Simplilearn

Simplilearn is an online education platform offering professional certification courses and training programs focused on technology and digital skills. Founded in 2010 by Krishna Kumar, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California and Bangalore, India. Simplilearn provides over 400 courses across categories including data science, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, project management, digital marketing, and software development. The platform utilizes a blended learning approach that combines self-paced online content, instructor-led live virtual classrooms, hands-on projects, and 24/7 learner support.

Simplilearn partners with over 40 accreditation bodies to offer industry-recognized certifications. Its courses are designed and delivered in collaboration with universities like Purdue, Duke, and UMass Amherst as well as companies like IBM. The platform employs over 2,000 industry experts as instructors. Simplilearn's programs aim to help working professionals upskill and advance their careers in in-demand technical fields. Course prices typically range from USD 600 to USD 3,000. As of March 2022, Simplilearn reported annual revenue of USD 66.2 million and aims to reach USD 500 million in revenue by fiscal year 2026. In November 2022, the company raised USD 45 million in a Series E funding round at a USD 605 million valuation.

Key customers and partnerships

Simplilearn caters to both individual learners and corporate clients seeking to train employees. Some of its notable enterprise customers include IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, PwC, Deloitte, and Accenture. Simplilearn has partnered with over 40 global accreditation bodies to offer certified training programs. In June 2022, Simplilearn signed an agreement with India's All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to provide upskilling programs to engineering and technical students through the National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT 2.0) platform.