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Lumify Work (operating as DDLS Australia Pty Ltd, formerly Dimension Data Learning Solutions) is the largest corporate ICT training provider in Australasia, delivering vendor-certified IT and process training across 13 categories and more than 700 courses. The company serves enterprise organizations, government agencies, and individual learners primarily across Australia and New Zealand, with an expanded footprint into the Philippines. It holds flagship training designations with Microsoft (Gold Learning Solutions Partner, largest in Australia), AWS (Premium Partner), Cisco (largest authorized Cisco Learning Partner), VMware, ServiceNow, ISC2, ISACA, PeopleCert (only Platinum Partner in ANZ for ITIL/PRINCE2/DevOps), CompTIA, EC-Council, and Veeam (exclusive ANZ Authorized Education Center), among more than 50 vendor partners.

The company's core product is a multi-modal training delivery platform: instructor-led classroom training at 10 physical campuses (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, Adelaide, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Manila), virtual instructor-led training via Lumify Anywhere, self-paced on-demand learning through a proprietary Learning Management System (LMS) with white-label capabilities, and bespoke custom enterprise training programs including organization-wide rollouts across multiple locations and thousands of seats. The technology stack is a conventional LMS integrated with vendor certification ecosystems and exam voucher systems, complemented by role-based learning subscriptions (Lumify Plus). Lumify Work operates under the Lumify Group umbrella alongside sub-brands Lumify Learn (accredited bootcamps for individual learners), Lumify People (workforce capability), and Nexacu (acquired professional skills training), with City Desktop Training added via 2024 acquisition.

The business model combines professional services revenue (instructor-led training, custom enterprise programs), subscription/recurring revenue (Lumify Plus self-paced learning), transaction fees (certification exam vouchers), and affiliate/referral revenue through a Channel Partner Program for resellers. GTM is enterprise field sales supported by vendor co-marketing and a multi-channel digital marketing program. The company is privately held with no disclosed revenue, is ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certified, B Corp certified, and was named Cyber Security Training Business of the Year at the 2025 Australian Cyber Awards.

Name

dimension data learning solutions

Legal name

DDLS Australia Pty Ltd

Website

https://ddls.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lumify Work is Australasia's largest corporate IT and ICT training provider, delivering vendor-certified courses from Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, and 50+ other technology partners across 10 campuses in Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. It serves enterprise, government, and individual learners through classroom, virtual, and self-paced formats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate IT Training Services

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB), Digital Learning Content Development (eLearning, Labs, Simulations) (BPAEANAD), Online Learning Content & Course Publishing Platforms (BPAMAJAL)

Keywords

• Corporate IT training
• ICT certification courses
• Vendor-certified training
• Cybersecurity training
• Cloud computing training

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Instructor-Led Training Services: Classroom and virtual instructor-led training delivered at physical campuses or remotely. Revenue generated through course fees, with options for individual enrollment or corporate bulk purchases. Discounts available for bundled Foundation and Practitioner courses.
2. Self-Paced/On-Demand Training: Online learning subscriptions and individual self-paced courses including exam prep materials. Flexible access models with Lumify Plus subscription offering.
3. Corporate Custom Training Solutions: Tailored training programs for enterprise clients including blended learning, custom eLearning development, and organizational rollouts across multiple locations and thousands of seats.
4. Certification Exam Services: Vouchers and testing services for vendor certifications including Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, VMware, and others. Partnerships with vendors to offer exam discounts and bundled offers.
5. Channel Partner Program: Resellers can join to resell Lumify products and add value to their clients, creating a distribution revenue stream through partner referrals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dimension Data Learning Solutions, operating as Lumify Work, delivers vendor-certified corporate IT and ICT training across cloud computing, cybersecurity, AI and machine learning, IT service management, DevOps, and project management. Courses are delivered via instructor-led classroom training at 10 physical campuses across Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines, virtual instructor-led delivery through Lumify Anywhere, self-paced online learning, and customised enterprise rollouts. The company holds flagship authorised partner status with Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, VMware, ServiceNow, and ISC2, offering 700+ courses across 13 categories from 50+ vendors.

