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Professional Development Market Size In US is set to grow by USD 4.81 billion from 2024-2028, Technological innovations that complement professional development courses boost the market, Technavio

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NEW YORK, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The professional development market size in US is estimated to grow by USD 4.81 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.36% during the forecast period. Technological innovations that complement professional development courses is driving market growth, with a trend towards increasing adoption of mobile learning. However, increasing popularity of open educational resources poses a challenge. Key market players include Acacia University, Adobe Inc., Cast Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., D2L Inc., Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd., Discovery Education Inc., Harvard University, Hone Group Inc., Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co., John Wiley and Sons Inc., Kagan Publishing and Professional Development, Learning Tree International Inc., McGraw Hill LLC, Microsoft Corp., Penn Graduate School of Education, Project Management Institute Inc., Purdue University, Scholastic Corp., Skillsoft Corp., and UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

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Professional Development Market Scope In US

Report Coverage

Details

Base year

2023

Historic period

2018 – 2022

Forecast period

2024-2028

Growth momentum & CAGR

Accelerate at a CAGR of 6.36%

Market growth 2024-2028

USD 4819.7 million

Market structure

Fragmented

YoY growth 2022-2023 (%)

5.31

Regional analysis

US

Performing market contribution

North America at 100%

Key countries

US

Key companies profiled

Acacia University, Adobe Inc., Cast Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., D2L Inc., Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd., Discovery Education Inc., Harvard University, Hone Group Inc., Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co., John Wiley and Sons Inc., Kagan Publishing and Professional Development, Learning Tree International Inc., McGraw Hill LLC, Microsoft Corp., Penn Graduate School of Education, Project Management Institute Inc., Purdue University, Scholastic Corp., Skillsoft Corp., and UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

Market Driver

Professional development is a crucial aspect for educators to upskill and reskill, enhancing their competence. With the widespread use of smartphones and the Internet, mobile learning is an essential addition for professional development providers in the US market. Mobile learning enables educators to access learning materials anytime, anywhere, overcoming time constraints. It also fosters collaboration through resource sharing and communication. The trend of using mobiles for certification and licensure exam preparation is growing, offering vendors a competitive edge and expanding consumer base. Mobile learning can be implemented as a blended option or a replacement for traditional learning methods. Additionally, the increasing adoption of teleconferencing and distance learning by teachers for skill enhancement further propels mobile learning in professional development. This trend is anticipated to significantly impact the US professional development market during the forecast period. 

The Professional Development market in the US is a significant segment of the Training Industry and Education Market, focusing on helping students and educators enhance their skills and advance their careers. Major companies like Cast Inc., D2L Corp., Pearson Plc, McGraw Hill LLC, and others dominate this market. Market size varies by region and topics, with mobile learning and certification programs popular choices. The customer landscape includes K-12 educators, professionals seeking career advancement, and businesses investing in employee training. Research indicates continuous growth in this market, driven by the need for innovation in leadership, management, and coaching. Competition is fierce, with companies offering workshops, seminars, online resources, and certifications to meet diverse customer needs. Market sizing reports provide insights into the size and trends of this dynamic market. 

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Market Challenges

The professional development market in the US may experience a challenge due to the increasing availability of free or low-cost open educational resources. These resources, which include full open access (gold OA), delayed open access (gold OA), and open access via self-archiving (green OA), are freely accessible online and can reduce the demand for professional development courses. Additionally, massive open online courses (MOOCs) offer free IT courses, executive education, and employee development, provided by renowned institutions worldwide. While these courses offer flexibility and affordability, they do not always provide certification. Consequently, the availability of free online resources negatively impacts professional development vendors, potentially hindering market growth during the forecast period.The US professional development market, also known as the American training industry, is a significant area of growth in the U.S. Industry landscape. This market encompasses professional education, career training, and industry training. The market’s growth is driven by the increasing demand for professional skills development in various industries and American states. The market offers a wide range of products, including courses and content, to meet the learning needs of professionals. However, challenges persist, such as the adoption of new innovations and information delivery methods, and the impact of economic conditions on industry training budgets. Despite these challenges, the professional training market in North America continues to evolve, offering opportunities for both providers and learners.

