As the demand for tech-adjacent skills grows, this acquisition accelerates experiential, hands-on learning at scale to upskill professionals at all levels for a digital workforce. 

Ziplines Education, a leading career accelerator focused on upskilling digital-first learners and earners at all levels, today announced the acquisition of Clicked, an on-demand, active-learning career network. Clicked’s world-class work simulations, substantiated with an 83 NPS, will integrate into Ziplines’ programs and scale across the company’s university partner network to enhance professional learning and better serve adult learners for the evolving workforce.  

"The acquisition underscores and strengthens Ziplines' commitment to delivering best-in-class, industry-focused certificate courses that prepare professionals for today’s digital-first workforce,” said Sara Leoni, Founder and CEO  of Ziplines. "Clicked’s high-impact work simulations have proven to be a game-changer for job seekers and will further empower professional learners to unlock new career pathways for growth and innovation.”

Over 40,000 learners have embraced Clicked’s experiential learning approach, with 99% of students who completed the real-world simulation sprints feeling more confident in their skills and abilities at work. In early 2025, Ziplines will integrate these hands-on learning experiences into the Salesforce Administration Certificate Course, which includes a 4-week exam prep to empower learners to gain more hands-on experience and real-world application, better preparing them to excel in their careers. 

"Clicked was created to help learners explore new career pathways and build the relevant skills needed to prepare for a changing workforce,” said Jeff Samples, founder of Clicked and now VP of Product at Ziplines. “We’ve always believed in the power of hands-on experiential learning. Now, our combined reach and impact with Ziplines will expand our mission to help more learners earn valuable certifications and apply tech-adjacent and durable skills in the workplace that deliver business outcomes.” 

A recent Ziplines alumni survey shows 87% of professionals feel more confident, and 85% responded that they are more prepared for their careers after completing a 10-week course. Clicked’s innovative work simulations will further augment Ziplines' cohort-based, hybrid learning model to deliver industry-aligned learner outcomes. The Salesforce Administration Certificate Course will also accelerate the company’s commitment to offering innovative courses tied to high-growth opportunities.

“Clicked has been an exceptional partner in helping individuals earn their Salesforce Administrator certification and then get relevant real-world experience and confidence that's enabled individuals to break into their new career,” said Meredith Nabavi, Director of Talent and Programs at Salesforce. “We’re excited about their integration with Ziplines’ to scale new and diverse pathways to Salesforce careers through university partnerships, empowering professional learners to stay relevant and thrive in their careers.”

Today, Ziplines partners with top colleges and universities to offer a variety of high-quality, industry-aligned programs, including Digital Marketing, Business Analytics, Project Management, Product Management, AI Prompting, and Salesforce Administration that help learners build the tech-adjacent skills needed for today’s evolving job market. With a 100% satisfaction rate among university partners, this acquisition comes at an exciting time of growth and iteration for Ziplines and its mission to build an unparalleled student experience to propel career mobility for a digital workforce.   

The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.