Learning Services

What is Learning Services?

Learning services involve the outsourced management of training functions, processes and strategy to help organizations optimize their learning operations and drive performance. These services combine expertise, scalability and technology to support every stage of the learning lifecycle — from strategy and design to delivery and measurement. Learning services providers may offer end-to-end or specialized solutions designed to:

• Streamline and manage complex training operations 

• Improve learning efficiency, quality and business alignment 

• Deliver measurable impact through data, analytics and strategic insight 

Who Should Apply?

Providers that deliver comprehensive or focused learning solutions through managed services, consulting or outsourcing partnerships, including:

• Content development and instructional design 

• Training delivery and administration 

• Vendor and partner management 

• Measurement, reporting and analytics 

• Learning technology integration and support 

These services may incorporate strategies such as business strategy discovery, leadership alignment and opportunity assessments across all aspects of the learning function. Providers of all sizes are encouraged to apply. 

General Things to Gather Before Applying

• Scope of Services: Which functions you manage (content, delivery, vendor management, analytics, etc.).

• Technology Stack: Systems used to support learning operations.

• Client Partnerships: Examples of end-to-end or strategic outsourcing engagements.

• Measurement Approach: How you evaluate efficiency and learning impact.

Selection Criteria

• Scope and quality of learning services
• Market presence, brand visibility, innovation and impact
• Strength of client portfolio and customer relationships
• Business performance and growth trajectory

Benefits of Being Selected

• Feature placement on TrainingIndustry.com, visited by hundreds of thousands of L&D professionals annually 

• Inclusion in a press release, social media announcements and email to 255,000+ subscribers 

• A digital badge to display on websites, proposals and promotional materials 

• Opportunity to order a physical award trophy 

• Inclusion in the annual Corporate Training Landscape graphic 

• Eligibility for case study features, thought leadership opportunities and event recognition 

• Referral opportunities when Training Industry receives RFPs that fit your offerings 

Application Information

• The 2026 Top Learning Services Companies Application opens April 8, 2026. 

• The deadline to submit an entry for this application is April 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST (New York). 

• The 2026 Top 20 and Watch List Learning Services Companies will be officially announced May 21, 2026 on our website and across our media platforms. 

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