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Segment Overview 

This professional development market in US report extensively covers market segmentation by  

End-user 1.1 K-121.2 Higher education1.3 Pre K-12Type 2.1 Online2.2 OfflineGeography 3.1 North America

1.1 K-12-  The K-12 segment of the professional development market in the US is experiencing steady growth due to the evolving educational landscape. Traditional K-12 education has historically focused on individual learning and memorization, but there is a shift towards student engagement, collaboration, and multimedia instruction. To effectively implement these new teaching methods, K-12 teachers require digital skills and knowledge of research-backed techniques. Due to time constraints, many teachers opt for online professional development courses for flexibility and customization. However, the complexity of new course content, teaching methods, and education laws can be challenging for educators, leading to high dropout rates. In 2022, the National Education Association reported a 55% dropout rate for educators. To mitigate this issue, districts are reimbursing teachers for professional development expenses. In STEM education, teachers seek deeper subject knowledge and awareness of new trends and technologies through professional development. Discovery Education Inc. Is an example of a platform providing interactive content, games, and career tools for K-12 educators. Additionally, ELL professional development courses help immigrant students learn English. The emergence of innovative K-12 online tutoring options is expected to fuel market growth during the forecast period.

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The global Healthcare Education Solutions Market is projected to grow significantly, driven by advancements in medical technology and the increasing demand for skilled healthcare professionals. Meanwhile, the global Corporate Leadership Training Market is experiencing robust growth due to the rising need for effective leadership in a rapidly changing business environment. Both markets are expected to see continued investment and innovation, with key players focusing on integrating advanced technologies and personalized learning approaches to enhance training efficacy and outcomes.

Research Analysis

The professional development market in the US is a dynamic landscape driven by the need for continuous learning and skills acquisition in today’s rapidly evolving business environment. This segment encompasses a wide range of products and services designed to facilitate information dissemination, growth, and adoption of new ideas and technologies. From online courses and e-learning platforms to research reports and conferences, the market offers a wealth of content tailored to meet the diverse learning needs of students, educators, and businesses. Innovations such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and gamification are transforming the way we learn and train, making professional development more accessible, engaging, and effective than ever before. The internet has played a pivotal role in expanding the reach and impact of professional development, making it an indispensable tool for individuals and organizations seeking to stay competitive in their respective industries.

Market Research Overview

The Professional Development market in the US is a dynamic and growing landscape, driven by the need for continuous learning and skills advancement in various industries and educational sectors. This market encompasses a wide range of products and services, including courses, workshops, seminars, certifications, coaching, and online resources. The market is segmented by regions, topics, and end-users, with significant growth observed in areas like mobile learning, leadership, management, innovation, and K-12 education. The US Professional Development market is a large and diverse industry, with a customer landscape that includes educators, students, and professionals seeking career advancement and networking opportunities. Market sizing and research indicate continued growth in this segment, with key topics and innovations shaping the market’s direction. The competition is fierce, with companies offering a variety of solutions to meet the diverse needs of their customers. The US Professional Development market is an essential component of the Training Industry, Education Market, and Career Development sectors, with a significant impact on the American workforce and economy.

Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation

End-userK-12Higher EducationPre K-12TypeOnlineOfflineGeographyNorth America

7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10 Company Landscape
11 Company Analysis
12 Appendix

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ToolDance Unveils X1 Smart Desktop CNC Mill at IFA 2026

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BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ToolDance, a technology company focused on intelligent desktop CNC solutions, officially unveiled its flagship product ToolDance X1 Smart Desktop CNC Mill at IFA 2026 in Berlin, Germany.

On the first day of the exhibition, ToolDance attracted significant attention from professional users, makers, and industry audiences with live demonstrations showcasing the complete workflow from preparation to finished parts. Learn more about the X1 Smart Desktop CNC Mill.

“What has been especially encouraging at IFA is seeing people watch the X1 turn raw material into a finished part and immediately start thinking about how they could use it in their own work,” said Will Wang, Founder and CEO of ToolDance. “Our goal is to bring professional CNC capabilities to makers, engineers, and small businesses in a more accessible desktop format, while retaining the performance required for real manufacturing tasks.”

ToolDance’s participation in IFA 2026 reflects the company’s commitment to making industrial-grade manufacturing capabilities more accessible in personal workspaces.

