TopTalent Learning

What TopTalent Learning does

TopTalent Learning is a Plano, Texas-based managed learning services organization that delivers IT certification training, leadership development, and AI skills courses to individual professionals, corporate clients, and government agencies. The company was founded in 2020 and operates a second office in The Woodlands (Houston area). Despite the 2020 incorporation date, the firm markets "three decades of experience," suggesting continuity from a predecessor operating entity. Its service portfolio spans instructor-led certification preparation across CompTIA, Cisco (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE), Microsoft (Azure, 365), CISSP, ITIL, and EC-Council credentials, career training programs in cloud, cybersecurity, and data analytics, leadership and business skills development, and U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship pathways funded in part through WIOA and Vocational Rehabilitation.

The company's core technology is the proprietary TopTalent LMS, a customizable Learning Management System providing branded portals, progress tracking, custom reporting, and learner administration. It is complemented by a self-serve eLearning platform with access to 43,000+ courses, 38,000+ training hours, 236+ certifications, and 118+ languages, sold under Essentials and All-Access subscription tiers with 365-day license validity. Delivery modalities include in-person instruction at Texas facilities, virtual instructor-led training (VILT), on-site corporate programs with a 10-student minimum, and blended learning. Authorized learning partner status with Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA, EC-Council, and PeopleCert/Axelos (ITIL ATO) underpins the certification catalog and enables Cisco Learning Credits acceptance.

TopTalent Learning monetizes through five revenue streams: one-time individual course sales (price points from $149 for Microsoft 365 Copilot to $4,195 for CCNA), recurring eLearning subscriptions, pre-paid TopTalent Learning Credits (TLC) with 15-50% volume match bonuses starting at $5,000, per-learner managed learning services, and government training delivered under Texas DIR, Choice Partners, and TIPS USA contracts. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales for corporate and public-sector buyers, a self-serve eLearning funnel with 30-day free trials, content marketing and SEO, and direct consultation for L&D needs assessments. Operational certifications include Texas HUB status, Texas Workforce Commission Career School licensing, and DOL Registered Apprenticeship Sponsorship.

Name

TopTalent Learning

Legal name

TopTalent Learning

Website

https://toptalentlearning.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TopTalent Learning is a Plano, Texas-based managed learning services firm delivering IT certification, leadership development, and AI training to professionals, enterprises, and government agencies via proprietary LMS technology, instructor-led programs, and eLearning subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Training and Certification Services

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Learning Content Development (eLearning, Labs, Simulations) (BPAEANAD), Skills, Competency & Capability Management (Skills Frameworks, Badging within LMS) (EDAFAAAE)

Keywords

• IT certification training
• Corporate training services
• Leadership development programs
• Managed learning services
• ELearning subscriptions

Headquarters

HQ city

Plano

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Course Sales: One-time purchase of individual instructor-led courses for certifications such as CCNA ($4,195), CISSP ($3,395), AI for Workplace Productivity ($795), Microsoft 365 Copilot ($149). Both virtual and in-person delivery options available.
2. eLearning Subscriptions: Subscription-based access to digital learning libraries including eLearning Essentials and eLearning All-Access tiers. 30-day free trials offered. Subscriptions valid for 12 months with per-learner pricing.
3. TopTalent Learning Credits (TLC): Pre-paid credits for future training and services. Valid for one year from purchase. Volume-based matching program with bonus credits (15-50% match depending on threshold). Targeted at businesses planning annual training budgets.
4. Managed Learning Services: Enterprise contracts providing comprehensive L&D solutions including custom learning portal, curated eLearning library, consulting services, and custom reporting. Priced based on number of learners and scope of services.
5. Government Contract Training: Training services procured through government contracts (DIR Contract DIR-CPO-5074, Choice Partners 22/042KN-03, TIPS USA 230504) for federal, state, and local government entities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TopTalent Learning is a managed learning services organization that delivers instructor-led IT certification training (Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA, EC-Council, ITIL/PeopleCert), leadership development, and AI training programs to individuals, enterprises, and government agencies. The company operates a proprietary Learning Management System (TopTalent LMS) and offers subscription-based digital learning libraries with access to thousands of courses, complemented by managed learning services including custom learning portals, consulting, and training delivery.

