Accenture Acquires Ascendient Learning
May 6, 2025
Accenture has acquired Ascendient Learning, a recently formed IT-training company (an amalgamation of Accelebrate, ExitCertified and Web Age Solutions) from Alpine Investors. The acquisition—bringing nearly 75 professionals into Accenture—expands Accenture’s LearnVantage capabilities in instructor-led training, vendor certifications and customized upskilling/reskilling solutions.
- Buyers
- Accenture
- Targets
- Ascendient Learning
- Sellers
- Alpine Investors, Axcel Learning
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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