Skillsoft delivers a cloud-based immersive learning experience through its flagship Percipio platform, enriched by the SkillPort LMS and a vast library of digital content. The platform is multi-modal, combining:
Interactive e-learning modules (SCORM, video, simulations)
- Books24x7 digital books and summaries
- AI driven learning paths, coaching tools and search
- Virtual classrooms and skills labs (via CodeX and Codecademy)
- Certification prep tools and performance support
Typical use-cases include:
- Corporate compliance, leadership and diversity training
- Technical upskilling (IT, coding, cybersecurity)
- Customer and partner enablement programmes
- Employee onboarding, continuous development, and talent mapping
Key Features & Benefits
Key Features:
- Percipio learning experience platform: Personalised content suggestions via AI assistant (“Smart Content Discovery”), conversational simulations (CAISY), and embedded coding labs
- Omni-format delivery: Supports videos, audiobooks, ebooks, simulations, bootcamps, virtual classrooms, and live events .
- Content library: Extensive catalogue spanning IT, leadership, compliance, business skills, and executive development scenarios
- AI-powered tools: Smart search, career coaching prompts, coding assistants, and automated recommendations
- Integration readiness: Compatible with Moodle, SAP, BambooHR, and other enterprise systems
- Mobile-first design: Full learner access via mobile/tablet in and out of the office
Benefits:
- Accelerates learning ROI—90% of users value Skillsoft, and 86% apply learning within six weeks
- Enhances job performance and productivity (reported gains of 8–11% across metrics)
- Large enterprises trust its robustness—approximately 70% of Fortune 1000 organisations use Skillsoft globally
- Flexible deployment options: cloud-hosted or on-premises to suit varied IT compliance needs
Sectors & Example Clients
Skillsoft caters to a wide range of industries via tailored content and consulting:
| Sector | Example Clients | Use Cases |
| IT & telecommunications | CGI, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) | Global technical training, certification prep (reddit.com, investor.skillsoft.com) |
| Manufacturing & industrial | Ingersoll Rand, PPD | Leadership and blended compliance programs |
| Healthcare & Life Sciences | Siemens Healthineers, Guardant Health | Clinical compliance, product training (via Codecademy) |
| Financial & professional services | ADP, Franklin Templeton | Regulatory learning and skills development |
| Government & public sector | Multiple governments and enterprises | Regulatory compliance and digital upskilling |
| Education & non-profit | Global universities using Books24x7 | Academic and professional learning support |
Skillsoft supports over 6,000 organisations and 45 million learners across 160+ countries
Company History & Headquarters
- Founded in 1998 by Charles Moran as an ed-tech pioneer (formerly SmartForce in early 2000s)
- Major acquisitions: Books24x7 (2001), NETg (2007), Element K (2011), MindLeaders (2012), SumTotal (2014), Codecademy (2022).
- Financial milestones: IPO in 2000, Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2020, emerged two months later, relisted on NYSE in June 2021
- Global Knowledge merged into Skillsoft in 2021, enhancing live and ILT training delivery
- Headquarters: 300 Innovative Way, Suite 201, Nashua, New Hampshire, USA, with offices also in Dublin, Boston, Hyderabad, Dublin (Ireland HQ), and more
- Leadership: Jeff Tarr (CEO), under board leadership including Prosus investment
Industry Awards & Recognition
Skillsoft and Percipio have earned multiple accolades:
- Percipio: Named to Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies” (2021) and G2’s Leader quadrant
- Brandon Hall Group: Excellence in Technology Award (2021)
- Fosway 9 Grid™: Core Leader for Digital Learning (2017)
- TrainingIndustry: Top 20 Content Development & Outsourcing provider (2012)
- Best of Elearning! Awards: IT content and social learning recognition (2011)
Customer Review Sentiment
Positive feedback:
- Learners appreciate structured learning journeys, interactivity, AI support, and rapid application of skills
- Admins value integrations, content breadth, and enterprise-grade reliability .
- Reddit users note Percipio as a modern step forward—though legacy SkillPort often feels dated .
Common criticisms:
- Some technical training (e.g., coding, CISSP, Azure) lacks depth—users often supplement with third-party resources
- Content may feel generic or outdated in places .
- Cost perceived as high for smaller organisations or individuals
Address:
Skillsoft Ireland Limited
(US Headquarters)
107 Northeastern Blvd.
Nashua, New Hampshire 03062
U.S.A.
Tel: +1 603 324 3000 or +1 877 545 5763
Information@Skillsoft.com
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