Course Authoring Software Global Market Report 2025

Description

Course authoring software represents a digital solution empowering educators and organizations to craft, tailor, and distribute online courses and educational materials. These platforms grant users the capability to construct engaging and interactive learning modules without necessitating specialized programming skills.

The primary categories of course authoring software encompass on-premises and cloud-based solutions. On-premises course authoring software is installed and managed within the organization's premises, providing complete control and customization options. However, it necessitates maintenance and infrastructure investment. These platforms offer diverse pricing models, including subscription-based and one-time licenses, catering to various end-users such as educational institutions and enterprises.

The course authoring software market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides course authoring software market statistics, including the course authoring software industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with course authoring software market share, detailed course authoring software market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the course authoring software industry. This course authoring software market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.

The course authoring software market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.36 billion in 2024 to $1.64 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise of e-learning platforms, increased focus on accessibility standards, expansion of online education programs, growth in the demand for customizable authoring solutions, demand for remote training solutions.

The course authoring software market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.45 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing emphasis on continuous learning and upskilling, demand for authoring tools, continued expansion of microlearning initiatives, increasing adoption of adaptive learning systems, increasing integration of artificial intelligence. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of artificial intelligence, augmented reality, adoption of blockchain, interactive elements, adaptive learning technologies, voice recognition and dictation.

The increasing demand for e-learning is expected to drive growth in the course authoring software market. E-learning refers to the delivery of education and training through digital technology, typically online. This demand is rising due to the accessibility, flexibility, and continuous technological advancements associated with digital learning. Course authoring software enables educators and trainers to create content that learners can access remotely, enhancing both accessibility and flexibility, which in turn boosts engagement and learning outcomes. For example, according to a report published by Coursera in September 2023, interest in generative AI content on the platform surged, with search activity quadrupling compared to 2022. Thus, the growing popularity of e-learning is fueling the expansion of the course authoring software market.

Leading companies in the course authoring software sector are dedicated to developing advanced tools to maintain a competitive edge. One such example is the Coursera Course Builder, an AI-powered application designed to automate the development of course content based on prompts from human authors. Launched by Coursera Inc. in March 2024, the Coursera Course Builder streamlines the creation of custom private courses at scale. The tool's AI integration enables the creation of assessments with editable AI-generated questions, ensuring effective learner evaluation and personalized learning experiences.

In July 2024, D2L Corporation, a software company based in Canada, acquired H5P Group for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to enhance D2L's course creation capabilities by incorporating H5P's interactive content tools, allowing for the delivery of more engaging and dynamic learning experiences worldwide. H5P Group AS, a Norway-based software company, is known for its expertise in interactive content creation software.

Major companies operating in the course authoring software market are Adobe Inc., Instructure Inc., Seismic, Articulate Global Inc., TechSmith Corporation, Brainshark Inc., Litmos US, L.P, Easygenerator B.V., iSpring Solutions Inc., LearnWorlds Ltd., Alchemy Insights Inc., ELB Learning, Lessonly Inc., dominKnow Inc., Teachable Inc., ISEAZY, Gomo Learning, Udutu Course Authoring, Elucidat Ltd., Atomi Systems Inc

North America was the largest region in the course authoring software market in 2024. The regions covered in the course authoring software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the course authoring software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The course authoring software market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as content creation, assessment creation, and multimedia integration. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Course Authoring Software Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on course authoring software market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: On Premises; Cloud-Based
2) By Pricing Model: Subscription-Based; One-Time License
3) By End-User: Educational Institutes; Enterprises
Subsegments:
1) By On-Premises: Installed Software Solutions; Local Hosting Options; Customizable On-Premises Platforms; Enterprise-Level Deployments
2) By Cloud-Based: SaaS (Software As A Service) Platforms; Subscription-Based Cloud Solutions; Collaborative Cloud Authoring Tools; Cloud-Hosted Learning Management System (LMS) Integrations
Companies Mentioned: Adobe Inc.; Instructure Inc.; Seismic; Articulate Global Inc.; TechSmith Corporation
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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1. Executive Summary

2. Course Authoring Software Market Characteristics

3. Course Authoring Software Market Trends And Strategies

4. Course Authoring Software Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market

5. Global Course Authoring Software Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework

5.1. Global Course Authoring Software PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Course Authoring Software Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Course Authoring Software Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Course Authoring Software Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Course Authoring Software Total Addressable Market (TAM)