Product overview

Lumify Work (operating as DDLS Australia Pty Ltd) is Australasia's leading provider of information and communications technology training, offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional development and certification services. The core offering consists of instructor-led and online training across 13 categories with over 700 courses, spanning cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, VMware), cybersecurity, AI and machine learning, IT service management (ITIL, DevOps), data and analytics, and project management. The platform is structured around multiple delivery modes including traditional classroom training at 10 physical locations (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, Adelaide, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Manila), virtual instructor-led training via Lumify Anywhere, and self-paced online learning through the Learning Management System. Supporting services include AI Strategy & Advisory consulting, cybersecurity solutions (including Essential Eight assessments), and a Channel Partner Program for resellers. The organisation operates under the Lumify Group umbrella alongside sub-brands Lumify Learn (accredited bootcamps and certifications), Lumify People (workforce capability), and Nexacu (acquired professional skills training provider).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lumify Learn: Digital skills training and professional certification courses for individuals seeking career advancement in technology fields.
• Lumify People
• Lumify Work
• Nexacu
• New Horizons Australia

Products and services

• Instructor-Led Corporate IT Training Vendor-certified classroom and virtual instructor-led training delivered at 10 physical campuses or remotely, covering cloud, cybersecurity, AI/ML, DevOps, ITIL, and project management for enterprise IT teams and individual learners.
• Lumify Plus Subscription (Self-Paced Learning) Annual online learning subscription providing AI-driven, role-based digital learning pathways and exam preparation for individual IT professionals seeking flexible upskilling.
• Custom Corporate Training Solutions Tailored enterprise training programs including blended learning, custom eLearning development, white-label LMS deployment, and organisation-wide rollouts across multiple locations and thousands of seats.
• AI Strategy & Advisory Consulting service helping organisations assess AI readiness and build a clear roadmap for responsible AI adoption across the business.
• Cyber Security Solutions and Essential Eight Services Comprehensive cybersecurity training and assessment services including Essential Eight maturity uplift aligned to the Australian Signals Directorate mitigation strategies, and Lumify Cybersecurity Assessor security maturity evaluations.
• Learning Management System (LMS) Platform Self-service training platform with white-label options enabling organisations to manage, deliver, and track training programs and learner progress under their own branding.
• Lumify Anywhere Virtual Training Delivery Flexible instructor-led training delivered remotely through host classrooms, remote classrooms, and remote students, enabling scalable training solutions across Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines.
• Certification Exam and Testing Services Voucher-based certification exam delivery and proctored testing for Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, VMware, ISC2, ISACA, EC-Council, and other vendor certifications, including bulk voucher programs for enterprise clients.
• Channel Partner Program Reseller program enabling IT channel partners and managed service providers to resell Lumify Work training products and add value to their own client offerings.
• Room Hire Services Physical training facility rental at multiple Lumify Work campus locations across Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines for external training delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transforms teams through best-in-class, vendor-certified IT and process training delivered by award-winning trainers

Named customers10 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, strategic and internal.

