SkillSoft Corporation

What SkillSoft Corporation does

Skillsoft Corporation, founded in 1998 in Nashua, New Hampshire, provides an AI-native skills management platform for enterprise organizations, government agencies, and learners. Its product set includes Percipio, CAISY, Coaching, Codecademy for Enterprise, Global Knowledge, LX Design Studio, and Aspire Journeys, with Codecademy LLC and Global Knowledge Training LLC as subsidiaries. The platform combines skills management, learning content, coaching, and training delivery.

Skillsoft became a public company through a 2021 reverse merger with Churchill Capital Corp II. Its stated customer footprint includes 60% of Fortune 1000 companies, more than 36 million learners worldwide, more than 100 federal agencies, and more than 2 million government employees. Enterprise subscriptions are multi-year, while Global Knowledge and related offerings indicate a training-services component; the company also cites a GSA contract and FedRAMP authorization for federal access. AI functionality includes recommendations, CAISY's conversational simulation, and LX Design Studio's AI content creation, with Azure OpenAI identified as a third-party model dependency.

Name

SkillSoft Corporation

Legal name

Skillsoft Corp.

Website

https://skillsoft.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Skillsoft is an AI-native skills management platform serving enterprises, government agencies, and learners globally through Percipio, Codecademy for Enterprise, Global Knowledge, coaching, and AI-enabled learning products, primarily via multi-year subscriptions and training services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Learning & Development

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Support Services (61171), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Interactive Practice & Skill-Building (Drills, Games, Mastery Practice) (EDAFACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching) (BPAEANAN), Leadership & People Skills (Influence, Managing Up, Supervisory Readiness) (EDAAAKAI)

Keywords

• Corporate learning platform
• Skills management software
• Compliance training
• Leadership development
• Technology skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashua

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Enterprise Subscription Licensing: B2B subscription model where organizations license the Skillsoft Percipio platform and content for their workforce. Enterprise customers (Fortune 1000, federal agencies) typically sign multi-year contracts with per-seat or site licensing.
2. Instructor-Led Training and Certifications: Live training delivery through Global Knowledge subsidiary covering AWS, Cisco, CompTIA, Cybersecurity, Microsoft certifications and over 3,200 global courses.
3. Coaching Services: One-on-one and group coaching engagements through the Skillsoft Coaching platform, fully customizable for building effective leaders.
4. Content Marketplace: Curated content offerings where organizations can access and automate learning paths from multiple content sources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SkillSoft operates an AI-native Skills Management Platform centered on the Skillsoft Percipio platform, which manages the full learning lifecycle (creation, curation, updates, practice) across all content sources. The portfolio includes AI-powered coaching, generative AI conversation simulation (CAISY), instructor-led technology training through Global Knowledge, and coding skills via Codecademy for Enterprise, sold primarily to enterprise organizations and US federal agencies.

Product overview

Skillsoft offers an AI-native Skills Management Platform centered on the Percipio platform, which serves as the core system for skills intelligence, learning management, and workforce readiness measurement. The portfolio includes Skillsoft Coaching (one-on-one, group, and AI-powered coaching), Codecademy for Enterprise (coding and tech skills), and Global Knowledge Instructor-Led Training for field expert-delivered tech courses. Key AI capabilities include CAISY (generative AI conversation simulator) for practicing business communications, and LX Design Studio for AI-powered content creation. Supporting offerings include Aspire Journeys (guided career development paths), the Content Marketplace, Skill Benchmarks (skills assessment tools), Accreditation Programs (professional certifications), and Federal Solutions (FedRAMP-authorized offerings). The platform integrates with core HR and talent systems and serves enterprise customers including 60% of the Fortune 1000.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Percipio: AI-driven learning experience platform for workforce skills development
• CAISY
• Skillsoft Coaching
• Codecademy for Enterprise
• Skillsoft LX Design Studio

