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The Professional Learning Market, 2023-2026

Published Dec 04, 2025
Length 51 Pages
SKU # CURP20630607

Description

The Professional Learning Market, 2023-2026

US demand for PreK–12 professional learning is projected to increase 3.9% annually toreach $6.5 billion in 2030, driven by sustained state and district investments ininstructional improvement, compliance requirements, and expansion of curriculum-aligned and data-integrated professional learning solutions. Growth reflects steadyunderlying demand and structural shifts in delivery models rather than cyclical stimulus-driven spending.

This report analyzes the US PreK–12 professional learning market by funding source,provider type, delivery model, and long-term forecast scenario. Market demand ispresented in US dollars, including a 2022–2023 market baseline of $5.99 billion andprojections through  2035.

Sales by Funding Source Are Presented For:
  • Federal funding streams
  • State-level programs
  • District budgets and local allocations
  • Individual educator spending
Sales by Provider / Competitive Segment Are Presented For:
  • Curriculum-aligned content providers
  • Professional learning platforms
  • Technology-based and hybrid providers
  • Specialized and niche providers
Sales by Delivery and Solution Model Are Presented For:
  • Embedded professional learning integrated within instructional materials and
  • platforms
  • AI-enabled professional learning solutions
  • Credential-based professional learning and microcredential pathways
  • Analytics-enabled professional learning supporting implementation fidelity and
  • instructional improvement
Geographic ScopeDemand is presented for the United States .

Report Coverage

The report provides historical market context, demand estimates for 2022–2023, andforecasts through 2035, including scenario-based outlooks to 2035. It examines marketdrivers, state and district policy influences, funding conditions, provider strategies,delivery-model evolution, and changes in adoption patterns linked to curriculumintegration, analytics, and technology-enabled professional learning.

Methodology

Findings are based on Simba Information’s ongoing market surveillance, interviews withstate and district officials, financial disclosures from public providers, analysis of stateand federal education data, and review of instructional materials, professional learningproducts, and procurement trends.

Report Scope

This report analyzes the scope, size, and growth of the US PreK–12 professionallearning market, including key trends shaping funding sources, provider segments,delivery models, and long-term demand. Historical market data are provided for 2022and 2023, with forecasts through 2035, supplemented by scenario-based outlooks to2035. Data are presented in US dollars. The study also includes an analysis of majorindustry participants and competitive positioning across curriculum-aligned providers,professional learning platforms, technology-based entrants, and specialized serviceproviders.

Table of Contents

51 Pages
  • Methodology
  • Executive Summary
    • 2023-2024 Funding and Policy Environment
    • Market Drivers and Forecast Baseline
    • Structural Dynamics: From Training to Continuous Improvement
    • Key Market Findings
    • Market Outlook
    • Federal Segment
    • State Segment
    • District and Local Segment
    • Individual Educator Segment
    • Market Integration and Structural Shifts
    • Market Structure and Competitive Dynamics
    • Leading Providers
    • Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships (2023–2025)
    • Competitive Outlook (2025–2030)
    • Core Market Drivers
    • Emerging Trends Shaping 2025–2030
    • Strategic Implications for Vendors and Stakeholders
    • Quantitative Outlook
    • Conclusion
    • Growth by Market Segment
    • Conclusion
    • Market Evolution and Long-Term Scenarios
    • Optimistic Scenario: AI Acceleration and Policy Alignment
    • Constrained Scenario: Fiscal Retrenchment and Policy Fragmentation
    • Workforce Transformation and Retention Dynamics
    • Technology Normalization and Ecosystem Convergence
    • Strategic Implications for Vendors and Policymakers
    • Long-Term Strategic Outlook
  • Definitions and Key Terminology

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