Our Story
We Know Training started in 2002 when two friends tried to take their flight exams. An experience that should have been exciting and energizing quickly turned into a chore when they logged on to the training site. The online study materials and exam experience felt clunky, needlessly complicated, and frustratingly outdated.
They knew there had to be a better way to deliver online training – so they started building it.
10m+
Learners trained
1500+
Partners helped
100+
Courses developed
Building a better pilot training site led them to reimagine the entire online learning experience. They built better training, a better platform, and a better learning experience from start to finish. Twenty years later, that pilot training site has grown into We Know Training, an international training leader with sought-after experts in training technology, e-learning, instructional design, credential verification, and more.
Since our beginnings, we’ve trained millions of learners in regulated industries including safety, financial services, associations, first responders, non-profits, and beyond. We have four anchor brands led by highly specialized subject-matter experts. And we help organizations across Canada deliver exceptional training that solves real-world problems and supercharges their success.
Mission
We unleash confidence by improving competence.
Niche
Advancing careers in regulated industries through tailored training and tools.
10-Year Target
By 2032, everyone on the planet knows someone who has earned a digital credential from We Know Training.
Core Values
We build training that matters. Our work changes lives, and for us that’s personal. We embrace ownership of our decisions, actions, and results.
We are lifelong learners. We are open-minded and creative. We see the world through our customers’ eyes, fuelling innovation by asking questions and trying new things.
We are ambitious. We pursue excellence, as individuals and as a company. Our growth mindset drives the impact of our brands.
We are flexible in the face of change. We keep up with industry trends and adapt to evolving customer needs to deliver the best possible training.
We put people first. We’re inclusive, kind, and build real relationships with one another, our customers, and our learners.
Leadership
Our leadership team of visionaries, innovators, entrepreneurs, and experts know how to turn ambitious ideas into measurable success.
Kevin Tappauf
Shareholder
Chris LaBossiere
President & CEO
Sue Broderick
Chief of Staff
Nick Palmieri
Chief Revenue Officer
Emma Plumb
Senior Vice President, Learning
Steven Watkins
Senior Vice President, Product
Tony Varghese
Vice President, Customer Experience
Our Corporate Partners
We turn relationships into real wins.
At We Know Training, collaboration is an integral part of our DNA. We’re committed to building strong corporate partnerships within our ecosystem, so we deliver better solutions together.
Credivera
We Know Training is a key partner of Credivera, which helps us provide market-leading digital credentialing solutions. Credivera empowers employers and skilled professionals with the ability to share and control your credentials in a trusted way – wherever and whenever you choose. Through this partnership, we can offer our clients leading-edge credential verification and fraud prevention that’s streamlined, every step of the way.
Seriously Podcast
We Know Training is a proud sponsor of Seriously, a new weekly podcast deconstructing current events. As entertaining as it is informative, Seriously takes a look at the week’s top political news and current events, delivered by hosts Supriya Dwivedi and Ryan Jespersen. Tackling issues with their signature styles of thoughtful insight and commentary, Ryan and Supriya elevate the current events and political stories that matter to us all.
Our Commitment
At We Know Training, we are community-focused and we truly value the people around us.
We know that the health and well-being of our employees, friends, and neighbours is imperative for our shared success. We know that healthy minds are the foundation of effective learning. And we are committed to supporting mental health, both at work and within our communities.
We are proud partners of the Alberta Mental Health Foundation, and the presenting sponsor of their Annual Fundraising Breakfast. We also have mental health programming and fundraising initiatives throughout the year.