Products and services

• Skillsoft Percipio Platform AI-native skills management platform that manages the full learning lifecycle from content creation and curation to updates and practice, across all content sources. Provides real-time visibility into workforce readiness and skill gaps; sold to enterprise organizations including 60% of the Fortune 1000.
• Skillsoft Coaching One-on-one, group, and AI-powered coaching portfolio enabling organizations to build effective leaders at every level through customizable coaching engagements.
• CAISY (Conversation AI Simulator) Generative AI-based business and leadership conversation simulator that allows professionals to practice difficult conversations in a safe environment with real-time AI-powered feedback and guidance. Uses Microsoft Azure OpenAI services with multi-layered guardrails; available in FedRAMP ATO environment.
• Codecademy for Enterprise Coding and high-demand tech skills learning platform for enterprise teams, integrated into Skillsoft's skill management ecosystem under the Codecademy brand.
• Global Knowledge Instructor-Led Training Field expert-delivered technology skills training across AWS, Cisco, CompTIA, Cybersecurity, Microsoft and more, available through classroom, virtual classroom, and on-demand formats with over 3,200 global courses.
• Aspire Journeys Guided learning paths connecting learning to career development, offering role-based tracks from entry-level to advanced professional roles across leadership and technology domains with exercises and verifiable digital badges.
• Skillsoft Federal Solutions FedRAMP-authorized learning and skill transformation solutions for US federal government agencies and all branches of the military, including the CFO Council Career Planning Training Tool serving 140,000 financial management employees.
• Accreditation Programs Professional development accreditation partnerships including PMI Premier Authorized Training Partner, NASBA Registered CPE Sponsor, HRCI Approved Provider, SHRM Recertification Provider, IIBA Endorsed Education Provider, and CompTIA Authorized Partner Program for continuing education credits.
• Skillsoft Percipio Mobile App Mobile application for accessing Percipio learning platform content on iOS and Android devices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 160% increase in AWS certification pass rates for CACI
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSA Schedule contract holder enabling federal agencies to procure Skillsoft learning solutions through GSA Advantage. Contract Number: 47QTCA19D002B. Empowers 140,000 financial management employees through CFO Council Career Planning Training Tool.
• Global KnowledgecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstructor-Led Tech Training partner offering courses from field experts. Over 3,200 global courses covering AWS, Cisco, CompTIA, Cybersecurity, Microsoft certifications. Part of Skillsoft family.
• CodecademycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCodecademy for Enterprise partnership providing coding and high-demand tech skills training as part of Skillsoft portfolio.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationAzure OpenAI services used for CAISY conversation AI simulator. All Azure OpenAI accounts used by CAISY have moderation exception. Microsoft Azure hosting for FedRAMP-authorized environment.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS services used in FedRAMP ATO environment for CAISY hosting. Part of multi-cloud FedRAMP-authorized infrastructure.
• Project Management Institute (PMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Authorized Training Partner (A.T.P.) - Provider #1008. Provides project management training courseware and live bootcamps for PDUs. Aligned with PMBOK standards.
• National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered CPE sponsor on National Registry of CPE Sponsors. Sponsor #106191. Continuing professional education for accountants.
• Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHRCI Approved Provider #2304. Recertification candidates can count Skillsoft courses toward RCHs.
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHRM-approved Recertification Provider. Courses pre-approved for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification credits.
• International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndorsed Education Provider for CBAP certification. Provider #E48315. 18 hours of learning content for CCBA and CBAP exam preparation.
• CompTIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompTIA Authorized Partner Program (CAPP) member #361320. CAQC designation for A+, Network+, Security+, CASP certifications. CEU approvals for continuing education.
• Channel Partners NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExplore Channel Partner network for reselling and distributing Skillsoft solutions globally.
• CFO CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with U.S. General Services Administration and largest federal agencies for CFO Council Career Planning Training Tool serving 140,000 financial management employees.

Scale indicators9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Udemy Business: Udemy Business provides subscription access to a large catalogue of on-demand courses for enterprise upskilling. It directly competes with Skillsoft Percipio's content breadth and the Codecademy-for-Enterprise tech-skills tier, targeting similar enterprise L&D buyers.
• Docebo: Docebo is an AI-powered learning management system for enterprises with a content marketplace and authoring tools. It competes directly with the Percipio platform and Skillsoft Content Marketplace across mid-market and enterprise deals.
• Pluralsight: Pluralsight focuses on technology skills training (cloud, cybersecurity, IT) for enterprises, overlapping directly with Skillsoft's Global Knowledge instructor-led tech training and Codecademy for Enterprise offerings. It is one of the closest direct competitors in the tech-skills segment.
• Coursera for Business: Coursera for Business sells enterprise subscriptions to university- and industry-led online learning content. It overlaps directly with Skillsoft's enterprise content library, leadership and technology skills offerings, and competes for similar Fortune 1000 buyers and budget owners.
• Degreed: Degreed is a learning experience platform (LXP) and skills platform that aggregates content and measures workforce capability. It directly competes with Skillsoft Percipio's skills management, content curation and skills benchmarking layers.
• Cornerstone OnDemand: Cornerstone OnDemand is a long-standing enterprise learning and talent management suite. It overlaps with Skillsoft Percipio and Skillsoft Coaching in content, learning management, and leadership development for large enterprises.

Emerging players

• 360Learning: 360Learning is a collaborative learning platform with AI-driven authoring, popular with mid-market and enterprise teams. It overlaps with Percipio's content-creation and learning path automation features and represents an emerging, fast-moving challenger.

Broad incumbents

• LinkedIn Learning: LinkedIn Learning (part of Microsoft) is a major enterprise learning content and skills platform distributed through LinkedIn's talent graph. It competes head-to-head with Skillsoft for corporate L&D budget and benefits from Microsoft's distribution and AI investments, making it Skillsoft's strongest enterprise incumbent peer.
• Workday Learning: Workday Learning is the learning module inside the Workday HCM platform. As an HCM-embedded LMS it competes with Skillsoft for incumbent-enterprise budget by bundling learning with HR, finance, and workforce planning systems.
• SAP SuccessFactors Learning: SAP SuccessFactors Learning is the LMS module of SAP's HCM suite, bundled into broader talent-management deals. It is a broad incumbent that overlaps with Skillsoft's enterprise LMS/LXP capabilities and is frequently chosen by SAP-shop Fortune 1000 buyers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Skillsoft
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skillsoft

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 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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