by Mindtools
Mindtools Kineo is proud to announce its inclusion in Training Industry’s 2026 list of Top 20 Custom Content Development Companies. This prestigious industry recognition reflects Mindtools Kineo’s impact and innovation in delivering high-quality, tailored learning solutions for organizations worldwide.
The Top 20 list, published annually by Training Industry, highlights the most innovative and effective providers in the corporate learning and development market. It is designed to support learning leaders in identifying partners that demonstrate excellence across critical areas of the L&D marketplace.
Selection for the 2026 list was based on a rigorous set of criteria, including the scope and quality of custom content development services, market presence and innovation, strength of client relationships, and overall business performance and growth trajectory.
Jalen Banks, Market Research Analyst at Training Industry said:
‘The companies named to this year’s Top 20 Custom Content Development list exemplify innovation and excellence in delivering high-quality content and services, including instructional and graphic design, across diverse industries and subject areas.
‘Through their ability to develop content across multiple modalities and harness learning technologies like artificial intelligence to enhance tools and capabilities, these providers create engaging learning experiences that help organizations reach their strategic goals and business objectives.’
Mindtools Kineo is a global workplace capability company, delivering tailored end-to-end solutions that combine behavioural science with scalable technology. Its custom content offer specifically, spans multi-device adaptive learning, performance support and instructor-led training, designed to drive measurable behaviour change and business impact.
Working in close partnership with clients, Mindtools Kineo applies learner-centred design, data insights, and learning science to create highly relevant experiences – from focused digital assets to fully immersive, multi-modal programmes. Its AI Innovation Hub further enhances this approach, enabling new forms of skills practice and personalized support, grounded in real-world performance needs.
Ross Garner, Chief Learning Officer at Mindtools Kineo, said:
‘Being recognized in the Training Industry Top 20 reflects our focus on delivering learning that drives real behaviour change and measurable impact. By combining behavioural science, data insights, and emerging technologies, we help organizations build the skills and capabilities they need to perform today and adapt for the future.’
This recognition reinforces Mindtools Kineo’s position as a trusted partner for organizations seeking innovative, evidence-led learning solutions that deliver lasting value.
About Mindtools Kineo
Mindtools Kineo’s vision is to be the leading global partner for driving organizational capability that is underpinned by a skilled, high-performing workforce. We do this by combining behavioural science with scalable technology to equip organizations for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.
Mindtools Kineo was formed following the acquisition by Mindtools, a global management and leadership skills development provider, of Kineo, a global provider of workplace learning solutions, from City & Guilds in May 2025. The combined organization, moving forward under the name Mindtools Kineo, brings together the strengths and reputations of both companies.
