OnlineEd

What OnlineEd does

OnlineEd, LLC is a Beaverton, Oregon-based association-owned online education provider founded in 1998 and affiliated with the California Association of REALTORS (190,000 members). The company delivers asynchronous pre-license, continuing education, and compliance training courses primarily to licensed real estate, mortgage loan originator, insurance, and construction professionals across 33 US states, with the recent January 2026 acquisition of Empire Learning, LP expanding coverage from 6 to 33 states. Its proprietary learning management system supports video segments, interactive flashcards, read-along audio (MP3), practice test banks, exam simulators, PDF/EPUB eBooks, and automated compliance tracking, with features like the Exam Pass Guarantee and a price-match guarantee on select packages.

The business model operates on three interconnected revenue streams: (1) individual course sales via a self-serve e-commerce website at price points ranging from $25 (CA sexual harassment employee training) to $499 (Washington pre-license Premium package), structured as one-time perpetual licenses across Basic, Standard, and Premium tiers; (2) corporate/Bulk LMS licensing under the InlineEd brand for mortgage and real estate companies requiring enterprise-wide compliance training with annual licensing arrangements, automated rollout, and progress reporting; and (3) referral revenue driven by the California Association of REALTORS affiliation and NMLS direct credit reporting (provider #1400327 since 2009). The customer base is primarily individual SMBs (real estate agents, mortgage loan originators, insurance agents) with select mid-market enterprise relationships for compliance training.

Technology is differentiated primarily through ease-of-use features (flashcards, audio narration, exam simulators) and integration with regulatory systems (NMLS credit reporting, FinCEN BSA-aligned curriculum, CFPB compliance training). The platform supports social login (Google, Apple, Facebook, LinkedIn), Klarna/Afterpay buy-now-pay-later financing, military discounts, and offers a free trial demo site. With 11-50 employees, an 98% student recommendation rate, and 300,000+ lifetime students served, OnlineEd is a mature, profitable, niche operator that has begun a geographic consolidation strategy through M&A rather than organic expansion.

Name

OnlineEd

Legal name

OnlineEd, LLC

Website

https://onlineed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Licensing & Continuing Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Core Digital Curriculum & Courseware (Full Programs & Units) (EDAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Learning Content & Course Publishing Platforms (BPAMAJAL), Digital Learning & Course Subscriptions (CRAFAIAD), Corporate/L&D Course Licensing from Creators (B2B Upskilling) (MPACALAH)

Keywords

• Real estate licensing education
• Mortgage pre-license training
• Continuing education courses
• Insurance pre-license education
• Workplace compliance training

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaverton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Course Sales: One-time purchase of individual online courses for pre-license education, continuing education, and professional development. Students purchase specific courses or bundled packages directly via the website. Revenue is recognized upon course enrollment and access grant. Up-sell opportunities exist through tiered packages (Basic, Standard, Premium) with increasing inclusions such as instructor support, textbooks, exam prep, and first-year renewal CE.
2. Corporate/Bulk Licensing (LMS): Enterprise-level Learning Management System licensing for mortgage and real estate companies requiring company-wide compliance training. Includes automated rollout, tracking, and reporting. Revenue from bulk purchases, group discounts, and annual licensing arrangements with dedicated oversight accounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

OnlineEd is an association-owned online education provider that delivers asynchronous pre-license and continuing education courses for real estate, mortgage, insurance, construction contracting, and HR/workplace compliance professionals across 33 U.S. states. Courses are delivered through a proprietary web-based learning management system with 24/7 access, interactive flashcards, audio narration, exam simulators, and instructor support, plus a corporate LMS that automates rollout and compliance tracking for employer clients.

Product overview

OnlineEd is an association-owned online education provider affiliated with the California Association of REALTORS (190,000 members), offering a comprehensive suite of licensing and continuing education courses across multiple verticals. The product portfolio includes Real Estate Pre-License and Continuing Education, Mortgage Pre-License Education (MLO licensing via NMLS) and Continuing Education, Mortgage Compliance Training (CFPB/AML/SARs), Insurance Pre-License Education (Oregon/California), Construction Contracting Licensing (Oregon), Human Resources Training (Sexual Harassment Prevention), and a Learning Management System (LMS) for enterprise training. Core products are delivered through a web-based learning platform with features including 24/7 access, mobile/desktop compatibility, exam prep, test simulators, instructor support, and automated compliance tracking. The recent acquisition of Empire Learning expanded coverage to 33 states. Course delivery includes video segments, read-along audio, interactive flashcards, practice tests, and completion certificates. The LMS offering enables companies to deploy customized training with automated rollout schedules and compliance reports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Real Estate Pre-License Education
• Real Estate Continuing Education
• Mortgage Pre-License Education (MLO Licensing)
• Mortgage Continuing Education
• Mortgage Compliance Training (CFPB / AML / SAR / Red Flags)
• Insurance Pre-License Education
• Construction Contracting Licensing (Oregon CCB)
• California Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
• InlineEd Corporate LMS / Compliance Training Platform
• Empire Learning Real Estate Education (Acquired)

