Guild Grow
Guild — The education benefits platform built to power your workforce strategy.
Guild (Guild Education, Inc.) partners with employers to provide strategic education benefits that align learning pathways to priority roles, improve internal mobility, and deliver measurable ROI. Its platform includes Guild Grow for role‑aligned programs, Guild Academy for cohort-based capability building, and Guild Navigator for regional talent pipelines, supported by coaching, data visibility, and a curated provider marketplace.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
US
Feature Scope
Learning Marketplace curated for impact: role-aligned programs for working adults, from foundational learning (GED/ESL) to certificates, credentials, and degrees, vetted for quality and outcomes. Coaching and resources: credentialed coaches for 1:1 support and career growth resources available via click or text. Analytics and ROI: real-time dashboards to view enrollments, learner progress, skills gained, completions, internal mobility moves; insights to optimize spend and align to workforce needs; custom reporting by site/region and upcoming completions for workforce planning. Policy and payments: flexible configuration of education benefits with multiple payment options; direct tuition assistance and upfront employer payment vs. reimbursement; employer-defined eligibility rules (e.g., role, tenure, business unit). Global delivery (Grow Global): support in 100+ countries and 50+ currencies; unified benefits ecosystem with centralized administration (approvals, eligibility, reporting, reimbursements), performance data for local/global optimization, and a consistent employee experience; tailored to local learning environments and skilling needs; claims to maintain compliance with fast-changing regional laws and regulations. Integrations and access: SSO for employee access; HRIS data integrations; connections to internal job boards; optional embedding in company intranet/portal; employees use a personalized Guild portal. 64% report supervisors noticed improved performance (surveyed). Security/compliance signals: SSO and HRIS integrations mentioned; Grow Global emphasizes compliance with regional regulations.
Pricing hints: Indicates enterprise contracts with custom configuration. Financial model centers on employer-funded direct tuition assistance/upfront payments rather than employee reimbursements. Forrester TEI study referenced for ROI, not pricing. Currency support for global reimbursements/payments noted (50+ currencies).
Security hints: Security details are limited on the product pages. Stated: single sign-on (SSO) for access and HRIS data integrations.
Compliance hints: Grow Global claims effortless compliance with fast-changing regional laws and regulations across 100+ countries; B Corp certification is noted at the company level but is not an information security compliance.
Implementation hints: Employers collaborate with Guild to design policy, define eligibility, curate the catalog, set up SSO/HRIS data integrations, and build custom dashboards. Global option centralizes approvals, eligibility, reporting, and reimbursements to reduce admin lift.
Support hints: Employee support includes access to credentialed coaches via 1:1 sessions and self-serve resources (reachable by click or text). Guild partners with employers on reporting/dashboard setup and program optimization.
Integration hints: Supports single sign-on (SSO), HRIS data integrations, and connections to internal job boards; can embed entry points in company intranets/portals.
- Education benefits platform (Guild Grow): strategic education benefit with tuition-free programs and upfront payment (beyond reimbursement), curated Learning Marketplace (foundational learning to certificates/degrees), configurable policies and eligibility, real-time analytics dashboards on progress, skills, and mobility, and offloaded administration to reduce HR lift. Supports global workforces in 100+ countries and 50+ currencies; Grow Global offers a unified benefits ecosystem, performance data, reimbursements management, and local compliance alignment. Includes 1:1 credentialed coaching and self-serve career resources accessible via web and mobile; supervisors can see improved performance signals. Sources: https://guild.com/guild-grow, https://guild.com/guild-grow-global, https://guild.com/attract-and-retain-talent
- Cohort-based learning (Guild Academy): semi-synchronous, cohort programs (typically 5–6 weeks) tailored to the company’s brand, leaders, and use cases (onboarding, new manager, AI enablement, transformation). Social learning features (discussion boards, leaderboards, nudges) drive high engagement (>80% completion; 2x required comments; 10+ peer interactions per learner). Includes custom videos featuring company leaders, real-time analytics on engagement/behavior change, and can complement existing LMS/LXP with flexible integrations. Built for global and distributed teams; multilingual delivery and scale (300k+ learners in 50+ countries). Sources: https://guild.com/guild-academy
- Local talent pipelines (Guild Navigator): launch and scale local, cohort-based programs with regional education providers for licensed/certified roles (e.g., CNA, medical assistant, allied health techs, CDL). Centralized visibility via dashboards across cohorts, roles, and regions; automated alerts; learner selection and support (coaching, transportation/tech support, mentors); clearer steps to job placement. Sources: https://guild.com/guild-navigator
- Integrations and access: Single sign-on; HRIS data integrations; connections to internal job boards; entry points can be embedded in intranet/portals. Flexible integrations to fit existing systems. Source: https://guild.com/guild-grow
- Security/compliance (as stated publicly): SSO supported; platform geared to maintain compliance with fast-changing regional laws for global benefits administration. Sources: https://guild.com/guild-grow, https://guild.com/guild-grow-global
- Global reach: Supports employers and employees in 100+ countries; examples include UK, Canada, Mexico, India, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, and Brazil; 50+ currencies. Sources: https://guild.com/guild-grow, https://guild.com/guild-grow-global
Pricing hints: Guild Academy: pricing depends on learner counts and scope; flexible models include per-program or annual license with options to pilot, scale, and bundle. Source: https://guild.com/guild-academy
Security hints: Single sign-on supported; HRIS data integrations; internal job board connections. Sources: https://guild.com/guild-grow
Compliance hints: Grow Global emphasizes maintaining compliance with fast-changing regional laws and regulations across countries. Source: https://guild.com/guild-grow-global
Implementation hints: Guild Academy typical launch timeline: ~10–12 weeks from kickoff to go-live; programs run ~5 weeks with ~1 hour/week learner commitment (mobile-friendly, supports micro-learning). Guild Grow and Navigator emphasize offloading administration and launching local or global programs; Sources: https://guild.com/guild-academy, https://guild.com/guild-grow, https://guild.com/guild-navigator
Support hints: Employee support via credentialed coaches (1:1 coaching; access via click or text) and career resources. Operational support includes managing program approvals, eligibility, reporting, and reimbursements for global benefits. Sources: https://guild.com/guild-grow, https://guild.com/guild-grow-global
Integration hints: Supports SSO; HRIS data integrations; connections to internal job boards; intranet/portal embed points; flexible integrations to complement existing LMS/LXP for Academy. Sources: https://guild.com/guild-grow, https://guild.com/guild-academy
Role‑aligned skilling programs: Learning mapped to real roles and capability outcomes, not just course completion; integrates content, context, and coaching so employees deliver from day one. Skill visibility and analytics: Dashboards and insight into the skills your workforce has, is building, and is missing; view by role/team; connect spend to skills and ROI; track internal mobility and program progress in real time (https://guild.com/targeted-skilling, https://guild.com, https://guild.com/guild-grow). Anticipatory capability building: Early identification of emerging needs; rapid program creation with learning providers; 2,000+ programs across 100+ fields in the Learning Marketplace. Education benefits at scale (Guild Grow): Tuition‑free access via upfront employer payment; curated, role‑aligned pathways from foundational learning to certificates and degrees; eligibility controls; flexible policy/payment configuration; global delivery in 100+ countries with a centralized platform. Coaching and wraparound support: Credentialed 1:1 coaches and resources connecting learning, work, and life; support to keep learners on track (https://guild.com/guild-grow, https://guild.com/navigator). Cohort‑based team learning (Guild Academy): Semi‑synchronous 5–6 week programs tailored to your leaders, culture, and scenarios; custom videos; social discussions; leaderboards; smart nudges; mobile‑friendly; >80% completion typical; drives engagement and behavior change; multilingual/global delivery; flexible integrations; complements or runs alongside LMS/LXP. Local credentialed pipelines (Guild Navigator): Launch, track, and scale hands‑on training with local partners for licensed/certified roles; dashboards and alerts for cohort/learner progress; clear career paths. Integrations: Single sign‑on, HRIS data integrations, connections to internal job boards, intranet entry points; can complement existing LMS/LXP; payments infrastructure for benefits administration (https://guild.com/guild-grow, https://guild.com/guild-academy, https://guild.com). Security and privacy (explicit mentions): SSO supported; corporate privacy terms available via site policies (https://guild.com/guild-grow, https://guild.com). Guild notes B Corp certification at company level. Global reach and languages: Supports employers and employees worldwide (e.g., UK, Canada, Mexico, India, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Brazil); multilingual support for Academy programs (https://guild.com/guild-grow, https://guild.com/guild-academy).
Pricing hints: Guild Academy indicates flexible pricing by learner count and scope, with per‑program or annual license models and options to pilot, scale, and bundle. Guild Grow/Navigator appear enterprise‑contracted; Grow includes upfront tuition assistance (not reimbursement) with ROI framework.
Security hints: Explicit mentions: Single sign‑on supported; HRIS integrations; intranet embedding.
Compliance hints: Company notes B Corp certification (corporate responsibility, not security compliance).
Implementation hints: Guild Academy: 10–12 weeks from kickoff to launch; programs typically 5–6 weeks, ~1 hour/week; mobile‑friendly; Guild handles content development and production; can run multiple cohorts and tailor to roles/regions; complements or standalone to LMS/LXP. Guild Grow: HRIS/SSO integrations; configurable eligibility and payment policies; custom reporting dashboard; global rollout supported. Navigator: Launch/scale local role‑specific programs with dashboards/alerts.
Support hints: Learner support via credentialed 1:1 coaches and robust self‑serve resources. Wraparound support and clear pathways for credentialed programs. Social/cohort support and smart nudges in Academy; real‑time analytics for leaders.
Integration hints: HRIS data integrations; SSO; connections to internal job boards; intranet embed points; complements or integrates with LMS/LXP; payments infrastructure for tuition benefits; partnerships with learning providers and local schools for pipelines (https://guild.com/guild-grow, https://guild.com/guild-academy, https://guild.com/navigator).
Features at a Glance
Learning
- Course catalog
Analytics
- Dashboards
- Custom reports
Mobile
- Responsive UI
Security & IT
- SSO/SAML
Talent
- Skills management
Pricing Model
On request
Implementation
Support
Email · Phone · Cat · Web form · Help Center
Integrations
Single sign-on (provider-agnostic)
SSOSSO supported.
HRIS data integrations (generic)
HRISUsed for eligibility, user provisioning/sync, and reporting.
Internal job board connections
OtherLinks employees to internal postings to enable mobility.
Intranet/portal embeds
OtherEntry points embedded in company intranet or employee portals.
LMS/LXP (complementary integration)
LMSGuild Academy complements existing LMS/LXP.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
SSOEnterprise SSO supported.
HRIS data integrations
HRISUsed for eligibility controls, data sync, and reporting.
Internal job boards
OtherConnections to internal mobility/job postings.
Intranet entry points
OtherDeep links or embedded access from corporate intranet/portals.
LMS/LXP
LMSCan complement or run alongside existing LMS/LXP; flexible integration approach.
Payments infrastructure for education benefits
OtherEmployer-paid tuition administration.
Learning providers and local training/school partners
OtherContent marketplace (2,000+ programs across 100+ fields) and local providers for licensed/certified pipelines.