Product overview

TopTalent Learning is a managed learning services organization providing instructor-led IT certification training, leadership development, and AI training programs. The core product is the proprietary TopTalent LMS platform, complemented by subscription-based digital learning offerings (eLearning All-Access and eLearning Essentials) with access to thousands of courses. The company offers specialized certification programs including Cisco CCNA, CISSP, AI for Workplace Productivity, and Microsoft 365 Copilot training. Service offerings include Managed Learning Services (a comprehensive L&D suite), Group Training, Instructor-Led Training, and Career Training Programs. TopTalent Learning serves professionals, businesses, and government agencies through contracts with Texas DIR, Choice Partners, and TIPS USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TopTalent LMS: Company's proprietary Learning Management System platform for managing learning and development initiatives
• TopTalent Learning Credits (TLC)

Products and services

• TopTalent LMS A proprietary Learning Management System platform that provides organizations with a customizable branded portal for tracking employee training progress, running custom reports and metrics, and managing learner initiatives across the enterprise.
• eLearning All-Access A subscription-based digital learning platform offering access to over 43,000 courses, 38,000+ training hours, 236+ certifications, and 118+ languages, with 365-day license validity and 24/7 availability.
• eLearning Essentials A digital learning subscription providing self-paced learning experiences for IT training, leadership training, and business application training at an entry-level tier.
• Managed Learning Services A comprehensive suite of learning and development services for enterprises including Leadership Development, Outsourced L&D Consulting, Blended Learning, Custom Learning, Learning Administration, Learning Consulting, Learning Measurement and Analytics, Strategic Learning Transformation, Technology Administration & Support, and Training Delivery.
• Cisco CCNA Certification Training A 5-day instructor-led course preparing students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (200-301 CCNA) certification exam, covering network installation, configuration, operation, and verification of IPv4/IPv6 networks, priced at $4,195 per student.
• CISSP Certification Training A comprehensive virtual course preparing IT professionals for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification, covering security architecture, risk management, access control, cryptography, and compliance, priced at $3,395 per student.
• AI for Workplace Productivity A 1-day virtual course teaching practical AI tools and techniques including ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini for workplace tasks such as drafting emails, summarizing documents, and conducting research, priced at $795 per student.
• Microsoft 365 Copilot Training

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% approval rating from students
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment procurement partnership enabling Texas state agencies and local government entities to access TopTalent Learning's training services through DIR Contract DIR-CPO-5074 for Technology Training with preferred pricing.
• Choice PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment cooperative purchasing partnership for technology training services. Contract 22/042KN-03 allows federal, state, and local government entities access to training through this cooperative purchasing system.
• The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment purchasing cooperative partnership. Contract 230504 enables government entities to procure training services through this cooperative purchasing system.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco Learning Partner status providing authorized Cisco training including CCNA, CCNP, CCIE certification courses. Instructor-led courses, Cisco Digital courses, and Cisco Learning Credits acceptance.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Learning Partner providing Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Technical training programs. Microsoft Partner logo displayed as official learning partner.
• CompTIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationCompTIA authorized training provider offering CompTIA A+, Security+, Network+, and other CompTIA certification preparation courses.
• EC-CouncilcoreTechnology or IntegrationEC-Council authorized training partner providing Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and other cybersecurity certification courses.
• PeopleCert / AxeloscoreTechnology or IntegrationITIL Authorized Training Organization (ATO) providing ITIL v4 and ITIL v5 certification training. Licensed use of ITIL and Swirl logo trademarks.
• Center for Leadership DevelopmentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Center for Leadership Development for leadership development programs and content.
• U.S. Department of LaborcoreOthersDOL Registered Apprenticeship Program Sponsor enabling workforce development programs and access to public funding for qualifying individuals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TopTalentSkills
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/toptalent-learning-dallas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 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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