Overview

NetExam is the only pure Global Training and Certification Solution designed to address the specific needs of your channel partners and customers. NetExam has been trusted by companies like AMD, Honeywell, Oracle, DELL, and AT&T to manage their training and certification programs for their global partners and customers. For more than two decades, companies that rely on channel revenue have selected NetExam to help manage their global channel training initiatives.

NetExam
Company Details

NetExam

Website

Year Founded: 2000

Number of Employees:

Under 50

Target Market

System Type: Community and LMS

Top Use Case:

Customers
Extended Enterprise

Top Industries:

Business Products
Business Services
Manufacturing
Software

Critical Differentiation

Purpose built for complex partner, channel, dealer and franchise education programs with strong support for multi audience management, organizational hierarchies and external learning operations

Combines LMS, certification management, eCommerce, partner enablement and extended enterprise functionality within a single integrated platform designed for revenue generating learning environments

Highly configurable architecture with deep support for B2B training relationships, delegated administration and branded portals across global customer and partner ecosystems

Functional Capabilities

Artificial Intelligence:

Content Recommendations
Semantic Search
Chat Assistant / Agent
Course Authoring
Assessment Generation
Content Tagging
Translation / Localization
Private LLM

Commerce:

Native eCommerce
Subscriptions
Coupons / Promotions
Bulk purchases
Taxation

Continuing Education:

Certificate Issuance
Recertification Tracking
CE Credit Tracking
Multiple Credit Types
Regional CE Variations

Instructor Led Training:

Create ILT Events
Multi-Session Class Management
Instructor Assignment
Waitlist Management
Attendance Tracking
Virtual Session Integration
Blended Programs

Learner Experience:

Learning Path
Certifications Programs
Social Features
Gamification Features
Mobile App

Reporting:

Custom Report Builder
Scheduled Reports
Role-Based Reporting
Real-Time Dashboards
Audit Logs

Services and Support

Implementation Model:

Full-Service

Ongoing Services:

Strategic Consulting

Administrative Support:

Business Hours
24/7 Support

Learner Support:

None

Technical Capabilities

API Support:

REST

Deployment Options:

Multi-Tenant SaaS
Dedicated /Isolated Instance

Prebuilt AMS Integration:

Fonteva

Prebuilt CRM Integration:

Microsoft Dynamics 365
Salesforce

Prebuilt VILT Integration:

Microsoft Teams
Zoom
Google Meet

Prebuilt Content Integrations:

LinkedIn Learning
OpenSesame
Skillsoft

Prebuilt HR Integration:

Oracle

Content Standards:

SCORM 1.2
SCORM 2004
xAPI
LTI
QTI
AICC

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Review

NetExam has perfected the science of channel, partner and customer training. This platform shines in many areas, including CRM/PRM integration, partner management, partner levels, gamification, contests, OJT assignments, mobile apps, ILT training management and social learning – just to name a few.

- John Leh, CEO and Lead Analyst, Talented Learning

NetExam LMS at a Glance

Platform Type: Extended enterprise LMS and partner enablement platform

Primary Use Cases: Partner education, customer training, dealer enablement, franchise training and certification management

Target Market: Midsize and enterprise organizations with complex external learning and B2B training environments

Typical Client Size: 500 to 10,000+ learners

Deployment: Multi-tenant SaaS

Geographic Focus: North America, Europe and global partner ecosystems

Vendor Overview

NetExam is an extended enterprise learning platform purpose built for organizations delivering training and certification programs to external audiences including partners, dealers, franchises, customers and distributed business networks. The platform combines LMS functionality, certification management, eCommerce and organizational hierarchy support within a centralized learning environment.

NetExam is particularly well known for supporting complex B2B learning relationships where organizations need to manage multiple external audiences, branded portals, delegated administration and structured certification programs across partner ecosystems.

The platform is commonly used by organizations seeking to drive partner performance, standardize training operations and support revenue generating education programs through scalable external learning infrastructure.

Ideal Use Cases

Partner and channel enablement programs
Dealer and franchise training operations
Customer education and certification programs
B2B compliance and product training
Organizations requiring branded portals and delegated administration across external audiences

Key Differentiators

Purpose built for extended enterprise and partner learning environments
Strong support for organizational hierarchies, delegated administration and multi audience management
Integrated certification, eCommerce and partner enablement capabilities
Flexible branded portal architecture for distributed business ecosystems
Deep configurability for complex B2B training and certification workflows

Strengths

From an analyst perspective NetExam stands out for its deep focus on partner, dealer and external learning operations. The platform was designed specifically for organizations managing complex B2B training ecosystems rather than adapting a traditional employee LMS for external audiences.