The X1 features a 1,500W permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) spindle that maintains strong torque at lower spindle speeds for demanding roughing operations and reaches speeds of up to 24,000rpm for precise finishing. It delivers positioning repeatability of ±0.01mm.

Its three-axis work envelope measures 400 × 265 × 180mm, providing room for functional parts such as fixtures, molds, machine plates, and housings, as well as multi-part production in a single setup. Support for tool shanks up to 10mm expands the range of cutters available for heavier material removal and larger tools.

The X1 supports both dry machining and flood-coolant machining across a range of metals, wood, and engineering plastics. Continuous coolant flow helps control heat, clear chips, and support stable cutting in demanding metal applications. Its cast aluminum-alloy frame is reinforced along critical load paths to increase rigidity and reduce vibration, supporting stable machining, consistent accuracy, and clean surface finishes.

On the software side, ToolDance Studio, developed in-house by ToolDance, is designed to lower the barrier to CNC machining through a streamlined three-step workflow from model to finished part.

Its Design for Manufacturability (DFM) analysis checks geometry, tool access, stock, and machining constraints to help users identify potential issues before cutting begins. The Workholding Guidance System recommends workholding setups for each operation based on part geometry and machining parameters, with step-by-step visual guidance. Its image-to-model feature can also generate editable geometry from photographs or reference images.

A nine-tool automatic tool changer (ATC) automates tool changes across operations ranging from roughing and drilling to finishing, chamfering, threading, and engraving, reducing the need for manual tool changes during multi-operation jobs.

The X1 is also designed as an expandable platform. With the optional simultaneous four or five-axis module, it can machine complex parts, curved surfaces, and fine details in a single setup, reducing re-clamping while maintaining alignment and accuracy.

The ToolDance X1 will remain on display at Hall 17, Booth H17-205 at Messe Berlin from Sept. 4–8, 2026, with live machining demonstrations taking place throughout the event. The product is scheduled to launch on Kickstarter in October 2026.

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About ToolDance

ToolDance is a technology company focused on  smart desktop CNC solutions. With the vision of “Your Personal Factory,” ToolDance integrates hardware, software, and automation to make industrial-grade manufacturing capabilities more accessible, helping makers, engineers, professionals, and small businesses turn ideas into physical products more efficiently.

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Amwell Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 United States Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition for Technology-Enabled Care Platforms

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Amwell® is transforming virtual care delivery through its unified Amwell Platform, combining interoperability, clinical integration, and intelligent orchestration to improve access, efficiency, and outcomes.

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As healthcare organizations move beyond fragmented telehealth solutions toward connected virtual care models, Amwell is helping redefine how digital care is delivered at scale. Frost & Sullivan is pleased to recognize Amwell with the 2026 United States Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition in the Technology-Enabled Care Platforms industry for its ability to address healthcare fragmentation through a unified platform that connects patients, health plan members, clinicians, and partner ecosystems across the care continuum.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. Amwell excelled in both, demonstrating its ability to align strategic initiatives with evolving healthcare needs while executing with flexibility, scalability, and measurable customer impact. “The combination of reliability, flexibility, and clinically integrated workflows positions the Amwell Platform as a strategic enabler for organizations seeking to reduce fragmentation, improve member engagement with covered programs, expand access to care, and create more connected healthcare experiences,” said Sagar Mukhekar, Industry Analyst, Frost & Sullivan.

Guided by a strategy centered on connected care, interoperability, and continuous, digital innovation, Amwell has positioned the Amwell Platform as an operating layer for next-generation healthcare delivery. Rather than relying on disconnected point solutions, the platform integrates technology, services, and clinical intelligence to orchestrate personalized care experiences across virtual primary care, urgent care, behavioral health, chronic condition management, and specialized digital programs.

Backed by 20 years of technology-enabled care innovation, more than 90 million covered lives, and over 38.7 million virtual visits, Amwell continues to help health plans and healthcare organizations modernize digital care delivery at scale.

“As healthcare becomes more digital, it risks becoming more fragmented. Health plans need more than point solutions. They need enterprise infrastructure, clinical integration, and an open platform that brings partners and programs together. Our vision at Amwell is that technology creates value when it improves access, engagement, quality, and efficiency, and produces measurable clinical and business outcomes. We’re honored by this recognition from Frost & Sullivan,” said Dan Zamansky, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Amwell.

