We are Totara
Trusted for mission-critical learning.
Totara began as an ambitious startup in 2011 with a clear purpose: giving organizations the freedom to shape their learning technology without being locked into inflexible systems. Now we’re helping evolve workforce development around the globe, with our platform used by thousands of employers to train millions of users. Customers range from small companies to multinational corporations, government agencies, and organizations in highly regulated sectors.
These organizations rely on us to handle mission-critical training where failure isn’t an option. Our platform includes Totara Learn, Totara Perform, and Totara Mobile. With offices in the UK, US, and New Zealand, we’ve built robust functionality that adapts to complex organizational structures.
We deliver Totara through a network of more than 75 certified partners who provide local implementation expertise. Our open code base means organizations can configure workflows, connect existing HR systems, and build learning experiences around their processes.
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Why are we called Totara?
Totara plants a tree for every customer.
Totara is working with Trees That Count to mitigate our climate impact and help protect New Zealand’s biodiversity. So far, we’ve funded 3,750 native Tōtara tree plantings (one for each of our customers so far) on the Banks Peninsula of the South Island, and will keep adding a new tree for every future customer.
As these grow, they’ll absorb more than 4,400 tons of carbon dioxide emissions over the next century – to give you an idea, 3 native trees can offset a year’s worth of household electricity consumption.
Trees That Count focus on planting the right tree, in the right place, for the right purpose. This lines up with how we try to approach our software development, and the effect we want to have on the world as a forward-focused company. A good thing all around! 🌱
How we create impact
Totara helps organizations manage compliance while building workforce capability.
Flexible learning that scales.
Audience-based automation ensures the right people receive the right training at the right time.
Learning and performance, connected.
Totara unifies learning and performance management. Link competencies to training, connect goals to development, and tie reviews to outcomes—all in one system.
Built for complexity.
Multi-tenancy lets you serve different audiences with separate branding and access controls. Get audit-ready reports and automatic training record updates through HRIS integrations.
Partners who know your sector.
Our global network of 75+ certified partners delivers the expertise you need. Partners handle implementation, customization, learning design, training, hosting, and ongoing support.
“We have been using Totara productively at SPAR since 2016. Our collaboration with Totara has been both constructive and successful. Today, Totara serves as a central hub in the HR sector, providing more than 94,000 employees with a highly valued one-stop shop for training and development.”
— Michael Fally
Department Head Online Training, SPAR
Our people and culture
The Totara team has grown to over 200 people worldwide. We believe learning is for everyone and that we all have something we can learn from each other. That’s why we’ve built a diverse and inclusive team that learns together, grows together, and appreciates one another.
Our values
Flexibility
Organisations shouldn’t have to fit themselves around their technology. Our open code base gives customers the freedom to build learning that works their way.
Collaboration
We collaborate to deliver better outcomes. By working closely with customers, partners, and teams, we co-create solutions, solve problems faster, and turn shared expertise into real-world impact.
Reliability
When training is mission critical, reliability is non-negotiable. Organisations depend on Totara to deliver accurate reporting, consistent performance, and secure access at scale.
Openness
Our code base is open, our community is active, and our partner network is transparent. We share knowledge freely.
Togetherness
Care, respect, integrity, and trust guide how we work together. We support each other so everyone we work with feels valued and included.