\nAccenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Ascendient Learning<\/a>, a subsidiary of Axcel Learning, from Alpine Investors<\/a>, a people-driven private equity firm. The acquisition will expand Accenture\u2019s capabilities in instructor-led training and certification services and bolster its ability to provide customized, live training to help organizations and teams upskill, reskill, and meet the growing demand for technology development.\n<\/p>\n
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250506267564\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n Ascendient Learning is now part of Accenture<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \nAscendient Learning brings Accenture a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the IT-training industry in North America. An amalgamation of three companies\u2014Accelebrate, ExitCertified, and Web Age Solutions\u2014Ascendient Learning came together under one brand in 2025 to provide clients with tailored IT and digital skills training solutions, including instructor-led in-person learning, immersive virtual learning, digital certifications, and vendor-authorized IT training, across a course catalog of over 850 offerings. Such a robust and customizable suite of offerings empowers organizations with precise capabilities tailored to their ever-adapting business goals in the rapidly changing technology landscape.\n<\/p>\n \nWith the acquisition of Ascendient Learning and its team of nearly 75 professionals, Accenture will expand the capabilities of its LearnVantage<\/a> business by providing clients with a comprehensive suite of customizable technology training solutions designed to meet their evolving talent needs and help their people build the skills they need to grow and succeed in today\u2019s AI economy. Ascendient Learning\u2019s expertise in delivering high-quality, hands-on training programs will complement Accenture\u2019s existing offerings, enabling the company to offer a more holistic range of learning and development services that supports growing demands for a wide array of industries and technologies.\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cOne of the biggest challenges our clients face is keeping pace with accelerating technology and maintaining an agile and skilled workforce. Ascendient Learning\u2019s deep expertise in IT and digital instructor-led training and certifications, combined with our global reach and industry experience, greatly enhances our ability to deliver transformative learning solutions to our clients at scale,\u201d said Kishore Durg, global lead of Accenture LearnVantage. \u201cThis acquisition supports our vision to be the leader in the enterprise learning space by providing organizations with the expertise, tools and resources they need to thrive in the digital age.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \nThe acquisition of Ascendient Learning will expand Accenture\u2019s capabilities in several key areas:\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cWe are excited to become part of a global leader in learning and development and to contribute to Accenture\u2019s mission of helping organizations transform their businesses through upskilling and reskilling their workforces,\u201d said Tim Toomey, Ascendient Learning CEO. \u201cTogether, we will continue to deliver exceptional training experiences and empower individuals and teams to achieve their full potential.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \nThe acquisition of Ascendient Learning is part of Accenture\u2019s ongoing investment in its learning and development capabilities. In March 2024, the company launched LearnVantage, part of a $1 billion investment to help clients reskill and upskill their workforces to reinvent their organizations and achieve greater business value.\n<\/p>\n \nWith the addition of Ascendient Learning, Accenture is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for IT and digital skills training and help organizations build a workforce that is ready for the future.\n<\/p>\n Forward-Looking Statements<\/b><\/p>\n \nExcept for the historical information and discussions contained herein, statements in this news release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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These risks include, without limitation, risks that: the transaction might not achieve the anticipated benefits for Accenture; Accenture\u2019s results of operations have been, and may in the future be, adversely affected by volatile, negative or uncertain economic and geopolitical conditions and the effects of these conditions on the company\u2019s clients\u2019 businesses and levels of business activity; Accenture\u2019s business depends on generating and maintaining client demand for the company\u2019s services and solutions including through the adaptation and expansion of its services and solutions in response to ongoing changes in technology and offerings, and a significant reduction in such demand or an inability to respond to the evolving technological environment could materially affect the company\u2019s results of operations; risks and uncertainties related to the development and use of AI could harm the company\u2019s business, damage its reputation or give rise to legal or regulatory action; if Accenture is unable to match people and their skills with client demand around the world and attract and retain professionals with strong leadership skills, the company\u2019s business, the utilization rate of the company\u2019s professionals and the company\u2019s results of operations may be materially adversely affected; Accenture faces legal, reputational and financial risks from any failure to protect client and\/or company data from security incidents or cyberattacks; the markets in which Accenture operates are highly competitive, and Accenture might not be able to compete effectively; Accenture\u2019s ability to attract and retain business and employees may depend on its reputation in the marketplace; if Accenture does not successfully manage and develop its relationships with key ecosystem partners or fails to anticipate and establish new alliances in new technologies, the company\u2019s results of operations could be adversely affected; Accenture\u2019s profitability could materially suffer due to pricing pressure, if the company is unable to remain competitive, if its cost-management strategies are unsuccessful or if it experiences delivery inefficiencies or fail to satisfy certain agreed-upon targets or specific service levels; changes in Accenture\u2019s level of taxes, as well as audits, investigations and tax proceedings, or changes in tax laws or in their interpretation or enforcement, could have a material adverse effect on the company\u2019s effective tax rate, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition; Accenture\u2019s results of operations could be materially adversely affected by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; Accenture\u2019s debt obligations could adversely affect its business and financial condition; changes to accounting standards or in the estimates and assumptions Accenture makes in connection with the preparation of its consolidated financial statements could adversely affect its financial results; as a result of Accenture\u2019s geographically diverse operations and strategy to continue to grow in key markets around the world, the company is more susceptible to certain risks; if Accenture is unable to manage the organizational challenges associated with its size, the company might be unable to achieve its business objectives; Accenture might not be successful at acquiring, investing in or integrating businesses, entering into joint ventures or divesting businesses; Accenture\u2019s business could be materially adversely affected if the company incurs legal liability; Accenture\u2019s work with government clients exposes the company to additional risks inherent in the government contracting environment; Accenture\u2019s global operations expose the company to numerous and sometimes conflicting legal and regulatory requirements; if Accenture is unable to protect or enforce its intellectual property rights or if Accenture\u2019s services or solutions infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others or the company loses its ability to utilize the intellectual property of others, its business could be adversely affected; Accenture may be subject to criticism and negative publicity related to its incorporation in Ireland; as well as the risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed under the \u201cRisk Factors\u201d heading in Accenture plc\u2019s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated in Item 1A, \u201cRisk Factors\u201d in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, and other documents filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements in this news release speak only as of the date they were made, and Accenture undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements made in this news release or to conform such statements to actual results or changes in Accenture\u2019s expectations.\n<\/p>\n About Accenture<\/b><\/p>\n \nAccenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world\u2019s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services\u2014creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 801,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world\u2019s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360\u00b0 value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360\u00b0 value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at accenture.com<\/a><\/p>\n \nCopyright \u00a9 2025 Accenture. All rights reserved. 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