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At ACI Learning, we don’t just teach IT and cybersecurity—we prepare you to thrive in the real world. Our expert-led videos, immersive labs, and certification prep turn learning into action so you gain the skills that truly matter. myACI, our dynamic training platform, connects knowledge to performance with gamified elements, progress tracking, and powerful analytics for teams and managers alike. Scalable, flexible, and trusted by companies worldwide, ACI Learning helps you build skills, boost retention, and prove ROI with every training initiative.

Our online training (via our LXP or xAPI to your LMS) provides online training employees actually appreciate plus skills assessments and risk benchmarking. Compliance courses for Preventing Workplace Harassment, Cybersecurity, Global Data Privacy, AI Governance, and more. Content is written by lawyers with decades of expertise preventing workplace harassment & motivating business compliance. Our flagship anti-harassment courses meet all relevant laws (CA, NY, IL, UK, AUS, CAN, IND, MEX, etc.) Emtrain courses include binge-worthy workplace video, interactive scenarios, skill building techniques, reflection questions, completion certificates, and litigation-ready reports. 100+ microlessons for continued learning OR to remediate disrespectful or non-compliant behaviors. Clients include Cisco, Degreed, Genentech, Glassdoor, Google, Instacart, NPR, Whirlpool. Partners: Workday Cloud Connect; Udemy Business; Ninjio Don't just check the compliance box. Your co-workers deserve more!

Skillcast Compliance Portal is a cloud-based platform that centralises compliance training and regulatory management in one system. It combines e-learning, policy versioning and attestations, staff declarations, compliance registers, CPD tracking, and event management. Organisations can use Skillcast as their LMS or integrate its content into existing systems via Remote SCORM/xAPI. The built-in AI assistant, Aida, answers policy-aware questions, while integrations with HR and LXP platforms are supported through SCIM. Hosted on Microsoft Azure, the portal meets ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials/Plus, and SOC 2 standards. Its course library includes over 400 modules covering topics like financial crime, GDPR, health & safety, and anti-bribery. Prebuilt registers for Gifts & Hospitality, Whistleblowing, Data Breach, and RIDDOR come with configurable workflows. Designed for industries such as finance, manufacturing, hospitality, and retail, the portal offers multilingual, accessible delivery and a free trial.

Learning management systems are good for training employees but often fail to address the unique needs of training customers & partners, as well as customers' customers & partners. Eurekos is a leading European customer education specialist, offering innovative training software solutions for businesses and non-profit organizations with a need for external training, certification or accreditation. Eurekos offers a complete set of tools to create and deliver training that cover the entire customer journey: before the sale, during onboarding and ongoing. Eurekos has everything for rapid onboarding, advanced certification, eCommerce, unlimited brand portals, complex organizational structures and integrated content development all under the highest privacy & security standards (ISO7IEC 27001 & 27701). We are constantly reinvesting back into our software to bring our clients the most current features available on the LMS market.

Axis LMS is a feature-rich, highly customizable Learning Management System designed to simplify and elevate corporate training. Whether you’re delivering onboarding, compliance, continuing education, or skills development, Axis LMS gives you the tools to engage learners, track progress, and stay audit-ready - all without the complexity of large enterprise systems. Built for real-world business needs, Axis LMS supports a wide range of content formats, including SCORM, video, assessments, documents, and interactive modules. It allows you to automate enrollments, reminders, and certifications, freeing your team from repetitive tasks and ensuring nothing slips through the cracks. With its intuitive drag-and-drop course builder and mobile-friendly learner interface, Axis LMS makes learning accessible and enjoyable on any device. Branding options and flexible permissions let you tailor the experience for different teams, departments, or clients — making it a perfect fit for internal training, external certification, partner enablement, and more. The platform includes powerful reporting and analytics, so you can measure impact, identify trends, and meet compliance standards with ease. Seamless integrations and an open API ensure Axis LMS can work alongside your existing HR, CRM, or business systems. Trusted by organizations of all sizes, Axis LMS combines enterprise-level power with small-business flexibility. Whether you have 25 users or 10,000+, Axis LMS delivers a reliable, scalable solution that evolves with your training needs.

Connecteam is an all in one employee app that was specifically designed for non-desk employees. It provides all the necessary capabilities to manage and operate field employees, including communication features, workflows and scheduling, as well as time clock. Just a few clicks and you can bring together your deskless workforce. Your desktop Launchpad allows you to collaborate, manage operations, develop professional skills, and monitor employee engagement. In minutes, you can create a fully-branded mobile app for your company. You can add safety checklists, orientation courses, product catalogues, and shift management to your mobile app. Or, you can customize the features to suit your needs. You can also gain insight into how your team interacts with company assets and take steps to improve efficiency. Connecteam allows managers and employees to automate their processes and allow them to focus on growth. Integrations include Google Calendar, Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, Xero and others.

A web-based enterprise application for multi-lingual examination, training, survey & certification with an extensive reporting module. As a highly secured system that can be accessed both on cloud or on-premise, YouTestMe is the best choice for government, business & education institutions. Various possibilities for customization and integrations via API, and many useful add-ons such as E-commerce, Single Sign-On, Remote Proctoring, etc. YouTestMe harnesses cutting-edge AI technologies to empower users to effortlessly create tests and training courses from both proprietary and globally available resources. In just three simple steps, YouTestMe can generate a comprehensive training course and test using professional resources, streamlining the process to save you both time and money. Additionally, our dedicated team of professionals is at your service, offering comprehensive test administration, live proctoring, and exam delivery services, available around the clock, every day of the year. Whether you're already utilizing a testing program, just beginning, or operating a testing center without the necessary software and service support, our solutions are here to cater to your requirements.

Seertech is a comprehensive solution that consolidates your learning and development investments: one contract, one software, one relationship, and one place for all your learners. Recognized as a top-tier LMS, Seertech has earned the trust of more than 5 million users worldwide. With a remarkable customer retention rate, standing 78% above the industry average, Seertech is poised to become your ultimate and enduring LMS choice. At its core, Seertech is engineered to rapidly upskill and retain resources at scale. What distinguishes Seertech is its level of personalization and configurability. This makes our LMS ideal for enterprise organizations with intricate and ‘mission-critical’ learning needs frequently found in sectors such as Manufacturing, Government, Healthcare, and Transportation. The Seertech learning approach reduces tribal knowledge, time to contribution, fragmented learning, and manual reporting. These outcomes enable enterprise organizations to better address the current skills shortage. To achieve exceptional training and learning outcomes while boosting productivity, retention and reducing costs - talk to our team today. 

Streamline administration and amplify training effectiveness. Arlo serves as a specialized training management system tailored for organizations in the training sector. It allows you to oversee course sign-ups, payments, website management, customer relationship management (CRM), and reporting all from a single, robust platform. Easily design courses, automate communication processes, and coordinate your training timetable along with presenters for in-person, live online, and blended learning formats. Streamline the entire registration process with customizable forms, versatile payment solutions, and intelligent invoicing. Utilize waitlists, discounts, and specific registration criteria for both private and public courses to enhance user experience. Consolidate client data, maintain relationships, and track leads in one centralized location. Monitor course effectiveness, generate customizable reports, and make strategic decisions that promote growth and success. Increase your website's traffic, enhance conversion rates, and make real-time updates seamlessly. Integrate your existing site or take advantage of Arlo's sleek, ready-to-use solution that meets modern standards. Moreover, this comprehensive system empowers training providers to focus more on delivering quality training rather than getting bogged down by administrative tasks.

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