands (Child Protection Company, Fire Training Company, Food Hygiene Company) into Smart Horizons in 2023.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Learning Management System (LMS) A proprietary cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) that delivers all Smart Horizons training courses, providing 24/7 course access, progress tracking, certificate management, automated renewal reminders, user management, course allocation, and organisational training administration tools. Used by both individual learners and organisations managing multiple staff.
• Online Compliance Training Courses A catalogue of 57 accredited online self-paced courses covering safeguarding (including DSL training), food hygiene (Levels 1-3), fire safety, first aid, health and safety, and asbestos awareness. Available 24/7 with pause-and-resume functionality, individual prices ranging from £10 to £125+VAT per course. Targeted at both individual practitioners and organisational compliance needs.
• Training Bundles Discounted bundled course packages combining multiple accredited online training courses tailored for specific sectors and roles, including bundles for food handlers (£24+VAT), early years (£36+VAT), hospitality, and businesses. Provides cost-effective compliance training for organisations with multi-role training needs.
• Training Tools Strategic training tools designed to develop staff skills and demonstrate compliance with statutory guidance, particularly for education and music sectors. These specialised resources supplement the core course catalogue.
• Face-to-Face Training In-person training sessions delivered by experienced trainers (including ex-firefighters for fire courses) at client workplaces or venues. Courses include practical demonstrations and interactive sessions tailored to organisational needs. Examples include Face-to-Face Fire Warden Training (£420+VAT) and Safeguarding Training (£525+VAT).
• Live Virtual Training Real-time instructor-led training delivered via video conferencing platforms, combining pre-course e-learning modules with live interactive 3-hour sessions. Maximum 30 delegates per session. Includes courses such as DSL Training (£125) and DSL Refresher (£99). Certificates awarded upon completion.
• Bespoke Course Development Custom course creation service where Smart Horizons collaborates with organisations to develop tailored training content specific to their requirements, industry, and branding needs. Professional services engagement for organisations requiring organisation-specific compliance training.
• LMS Rebranding & White-Label Service White-label service allowing organisations and partners to customise the LMS interface and courses with their own branding. Includes SCORM content hosting capability for third-party training content. Targets enterprise customers requiring branded training portals.
• Reseller Program White-label reseller programme enabling partners to sell Smart Horizons training through their own websites with integrated shopping basket and full LMS access. Partners can also host their own SCORM content on the platform. Targets resellers and training providers wanting to expand their catalogue.

Named customers5 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• British Equestrian FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquestrian training courses developed in association with British Equestrian. Courses ensure compliance with latest safeguarding outcomes specified by equestrian governing bodies and legislative guidelines.
• Music MarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic education safeguarding courses developed in collaboration with Music Mark, ensuring compliance with requirements for music education organisations.
• British Dental Association (BDA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBDA logo displayed on website as recognised partner organisation for dental sector training.
• Pauline Quirke Academy (PQA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for safeguarding training resources for performing arts education.
• JTL TrainingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJTL logo displayed as partner organisation on Smart Horizons website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Virtual College: Virtual College is a UK-based e-learning platform offering accredited courses across safeguarding, health and safety, and compliance topics. Serves a similar mix of individual learners and organisations with LMS-led delivery.
• High Speed Training: High Speed Training is a UK e-learning provider offering accredited food hygiene, health and safety, fire safety, and safeguarding courses to individuals and businesses. Highly comparable in category breadth, target audience, and distribution model.
• iHASCO: iHASCO is a UK-based provider of accredited e-learning courses across health and safety, fire safety, food hygiene, and safeguarding — the same core categories as Smart Horizons. Both serve UK organisations with mix of individual and enterprise LMS offerings.
• VinciWorks: VinciWorks is a UK compliance training provider offering courses on anti-bribery, data protection, and health and safety, often with white-label and enterprise LMS capabilities. Overlaps with Smart Horizons' enterprise/white-label strategy.
• CPD Online College: CPD Online College offers UK-accredited CPD-certified online courses across safeguarding, first aid, and health and safety. Directly comparable in self-serve individual course sales and organisation-wide training.
• Praxis42: Praxis42 is a UK e-learning provider focused on health and safety, fire safety, and HR compliance training. Comparable in B2B positioning, LMS-led delivery, and accreditation-driven content.
• Sheilds (SHEilds): SHEilds is a UK-accredited health and safety training provider offering both e-learning and face-to-face courses, including NEBOSH and IOSH certification. Overlaps directly with Smart Horizons' health and safety course category.

Regional players

• Childcare.co.uk (training): Childcare.co.uk provides safeguarding and childcare training for UK early-years providers, overlapping with Smart Horizons' Childcare and Early Years vertical. Comparable in sector focus and self-serve online delivery.

Emerging players

• Skillcast: Skillcast is a UK-based compliance e-learning platform focused on risk and regulatory training for regulated industries. Comparable in compliance-course offering and LMS deployment, though more enterprise-skewed.
• Walsh Employment Law & Training: Walsh provides HR and employment law training, including safeguarding and compliance topics, to UK SMEs. Partial overlap with Smart Horizons' safeguarding portfolio and UK SME customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Smarthorizonsuk
• Facebookfacebook.com/Smarthorizonsltd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smart-horizons

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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