Global Competency-based Education Spending Market 2017-2021

This industry research report identifies Blackboard, D2L, Ellucian, and Instructure as the key vendors in the global competency-based education spending market. A comprehensive analysis of this market is also presented by product (hardware, systems, solutions, content, and others) and by geography (APAC, Europe, North America, and ROW).

Overview of the global competency-based education spending market

Research analysis on the global competency-based education spending market identifies that the rising workforce requirement in new industries will be one of the major factors that will have a positive impact on the market’s growth. The need for innovative career fields and new industries induces educational institutions such as universities and colleges to invest heavily in offering competency-based programs. Competency-based programs evaluate the progress of students in terms of precise skills and ensure the placement of graduates into any new field with rising labor demand.

Competency-based education spending market growth

These institutions are also making huge investments to offer courses in specializations such as diagnostic imaging, strategic communication, mechatronics, non-destructive testing engineering, and health education. Moreover, universities are also partnering with leading market players to set up a sound and robust competency-based education that uses solutions, systems, and hardware provided by key market vendors. According to the competency-based education spending market analysis, Technavio’s market research analysts predict that this market will grow at a CAGR of more than 18% by 2021.

Competency-based education spending market trends

The introduction of innovative education solutions is one of the key trends that will gain traction in the competency-based education spending market in the forthcoming years. Education technology companies are introducing new solutions to institutions for effective the implementation of competency-based education programs. A significant share of revenue is also invested in programs by companies for the development of software, solutions, and essential content for competency-based programs. For instance, Creatrix Campus, a cloud-based educational solution provides competency-based education assistance to various institutions. This enables educators to spot competencies and skills with programs or courses and their learning outcomes.

The costs of competency-based education: Competitive landscape and key vendors  

The market consists of numerous established players and small and medium-sized enterprises that offer an extensive range of solutions for educators, students, and corporates. Players in this competency-based education market are making huge investments to develop innovative solutions, which will help them sustain the competition and improve their market positions.

The leading vendors in the market

• Blackboard
• D2L
• Ellucian
• Instructure

Competency-based education spending by product 

• Hardware
• Systems
• Solutions
• Content

During 2016, the hardware segment accounted for the major shares of the competency-based education spending market. The increased implementation of the suitable infrastructure required to deploy the competency-based education model by a large number of universities and colleges will be the major factor contributing to the growth of this industry segment in the coming years and will increase the competency-based education spending market size.

Competency-based education spending based on geography

• APAC
• Europe
• North America
• ROW

This market study estimates that in terms of geographic regions, North America will be the major revenue contributor to the competency-based education spending market throughout the forecast period. The rise in the number of K-12 schools and higher education institutions that choose the competency-based education model over the traditional education delivery model will drive the growth of the market in this region.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global competency-based education spending market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global competency-based education spending market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global competency-based education spending market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global competency-based education spending market?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of APAC, Europe, North America, and ROW.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global competency-based education spending market?

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