Strong fit for partner, dealer and franchise education programs
Robust certification and compliance management capabilities
Flexible support for external audience segmentation and branded portals
Integrated eCommerce and monetized learning support
Good operational flexibility for complex B2B learning environments

Potential Limitations

The platform is more specialized toward extended enterprise learning than traditional internal employee development use cases
Organizations seeking highly modern social learning or consumer style learner experiences may prefer more engagement focused platforms
Some advanced configurations and workflows may require administrative expertise and implementation planning
Smaller organizations with basic training needs may find the platform more robust than necessary

Typical Customers

NetExam LMS typically serves midsize and enterprise organizations managing partner, dealer, customer and franchise training ecosystems. The platform is commonly used within technology, manufacturing, telecommunications, healthcare and professional services industries where external enablement and certification programs directly support business performance.

Organizations seeking to align learning with channel growth, product adoption and partner performance often evaluate NetExam as part of broader customer and partner education strategies.

Talented Learning Analyst Perspective

NetExam has long been one of the more focused and capable platforms in the extended enterprise learning market. Its strengths lie in supporting the operational realities of partner, dealer and customer education programs where organizational complexity, certification management and external audience governance matter significantly.

Organizations looking for a platform specifically designed for partner enablement, customer certification and distributed business training ecosystems may find NetExam particularly compelling. Its combination of extended enterprise functionality, operational flexibility and monetized learning support makes it a strong option for organizations treating education as a strategic business driver rather than simply an internal HR function.

Insights

Talented Learning partners with learning technology vendors to develop thought leadership including blogs, research reports, podcasts, webinars and case studies designed to inform learning system buyers, practitioners and the broader industry.

Below is content created by Talented Learning and
NetExam
:

Meet Brett Strauss, Founder and CEO of NetExam:

Check out the learning technology thought leadership content developed by Talented Learning and NetExam:

Podcast 107: How Can AI Enable Partners Outside the LMS?

AI empowers partners beyond traditional LMS boundaries by embedding tools into daily workflows for channel and customer enablement, boosting revenue—certified partners generate 6x more—as discussed by host John Leh, Founder and CEO of Talented Learning, with guest Brett Strauss, President at Pifini.ai and former NetExam Founder. Features like AI avatars, real-time sales copilots, objection-handling LLMs, personalized coaching, and community knowledge sharing drive faster skills, reduced forgetfulness, and measurable performance gains in extended B2B channels.

How to Measure and Improve Partner Training ROI

Channel partners are vital for expanding market reach and driving sales, but their success hinges on effective training. Today, NetExam Co-Founder and CTO Himansu Karunadasa offers strategies to measure partner training ROI, ensuring your education efforts deliver tangible results.

Podcast 91: AI in Channel Partner Training

These days, it’s impossible to ignore AI’s growing influence in enterprise learning systems, particularly in channel partner training. I’m thrilled to welcome back Brett Strauss, Founder of NetExam, to the Talented Learning Show to explore how AI is driving innovation in this space. With his pioneering focus on extended enterprise learning, Brett’s insights into the latest platform updates and future trends are not to be missed.

The Future of Customer Education: Customer Ed Nugget 16

The future of customer education is becoming harder to predict due to factors like technological innovation and the rise of AI. As demand increases, new LMS categories have emerged, and customer education now relies on a blend of disciplines, including marketing and customer experience. In this episode of the Customer Ed Nuggets podcast, I’m joined by Brett Strauss, Founder of NetExam, to explore the key changes shaping the future of customer education over the next few years.

2024 Learning Systems Predictions

Four years ago, the pandemic triggered some of the most prolific years in learning systems history. Then in 2023, everything changed. Is the LMS industry poised for another growth surge, or will this be another challenging year? For an independent analyst’s perspective, join me as I look into my crystal ball at key trends that are shaping the year ahead…

Top Gen AI LMS Features: Customer Ed Nugget 9

The buzz surrounding artificial intelligence is so thunderous it’s impossible to ignore anymore. Which gen AI LMS features should be on your radar? What can dramatically reduce your content creation costs and timeframes? Find out in this 9th episode of the Customer Ed Nuggets podcast with Himansu Karunadasa, CTO and Co-Founder of NetExam.

