Living In Place Institute, Llc

Name

Living In Place Institute, Llc

Legal name

Living In Place Institute, LLC

Website

https://livinginplace.institute

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification and Training

NAICS

Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAH), Housing Accessibility & Accommodations (ADA/Disability) (EDALACAM)

Keywords

• Professional certification training
• Home accessibility education
• Aging in place certification
• Online certification programs
• Accessibility design training

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Certification Courses: One-time fee for certification coursework including video classes, quizzes, final exam, and initial certificate. CLIPP course includes nearly 16 hours of on-demand video instruction. Certificate awarded upon passing final exam with 75% or higher.
2. Active Network Membership Renewal: Annual renewal fee providing continued access to updated eManuals, refresher classes, community forums, and professional directory listing. First year included with certification; subsequent years at US$75 per year.
3. Optional Printed Materials and Kits: Optional add-on products including black-and-white printed manuals (US$240) and Experiential Meal Kits (US$95-100 for continental US). These are one-time purchases accompanying the core certification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Living In Place Institute delivers online professional certification and training programs in home accessibility, health, and safety, primarily through the Certified Living In Place Professional (CLIPP) course consisting of 24 pre-recorded video classes (approximately 16 hours), quizzes, and a final exam, with a downloadable PDF eManual. It also offers the Home and Accessibility Trade Specialist (HATS) credential, an annual Active Network Benefits membership with updated materials and community forums, and a Recognized Products Program that certifies manufacturers' products meeting accessibility standards.

Product overview

Living In Place Institute is a professional education organization offering certification and training programs for home accessibility, health, and safety. The core offerings are the Certified Living In Place Professional (CLIPP) certification program with 24 video classes (~16 hours) and a PDF eManual, and the Home and Accessibility Trade Specialist (HATS) credential. Optional add-ons include a printed black and white manual ($240) and Experiential Meal Kit ($100). The Recognized Products Program certifies manufacturers' products meeting accessibility standards. Annual Network Benefits ($75/year) provide access to refresher classes, updated manuals, and member listings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certified Living In Place Professional (CLIPP) Certification Course The flagship professional certification program for housing professionals, consisting of 24 pre-recorded on-demand video classes totaling approximately 16 hours of instruction, accompanied by a downloadable PDF eManual. Covers history of housing, medical issues, home safety, smart technology integration, and marketing. Requires passing quizzes and a final exam with 75% or higher to earn the CLIPP credential.
• Home and Accessibility Trade Specialist (HATS) Credential A professional credential program for trade specialists in the home accessibility field, allowing housing professionals to demonstrate expertise in accessible design and construction for people of all generations.
• LIPI Active Network Benefits Annual Membership Annual subscription for credentialed professionals providing continued access to updated eManuals reflecting current US building codes, free refresher classes, live-virtual Community Forums, and listing in the Find a Professional directory. First year included with CLIPP certification; subsequent years at US$75 per year.
• Recognized Products Program A certification program for manufacturers' products that meet Living In Place standards, with categories spanning grab bars and safety products, home elevators and conveyances, kitchen and bath cabinets and built-ins, kitchen and bath fixtures, kitchen appliances, lighting systems, smart home technologies, and health and wellness features. Certified products gain visibility with credentialed professionals and accessibility-seeking consumers.
• Experiential Meal Kit Optional physical kit accompanying Class #1 of the CLIPP curriculum, designed to let participants experience meal preparation under simulated physical limitations (vision, hearing, mobility, and touch challenges) to understand client perspectives. Available as a self-directed kit (US$100 in continental US; US$95 elsewhere) or as a live-virtual Zoom session; a free PDF self-made kit is also offered.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70%+ of Baby Boomers report having accessibility issues in their homes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Panasonic HVACcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 September 2023Featured at August 2023 Community Forum with Don West presenting HVAC solutions for healthy, accessible home environments.
• Hunter DouglascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 August 2023Featured presenter at Living In Place Institute Community Forum with Scott Stephenson presenting smart window treatment solutions that enhance accessibility and independence in the home.
• Delta FaucetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 July 2023Featured presenter at Community Forum showcasing accessible faucet and bathroom products. Delta Faucet employee Elle H-Millard (CKD, CLIPP) provided testimonial on course value.
• LG HVACcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 July 2023Co-presented at July 2023 Community Forum with Delta Faucet on HVAC solutions for healthy, accessible home environments.
• Josh.AIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2023Presented at June 2023 Community Forum with Casey Levy-Tulloch on natural language smart home control systems for accessibility applications.
• SwidgetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2023Co-presented at June 2023 Community Forum with Jeremy Brown on modular smart home solutions supporting accessibility needs.
• Rev-A-ShelfcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 March 2023Featured at March 2023 Community Forum presenting organization and accessibility products for kitchens and bathrooms.
• Span.IOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 March 2023Co-presented at March 2023 Community Forum on smart electrical panel technology enabling accessible home management.

Scale indicators3 records

Others

• Senior Helpers: Senior Helpers is a senior care franchise providing in-home care services rather than professional certification. It operates in the broader aging services ecosystem that LIPI's customers ultimately serve, providing a downstream care layer that complements accessibility retrofits.
• ADA National Network: The ADA National Network provides education and training on ADA compliance broadly, including accessibility in built environments. It serves as a federal resource that overlaps with LIPI's accessibility subject matter but is grant-funded rather than a credentialing business.
• National Aging in Place Council (NAIPC): NAIPC is a membership and networking organization for aging-in-place professionals rather than a credentialing body. It operates in the same overall space as LIPI's professional community and shares some audience overlap, but does not directly compete for certification revenue.

Direct peers

• Age Safe America: Age Safe America offers aging-in-place training and certification for home modification professionals, directly competing with CLIPP in the accessibility specialist credentialing space. Both target contractors, remodelers, and designers serving seniors and people with disabilities.
• National Association of Home Builders (CAPS): NAHB's Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) program is the most established direct competitor to CLIPP for professional credentialing in home accessibility. Both target designers, builders, and remodelers serving clients who need accessible housing, and compete for the same professional training wallet share.
• National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI): NARI provides professional certifications and awards for remodeling contractors, serving an overlapping customer base with LIPI (LIPI customers have won NARI CotY awards). Both organizations credential remodelers and serve as quality signals in the home improvement market.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Coursera is a large online education platform hosting professional certifications and specializations from universities and companies. It represents the broader EdTech competitive landscape that LIPI operates in, with significantly greater scale and brand recognition.
• MasterClass: MasterClass is a large online education platform delivering video-based courses on a subscription and one-time purchase model. It shares the self-serve online video learning model with LIPI but operates across many subject categories rather than specializing in accessibility.
• National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA): NKBA provides the broader kitchen and bath design certifications (CKBD, CMKBD) that many LIPI customers already hold. NKBA is a broader professional association serving kitchen/bath designers with multiple credentials, while LIPI is the niche accessibility specialist that NKBA members layer on top.

Emerging players

• OccupationalTherapy.com: OccupationalTherapy.com provides CE courses for occupational therapists including home modification content, directly addressing LIPI's healthcare professional segment. Both serve OTs seeking home accessibility training, with LIPP including experiential learning that courses on this platform typically lack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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