Simplilearn and Carahsoft Team Up on AI Training for U.S. Agencies
Simplilearn, a leading global digital upskilling platform and Blackstone portfolio company, has announced a strategic partnership with Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as Simplilearn's Public Sector distributor — making applied learning programs in Generative AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data science available to the entire U.S. Public Sector through established contract vehicles including NASPO ValuePoint and OMNIA Partners.
This marks Simplilearn's first entry into the Government contracting ecosystem, a significant strategic move as federal, state, and local agencies race to modernize their workforces amid rapidly evolving AI, cloud, and cybersecurity demands. The partnership is designed to compress what has historically been a multi-year workforce transformation effort into a matter of weeks.
"Closing the technical skills gap is no longer just an HR goal; it's a matter of national security and operational efficiency."
— Krishna Kumar, Founder & CEO, SimplilearnStreamlining Government Procurement
One of the partnership's most significant benefits lies in procurement simplification. Historically, Government agencies have faced extensive red tape when acquiring technical training, often stretching modernization timelines across multiple fiscal years. Through Carahsoft's pre-vetted reseller ecosystem and existing contract vehicles — NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement #AR2472 and OMNIA Partners Contract #R240303 — agencies can now access Simplilearn's catalog with far greater speed and flexibility.
Simplilearn's programs are aligned with Federal workforce frameworks including the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework and recent Federal AI executive orders. Learning paths are mapped to GS (General Schedule) job series and Government-specific technical requirements, ensuring that training isn't just accessible — it's directly relevant to mission-critical roles.
"Together, we are helping agencies close critical skills gaps with practical, role-based training aligned to mission needs."
— Tiffany Goddard, Program Executive for HR & Training Technology Solutions, CarahsoftBoot Camp-Style Learning at Government Scale
Unlike passive video libraries, Simplilearn delivers live, boot camp-style training with hands-on labs that simulate real-world Government IT environments. Its catalog includes more than 800 on-demand courses and live instructor-led boot camps spanning AI engineering, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, data science, and digital marketing. The platform currently offers 1,500+ live classes each month across 150+ countries, having impacted over 8 million learners worldwide.
Flexible delivery options — including self-paced courses, live virtual boot camps, and in-person training for secure facilities — accommodate a wide range of skill levels, clearance requirements, and operational demands. This approach supports agencies in building continuous learning programs and sustainable talent pipelines regardless of workforce distribution, making high-quality education both accessible and measurable in terms of mission impact.
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, Simplilearn's programs are developed in collaboration with world-renowned universities, top corporations, and leading industry bodies — covering everything from early-career professionals to senior executives and large enterprises. Carahsoft, based in Reston, Virginia, serves as the Master Government Aggregator® for its vendor partners, supporting Public Sector organizations across Federal, State and Local Government agencies as well as Education and Healthcare markets.
Strategic First. The Simplilearn–Carahsoft partnership marks Simplilearn's debut in the U.S. Government contracting ecosystem, giving the entire Public Sector access to applied AI, cybersecurity, and cloud training for the first time.
Procurement Made Simple. Carahsoft's established contract vehicles (NASPO ValuePoint and OMNIA Partners) dramatically reduce procurement friction, compressing workforce modernization timelines from years to weeks.
Mission-Aligned Training. Simplilearn's programs are mapped to Federal workforce frameworks including the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework and GS job series, ensuring training directly addresses agency needs.
Live, Hands-On Learning. Simplilearn's boot camp-style delivery — featuring live virtual classrooms, hands-on labs, and in-person options for secure facilities — goes beyond passive video, building job-ready, certifiable skills.
National Security Imperative. Leadership from both companies frames the skills gap as a matter of national security — not just an HR metric — underscoring the urgency of AI and cybersecurity workforce readiness across all government levels.