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LMS for Trade Associations

Trade associations often operate within complex and unique ecosystems, needing to provide consistent, high-quality training to members, partners, suppliers, installers, and customers. This is a specialist area and expertise within Cortexa as shown below.

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Specialist solutions for trade associations, supply-chains & extended audiences

At Cortexa we understand that a standard LMS simply won’t cut it for membership organisations, trade associations or federations whose training needs extend far beyond internal staff. You may need to educate:
  • your members (wholesale distributors, suppliers, installers)
  • their customers and the broader supply chain (suppliers, contractors, installers)
  • end-users or clients who rely on your trusted members
  • suppliers and partner organisations who integrate into your ecosystem
That’s why we design and implement Totara LMS solutions that are specifically crafted for these kinds of extended, multi-layered organisations, giving you control, scalability, brand consistency and engagement across all your audiences.

Totara & Cortexa

Built for complexity

An ecosystem built for a multi-tenant, multi-branded and multi-audience models. Catering for single entities through to national networks. Reaching your entire supply change and customers alike.

Full control & customisation

As a Totara Platinum Partner with over 20 years’ experience, Cortexa helps you tailor your LMS and content to match your goals, industry and culture. Including an extensive course catalogue and bespoke course creation.

Proven track record

We have numerous customers that can testify that we don’t just build systems, we deliver real results. From complex hierarchical structures, subscription models, integrated payments and so much more.

UK end-to-end support

From content conversion (print to e-learning), SCORM modules, assessments, integrations, through to ongoing support and analytics. We offer everything in house and in the UK.

Builders Merchants Federation (BMF)

The BMF is the UK & Ireland trade association for merchants and suppliers of building materials. Their membership covers 880 companies and thousands of branches. A Totara “extended enterprise” multi-tenant LMS solution where members select from alternative tiers of access. Providing bespoke industry commissioned courses alongside a full library of off the self training content. Since launching in October 2020 the site has over 35 member subscriptions, accessing more than 200 courses and 24,000 course completions.

Our Trade Federation/Association Customers Say

“Moving up to Totara for our online accreditations has taken our membership service offering to even greater levels.”

Ken Price
Managing Director, ADSA

“Cortexa provide a highly responsive learning management system and we also receive the same support from their team, the continuity of services provided in the 9 years have been good.”

Rachel Tipton
Training and Development Manager, Guild of Architectural Ironmongers

“Our work with Cortexa has helped ensured seamless integration into our Totara LMS enabling us to effortlessly streamlined approach and allowed us to craft courses mirroring the EDA Academy’s distinctive look and feel. Since the launch, we’ve witnessed a surge in electronic course orders and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.”

Tracy Hewett & Matt Ward
Education and Training Consultant at EDA, Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) & Head of training and Development Edmundson Electrical

“We have worked in partnership with Cortexa ever since our training programme moved online. They have continued to offer the best experience and support to both ourselves and our members.”

Richard Ellithorne
Membership Services Director, BMF

Trade Association case studies

GlenDimplex Totara Manufacturer LMS Case Study

EDA interconnectivity to unleash training productivity

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GlenDimplex Totara Manufacturer LMS Case Study

Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) creates successful learning culture

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Plessey Totara Manufacturer LMS Case Study

Guild of Architectural Ironmongers
gives global access with GAI Learning Hub

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We have the experience but why choose Cortexa?

Your LMS.

Your way.

Cortexa is an award-winning Totara Platinum Partner with over 20 years’ experience delivering online learning solutions. We help organisations achieve real impact, from empowering internal teams to engaging extended learner networks.

We listen to you and translate your objectives, building lasting Totara platforms that deliver:

  • Freedom to customise without compromise
  • Real capability through competence
  • Personalised and adaptive learning journeys
  • Better value from your L&D budget
  • Learner collaboration and shared learning
  • Support to your organisation long after implementation
  • Integrated AI tools that empower your L&D teams
Totara LMS

Totara LMS

No two organisations are alike. We tailor your LMS and content to match your goals, industry, and culture.

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eLearning Content

We’ve delivered solutions to global brands and SMEs across manufacturing, construction, healthcare, retail, and beyond.

Integration & Customisation

ISO certified, committed to providing integrated and customised solutions that solve your business challenges.

Ongoing Support & Training

Our dedicated Customer Success team ensures your system evolves with your needs, with regular upgrades, insights, and training.

What our other Customers Say

“Cortexa have been incredible over the last year. We have never received such high quality service and support. I’m so thankful we switched our services to
them.”

Kelly Smyth

Senior Clinician Support, IESO

“We’ve been a Cortexa customer for over 10 years but when in 2020 they helped us to upgrade our LMS to Totara we’ve been able to take our online training experience to a whole new level.”

Lynda Moore

Head of Talent & Development, The Bradfords Group

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