Quantifiable outcome

• 300,000+ students served since 1998
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Empire Learning, LPmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026OnlineEd, LLC acquired the assets of Empire Learning, LP in January 2026. This acquisition expanded OnlineEd's real estate education footprint from 6 states to 33 states by adding 27 states to its existing coverage. The deal brought Empire Learning's team with over 40 years of combined experience in course development and regulatory affairs, along with a base of more than 100,000 previously served students. The acquisition reinforced OnlineEd's position as an association-owned education provider.
• California Association of REALTORScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnlineEd is an association-owned education provider affiliated with the California Association of REALTORS, which has 190,000 members. This affiliation provides a trusted referral channel, institutional credibility, and access to the largest state REALTOR association membership base in the country. OnlineEd develops and delivers license training and continuing education specifically for real estate professionals within this ecosystem.
• National Association of REALTORS (N.A.R.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnlineEd is an affiliate member of the National Association of REALTORS (N.A.R.) and has been granted limited right of use of N.A.R. trademarks, trade dress, and phrases. The membership provides brand association and access to the broader REALTOR network beyond the California state affiliation.
• CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)minorOthersOnlineEd's mortgage compliance curriculum is designed to help mortgage companies meet CFPB compliance requirements. References the CFPB Exam Manual as the guiding standard for compliance management systems. OnlineEd's AML and SAR training programs are designed around BSA (Bank Secrecy Act) requirements implemented by FinCEN.
• NMLS (Nationwide Multistate Licensing System)coreTechnology or IntegrationNMLS (Nationwide Multistate Licensing System) handles mortgage license and registration functions including licensing, tracking, testing, record keeping, and communication for all mortgage loan originators. OnlineEd is an approved NMLS Education Provider since 2009 (NMLS #1400327) and reports course completion credits directly to the NMLS on behalf of students. OnlineEd offers courses in all 50 states and U.S. territories through the NMLS-approved framework.
• FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network)minorOthersFinCEN (a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury) implements regulations requiring non-bank mortgage institutions to comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws and Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) requirements. OnlineEd's mortgage compliance training programs are built around these FinCEN-mandated requirements for the mortgage industry.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• ProTrainings: Online compliance and workplace training provider covering HR-adjacent topics such as sexual harassment prevention, overlapping with OnlineEd's California HR compliance product line.

Direct peers

• RealEstateU: State-by-state online real estate pre-license school offering comparable course packages and exam prep, directly competing with OnlineEd's real estate pre-license products.
• PrepAgent: Online real estate licensing exam preparation and pre-license education provider competing for the same pre-license student segment as OnlineEd.
• The CE Shop: Online real estate pre-license and continuing education provider with multi-state coverage, overlapping directly with OnlineEd's core real estate catalog and serving the same individual licensee customer base.
• CompuCram: Online mortgage licensing education and exam prep provider serving the same NMLS pre-license and CE market as OnlineEd's mortgage product line.
• OnCourse Learning (MortgageU): Provider of mortgage and financial services compliance and licensing education, competing directly with OnlineEd's corporate LMS and mortgage CE offerings.
• 360training: Large-scale provider of professional licensing and corporate compliance training, including mortgage, real estate, and HR compliance — directly competitive with OnlineEd across both B2C individual courses and the corporate LMS/B2B motion.
• Career WebSchool (Mortgage Education): NMLS-approved mortgage pre-license education provider serving the same MLO licensing customer base as OnlineEd's NMLS-approved offerings.
• McKissock Learning: Specialist in real estate and appraiser continuing education with state-by-state coverage, targeting the same individual licensee audience as OnlineEd's real estate CE business.

Broad incumbents

• Kaplan Real Estate Education: Established national education brand offering real estate, mortgage, and financial licensing courses alongside a broad portfolio of test prep and professional education; overlaps with OnlineEd but as one product line within a much larger catalog.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCNhUvIJQU_2cG8j-zHP9lkA
• Facebookfacebook.com/OnlineEd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/onlineed
• Instagraminstagram.com/onlineed_llc
• TikToktiktok.com/@onlineed_llc
• Xx.com/onlineed

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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