• MicrosoftflagshipTechnology or IntegrationFirst and largest Microsoft Training Services Partner in Australia for classroom and virtual training. Gold-level learning partner offering comprehensive Microsoft certification pathways including Azure, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and security certifications.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationPremium AWS Partner and authorized training provider offering AWS certification courses including Solutions Architect, Developer, SysOps, AI/ML, and Generative AI. Exclusive access to AWS Skill Builder and CloudUp programs.
• CiscoflagshipTechnology or IntegrationAustralia's largest and number one authorized Cisco Learning Partner. Delivers CCNA, CCNP, and Cisco security certification training. Exclusive partner for Cisco U. and Cisco AI training programs.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized VMware training partner delivering vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Horizon, and Cloud Foundation courses. Australia and New Zealand's largest VCF Education Delivery Partner.
• ServiceNowcoreTechnology or IntegrationAustralia's largest training partner for ServiceNow's suite of service management courses. Delivers administration, development, and implementation training for ITSM, HR, and platform courses.
• ISC2coreTechnology or IntegrationANZ's largest Preferred Official Training Partner for CISSP, CCSP, SSCP, CSSLP, CGRC, and CC certifications. Australasia's number one cyber security training provider for ISC2 certifications.
• ISACAcoreTechnology or IntegrationANZ's largest ISACA Accredited Elite Training Partner, delivering CISM, CRISC, CISA, CGEIT, CDPSE, and CCOA certifications.
• PeopleCertcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading partner for ITIL, PRINCE2, and DevOps training. Australia's only Platinum Partner in ANZ for ITIL, PRINCE2, and DevOps certifications.
• Red HatcoreTechnology or IntegrationAustralia's largest authorized Red Hat delivery partner offering RHCSA, RHCE, and OpenShift training.
• CompTIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationAustralasia's number one cyber security training provider for CompTIA certifications including Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, and SecurityX.
• EC-CouncilcoreTechnology or IntegrationAustralasia's number one cyber security training provider for EC-Council certifications including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CISO, and computer forensics.
• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationANZ's exclusive Veeam Authorized Education Center since 2019. Delivers Veeam backup and replication certification training.
• AI CERTscoreTechnology or IntegrationAustralia's first Platinum Authorized Training Partner for AI CERTs, part of extensive AI training portfolio covering AI+ certifications for various roles and industries.
• Australian Computer Society (ACS)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to supercharge IT careers in Australia. Collaborates on skills development and recognition of prior learning programs.
• Lumify LearninternalStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister brand within Lumify Group offering accredited learning programs and bootcamps for career-focused IT training.
• NexacuinternalStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister brand within Lumify Group focused on professional development and soft skills training.
• Channel PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorResellers join the Channel Partner Program to resell Lumify products and add value to their clients. Partners receive access to training materials and support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Coursera for Business: Enterprise tier of the Coursera MOOC platform, partnering directly with Microsoft, AWS, Google, and IBM to deliver certification prep. Comparable as a self-paced alternative for corporate buyers evaluating Lumify Learn bootcamps and Lumify Plus.
• Pluralsight: Technology-focused learning platform with deep cloud, security, and data engineering course libraries (including A Cloud Guru). Competes with Lumify's self-paced Lumify Plus subscription and AWS/Microsoft content in mid-market enterprise accounts.
• Udemy Business: Enterprise learning platform with a vast marketplace of IT, cloud, and cybersecurity courses including vendor-affiliated content. Comparable in self-paced subscription model and mid-market/enterprise learning pathways.
• Skillsoft: Enterprise learning platform offering IT, leadership, and compliance content via subscription (Skillbench, Percipio). Comparable as a subscription-based alternative to instructor-led vendor training, particularly for self-paced enterprise buyers that Lumify serves.
• LinkedIn Learning: Enterprise eLearning platform bundled into LinkedIn Talent Solutions, covering technology, business, and creative skills. Comparable as part of the broader enterprise learning stack competing against Lumify LMS / Lumify Plus deployments.

Emerging players

• INE: Specialist IT and cybersecurity training platform (incorporating eLearnSecurity and Pentester) with deep vendor-aligned networking and security content. Comparable for enterprise cybersecurity upskilling engagements where Lumify's ISC2/ISACA certifications overlap.

Direct peers

• New Horizons Worldwide: World's largest IT training franchise, historically closely associated with DDLS in Australia. Delivers vendor-certified IT and professional development training through franchise-owned centres, making it a directly comparable channel and curriculum peer in ANZ.
• QA (QA Limited): UK-headquartered IT and business training provider delivering vendor-certified (Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, DevOps, cybersecurity) programs through apprenticeships, classroom, and virtual channels. Comparable in flagship-partner credentials, enterprise delivery model, and apprenticeship/career-path services.
• Global Knowledge: Global IT and vendor-certified training provider (now part of NTT) delivering Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, and cybersecurity courses globally with a significant APAC presence. Closest direct peer by business model, vendor partnership structure (flagship training partner agreements), and enterprise/government buyer focus.
• Fast Lane: Global authorized IT training specialist delivering vendor-certified (Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, Google Cloud, SAP) instructor-led and virtual classroom programs with established APAC operations. Directly comparable on flagship-partner model and enterprise upskilling focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/LumifyWorkAU
• Facebookfacebook.com/LumifyWorkAU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lumify-work

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries5 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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