6. Course Authoring Software Market Segmentation

6.1. Global Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
On Premises
Cloud-Based
6.2. Global Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Pricing Model, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Subscription-Based
One-Time License
6.3. Global Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Educational Institutes
Enterprises
6.4. Global Course Authoring Software Market, Sub-Segmentation Of On-Premises, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Installed Software Solutions
Local Hosting Options
Customizable On-Premises Platforms
Enterprise-Level Deployments
6.5. Global Course Authoring Software Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Cloud-Based, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
SaaS (Software As A Service) Platforms
Subscription-Based Cloud Solutions
Collaborative Cloud Authoring Tools
Cloud-Hosted Learning Management System (LMS) Integrations

7. Course Authoring Software Market Regional And Country Analysis

7.1. Global Course Authoring Software Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Course Authoring Software Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

8. Asia-Pacific Course Authoring Software Market

8.1. Asia-Pacific Course Authoring Software Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Pricing Model, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

9. China Course Authoring Software Market

9.1. China Course Authoring Software Market Overview
9.2. China Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Pricing Model, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion

10. India Course Authoring Software Market

10.1. India Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Pricing Model, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

11. Japan Course Authoring Software Market

11.1. Japan Course Authoring Software Market Overview
11.2. Japan Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Pricing Model, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

12. Australia Course Authoring Software Market

12.1. Australia Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Pricing Model, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

13. Indonesia Course Authoring Software Market

13.1. Indonesia Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Pricing Model, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

14. South Korea Course Authoring Software Market

14.1. South Korea Course Authoring Software Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Pricing Model, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

15. Western Europe Course Authoring Software Market

15.1. Western Europe Course Authoring Software Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Pricing Model, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

16. UK Course Authoring Software Market

16.1. UK Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Pricing Model, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

17. Germany Course Authoring Software Market

17.1. Germany Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Pricing Model, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

18. France Course Authoring Software Market

18.1. France Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Pricing Model, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.3. France Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

19. Italy Course Authoring Software Market

19.1. Italy Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Pricing Model, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

20. Spain Course Authoring Software Market

20.1. Spain Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Pricing Model, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

21. Eastern Europe Course Authoring Software Market

21.1. Eastern Europe Course Authoring Software Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Pricing Model, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

22. Russia Course Authoring Software Market

22.1. Russia Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Pricing Model, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

23. North America Course Authoring Software Market

23.1. North America Course Authoring Software Market Overview
23.2. North America Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Pricing Model, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

24. USA Course Authoring Software Market

24.1. USA Course Authoring Software Market Overview
24.2. USA Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Pricing Model, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

25. Canada Course Authoring Software Market

25.1. Canada Course Authoring Software Market Overview
25.2. Canada Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Pricing Model, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

26. South America Course Authoring Software Market

26.1. South America Course Authoring Software Market Overview
26.2. South America Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Pricing Model, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

27. Brazil Course Authoring Software Market

27.1. Brazil Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Pricing Model, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

28. Middle East Course Authoring Software Market

28.1. Middle East Course Authoring Software Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Pricing Model, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

29. Africa Course Authoring Software Market

29.1. Africa Course Authoring Software Market Overview
29.2. Africa Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By Pricing Model, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Course Authoring Software Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

30. Course Authoring Software Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

30.1. Course Authoring Software Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Course Authoring Software Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. Adobe Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.2. Instructure Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.3. Seismic Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.4. Articulate Global Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.5. TechSmith Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis

31. Course Authoring Software Market Other Major And Innovative Companies

31.1. Brainshark Inc.
31.2. Litmos US, L.P
31.3. Easygenerator B.V.
31.4. iSpring Solutions Inc.
31.5. LearnWorlds Ltd.
31.6. Alchemy Insights Inc.
31.7. ELB Learning
31.8. Lessonly Inc.
31.9. dominKnow Inc.
31.10. Teachable Inc.
31.11. ISEAZY
31.12. Gomo Learning
31.13. Udutu Course Authoring
31.14. Elucidat Ltd.
31.15. Atomi Systems Inc.

32. Global Course Authoring Software Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard

33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Course Authoring Software Market

34. Recent Developments In The Course Authoring Software Market

35. Course Authoring Software Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies

35.1 Course Authoring Software Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 Course Authoring Software Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 Course Authoring Software Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies

36. Appendix

36.1. Abbreviations
36.2. Currencies
36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
36.4. Research Inquiries
36.5. The Business Research Company
36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer