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D2L (or Desire2Learn) is a Canada-based global software company with offices in Australia, Brazil, Europe, India, Singapore, and the United States.

Key Information

D2L is the developer of the Brightspace learning management system, a cloud-based software suite used by schools, higher educational institutions, and businesses for online and blended classroom learning.[1][2][3] The company is also the developer of Open Courses, a Massive Open Online Course platform.[4]

History

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John Baker, president and CEO of Desire2Learn speaking at the University of Guelph[5]

D2L was founded in 1999 by Canadian John Baker, who became president and CEO.[6][7][8] He founded D2L while studying systems design engineering during his third year at the University of Waterloo.[9] He was awarded the Meritorious Service Cross in 2017, for his work at the company to advance learning across the country and around the world.[10] D2L raised $80 million in Series A funding, one of the largest tech funding rounds in Canada at the time, to expand its product offerings and grow internationally.[11] The company went public with an initial public offering in November 2021, on the Toronto Stock Exchange.[12] D2L named Stephen Laster as D2L, President in 2022.[13] D2L acquired Connected Shopping Ltd., makers of Course Merchant in 2023.[14]

Developments

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In 2004, D2L first introduced support for Competency Based Education, and launched an integrated ePortfolio product to allow learners to document their own learning.[15][16] The company became the recipient of the 2012 Platinum Learning Impact Award in the event hosted by IMS Global.[17] In 2013, D2L was recognized by the National Federation of the Blind for its leadership in Accessibility with the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award.[18] Three years later, the company partnered with the National Federation of the Blind's Strategic Nonvisual Access Partner program to ensure learning systems are fully accessible.[19][20] That same year, D2L launched a beta of a redesigned interface using responsive web design to offer full functionality on mobile devices, which saw general release in 2017.[21] In July 2024, announced the acquisition of H5P Group, a developer of content creation tools to enable educators develop interactive content.[22]

Products and services

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D2L Fusion convention in Kissimmee, Florida, 2019

Brightspace

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Brightspace is a cloud-based learning management system (LMS) developed by D2L for use in K-12, higher education, and corporate training environments. Brightspace is a platform for creating, delivering, and managing online and blended learning experiences. Brightspace allows for customization, integrates with third-party tools, and provides mobile and accessibility support.

D2L's first virtual learning environment clients included University of Guelph, Virtual High School (Ontario), the University of Waterloo and Fanshawe College.[citation needed]

Brightspace was built using microservices and operates as a software as a service.[23] It incorporates Web Components and Google Polymer, HTML5, and responsive web design to provide a user interface that can work on any mobile device.

Brightspace combines a Learning Environment, ePortfolio, Learning Repository, Video Recorder, Virtual Classroom, and Mobile apps, in one cloud-based platform.[24]

In May 2020, Brightspace signed an agreement with Stockholm-based edtech company RepresentEdTech to resell and distribute its cloud-based learning platform in the Nordic region.[25]

Creator+

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D2L Brightspace Creator+ is a bundle within the Brightspace learning management system (LMS) developed by D2L (Desire2Learn). It is designed for educators and content creators to develop interactive and accessible learning materials. Creator+ has features like multimedia content creation, customizable templates, interactive elements such as practice questions, and accessibility checks.[26]

Performance+

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Performance+ is a bundle learning analytics to help automate tasks and identify risks. An adaptive learning engine personalizes the content for each learner. Learning Analytics and Intelligent Agents provide early intervention to help learners and a set of data that can be used to make improvements based upon analysis.[27]

In 2016, Fast Company recognized D2L as a leader in Data Science.[28]

D2L Achievement+ for Brightspace

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An add-on package designed for schools, institutions, and organizations offering competency-based education programs. It includes an interface for aligning course activities and assessments with learning outcomes, as well as a data dashboard for reporting.[29]

D2L Lumi

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In 2024, D2L launched D2L Lumi, a set of artificial intelligence-powered features to support building content, assessments, and activities. [30]

Open Courses

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In 2008, D2L entered the massive open online course (MOOC) market to support MOOC pioneers Stephen Downes and George Siemens.[31]

The University of Tasmania used D2L's MOOC platform for tens of thousands of learners, with more than 70% of students completing the courses.[32]

Course Merchant

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Course Merchant is a software as a service e-commerce and course catalog enables institutions and organizations to sell and manage access to online courses and other educational content.

Services

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D2L's services include onboarding services, end-user help desk support, technical account management, technical data management, advisory consulting, program management, training, course development, customization, and accessibility design support.[33]

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D2L

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D2L is a global educational technology company headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, that develops and provides the Brightspace learning management system (LMS), an AI-powered platform designed to facilitate online teaching and learning for educational institutions, corporations, and other organizations. Founded in 1999 by John Baker, a university student inspired by his family's teaching background, D2L—originally named Desire2Learn—began as a mission to transform global education by making high-quality learning accessible to all. Since its founding, the company has expanded significantly, employing over 1,000 people worldwide and serving more than 20 million learners and over 1,400 customers in more than 40 countries through its extensible platform. D2L's Brightspace LMS emphasizes learner-centered design, incorporating features like adaptive content delivery, analytics for personalized instruction, and integrations with emerging technologies to support outcomes-based education in K-12 schools, higher education, professional associations, and workforce training. Recent innovations include AI-driven tools such as for real-time learner assistance and D2L Creator+ for streamlined course authoring, reflecting the company's commitment to blending human ingenuity with learning science to address evolving educational challenges. With a focus on partnerships and innovation, D2L continues to lead in edtech, powering experiences that prioritize equity, , and measurable impact.

Overview

Company Profile

D2L Inc., formerly known as Desire2Learn Incorporated and rebranded as D2L in 2014, is a company specializing in cloud-based learning solutions. The company was founded in 1999 in , , and maintains its global headquarters there. With approximately 1,000 employees as of 2025, D2L focuses on primary markets including higher education, K-12 schools, corporate training, and government sectors. Its flagship product, Brightspace, is a designed to support online and environments. D2L has been publicly traded on the under the ticker DTOL.TO since its in 2021. The company serves more than 1,400 organizations across over 40 countries worldwide, supporting more than 20 million learners as of early 2025.

Mission and Core Values

D2L's mission is to transform the way the world learns by harnessing technology to make more accessible, inspiring, engaging, and human-centered. This commitment drives the company's efforts to empower educators and learners worldwide through innovative solutions that personalize learning experiences. The company's vision centers on reshaping the future of and work, founded on the belief that learning serves as the foundation for progress with a ripple effect across generations and communities. D2L aims to support millions of learners globally by fostering lifelong growth and , regardless of ability, geography, or age. D2L's core values emphasize learning as the catalyst for change, for everyone, AI that empowers people, lifelong growth through learning, and success through partnership. These values underscore a dedication to and inclusivity, with a particular focus on ethical AI use that elevates human experiences rather than replacing them, ensuring technology supports educators and enhances learner journeys. Central to D2L's ethos is a strong commitment to , adhering to WCAG 2.2 standards (Levels A, AA, and AAA) across its products to promote equitable and inclusion. This approach ensures that learning opportunities are inclusive for diverse users, aligning with broader goals of universal access.

History

Founding and Early Development

D2L, originally known as Desire2Learn, was founded in 1999 by John Baker, a 22-year-old systems design engineering student at the in . Inspired by his family of educators, Baker sought to address key challenges in learning by developing innovative software to enhance educational outcomes globally. His initial efforts began modestly in an un-airconditioned bedroom at his parents' home during the summer, driven by a vision to create tools that could empower millions of learners. The company's early focus centered on building a (LMS) tailored for post-secondary institutions, aiming to provide accessible and effective online learning experiences. In 2000, Desire2Learn launched its flagship LMS product, which prioritized a user-friendly interface and to support growing educational needs. This launch marked a pivotal step, enabling institutions to manage courses, assessments, and student interactions more efficiently than many contemporaries. Desire2Learn Incorporated was established in , serving as the company's headquarters and operational base. Early growth was bolstered by strategic partnerships with Canadian universities in the early 2000s, including the as its first major client, followed by adoptions at the and . These collaborations validated the platform's potential, laying the foundation for broader adoption in higher education and demonstrating its reliability for institutional use.

Key Milestones and Expansion

In 2012, D2L secured significant funding and began acquiring technologies that would form the foundation of its next-generation platform, culminating in the 2014 launch of Brightspace as a cloud-based learning management system designed to succeed the original Desire2Learn offering and integrate advanced features like adaptive learning and analytics. This launch coincided with a major rebranding from Desire2Learn to D2L, signaling the company's evolution beyond its initial focus on higher education to encompass a wider array of learning environments and emphasizing innovation in personalized education. Throughout the , D2L pursued international growth by establishing offices in key regions, including in the late 2000s in and the , expansions into during the decade, alongside , , and to support global clients across diverse markets. The company also transitioned to a full Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, completing the migration of all clients to cloud deployment by 2019, which enhanced scalability, reduced churn, and streamlined operations for its growing user base. In 2016, D2L introduced Brightspace for Enterprise, targeting corporate learning and workforce development to broaden its reach beyond academia. In May 2024, D2L celebrated its 25th anniversary, reflecting on its journey from a startup to a global leader serving millions of learners. D2L marked a pivotal financial milestone with its initial public offering on the Toronto Stock Exchange in November 2021, trading under the symbol DTOL and raising capital to fuel further innovation and market penetration. Pre-2025 expansions included deeper entry into the K-12 sector, where Brightspace supported blended learning for millions of students, and strengthened workforce capabilities through tools tailored for professional training in enterprises. Key acquisitions, such as H5P Group in 2024, bolstered content creation for corporate and educational applications, while early 2010s purchases like Degree Compass and Wiggio integrated predictive analytics and collaboration features into the platform. In the 2020s, D2L began incorporating AI integrations to enhance personalization in these sectors.

Corporate Information

Leadership and Governance

John Baker serves as the founder, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board Chair of D2L, a position he has held since founding the company in 1999 while studying at the . With a background in and a passion for transforming education through technology, Baker's vision has guided D2L's development from a startup to a global leader in learning platforms. The executive team, as of 2025, includes key leaders such as Andrew Datars, who oversees technological innovation and platform scalability; Christian Pantel, responsible for product strategy and development; Josh Huff, managing financial operations; and Chief Learning Officer Dr. Cristi Ford, focusing on educational efficacy and . Other notable executives include Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary Anna Forgione, Brian Finnerty, and Lee Poteck, each contributing expertise in legal compliance, market growth, and revenue strategies to support D2L's mission. D2L's Board of Directors comprises a diverse mix of industry experts, investors, and education leaders, including Lead Director J. Ian Giffen, a seasoned corporate director; Robert Courteau, an experienced investor in ; Tim Connor, a finance and specialist; Tracy Edkins, an education and nonprofit executive; Right Honourable David Johnston, former and education advocate; and Marta DeBellis, a and expert. This composition emphasizes diversity, with multiple women directors and a focus on and ethical practices, ensuring balanced oversight of strategic decisions. As a publicly traded on the (TSX: DTOL), D2L maintains robust governance practices, including a commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles through annual ESG reports that detail progress on metrics, such as reduction and initiatives. The has expanded its Responsible AI policies to prioritize fairness, , and ethical deployment, with board-level oversight via the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. Transparent reporting is upheld through regular disclosures, board mandates for , and alignment with standards like the (SASB), fostering accountability to stakeholders. Under this leadership, D2L's governance structure has influenced key decisions in product innovation, such as integrating AI tools responsibly.

Global Operations and Financials

D2L maintains its global headquarters in , , with additional offices across , , , and to support its international operations. Key locations include and in , Towson in , USA, and , Mexico in the Americas; Melbourne in Australia, , and and Bangalore in in the Asia Pacific; and in the UK and in the in . These facilities enable D2L to serve clients in over 40 countries, facilitating localized support and product deployments worldwide. The company's primary revenue model is subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS), centered on its Brightspace platform, supplemented by professional services such as implementation, training, and consulting. For fiscal year 2025 (ended January 31, 2025), D2L reported total annual revenue of US$205.3 million, marking a 13% increase from US$182.4 million in fiscal 2024, driven by expansions following its 2021 initial public offering on the Toronto Stock Exchange, which raised approximately $120 million to fuel growth initiatives. Key performance metrics included a net revenue retention rate of 102.7% (constant currency), reflecting strong customer loyalty and upsell opportunities, and a gross revenue retention rate of 93.5%, indicating minimal churn. D2L's revenue is diversified across and sectors, with approximately 65% derived from higher education institutions, 15% from K-12 schools, and over 20% from corporate clients as of October 31, 2024. This segmentation underscores the company's focus on scalable SaaS solutions tailored to institutional needs, contributing to sustained financial health and global expansion.

Products and Services

Brightspace Learning Management System

Brightspace is a cloud-based learning management system (LMS) developed by D2L, introduced in 2014 as a rebranded and modernized evolution of the company's earlier Desire2Learn platform. Designed to facilitate experiences, it enables educators to create customized learning paths that adapt to individual learner needs, while providing seamless mobile access across devices for anytime, anywhere engagement. The platform emphasizes user-centric design, incorporating learning science principles to enhance outcomes in K-12, higher education, and professional training environments. At its core, Brightspace offers essential tools for course management and interaction, including a robust gradebook for tracking and reporting student performance, quizzes for assessments with automated grading options, discussion forums to foster , and integrated video tools for multimedia content delivery. It supports industry standards such as SCORM for importing and tracking e-learning content packages and xAPI for capturing detailed learner interactions beyond traditional tracking. These features allow instructors to build engaging courses without technical barriers, while learners benefit from intuitive interfaces that promote active participation. The architecture of Brightspace is built as an open, extensible platform, leveraging a that supports extensive integrations to connect with third-party tools like for document collaboration and for real-time communication. This enables seamless data flow and customization, ensuring compatibility with existing institutional systems while maintaining high reliability with 99.9% uptime. Adopted by over 20 million learners as of 2025, the platform is WCAG 2.1 AA compliant, prioritizing features such as support and keyboard navigation to ensure equitable access for all users. Brightspace's evolution reflects D2L's shift from on-premise deployments to a fully SaaS model by the mid-2010s, completing a major platform modernization in 2019 to enhance and reduce demands for clients. This transition has streamlined updates, improved security, and supported global expansion, positioning it as a flexible foundation that seamlessly integrates with D2L's AI tools like for enhanced personalization.

AI-Powered Tools and Analytics

D2L's AI-powered tools and are designed to enhance learner engagement, personalize educational experiences, and provide data-driven insights within its learning management ecosystem. Central to these offerings is , an AI suite launched in July 2024 that leverages to integrate seamlessly into and learning workflows. Lumi aims to support educators and learners by automating routine tasks, generating content, and delivering real-time assistance, thereby fostering more effective and inclusive educational environments. In July 2025, updates to Lumi added features like automated grading, enhanced tutor support, and deeper learning insights. Lumi comprises several key components, including Lumi Insights, which provides educators with analytical overviews of learner performance based on such as results, enabling early identification of trends and areas for intervention. This tool uses AI to process educational , offering actionable insights to improve course and learner outcomes without requiring advanced technical expertise from users. Complementing this, Lumi Tutor functions as an intelligent chat interface embedded within course content, delivering 24/7 personalized support on topics like assignment due dates, study strategies, and concept clarification through interactions. These features draw on generative AI models to adapt responses to individual learner needs, enhancing and reducing barriers to understanding. Beyond , D2L offers specialized analytics tools such as +, an add-on dashboard for Brightspace that employs to deliver predictive insights into learner , course effectiveness, and key indicators. In corporate contexts, + transforms learning data into intelligence, helping organizations track development and compliance outcomes to inform decisions. Similarly, Achievement+, introduced in July 2024, focuses on competency-based tracking by visualizing progress toward learning outcomes through intuitive interfaces in grade books and portals, allowing educators to align assessments with goals and monitor achievement trends over time. These tools incorporate elements of , such as badges and progress indicators, to motivate learners while maintaining a focus on measurable mastery. D2L's AI tools emphasize applications for paths, where algorithms analyze learner interactions to recommend customized content sequences, thereby tailoring educational experiences to individual paces and preferences. To address ethical considerations, D2L adheres to Responsible AI Principles that prioritize detection and non-discrimination, ensuring AI systems are designed to minimize unfair outcomes through ongoing audits and practices. All tools integrate natively with Brightspace, enabling effortless deployment across K-12, higher education, and corporate settings. D2L maintains compliance with data regulations, including GDPR for European users and FERPA for U.S. educational institutions, by implementing secure data handling, , and user consent mechanisms to protect learner information.

Content Authoring and Delivery Platforms

D2L provides a suite of tools designed to facilitate the creation, management, and distribution of educational content, enabling educators and organizations to develop interactive materials and share them efficiently outside the core (LMS). These platforms emphasize user-friendly authoring, seamless content migration, and options for , supporting the broader ecosystem of online learning by promoting reusable and accessible resources. In July 2025, D2L announced , a new authoring platform for real-time on course content, set for general availability later in 2025. Creator+ serves as D2L's primary authoring tool, integrating with H5P Premium to enable the creation of interactive quizzes, multimedia presentations, and other engaging content types. This tool supports up to 50 interactive formats, such as branching scenarios and interactive videos, allowing authors to convert static documents into dynamic learning experiences with AI-assisted generation features. By leveraging H5P's open-source framework, Creator+ enhances content reusability and compatibility across platforms, helping to boost learner engagement and completion rates. For sharing and monetizing courses, D2L offers Open Courses and Course Merchant as dedicated platforms that extend beyond traditional LMS boundaries. Open Courses enables organizations to build and deliver Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), facilitating global access to educational content and aligning with principles of (OER) by promoting free or low-barrier . Course Merchant complements this by providing an integrated, branded storefront where users can discover, purchase, and self-enroll in courses, streamlining the process for creators to generate from their materials. These platforms support the distribution of OER-compatible content, ensuring courses can be adapted and redistributed while maintaining institutional branding. Key features within these tools include Smart Import for efficient content migration and bulk actions for streamlined course setup. Smart Import allows users to upload documents or files and automatically convert them into interactive H5P-compatible elements, reducing manual effort in content preparation. Bulk actions enable administrators to process multiple courses simultaneously, such as importing packages or creating templates, which accelerates setup for large-scale deployments. These functionalities prioritize efficiency in handling reusable learning objects, like quizzes and modules, that can be imported across environments without loss of . Accessibility+ enhances content creation by incorporating AI-driven assistance for compliance with standards like WCAG. Launched in July 2025, this tool automatically generates alternative text (alt text) for images and captions for , while also analyzing document structures and remediating PDFs to ensure inclusivity for diverse learners. By combining AI automation with expert review options, Accessibility+ helps authors produce barrier-free materials that support equitable access, particularly for users relying on screen readers or other assistive technologies. Content delivery through these platforms emphasizes integration with external marketplaces and a focus on reusable learning objects (RLOs). Creators can publish quizzes, files, and interactive modules to the Brightspace Learning Repository (LOR), a centralized hub for storing and sharing RLOs that integrate seamlessly with external tools via LTI standards. Course Merchant further enables connections to third-party marketplaces, allowing courses to be listed and sold on broader e-learning ecosystems while preserving the modularity of RLOs for easy . These capabilities are deployed within the Brightspace LMS to ensure consistent delivery across devices.

Professional and Support Services

D2L provides a range of designed to facilitate the and optimization of its learning platforms, including migration assistance from legacy systems and custom integrations with third-party tools to ensure seamless adoption. These services encompass during , strategic business reviews, and tailored success planning to align solutions with organizational goals. Support offerings include multiple tiers, such as a 24/7 technical helpdesk for immediate issue resolution and dedicated account managers who serve as primary contacts to guide clients from initial setup through ongoing operations. Technical account managers collaborate closely with customers to maximize platform engagement and address day-to-day needs. Central to D2L's training initiatives is the D2L Academy, which delivers role-based programs for administrators, instructors, and learners to build foundational skills and enhance performance in online education environments. Offerings include self-guided courses like the New Administrator Learning Path and New Instructor Learning Path, as well as premium certifications such as the Brightspace Teaching and Learning Certificate Program, with over 20 free resources available for and support. These programs are tailored specifically for Brightspace users to promote effective platform utilization. D2L maintains partnerships with resellers and integrators through its global partner ecosystem, enabling localized support and expanded service delivery across regions. Channel partners handle reselling and co-selling in specific markets, while integration partners leverage APIs and the Integration Hub for custom solutions; service delivery partners assist with and ongoing learning services to over 1,300 clients worldwide. Customer satisfaction with these services was reported at 95.32% in the 2023 CSAT survey.

Recent Developments

Innovations and Product Updates

In 2025, D2L's annual Fusion conference, held July 21-24 in , under the theme "Ignite the Joy of Learning," served as the primary platform for unveiling key innovations, drawing over 1,000 in-person attendees from more than 16 countries and 1,000 virtual participants for sessions on AI-driven learning advancements. The event highlighted , a next-generation AI-powered content authoring tool designed to simplify course creation by enabling educators to generate, edit, and collaborate on reusable learning materials in a centralized hub, supporting real-time co-development across multiple courses and integration with Brightspace. Additionally, updates to Brightspace Core introduced enhanced due dates for discussion activities, allowing instructors to set flexible deadlines and automate notifications, alongside bulk feedback tools and assessment filters to streamline grading workflows. Building on the Brightspace foundation, D2L expanded its Lumi AI suite with Bulk Actions for efficient grading via AI-suggested feedback and Quiz Interactives, including Lumi Study Support for interactive quiz reviews, Lumi Insights for engagement analytics, and Lumi Tutor for real-time personalized guidance. These enhancements particularly deepened AI applications for K-12 , where Lumi Tutor adapts content delivery to individual student needs, such as providing tailored explanations during assessments to improve comprehension and retention in diverse classroom settings. In November 2025, Brightspace received further updates, including enhancements for configuring grade item weights and improvements to analytics builder and features. A D2L survey released on October 29, 2025, highlighted the impact of AI-enabled tools in higher education, finding that 85% of educators using AI-integrated learning management systems reported time savings compared to 51% without such tools. Additionally, 64% have access to paid AI tools, with 63% increasing usage over the past year, though 30% do not use AI at all and 74% seek clearer institutional policies. Strategically, D2L intensified its commitment to AI ethics through its Responsible AI Principles, emphasizing , mitigation, transparency, and accountability in all AI deployments, including human oversight mechanisms to ensure equitable outcomes. Complementing this, global accessibility improvements via Accessibility+ enabled automated compliance checks for course content, supporting 56 languages and achieving WCAG 2.2 AAA standards to foster inclusive learning environments worldwide. Looking ahead, D2L outlined expansions in corporate , including new employee modules in Brightspace and partnerships like the one with PMI to deliver scalable learning for over 750,000 users, focusing on compliance, skills development, and continuous professional growth.

Awards and Industry Recognition

D2L has received significant recognition for its contributions to learning , particularly through its Brightspace platform. In 2025, the company secured third place in G2's Best Software Awards for Best Software Products, highlighting its strong performance based on user reviews and . The Brandon Hall Group has awarded D2L for excellence in learning technology across multiple years, including eight Human Capital Management Excellence Awards in 2025 for innovative workforce learning solutions developed in collaboration with customers. In 2024, D2L won four such awards, including Best Advance in Learning Management Technology. D2L maintains several ISO certifications demonstrating its commitment to quality and standards. These include ISO/IEC 27001 for , ISO/IEC 27017 and 27018 for cloud and protection, and ISO/IEC 27701 for information management, all verified through independent audits. Customer success stories have been prominently featured in D2L's award submissions, such as those in the Brandon Hall Group recognitions, which emphasize high implementation success rates and effective deployment outcomes in educational and corporate settings. In industry , D2L has been named one of 's top edtech companies, ranking highly in TIME and Statista's 2025 list of Best Companies and as the leading EdTech firm in by Tracxn's market analysis. Additionally, D2L received recognition for AI innovation through the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence in 2024 for its AI-powered tool D2L , which ranked first overall in .

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