### Company Overview & Leadership
The organization functions as a global leader in cloud-based learning, leveraging over 20 years of industry knowledge and experience [5]. The company maintains a global presence with 2,400 employees operating across 20 countries [13]. Core offerings support the development of a future-fit workforce, having been featured in publications such as Fortune, Forbes, and Business Insider [[LINK:https://www.skillsoft.com/about][5], [LINK:https://www.skillsoft.com/news][1]].
Core offerings are structured around essential skill domains: * Leadership and Business [9] * Technology and Development [9] * Compliance [9]
Skillsoft CAISY, the company’s AI-powered solution, develops power skills essential for use cases including Leadership, First-Time Managers in Tech, Agile Tech and Product Teams, and Compliance [3]. Furthermore, the Skillsoft Leadership Development Program builds digitally capable employees and leaders, supporting OPM and DoD leadership competencies [17]. The Skillsoft Coaching platform, which offers individualized one-on-one engagements and structured Group Coaching experiences, maintains both FedRAMP-authorized and 508-conformant status [17].
Apexon, a digital-first technology services firm, specializes in accelerating business transformation and delivering humancentric digital experiences [2]. Operating for over 17 years, Apexon focuses on Digital Experience, Data Services, and Digital Engineering, holding deep expertise across the BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences sectors. The firm receives backing from Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital [2].
The company actively tracks its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impact. This year, the organization calculated and audited its global, consolidated GHG emissions for Scope 1, 2, and partial 3 for the first time, aiming to establish a science-based target for future accountability [13]. The organization has also provided more than 550,000 in-kind licenses to enable access to upskilling opportunities in marginalized populations, with a goal to issue 50 million licenses by 2030 [13].
Key organizational statistics include: * Employees have collectively logged 50,700+ hours of learning and earned 35,800+ badges [13]. * The organization reported a 60% year-over-year increase in the number of new learners acquiring green skills and competencies using the platform [13]. * The customer base includes thousands of organizations across the globe, with 53 total customer stories available for exploration [[LINK:https://www.skillsoft.com/customer-stories][6], [LINK:https://www.skillsoft.com/about][5]].
The leadership team is committed to fostering an inclusive environment: * CEO Jeff Tarr signed the CEO Action Pledge for Diversity and Inclusion, committing to cultivating environments that support open dialogue and implementing unconscious bias education [13].
### Federal Market & Contracts
Skillsoft maintains a significant presence across the U.S. Federal Government, with content licensed by over 100 Federal agencies and all branches of the military [1]. The company supports skills transformation across technology, leadership, and risk, serving more than 2 million government employees [2]. Skillsoft was the first learning organization to comply with the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) [3], and its high-quality, video-based coaching platform is both FedRAMP-authorized and 508-conformant [4]. The Federal sales, success, and services team possesses over 150 years of combined experience partnering with federal agencies [13], and the company supports the CFOC’s Career Planning & Training Tool [14].
#### Contract Vehicles Agencies can access Skillsoft solutions through established contract vehicles: * Skillsoft holds GSA Contract Number 47QTCA19D002B [5]. * Contract ordering information, terms and conditions, and up-to-date pricing are available via GSA Advantage™ [6]. * The GSA Advantage!™ platform provides the option to create an electronic delivery order [7].
#### Notable Programs Skillsoft content aligns with critical federal requirements and training mandates: * The Skillsoft Leadership Development Program supports the OPM Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) Leadership and Fundamental Competencies [8]. * Content aligns with the OPM Supervisory Training Framework (CFR 412) and the DoD Leadership Continuum [9]. * The company provides training content supporting the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework and the Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE) [10]. * Mandatory training support includes IT Security Awareness, Constitution, No FEAR Act, Ethics, Plain Writing Act, Insider Threat Awareness, and Purchase Card [11]. * Skillsoft also supports Occupational Health and Safety Training needs [12]. * A research report detailing Federal Learning Trends in 2023 was posted on April 17th, 2024 [15].
### Certifications & Socioeconomic
Skillsoft operates as a trusted provider supporting the CFOC’s Career Planning & Training Tool [2]. The organization maintains several key industry accreditations and compliance standards: * Skillsoft is an HR Certification Institute (HRCI) Approved Provider, designated #2304, which assists recertification candidates by pre-approving quality continuing education [8]. * The company holds membership in the CompTIA Authorized Partner Program (CAPP), identified as #361320 [8]. * Courseware aligned with CompTIA’s A+, Network+, Security+, and Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) certifications is designated as CompTIA Authorized Quality Content (CAQC) [8]. * The high-quality, video-based coaching platform is FedRAMP-authorized and 508-conformant for delivery [2].
#### Security & Compliance (CMMC/NIST/DFARS/FedRAMP) Skillsoft content supports critical federal security and compliance requirements: * Supports federal requirements including the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework and the Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE) [2]. * Content addresses Federal Mandated Training requirements, such as IT Security Awareness, the No FEAR Act, Ethics, and Insider Threat Awareness [2]. * The organization partners with legal and safety experts to develop content supporting Occupational Health and Safety Training (OSHA) needs [2].
#### Accessibility & Export Controls Skillsoft ensures product accessibility and conformance with global standards: * Product accessibility is measured against WCAG standards issued by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) [13]. * Accessibility conformance aligns with Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act, European standard EN 301 549, and the UK Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations [13]. * The company publishes Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) based on the ITI’s Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) standard [13]. * Specific VPATs available include the Percipio Learning Platform VPATs for WCAG v2.0 (Section 508) and WCAG v2.2 [13].
### Recent News & Recognition
Skillsoft recently simplified the transition to a skills-based organization by announcing new Skills Management Solutions [1]. The organization achieved a significant environmental milestone this year by calculating and auditing its global, consolidated GHG emissions for Scope 1, 2, and partial 3 for the first time, establishing a foundation for setting a science-based target [2]. Furthermore, Skillsoft actively incorporates artificial intelligence into its transformative skilling platform to enhance the global learner experience [3].
#### Recent Awards and Recognition * Skillsoft received recognition from the Business Intelligence Group’s 2023 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards [4]. * Skillsoft Global Knowledge won multiple Global Partner Awards for excellence in helping organizations build technology skills [5].
#### Notable Achievements The company has recorded significant achievements in learning impact and corporate responsibility: * The platform recorded a 60% year-over-year increase in the number of new learners acquiring green skills and competencies [6]. * Skillsoft provided more than 550,000 in-kind licenses to enable access to upskilling opportunities in marginalized populations, with a stated goal of issuing 50 million licenses by 2030 [7]. * 84% of eligible employees completed business ethics training, and 92% completed anti-bribery and harassment training [8]. * IT consulting firm CGI achieved a 1323% ROI in two short weeks, securing the largest ROI Award in the 2021 Nucleus Research ROI Awards by utilizing the platform [9].
#### Strategic Developments Strategic initiatives focus on D&I, AI-powered learning, and market expansion: * CEO Jeff Tarr signed the CEO Action Pledge for Diversity and Inclusion, joining over 2,400 CEOs committed to cultivating environments that support open dialogue and implementing unconscious bias education [10]. * Skillsoft CAISY develops power skills essential for use cases including Leadership, Compliance, Coaching Your Team, and Well-Being [11]. * A strategic partnership with P2P Global leverages P2P’s platform approach to deliver an efficient means for members to request training courses for internal use or resale, routing requests directly to Skillsoft Global Knowledge’s channel managers [12]. * The top 20 digital badge topics focused on power skills, including written communication, public speaking, and DEI, emphasizing their importance in the age of GenAI [13].