Amwell’s enterprise scale includes supporting the digital transformation of the Defense Health Agency’s Military Health System, serving approximately 9.6 million beneficiaries. The company’s commitment to measurable outcomes is also reflected in a landmark National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)-funded study, published in Nature Human Behaviour and among the largest studies of its kind. The study found that students offered SilverCloud® by Amwell® engaged in mental healthcare at more than double the rate of traditional care, experienced lower rates of mental health disorders, and generated an estimated $1.18 million in avoided costs for the study population.

The company further differentiates its platform through intelligent orchestration and navigation, helping guide members to appropriate programs while giving clinicians visibility across care plans. Amwell also evaluates integrated third-party programs for clinical effectiveness, scalability, and enterprise readiness.

Frost & Sullivan commends Amwell for setting a high standard in competitive strategy, execution, and technological innovation. The company’s unified approach to digital care is helping reduce fragmentation, improve access, strengthen operational efficiency, and support more equitable and sustainable healthcare delivery.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition to a company that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in market share, customer satisfaction, and competitive positioning. The recognition identifies forward-thinking organizations that are reshaping their industries through innovation and growth excellence.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Recognition

Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Recognitions honor companies across regional and global markets that exhibit exceptional achievement and consistent excellence in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer experience, and strategic product development. Each recognition is the result of a rigorous analytical process in which Frost & Sullivan industry experts benchmark performance through comprehensive interviews, deep-dive analysis, and extensive secondary research. The goal is to identify true best-in-class organizations that are driving transformative growth and setting new industry standards.
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MiniTool Released MovieMaker 8.9 with Advanced Keyframe Animation

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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MiniTool Software Limited has released MiniTool MovieMaker 8.9, a significant update to its video editing software. The latest version focuses on empowering creators with advanced keyframe animation controls, a more streamlined installation experience, and an optimized export button for a smoother experience.

Precise Control with Keyframe Animation

The hallmark of MiniTool MovieMaker 8.9 is the introduction of keyframe animation for video, images, and elements. Users can now set keyframes for position, scale, and rotation at different points. As a result, they can easily generate smooth, cinematic motion effects.

The position parameter supports accurate X- and Y-axis adjustments, allowing flexible horizontal and vertical movement of clips to achieve natural screen scrolling and displacement effects. The scale feature allows for seamless zoom-in and zoom-out transitions, enabling users to zoom in on a clip and highlight key visual elements. Coupled with rotation control, which supports precise angle adjustments, the three tools work together to deliver smooth, dynamic visual effects.

Designed with simplicity and accessibility in mind, this update brings intuitive keyframe animation tools without complex settings. It balances powerful editing capabilities and ease of use, allowing users to easily bring static photos to life and create custom movements for high-quality visual content.

Installation Package Optimization for Faster Setup

MiniTool MovieMaker 8.9 places a strong emphasis on the installation package. In this latest release, the development team has reduced the overall installation package size, enabling a faster, more streamlined download and setup experience. This enhancement not only saves disk space but also improves application launch speeds. As a result, creators can quickly run the software and start working on their projects with minimal delay.

Enhanced Export UI for a Seamless Final Step

The final export stage is crucial to the editing workflow. This time, MiniTool MovieMaker 8.9 brings a new export button with a redesigned interface. This update optimizes the export button and provides intuitive guidance. Therefore, users can quickly locate the button for exporting their projects, whether they are absolute beginners or experienced editors.

About MiniTool MovieMaker

MiniTool MovieMaker is an easy-to-use video editing program designed for beginners, featuring a clean interface and a variety of effects, text templates, stickers, filters, and transitions for quick video creation.

The software offers a flexible multi-track timeline where users can layer and independently manage video tracks and audio tracks to create complex compositions, such as picture-in-picture (PiP) effects and video collages. Users can also place visual elements on different layers and lock tracks to prevent accidental edits.

More importantly, this editing tool can export videos in 1080P or 4K for free and without watermarks, ensuring high-quality, professional-looking results.

About MiniTool® Software Ltd.

MiniTool® Software Ltd. is a software development company specializing in providing software services across multiple fields, including video editing, screen recording, video conversion and compression, video enhancement, as well as disk partition management.

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