Top Three ROI Metrics in Customer Education

This podcast provides ongoing, short format customer education LMS advice, best practices, and perspective given from the world's foremost customer education experts. These educational nuggets are designed to provide actionable value to customer education buyers, sellers and practitioners. In this episode, learn the top three ROI metrics in customer education in John Leh's conversation with Brett Strauss, founder and CEO of NetExam.

Want to Educate Dealer Franchises Online?

Every industry is constantly changing. And if you’re a manufacturer with a network of dealer franchises, it’s a reality you can’t afford to ignore. To remain competitive, dealer teams must keep pace with the latest products, technologies and service methods. One way your brand can help dealers accomplish this is through digital learning programs. So, as a manufacturer, how can you help dealer franchises make the most of online education?

3 Most Popular Customer LMS Integration Types

This podcast provides ongoing, short format customer education LMS advice, best practices, and perspective given from the world's foremost customer education experts. These educational nuggets are designed to provide actionable value to customer education buyers, sellers and practitioners. In this episode, learn the three most popular customer LMS integration types in John Leh's conversation with Brett Strauss, founder and CEO of NetExam.

CEO Circle: What Drives Learning Tech Innovation?

Ever wonder why some software companies constantly seem ahead of the curve in introducing game-changing functionality? Fortunately, John talks regularly with learning tech founders and CEOs, so answers are never far away. In fact, many of these pioneers have joined him for interviews on The Talented Learning Show Podcast. And here’s what those conversations reveal…

Podcast 58: Inside Channel Training Systems

More than 20 years ago most companies were focused on HR-oriented employee training. But Brett Strauss saw the market potential for learning systems in a very different light. At that crucial time in his company’s history, he decided to go all-in with channel training, leaving employee learning behind. When you want to educate your company's channel partners, what should you look for in a learning system? Find out from an industry pioneer...

Channel Learning: 6 Innovation Trends

Training for external channel partners is no longer a new idea. Learn about six areas of learning technology innovation uniquely used in channel and partner training to drive channel sales and performance. Join John Leh, CEO and Lead Analyst of Talented Learning, and Brett Strauss, President of Media Defined, as they discuss real-world channel learning challenges, success stories and best practices in partner learning technology.

Case Studies

Take a look at this selection of case studies from
NetExam
.

LP Building Solutions + NetExam

LP Building Solutions (formerly Louisiana-Pacific) manufactures engineered wood products for residential and commercial construction. Facing an inability to scale expert-led, in-person installer training across its North American partner network, LP launched LP SkillBuilder on NetExam LMS+ — delivering on-demand certification to over 6,000 users while reducing costs and driving a 105% increase in stock price since launch.

AMD + NetExam

After acquiring Xilinx in 2022, AMD transformed its training approach by implementing NetExam LMS+, creating a streamlined, user-friendly platform that not only doubled training engagement but also achieved significant cost savings and efficiency gains for its global partners.

AVIXA + NetExam

NetExam LMS+ equipped AVIXA with the tools to efficiently manage its certification programs and handle surging traffic, crucial for AVIXA’s success and growth. AVIXA required an LMS that could support a large member base, advanced e-commerce, and precise tracking for its certification program. NetExam LMS+ stood out by meeting these requirements.

Trellix + NetExam

If you're enthusiastic about customer education and aiming to enhance satisfaction rates, delve into Trellix's success story in customer training! Explore how Trellix (formerly McAfee) revamped its approach for over 40,000 global customers using NetExam LMS.

AT&T + NetExam

The AT&T Partner Exchange is a first-of-its-kind reseller program. AT&T Partners need to get certified in AT&T products before being allowed to sell them. With NetExam, they are able to track what the users have completed and keep track of the requirements and can qualify for higher levels of training with increased margin opportunities.

Royal Canin + NetExam

Royal Canin is a French manufacturer and global supplier of cat and dog food, working to make nutrition cats' and dogs' first medicine. Learn how Royal Canin trains everyone that comes in contact with their product, from veterinarians to store employees, with NetExam.

Sabre + NetExam

Sabre Corporation is a travel technology company and is the largest global distribution systems provider for air bookings in North America. Learn how Sabre uses NetExam train their travel agent customers.